Publications – Crop Improvement

Research Publications - Crop Improvement

  • Sumedha Thushari, A.N.W., Wijesuriya, A., Wijesuriya, B.W., Perera, A.M.M.S. and de Costa,D.M. (2021) “Identification of Sugarcane Germplasm in Sri Lanka for Breeding of Varieties Resistant to Smut Disease (c.a. Sporisorium scitamineum)”. Sugar Tech Journal 23 (5), 1025–1036.  Read the full paper  
  • Wijesuriya, A., Jayamali, L.B.C., Perera, A.M.M.S., Wijesuriya, B.W., “Optimal Plot and Sample Sizes for Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. Hybrid) Varietal Assessment” (2017).  Journal of Sugarcane Research Institute, Sri Lanka. vol. 3 (pp 35 – 43).
  • Balagalla, D.N., Wijesuriya, A., Ranathunge, N.P. and Perera, A.M.M.S., “Protocols for In-vitro Direct Plant Regeneration from Leaf Tissue for Micro Propagation of Sugarcane”, (2017). Tropical Agricultural Research, vol. 29,  (pp.7).
  • Balagalla, D.N., Wijesuriya, A., Ranathunge, N.P. and Perera, A.M.M.S., “Near-optimal Levels of 2,4,-Dichlorophenoxyacetis acid and Indole Acetic Acid for In-vitro Direct Regeneration of Shoots from Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrid) Leaf Tissues” (2016).  International Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension. (112-116).
  • Supuni L.B.S., Wijesuriya, A., Jayasinghe, W.H. and Alwis, L.M.H.R., ( 2013). Parental Selection for Directional Breeding of Sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid spp.). Journal of national institute of Plantation Management, 27:52-58. 
  • Wijesuriya, A., Ariyawansha, B.D.S.K., Keerthipala, A.P., and Sunil, H.K. (2001).  Rapid Propagation of sugarcane through lateral shoot multiplication (Japaneese method) i. Feasibility under Sri Lankan conditions. Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management., vol 17-01. 68-86. 
  • B. Kiriwaththuduwa, A. Wijesuriya, T.D. Silva, S.W. Ranwala and W. Wijesuriya. (2020).“Characterization of Conserved Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) Germplasm for Parental Selection in Directional Breeding of Economically Important Traits”. Thirty-second annual congress, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya. 
  • Koshila, H.V.A.S., Hemamali, K.K.G.U., Wijesuriya, A., and Perera, A.M.M.S., “Identification of sugarcane inter-specific hybrid progenies through conventional and molecular methods”. (2020). Proceeding of 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. (pp. 9). 
  • Gimhani T.D.M., Perera A.M.M.S.,  Wijesuriya A., Abeysinghe S. and Widana Gamage S.M. K, “Pathogens associated with sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) leaf yellowing and mosaic in Sri Lanka” (2020). Proceeding of 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. (pp. 91).
  • Jayasinghe, H.A.C.S.H., Perera, A.M.M.S. and Thirukkumaran, G., “Screening of sugarcane germplasm and quarantine station for Sugarcane Streak Mosaic Virus in Sri Lanka” (2019). Proceeding of 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2019), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jafna, Sri Lanka. (pp. 76).
  • Wickramasinghe, K. P.,  Wijesuriy, A., Ariyawansha, B.D.S.K., Perera A. M. M. S.,  Chanchala,  K.M.G.,  Manel, D. and  Chandana, R.A.M. “Performance of Sugarcane Varieties in a White Leaf Disease (WLD)-Prone Environment at Pelwatte” (2019).  Proceedings of Seventh Symposium on Plantation Crop Research, Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (pp. 19-31).
  • Perera A. M. M. S.,  Attanayaka D. P. S. T. G. and Wijesuriya A., “Identification of Parental Combinations and Progenies of Saccharum officinarum and Saccharum spontaneum for Construction of Mapping Populations using SSR Markers” (2019). Wayamba University Research Congress – 2019. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka. (pp 15-16).
  • Koshila, H.V.A.S., Wijesuriya, A., Hemamali, K.K.G.U. and Perera, A.M.M.S., “Identification of Interspecific Hybrid Progenies in Sugarcane Crop Improvement” (2019). Proceeding of 6th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. (pp. 4). 
  • Dayasena, Y.A.P.K., Wijesuriya, A., Thushari, A.N.W.S. Chanchala K.M.G. And Perera A.M.M.S. “Development of a Fast and Reliable Molecular-Based Detection Method for Sugarcane White Leaf Disease (WLD) Phytoplasma” (2018). ISSCT XII Pathology Workshop, 03-07 September 2018, Coimbatore, India. (pp. 37).
  • Perera A. M. M. S.,  Attanayaka D. P. S. T. G. and Wijesuriya A., “Assessment of genetic diversity among Saccharum spontaneum genotypes using SSR markers” (2017).  Wayamba University Research Congress – 2017. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka. (pp. 58).
  • Wijesuriya, A., Jayamali, L.B.C., Perera, A.M.M.S., Wijesuriya, B.W., “Optimal Plot and Sample Sizes for Efficient Assessment of Varieties in Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. Hybrid) Crop Improvement” (2016).  Proceedings of Sixth Symposium on Plantation Crop Research, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (pp. 45-55).
  • Balagalla, B.R.M.G.W.D.N., Wijesuriya, A., Ranathunge, N.P. and Perera, A.M.M.S., “Plant Growth Regulators for In-vitro Direct Plant Regeneration from Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrid) Leaf Tissues” (2016).   Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment. University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. (pp.5).
  • Perera, A.M.M.S., Wijesuriya, A., Jayasekara, G.A.U., Ariyawansha, B.D.S.K., and Jayasinghe, W. H.,  “An assessment of the size of the meristem ex-plants for elimination of sugarcane bacilliform virus” (2014).  Proceedings of Fifth Symposium on Plantation Crop Research, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (pp. 63-67).
  • Wijesuriya, A., Ariyawansha, B.D.S.K. and Perera, A.L.T. (2014).Estimation of Heritability of Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.Hybrid) Yield Components through Analyisis of Poly-Cross Families. Proceedings of International Conclave on Sugar Crops: Sweeteners and Green Energy from Sugar Crops: Emerging Technologies. February 15-17, 2014, held at Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, India. pp 107. 
  • Wijesuriya, A., Alwis, L.M.H.R. (2013). Determination of Optimal Auxin and Cytokinin Level for Meristem Culture of Sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid spp.). Variety SL 96 328. Proceedings, Annual Research Symposium, Uwa-Wellassa University. 
  • Supuni, L.B.S., Wijesuriya, A. and Alwis, L.M.H.R., ( 2013). Evaluation of Sugarcane Germplasm for Development of Core-collections for Directional Breeding of Sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid spp.). Proceedings, Annual research Symposium, Uwa-Wellassa University. 
  • Wijesuriya A., Perera A. L. T., Ariyawansha B.D.S.K., Manel D. and Sunil H.K. (2012) Analysis of Biparental families for Estimation and cross prediction in sugarcane (Saccharum Hybrid spp.) Breeding Cross predictions for Sugarcane Breeding. Proceedings of the Fourth Symposium on Plantation Crop Research, 21-22 September 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
  • Dapanage, M. and Wijesuriya, A. (2012). Study on pollen and meiosis of Saccharum spp. and hybrids. In: Nugaliyadda, L., Marambe, B., Ratnasekara, D., Silva, P., Nanayakkara, C., Rajapakse, R. and Deshmukh, A. (eds.),  Sri Lanka-India conference on agro biotechnology for sustainable development, 12-13 March, B.M.I.C.H., Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
  • Jayasinghe, W. H., Wickremasinghe, I. P. and Ewers, W. (2012). Varietal evaluation of tomato varieties under protected environment and organic conditions in summer season in Martfeld, Germany. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 
  • Perera, A.M.M.S., Wijesuriya, A., Jayasekara, G.A.U. and Ariyawansha, B.D.S.K., “Assessment of sugarcane meristem culture procedure for virus elimination” (2011).  Proceedings of National Symposium on Agricultural Biotechnology – 2011. (pp. 23).
  • Wijesuriya, A., Ariyawansha, B.D.S.K., Sunil, H.K. and Keerthipala A.P. (2010). Spaced planting of seed setts of Sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid spp.): A cheap and easy method of planting, In: Proceedings of the Third Symposium on Plantation Crop Research –Stakeholder empowerment through Technological Advances (Eds.R.S.Dharmakeerthi and A.M.W.K.Senevirathna) Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Dartonfield , Agalawatta. pp 63-73. 
  • Atapattu, D.G.T., Perera, A.M.M.S., Ariyawansha, B.D.S.K., Manel, D. and Wijesuriya, A. (2010). Determination of optimal phyto-hormone levels for sugarcane (Saccharumhybrid spp.) meristem culture protocol. In: Proceedings of the Third Symposium on Plantation Crop Research – Stakeholder empowerment through Technological Advances (Eds.R.S.Dharmakeerthi and A.M.W.K.Senevirathna) Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Dartonfield , Agalawatta. pp 147-156. 
  • Ariyawansha B.D.S.K.,  Wijesuriya A.,  Manel D., Silva M.K.R. and Perera A.M.M.S., (2009). Identification of sugarcane varieties for commercial cultivation in agro-ecological zone IL1c in proposed Bibile sugar project area. 2nd National Symposium, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 
  • Hettiarachchi, P.L., Darmadasa, R.M., Premakumara, G.S. and Perera, A.M.M.S., “Preliminary studies on the taxonomic status of Munronia pinnata (Wall.) Theob. (Meliaceae) in Sri Lanka” (2007). Proceedings of 27th Annual General Meeting of Institute of Biology (IOB), Sri Lanka  (pp. 36).
  • Leelananda, G., Dayatilake, G.A. and Sunil, H.K. (2000).Use ofin- vitro techniques for screening of sugarcane lines against smut (Ustilago scitaminae) disease. SLAAS proceedings of the 56th Annual Sessions, 27th Nov-01 Dec.2000, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
  • Sunil, H.K.,Dharmawardene, M.W.N and Wijesuriya, A. (2000) Genetic resources of sugarcane, their conservation and utilization.Paper presented at the National workshop on plant Genetic resources, 8-10 Nov/2000 at Plant Genetic Resources Centre, Dept. of Agric. Peradeniya. 
 
 
  • Rathnayaka, R.M.B.S., Wijesuriya, A., Perera, A.M.M.S. and Alwis, L.M.H.R., ( 2013). Optimal Phyto-hormone Levels for Meristem Culture of Sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid spp.) : Variety SL 96 328, 27: pp. 44-51. 
  • Perera, A.M.M.S., (2012) Assessment of sugarcane meristem culture procedure for virus elimination using serological techniques. MSc Thesis, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
  • Wijesuriya, A., (2012) Cross prediction for directional breeding of sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid spp.) using the analysis of biparental and poly cross families. PhD Thesis. Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 
  • Perera, A.M.M.S., Wijesuriya, A., Jayasekara, G.A.U. and Ariyawansha, B.D.S.K. (2012) Assessment of Sugarcane Meristem Culture Procedure for Virus Elimination, Abstract, Council for Agricultural Research Policy. 
  • Sunil, H.K., Lawrence, M.J. (1997). Quantitative genetics of Sugarcane 2;  The inheritance of eleven agronomicaly important characters ; Sugarcane ; Issue 1, Jan/Feb.. 
  • Lawrence M.J., Kearsey M.J and  Sunil H.K, (1997) Quantitative Genetics of Sugarcane 3, A critical look at some aspects of current Breeding programme; Sugarcane Issue 6, Nov/Dec. 
  • Wijesuriya, A., Thattil, R.O. and Perera, A.L.T. (1997). Rank based selection indices for clonal evaluation of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.). Trop. Agric. Res., Vol 9, , PGIA, Univ. of Peradeniya. p.26-34. 
  • Sunil H.K., Lawrence M.J. Quantitative genetics of sugarcane 1; A large scale evaluation of Saccharum germplasm; Sugarcane; Issue 6, Nov/Dec.1996. 
  • Wijesuriya, A., Thattil, R.O., Perera, A.L.T., (1993), Selection criteria used in clonal evaluation of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.). Tropical Agric. Res., Vol. 5: 109-119.