B.Sc. Agriculture

MPhil

PhD (Reading)

2018 Presidential Award for the “Best Contributor in the Agriculture Sector – 2018” under the category: Team of Officers for the development project conducted on Improvement of supply and value chain management practices of mango in Sri Lanka

2013 Award for the “Best Research Paper”, of the Annual Research Congress 2013 of the Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, SriLanka.

Award for the “Overall Best Presenter”, of the Annual Research Congress 2013 of the Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, SriLanka.

Award for the “Best Presenter” of the Technical Session Economics and Extension, of the Annual Research Congress 2013 of the Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• K.A.T.S. Kumari, C.A.K. Dissanayake, M.M. Herath, N. Somakanthan, P.G.L. Wasantha, S.H.R.L  Senevirathne. 2021. Cost factor analysis along the vegetable supply chain: Sri Lanka. International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, 07(03)
• W. M. C. B. Wasala, C. K. Benaragama, G. D. K. Kumara, K. H. Sarananda, C. A. K. Dissanayake. 2021. Application of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) for Delaying the Ripening of Banana: A Review. Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, 14 (1)
• M.M. Herath, C.A.K.Dissanayake, W.M.C.B. Wasala, N.Somakanthan, C.R. Gunawardane. 2021. The effect of improved postharvest practices on the postharvest losses and quality of mango fruit in Sri Lanka’s supply chain. Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research 4(4)
• M.A.K.T. Gunawardana, C.A.K.Dissanayake, W.M.C.B. Wasala. 2021. Impact of Covid-19 outbreak on consumption of fruits and vegetables of the working people in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences.
• W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.A.K. Dissanayake, C.R. Gunawardane, R.M.N.A. Wijewardana, D.M.C.C. Gunathilake, B.M.K.S.Thilakarathne. 2016. Efficacy of insecticide incorporated bags against major insect pests of stored paddy in Sri Lanka, Procedia Food Science, ELSEVIER Journal, 6 (2016).
• D.M.S.P.Bandara, C.A.K.Dissanayake, T.M.R. Dissanayake, H.M.A.P. Rathnayake, D.P.Senanayake. 2016. Performance Evaluation of Screw type Oil Expeller for Extracting Sesame Oil. Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 41 (03)
• W.M.C.B. Wasala, D.A.N. Dharmasena, C.A.K.  Dissanayake and  B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne. 2015. Study on Feasibility of Styrofoam Layer Cushioning for Banana Bulk Transportation in Local Distribution System, Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 40 (04).
• W.M.C.B.Wasala, C.A.K. Dissanayake, D.A.N. Dharmasena, C.R.Gunawardane, T.M.R. Dissanayake. 2014. Postharvest Losses, Current Issues and Demand for Postharvest Technologies for Loss Management in the Main Banana Supply Chains in Sri Lanka, Journal of Postharvest Technology, 02 (01).
• C.A.K. Dissanayake, S. De Silva, W.M.C.B. Wasala, and B.M.K.S., Thilakarathne. 2013. Empowerment of Women through Self-Reliance Approach in the Rice Processing Village Programme, Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol. 25(3).
• C.A.K. Dissanayake, S.De.Silva, W.M.C.B. Wasala and B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne. 2012. An investigation of rice processing village programme, Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol. 24(1).
• W.C. Gamawelagedara, Y.M. Wickramasinghe and C.A.K. Dissanayake. 2011. Impact of rice processing villages on house hold income of rural farmers in Anuradhapura district. The J.of Agricultural Sciences, Vol.6(2).

• T.M. Kularathne, C.A.K.Dissanayake, P. Sivashankar, M.M. Herath. 2018. Study on role and empowerment of women involved in mango supply chain in Omaragolla mango processing zone. Proc. of the International Research Symposium on Postharvest Technology held on 19thOctober 2018 in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
• U.G.Chandrajith, R.M.N.A.Wijewardane, W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.A.K. Dissanayake, H.S. Jayawardane, D.P.C. Swarnasiri. 2015. Combined Effect of Citric Acid and Ascorbic Acid as Chemical Pre-treatment to Prevent Enzymatic Browning in Fresh Cut, Ambul Banana (Musa spp). Proceedings of 8thInternational Research Conference, General Sir John KothalawalaDefence University, Sri Lanka.ISBN978-955-0301-15-7.
• C.R.Gunawardhane, W.M.C.B.Wasala, C.A.K.Dissanayake, R.M.N.A.Wijewardhana, U.G.Chandhrajith, B.M.K.S.Thialakarathne. 2014. Use of Safe Packaging for Vegetable Transportation on Main Supply Chains in Sri Lanka, Proc. of the international research symposium on postharvest technology held in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka on 19th, June 2014
• R.M.N.K. Rathnayake, W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.A.K. Dissanayake, C.R. Gunawardhane, U.G. Chandhrajith and B.M.K.S. Thialakarathne. 2014. Effect of Sodium Bicarbonate and Amonium Bicarbonate on Antracnose Fruit Rot of Tomato Caused by Collettrotichumcocodes, Proc. of the international research symposium on postharvest technology held in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka on 19th, June 2014

Extended abstracts

• C.A.K. Dissanayake, S. De Silva, W.M.C.B. Wasala and B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne. 2016. Factors Affecting the Expansion of Micro-enterprises: A SWOT Analysis on Cottage Level Rice Processing, Proc. of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, held on 13thJan.2016.
• C.R.Gunawardhane, W.M.C.B.Wasala, C.A.K.Dissanayake, M.M.Herath, R.M.N.A. Wijewardhane,D.P.C.Swarnasiri, B.M.K.S.Thilakarathne, R.M.M.K. Wijerathne, P.G.L. Wasantha, N. Somakanthan. 2016. Value addition to ginger (zingiberofficinale): market potentials and development of ginger based product, International Conference of Japanese Graduates’ Alumni of Sri Lanka held on 20thFeb. 2016, in Colombo , SriLanka
• W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.A.K. Dissanayake, C.R.   Gunawardhane, R.M.N.A. Wijewardhane, D.M.C.C. Gunathilake and B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne. 2016. Evaluation of the Efficacy of Deltamethrin Incorporated Polysac Bags for the Control of Stored Grain Pests of Maize during Storage, Proc. of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, held on 13thJan.2016.
• W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.A.K. Dissanayake, C.R. Gunawardhane, R.M.N.A. Wijewardhane, D.M.C.C.Gunathilake and B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne. 2014. Sensitivity and Boring Ability of Rice Weevil (Sitophilusoryzae) and Lesser Grain Borer (Rhizoperthadominica) for Insecticide Incorporated Grain Storage Bags, Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, held on 29thNov.2014.
• C.A.K. Dissanayake, W.M.C.B. Wasala, R.M.R.N.K. Rathnayake, R.M.N.A. Wijewardhane, C.R. Gunawardhane, H.S. Jayawardhane and B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne. 2013. Problems Associated with On-farm Storage Conditions of Paddy in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, held on 28thNov.2013.
• C.R. Gunawardhane, W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.A.K. Dissanayake, R.M.R.N.K. Rathnayake and B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne. 2013. Effect of Different Bran Removal Degrees on Quality Attributes of Stored Parboiled Rice, Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, held on 28thNov.2013.
• R.M.R.N.K.Ratnayake, C.A.K.Dissanayake, W.M.C.B.Wasala, C.R. Gunawardane, R.M.N.A.Wijewardane, H.S.Jayawardane and B.M.K.S.Thilakarathne. 2013. Effect of  Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Compounds to Control the Growth of Aspergillusflavusand its Aflatoxin Production in Maize (Zea mays L.), Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, held on 28thNov.2013.
• H.S. Jayawardhne, C.A.K.Dissanayake and B.M.K.S.Thilakerathne. 2013. Development of a Rice Based Ice Cream and Determination of its Quality Parameters. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

Abstracts 

• A.T. Kolamunna and C.A.K. Dissanayake. Present status of awareness and compliance on food act in Sri Lanka. 2021. Proc. of 13th Annual Research Symposium 2021 held on 29th April 2021. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 
• W.T.C.N. Madhumali and C.A.K. Dissanayake. 2021. Present status of postharvest management practices of pineapple (Ananas comosus) in Sri Lanka. Proc. of 13th Annual Research Symposium 2021 held on 29th April 2021. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 
• P.M.G.C.B. Wijerathna, D.N. Hettiarachchi, C.A.K. Dissanayake, D.L.C.N. Hitigedara, D.K. Jayarathna, A.W.T.U. Dharmathilake, S.M.K. Rathnayake, K.S.S. Wimalasiri, A.G.S.N. Abeykoon. 2021. Development of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) and pineapple (Ananas comosus) incorporated fruit leather. Proc. of 13th Annual Research Symposium 2021 held on 29th April 2021. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 
• M.A.K.T. Gunawardane, C.A.K. Dissanayake. 2021. Impact of Covid-19 outbreak on consumption of fruits and vegetables of the employed community in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Proc. of 13th Annual Research Symposium 2021 held on 29th April 2021. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 
• R.M.P.N. Rathnayake, W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.A.K.Dissanayake, N. Somakanthan, R.M.R.N.K. Rathnayake. 2021. Feasibility of solar evaporative cooling device for artificial ripening of mango (Mangifera indica) in comparison with natural and conventional ripening methods. Proc. of 13th Annual Research Symposium 2021 held on 29th April 2021. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 
• T.L.A.D.T.M. Samaraweera, D.V.P. Chandramali, D.W.M.M.M. Kumari and C.A.K. Dissanayake. 2020. Extraction and characterization of pectin from selected fruit wastes. Proc. of 12th Annual Research Symposium 2020 held on 30th July 2020. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.  
• J. Sumaiya, W.M.C.B. Wasala, D.W.M.M.M. Kumari and C.A.K. Dissanayake. 2020. Optimizing the level of 1-methylcylopropene to extend the shelf life of papaya (Carica papaya) cv “tainung” at cold storage. Proc. of 12th Annual Research Symposium 2020 held on 30th July 2020. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.  
• H.M.S.M. Herath, K.P.P. Kopiyawattage and C.A.K. Dissanayake. 2020. Adoption of plastic crates by producers of fruits and vegetables in Anuradhapura district. Proc. of 12th Annual Research Symposium 2020 held on 30th July 2020. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.   
• C.A.K.Dissanayake, W. Jayathilake, H.V.A.Wickramasooriya, U.Dissanayake. 2019. Factors affecting technology adoption in the agricultural sector: A review. Proc. Of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2019 held on 11thand 12thof September 2019 in Peradeniya, SriLanka
• C.A.K. Dissanayake, W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.R. Gunawardhane, R.M.N.A. Wijewardhane  and M.M. Herath. 2017. Introduction of plastic crates to vegetable wholesalers in major economic centres in Sri Lanka: why do people refuse it? Proc. of the IV International conference on Postharvest and Quality Management of Horticultural Products of Interest for Tropical Regions held on 6thand 7thof April in Kandy, SriLanka.
• W.M.C.B.Wasala, C.K.Benaragama, C.A.K.Dissanayake, C.R. Gunawardhane, R.M.N.A. Wijewardhane and K.H.Sarananada. 2017. Effect of different concentrations and exposure time of 1-MCP (Methylcyclopropene) for delaying the ripening of ‘Ambul’ banana at ambient conditions, Proc. of the IV International conference on Postharvest and Quality Management of Horticultural Products of Interest for Tropical Regions held on 6thand 7thof April in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
• W.M.C.B.Wasala, C.A.K.Dissanayake, R.M.N.A.Wijewardhane, C.R.Gunawardhne, H.M.A.P.Rathnayake and T.M.R.Dissanayake. 2016. Feasibility of long term bulk paddy storage method for local conditions, Proceedings of 9thInternational Research Conference, General Sir John KothalawalaDefence University, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-0301-28-7.