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Faculty Representative, Center for Environmental Studies, University of Peradeniya- 
Population structure and diversity of Osbeckia lanata Alston. (Endemic, Endangered)wild populations in Sri Lanka
President's Award for Scientific Publications, National Research Council, Sri Lanka - 2011 and 2014
Merit Award for Scientific Publications, National Research Council, Sri Lanka - 2010 
PhD studentship, EU-Asia Link Program – 2003 to 2006Journal of Tropical Forest Science
Chathurika AGJ, Gunaratne AMTA, Gunatilleke CVS & Gunatilleke IAUN (2023).
Ecological Research
B. R. Chandima P. Samarasinghe,| K. M. G. Gehan Jayasuriya, A. M. Thilanka A. Gunaratne, Kingsley W. Dixon, Mahesh C. Senanayaka (2023). Diversity of seed storage behavior of tree species fromtropical lowland rainforests in Sri Lanka, a globalbiodiversity hotspot. Ecological Research, : 1-12.
DOI: 10.1111/1440-1703.12421
Ceylon Journal of Science
K. Premarathna, S. P. Abeysundara, A.M.T.A. Gunaratne and H.M.S.P. Madawala
(2023). Community awareness and perceptions on microplastics: a case study from Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science, 52 (4): 425-432.
DOI: 10.4038/cjs.v52i4.8134
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
W.M.K.G. Wijerathna and A.M. T.A. Gunaratne (2023). Knowledge, attitudes, practices and participation in envioronmental conservation activities of grade 11 students in four selected schools in Matale disrict, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 162.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
K.K.A. Perera and A.M.T.A. Gunaratne (2023). Urban bird diversity in selected locations of Colombo district and the attitudes of residents towards birds in their neighbourhood. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 16.
In Ecological Restoration: Moving Forward Using Lessons Learned. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Gunatilleke, N., Neidel, J.D., Raman,T.R.S., Gunaratne, T., Ashton, M., Gamage, S., Gunatilleke, S., Tennakoon, K., Kathriarachchi, H., Ediriweera, S., Geekiyanage, N., Burslem, D., Senevirathne, G., Madawala, S., Gunasekera, R., Mudappa, D., Osuri, A.M., Kasinathan, S., Bhat, K., Bande, M., Yassir, I., Milan, P., Arbainsyah and Compendio, S.J.
(2023). Ecological Approaches to Forest Restoration: Lessons Learned from Tropical Wet Asia. In Ecological Restoration: Moving Forward Using Lessons Learned. Cham: Springer International Publishing., : 103-147.
Flora
B.R. Chandima P. Samarasinghe, K.M.G. Gehan Jayasuriya , A.M. Thilanka A. Gunaratne, Mahesh C. Senanayaka and Kingsley W. Dixon (2022). Seed traits and climate resilience in three Mesua species from Sri Lanka . Flora, 287: 1-8.
Taiwania
B.R. Chandima P. SAMARASINGHE, K.M.G. Gehan JAYASURIYA, A.M. Thilanka A. GUNARATNE, Kingsley W. DIXON and Mahesh SENANAYAKA (2022). Seed biology and early seedling developmental traits of Clidemia hirta, an invasive species of Sri Lankan rainforests compared to two native species sharing the same habitat. Taiwania, 67(1): 73‒82.
Journal of Tropical Forest Science
Jayamini Jayawardhane and A. M. T. A. Gunaratne (2022). Influence of Alstonia macrophylla spread on the restoration success of pine conversion programs in Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 34(3): 284-294.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26525/jtfs2022.34.3.284
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Chathurika, A.G.J., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. and Gunatilake, J. (2022). Diversity and Distribution of Mangroves in Rekawa Lagoon, Sri Lanka: GIS and Remote Sensing Approach. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 42.
http://www.pgis.pdn.ac.lk/rescon2022/docs/RESCON22%20Proceedings.pdf
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Premarathna, W.M.K.N., Madawala, H.M.S.P., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. and . Abeysundara,S.P (2022). Awareness and Perceptions on Microplastics: A Case Study from Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 117.
http://www.pgis.pdn.ac.lk/rescon2022/docs/RESCON22%20Proceedings.pdf
Proceedings of 9th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference
Gunasekra, R.D.A., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A., Senevirathne, G., Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N. and Gunatilleke, C.V.S. (2022). Can restoration efforts improve soils in degraded grasslands at the Knuckles Conservation Forest, Sri Lanka? . Proceedings of 9th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, : 78.
ICLGL 1st International Conference on Local Governance and Leadership
G.K.I.S. Madola1, K. M. G. G. Jayasuriya, D.M.D. Yakandawala, K. Yakandawala, and A.M.T.A. Gunaratne (2022). Propagation of a Threatened Endemic Aquatic Plant Lagenandra kalugalensis (Araceae) for Stream Bank Restoration. ICLGL 1st International Conference on Local Governance and Leadership, : 69.
Proceedings of the International Symposium of Rajarata University
Prashanth M. and Gunaratne A. M. T. A. (2021). Can Documentaries Be Used to Enhance Attitudes and Practices of G.C.E. (A/L) Students Towards Environmental Conservation in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Rajarata University, : 49.
Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions
R.M.K.S. Randeniya, E.H.C.M. Eeriyawala, A.M.T.A. Gunaratne, K.M.G.G. Jayasuriya, A.M.A.S. Attanayake and H.A.C.K. Ariyarathne (2021). Population Study of Osbeckia lanata Alston: Towards Its Conservation . Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, 23: 135.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress
M. Prashanth and A.M.T.A. Gunaratne (2021). EFFECTIVENESS OF USING DOCUMENTARIES IN TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY FOR G.C.E. A/L BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS IN THE BATTICALOA EDUCATION ZONE, SRI LANKA. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, : 177.
Seed Science Research
Yasoja S. Athugala, K. M. G. Gehan Jayasuriya, A. M. T. A. Gunaratne and Carol C. Baskin (2021). Desiccation tolerance and sensitivity of selected tropical montane species in Sri Lanka. Seed Science Research, 31(2): 1-7.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress
Eeriyawala, E.H.C.M., Attanayake, A.M.A.S., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A., & Ariyarathna, H.A.C.K. (2020). Pollen biology and stigma receptivity of Osbeckia lanata Alston. (Melastomataceae). Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, : Pp. 134..
Proceedings of the International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University
Wanigasinghe, I.M., & Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2020). Does Clidemia hirta (L.) D. Don Affect Natural Regeneration from Soil Seed Bank in Halgolla Forest, Sri Lanka? . Proceedings of the International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, : Pp. 253..
International symposium of Agriculture and environment
Gunasekara, R.D.A., Senevirathne, G., Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N., Gunatilleke, C.V.S., & Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2020). Effect of Biofilmed Biofertilizer on the performance of native plant species in degraded grasslands at Knuckles Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. International symposium of Agriculture and environment, .
Plant Biology
Athugala, Y. S., Jayasuriya, K. G., Gunaratne, A. M. T. A., & Baskin, C. C. (2020). Seed dormancy of 80 tropical montane forest species in Sri Lanka, the first dormancy profile for a tropical montane forest community. Plant Biology, accepted 2 October 2020.
Tropical Forest Science
Jayawardhane, J., & Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2020). Restoration success evaluation of a thinned and enriched pine plantation in Sri Lanka. Tropical Forest Science, 32(4): 402-413.
Ceylon Journal of Science
P.L.M.M. Perera, K.M.G.G. Jayasuriya, J.W. Damunupola, A.M.T.A. Gunaratne and M.G.M. Prasanna (2020). Vegetative propagation of critically endangered mangrove Lumnitzera littorea (Jack) Voigt in Madu Ganga RAMSAR site of Sri Lanka, towards its conservation . Ceylon Journal of Science, 49(4): 455-462.
International Forestry and Environment Symposium
Wanisinghe, I.M. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2019). Seed Rain in a Tropical Lowland Rainforest Fragment in Central Sri Lanka. . International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 24: 17.
National Symposium on Agrobiodiversity for Climate Change Adaptation, Food and Nutrition
Chathuranga, D., Wanigasinghe I.M., Dhanapala W.A.M.N.S., de Silva, P and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2019). Halgolla Forest Reserve as an agro-biodiversity refugium. , . National Symposium on Agrobiodiversity for Climate Change Adaptation, Food and Nutrition, : 33.
ATBC Asia Pacific Conference 2019: Bridging the Elements of Biodiversity Conservation
Samarasinghe, C., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2019). Conservation of Biodiversity: Seed germination and storage behaviour of twenty five plant species from tropical lowland rainforests in Sri Lanka. ATBC Asia Pacific Conference 2019: Bridging the Elements of Biodiversity Conservation, : 159.
Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation- Asia Pacific Conference: Bridging the Elements of Biodiversity Conservation
Wanigasinghe I.M. and Gunaratne (2019). Soil seed bank dynamics in a tropical lowland rainforest fragment in Central Sri Lanka. . Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation- Asia Pacific Conference: Bridging the Elements of Biodiversity Conservation, : 174-175.
ATBC Asia Pacific Conference 2019: Bridging the Elements of Biodiversity Conservation
Gunaratne, A.M.T.A., Gunatilleke, C.V.S., Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N., Madawala, H.S.M.P. and Burslem, D.F.R.P. (2019). Seed availability for tree regeneration on degraded grasslands adjacent to lower montane forest fragments. . ATBC Asia Pacific Conference 2019: Bridging the Elements of Biodiversity Conservation, : 195.
Ceylon Journal of Science
Rajakaruna, S. L., Ranawana, K. B., Gunaratne, A. M. T. A., & Madawala, H. M. S. P. (2019). Change of riparian vegetation from upstream to downstream reaches
of a tropical river obstructed by a dam: A case study from Sri Lanka. . Ceylon Journal of Science, 48(2): 143-153.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v48i2.7618
Ceylon Journal of Science
Perera, P. L. M. M., Jayasuriya, K. M. G. G., Gunaratne, A. M. T. A., Karunaratne, W. A. I. P., Damunupola, J. W., & Prassanna, M. G. M. (2019). (2019). Conservation
attempt of critically endangered mangrove Lumnitzera littorea (Jack) Voigt in
Madu Ganga Ramsar Site of Sri Lanka; stand composition and seed
germination. Ceylon Journal of Science, 48(3): 225-234.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v48i3.7646
Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium At: Uwa Welllassa University, Sri Lanka
Lakmali, S.M.M., Jayawardhane, J., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. and Nawarathna, L. (2018). Effects of Rainfall on Plant Survival in Restored and Unrestored Pine Stands in Lower Hanthana, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium At: Uwa Welllassa University, Sri Lanka, : 171.
Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka
Samarasinghe, C., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. and Dixon, K. (2018). Seed storage and germination behaviour of three endemic tree species from Sri Lanka, towards their conservation and restoration. . Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka, : 118.
Plant Biology
Athugala, Y. S., Jayasuriya, K. M. G. G., Gunarathne, A. M. T. A. and Baskin, C. C. (2018). Diversity of epicotyl dormancy among tropical montane forest species
in Sri Lanka. . Plant Biology, .
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/plb.12846
Ceylon Journal of Science
Rupasinghe, P.A. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2017). Impacts of Ageratina riparia
(Regel) R. M. King & H. Rob. on natural regeneration of sub-montane forests at
Knuckles Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. . Ceylon Journal of Science, .
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v46i4.7471
Community Ecology
Rajakaruna, S. L., Ranawana, K.B., Gunarathne, A.M.T.A. and Madawala, H.M.S.P. (2017). Impacts of river regulation and other anthropogenic activities on floodplain vegetation: A case study from Sri Lanka. Community Ecology, 18(2): 203-213.
Seed Science Research
Athugala, Y.S., Jayasuriya, K.M.G., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. and Baskin, C.C., (2016). Morphophysiological epicotyl dormancy in seeds of three Psychotria species from Sri Lanka: first record for Rubiaceae. Seed Science Research, 26(2): pp.171-181.
Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Valuation of Forest Ecosystems and Their Services
Jayameni, J. and Gunaratne A.M.T.A. (2016). Success of restoration: a case study at lower Hantana, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Valuation of Forest Ecosystems and Their Services, : 63.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Gunasekara R.D.A., Senevirathne G., Gunatilleke I. A. U. N, Gunatilleke C. V. S and Gunaratne A. M. T. A. (2016). Attitudes of villagers towards conservation of Knuckles Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 100.
Third International Conference of Agricultural Sciences at: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Jayawardhane, J., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A., Upeksha, L.M.M. (2016). Over Dominance of Alstonia macrophylla Walla.ex G. Don in Pine Plantations at Hantana, Sri Lanka. Third International Conference of Agricultural Sciences at: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka., .
Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2015
Dehideniya D. M. S. C. P. K. and Gunaratne, A. M. T. A. (2015). Effectiveness of the unit plan in teaching-learning process. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2015, : 73.
Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2015, Sri Lanka
Wijetunga, W.M.G.A.S.T.B., Karunaratne, W.A.I.P., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. and Harrison, R.D. (2015). Effect of different disturbance regimes on pollinator and non –pollinator fig-wasp relationships and syconial characters of Ficus exasperata Vahl (Moraceae) in Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2015, Sri Lanka, : 322.
Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2015, Sri Lanka
Wijetunga, W.M.G.A.S.T.B., Karunaratne, W.A.I.P., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A.and Harrison, R.D. (2015). Fig wasp relationships and syconial characters of Ficus hispida L. (Moraceae) in three different localities in Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2015, Sri Lanka, : 73 .
Forest Ecology and Management
Gunaratne, A.M. T. A., Gunatilleke, C. V. S., Gunatilleke, I. A. U. N., Madawala, H. M. S. P. and Burslem, D. F. R. P. (2014). Overcoming ecological barriers to tropical lower montane forest succession on anthropogenic grasslands: Synthesis and future prospects. Forest Ecology and Management, 329: 340–350.
Proceedings of the International Forestry and EnvironmentSymposium 2014, Sri Lanka
Weerasinghe, A.M.C.P., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A.and Madawala, H.M.S.P. (2014). Abundance and diversity of soil seed banks of different landuse types in UpperHantana, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and EnvironmentSymposium 2014, Sri Lanka, : 27 .
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Gunasekara R.D.A., Senevirathne G., Gunatilleke I. A. U. N, Gunatilleke C. V. S and Gunaratne A.M.T.A. (2014). Effectiveness of biofilmed biofertilizer on the establishment of native tree species in Knuckles Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 20 .
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka.
Sripal D.D.N, Gunatilleke I.A.U.N, Gunaratne A.M.T.A., Madawala H.M.S.P (2014). Edge effects on soil seed banks in an isolated rainforest remnant bordered by different land use types in the Knuckles Range, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka., : 22 .
Proceedings of the ostgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress,Sri Lanka
Rajakaruna S.L, Ranawana K.B, Gunarathne A.M.T.A, Madawala H.M.S.P (2014). Impacts of river regulation on riverine soil seed banks in the downstream of Mahaweli. Proceedings of the ostgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress,Sri Lanka, : 16 .
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Athugala, Y.S., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2014). Seed biology of Symplocos cochinchinensis towards reforestation of degraded submontane forests in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 86 .
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka
Gunasekara R.D.A., Gunaratne A.M.T.A., Senevirathne G.,Gunatilleke I. A. U.N, Gunatilleke C. V. S. (2014). Effect of Gliricidia sepium on establishement of native tree species at Knuckles Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18: 562 .
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions,Sri Lanka
Weerasinghe, A.M.C.P., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A.and Madawala, H.M.S.P. (2014). Regeneration potential of restored and unrestored landuse types in Upper Hantana,Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions,Sri Lanka, Vol. 18: 607. .
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka
Rupasinghe, W.P.A. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2014). Inhibition of forest regeneration by Ageratina riparia in the Knuckles Forest Reserve. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18: 598 .
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka
Pemarathne, S.K.S., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2014). Potential of developing ecotourism in Kurulu Kele Sanctuary, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18: 595 .
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka
Weerakoon, W.M.A.I., Damunupola, J.W. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2014). Vegetative propagstion of two native tree species for the restoration of degraded grasslands in Knuckles Forest Reserve. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18: 592 .
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka
Athugala, Y.S., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2014). Epicotyl seed dormancy among tropical montane forest species in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18: 586 .
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions
Gunasekara R.D.A., Senevirathne G.,Gunatilleke I. A. U. N, Gunatilleke C. V. S. and Gunaratne A.M.T.A. (2014). Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Vol. 18: 562.
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013
Pemarathne S.K.S, Gunaratne A.M.T.A. (2013). Conservation Importance of Flora in the Kurulu Kele Sanctuary, Sri Lanka,. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013, : 7 .
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013
Sripal D.D.N, Gunatilleke I.A.U.N, Gunaratne A.M.T.A., Madawala H.M.S.P (2013). Changes in Edaphic Gradients across Forest-Land Use Margins in an Isolated Rainforest Remnant in the Knuckles Range, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013, : 76 .
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013
Rajakaruna S.L, Ranawana K.B, Gunarathne A.M.T.A., Madawala H.M.S.P (2013). Does River Flow Regulation Change the Composition and Diversity of Riverine Vegetation?. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013, : 8 .
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013
Gunasekara R.D.A., Gunaratne A.M.T.A., Senevirathne G.,Gunatilleke I. A. U.N, Gunatilleke C. V. S (2013). Use of Gliricidia sepium as a Nurse Plant to Reforest Man-made Grasslands in the Knuckles Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013, : 82 .
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013
Athugala, Y.S., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G. and Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2013). Seed germination and dormancy of Psychotria gardneri as a dominant forest species of tropical montane forest in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013, : 14 .
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013
Yasoja S. Athugala, K. M. G. G. Jayasuriya, A. M. T. A. Gunaratne (2013). Germination requirements of Sri Lankan montane plant species with potential floriculture value. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2013, .
Seed Ecology IV, Seeds and Future, Shenyang, China
Yasoja S. Athugala, K. M. G. Gehan Jayasuriya, A.M.T.A. Gunaratne (2013). Diversity of Seed Dormancy of Tropical Montane Forest Species in Sri Lanka. Seed Ecology IV, Seeds and Future, Shenyang, China, .
18th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka
Rajakaruna S.L., Ranawana K.B., Gunarathne A.M.T.A., Madawala H.M.S.P. (2013). Does river flow regulation change the composition and diversity of riverine vegetation?. 18th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka, : 8 .
Rajakaruna S.L., Ranawana K.B., Gunarathne A.M.T.A., Madawala H.M.S.P. (2013). NARA Scientific Sessions, Crow Island, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka. , .
International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka 2013
Rupasinghe, W.P.A., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A.and Perera, G.A.D. (2013). Does Ageratina riparia affect the regeneration of forest species in disturbed montane forests in the Knuckles Forest Reserve?. International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka 2013, : 86. .
International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka 2012
Yasoja S. Athugala, K. M. G. Gehan Jayasuriya, A.M.T.A. Gunaratne (2013). Seed Dormancy and Storage Behavior of 20 Plant Species of Tropical Montane Forests in Sri Lanka. International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka 2012, .
Forest Ecology and Management
Gunaratne, A.M. T. A., Gunatilleke, C. V. S., Gunatilleke, I. A. U. N., Madawala Weerasinghe, H. M. S. P. and Burslem, D. F. R. P. (2011). Release from root competition promotes tree seedling survival and growth following transplantation into humaninduced grasslands in Sri Lanka. Forest Ecology and Management, 262: 229–236.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya
Abeykoon, A. M. G. G. L. K. B. and Gunaratne, A. M. T. A. (2011). Conservation importance of the vegetation of Galamuduna area in Knuckles region. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, 16: 190 .
Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya
Hemage, K. R. D., Gunaratne, A. M. T. A. and Meegaskumbura, M. (2011). Bird-plant interactions and bird diversity in unrestored and restoring habitats in Lower Hantana. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, 16: 136 .
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter: Organic matter dynamics - from soils to oceans, Leuven, Belgium, 11-14 July 2011
Ratnayake, R.R., Wasalamuni, D., Gunaratne, T. , (2011). Development of a sustainable home garden system in Sri Lanka to optimize soil C sequestration. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter: Organic matter dynamics - from soils to oceans, Leuven, Belgium, 11-14 July 2011, : 233 .
Journal of Applied Ecology
Gunaratne, A. M. T. A., Gunatilleke, C. V. S., Gunatilleke, I. A. U. N., Madawala Weerasinghe, H.M.S.P. and Burslem, D. F. R. P. (2010). Barriers to tree seedling emergence on human-induced grasslands in Sri Lanka. Journal of Applied Ecology, 47: 157-165.
PURSE, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Gunaratne, A. M. T. A. and Karunaratne, R. A. G. (2010). Germination of seeds of selected native and endemic forest species in the lower montane forests at Knuckles Forest Reserve: A preliminary study. PURSE, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Vol.15(Part1): 281-283 .
The Sri Lanka Forester
Gunaratne, A. M. T. A. and Gunatilleke, C. V. S. (2003). Avifaunal diversity and plant-bird interactions in three selected habitats of lower Hantana (Campus Land), Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Forester, 26: 41-5.