PhD in Plant Tissue Culture :University of Nitra , Republic of Slovakia, 1993

M.Sc in Agriculture (Phytotechnics):University of Nitra , Republic of Slovakia, 1988

2007 Post-doc. Michigan State University, USA, Full Bright - Borlaug Fellowship (five weeks) Training on molecular Marker Techniques.

2004 Post-doc University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (six months). Commonwealth Fellowship Commission in the UK. Bio technology Curriculum Development and Training on techniques in biotechnology.

1999 Post-doc. University of Maryland College Park (UMCP), USA . (six months). Training on molecular biology.

1996 Post-doc. Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium by Belgium Administration Development corporation (BADC). (three months). Training on Scanning electron Microscopy

1988 Post-grad. United Nation Education, Science and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)/ Czechoslovakian government. (three months), Training on Teaching Methodology.

2017 – to date            Senior Professor in Plant Science

                                  Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura.

2009 - 2017                 Professor in Plant Sciences

                                  Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura.

2013 - 2017                 Director, Staff Development Centre, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2012 – 2013                Deputy Project Director and Consultant to the “Higher Education for the Twenty first Century” Project (HETC) – Funded by the World Bank

2006 – 2012                Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2001 – 2006                Head, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2001 Jan. – 2009        Senior Lecturer

                                  Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura.

1994 – Apr. 2000         Research Fellow

                                  Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) Program, Institute of Fundamental Studies (IFS), Kandy, Sri Lanka.                

1994 Jan. – April         Junior Scientist

                                   Mahaweli Agriculture Rural Development (MARD) Project (Funded by the USAID), Under Mahaweli Authority.

2012 Conferred the “Presidential Award” for Scientific Publication – 2008 research publication

2007 "Borlaug Fellow" Granted by Full Bright Commission and USDA

2004 “Commonwealth Fellow“, Granted by the Commonwealth Fellowship Commission in the UK

1988 “Rectors Award“ University of Agriculture, Nitra, Czechoslovakia, for excellent achievements.
 

2016- 2017  Research, Publication and Higher Degree Committee, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Research grant of Rs.1.1 million

2014-2015 Research, Publication and Higher Degree Committee, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Research grant of Rs. 95,000/=

2011-2012 National Research Council (NRC), Sri Lanka, Research grant of Rs. 4.9 million

2011-2012 Research, Publication and Higher Degree Committee, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Research grant of Rs. 190,000/=

2009-2010 Research, Publication and Higher Degree Committee, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Research grant of Rs. 60,000/=

2007 & 2010   National Science Foundation (NSF) Equipment Grants, Rs. 2.0 million

2003-2004 Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP). Research grant of Rs. 1,099,000/=

2002-2003 Research and Publication Committee, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Research grant of Rs. 69, 575/=

1995-1997 Norwegian Government Development Corporation (NORAD). Research grant of Rs. 400,000/=

Transmission Electron Microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy

Plant Tissue Culture Techniques

• Programme Director, Board of Study, Postgraduate Programme, Faculty of Agriculture, 2019
• Director, Staff Development Centre, RUSL June 2013 to 2017
• Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka w.e.f 16.08.2006 to 2012
• Head, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, RUSL w.e.f. 09.08.2004 to 15.08.2006
• Head, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, RUSL w.e.f.15.02.2001 to 14.02.2004
• Senate nominee to the Council, RUSL w.e.f. 01.05.2006 – 16.08.2006
• Warden, Girls Hostel, Faculty of Agriculture, RUSL w.e.f. 02.05.2001 to May 2006
• Chairperson, 8th Convocation Committee, RUSL – 2007
• Chairperson, 9th Convocation Committee, RUSL – 2008
• Chairperson, University Staff Residence Committee, RUSL w.e.f. 02.11.2007
• Faculty Coordinator, Career Guidance w.e.f. January 2006
• Faculty Coordinator, Research & Publication Committee w.e.f. March 2003 to February 2006
• Chairperson, Research & Publication Committee, RUSL 2006 and 2007
• Secretary Internal Quality Assurance Unit, RUSL 2007 to 2012
• Planning and designing of plant and soil science laboratories.
• Coordinator, faculty curriculum revision in 2001
• Coordinator, faculty curriculum revision in 2003
• Chairperson, University Students Disciplinary Board, RUSL,2011
• Acting Director, Internal Quality Assurance Unit (IQAU) October to December 2016
• Acting Vice Chancellor – 2011.
• Deputy Proctor, Faculty of Agriculture, 2009 to 2010.
• Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Unit.                                                                     
• Senate Appointed Member (Chairperson) for Preparation of Report on University Examination by-laws – 2014.
• Senate Appointed Member (Chairperson) for Revision of University Examination by-laws – 2016.
• Senate Appointed Member for Preparation of Ethics and Academic Accountability 2016.
• Senate Appointed Member for Preparation University Calendar – 2016.
• Member of the Search Committee for Appointing Vice Chancellor. 2015.
• Member of Writing Self Evaluation Report for the Institutional Review, RUSL. 2017.
• Chief Coordinator, Institutional Review, RUSL 2011.

National Development

• Member of the Directors’ Board of the National Institute of Post-harvest Management
• Council Member, Institute of Fundamental Studies, Hantana, Sri Lanka
• Member of the Advisory Board to the Hon. Minister Mithreepala Sirisena, Ministry of Agriculture Development & Agrarian Services
• Member of the Advisory Board to the Hon. Minister Chamal Rajapaksha, Ministry of Agricultural Development
• Member Subject Bench marking on Agriculture Undergraduate Degree Programme
• Member of the Advisory Board of the Institute of Post Harvest Technology
• Member of the Feasibility Committee of the Plant Tissue Culture at “Nilamba” under Samurdhi Authority of Sri Lanka
• Member of the Committee appointed for the Development of “Mahamevuna Uyana” under the Governers office Anuradhapura
• Secretary - Section B, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) 2002-2003
• Member of the National Committee appointed for CKD problem in Sri Lanka, 2012
• National Coordinator for the Ministry of Higher Education for organizing “Deyata Kirula National Exhibition” held in Anuradhapura, 2012
• Steering Committee Member of the International Conference on Community & Water Services held in 2011 and 2013
• Board of Study Member (Biology), Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) 2011 to 2013.
• Member of the Academic and Research Forum, UN-REDD, Under the UNDP. 2016.
• Visiting Lecturer, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya. B/S Agricultual Biology. 2013.
• Visiting Lecturer, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya. B/S Agricultual Biology. 2014.
• Conducted Radio Programme under the Programme of “Thirasara Mandapaya” Broadcasted by the Rajarata Sevaya. 2017.
• Evaluation of Technical Session, 25th Annual Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya. 2013.
• Evaluation of Technical Session, International Symposium, University of Ruhuna. 2010.
• Panel Member of Programme Reviews – Review of 4 Programmes.
• Board Member/ Secretary to the Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum
• Member of Selection Panels/ Selection Committees for the Post of Professor (in 14 Selection Panels).
• Member of the Selection Committees outside the University (in 8 Selection Panels).

Quality Enhancement Activities in Higher Education

• International Programme Reviewer (As an Quality Assurance Expert) - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering Program, Kulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh 2017
• Institutional Review under NASTEC- Plant Genetic Resource CentreGannoruwa, Peradeniya of Department of Agriculture, 2016/2017
•  Institutional Reviewer, Under the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council, IRQUE and HETC World Bank Projects, Ministry of Higher Education/ UGC in the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2008 and 2012, Ruhuna University, 2014, Eastern University, 2015 and Sri Jayewardenepura University 2017 (under the UGC)
• Institutional Reviewer (Private Institute)  – Under the Ministry of Higher Education, Lanka Nippon Biztech Institute, 2018
• Institutional Reviewer (Private Institute)  – Under the Ministry of Higher Education, Benedict XVI Catholic Institute, 2018.
• Programme Review (Private Institute) - Under the Ministry of Higher Education, Horizon Campus, 2019.
• Subject Reviewer, (Curriculum and Dept. Review) under the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council, IRQUE World Bank Project, for Following Departments in the Universities:
  • Department of Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Department of Animal Sciences, Eastern University of Sri Lanka
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, Eastern University of Sri Lanka
  • Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayawardenapura
  • Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya
  • Department of Geography, Eastern University of Sri Lanka
  • Department of Geography, University of Colombo
  • Department of Geography, University of Jaffna
  • Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna

• Programme Reviewer, Under the UGC, General Degree Programme Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Accountancy and Business Finance, Wayamba University of Sri lanka 2017, Bachelor of Business Administration, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2018.
• UGC appointed member for reviewing accreditation of CTHE programme ofSDC at Kotalawala Defense University
• Proposal Reviewer,(QIG and UDG grants) of the World Bank funded project of the Higher Education for Twenty-first Century (HETC)
• Evaluation of Post Graduate Degrees, University of Ruhuna and Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
• Evaluation of Research Grants

Life member of Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science

Member of the Alumni Association of Commonwealth Fellows

FULL PAPERS

Weerasinghe, P.A., Wijesekara, M. L. M. C., Van Holm L. H. J., 1999. Isozyme mediated method to differentiate growth categories of Pericopsis mooniana trees. Journal of Biologia Plantarum, 42 (4), 541-547.

Weerasinghe P.A., Ariyawansa DMSN, Weerasooriya R. 2008. Phyto- remediation potential of Ipomea aqatica for Cr (VI) mitigation. Journal of Chemosphere 70, pp. 521 - 524.

Zakeel, M.C.M., Dissanayake, D.M.D. and Weerasinghe, P.A. 2009. Molecular Characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis strains isolated from a selected site in Nochiyagama, Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 12(1), 31-34

Wijayawardhana H.C.D., Herath H.M.V.G., Weerasinghe P.A., Herath H.M.D.A.K., 2015. Morphological Variation in Selected Sri Lankan Rice (Oryza sativa L.) accessions in Relation to the Vegetative Parameters. Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol. 26(2), 380-389.

Zakeel, M.C.M., Weerasinghe P.A., Kumari B.A.D.G., Wickramasinghe H.A.M., 2015. Spatial and temporal dynamics and parameters of growth of toxic cyanobacteria in Nuwara wewa and Nachchaduwa wewa in Sri Lanka. Amarican Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 4(1) 23-28.

P.S. Athukoralage, H.M.T.D. Herath, S.A. Deraniyagala, R.L.L. Wijesundara,

P.A. Weerasinghe 2001. Antifungal Constituents from Gordonia dasanayakei. Phytotherapia, Vol. 72, 565-567.

Samarakoon U.C., Weerasinghe P.A., Weerakkody W.A.P., 2006.  Effects of electrical conductivity (EC) of the solution on nutrients uptake growth yield and nutrient uptake lettuce (Lactic Sativa) in stationary culture, Tropical Agricultural Research volume 18, pp. 13-21.

Herath, H.M.D.A.K., Bandara, D.C., Weerasinghe, P.A., Iqbal, M.C.M. and Wijayawardhana, H.C.D ., 2014 . Effect of Cadmium on Growth Parameters and Plant Accumulation in Different Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties in Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research, 25(4), 432-442 pp

Weerasinghe P. A., Wijayawardhana H. C. D., Herath H. M. V. G., Herath H.M.D.A.K. (2016). Genetic diversity of Sri Lankan rice accessions based on agro-morphological characters. In proceedings of 3rd International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - 2016. 

Mawalagedara S.M.M.R. Warnasooriya W.M.R.S.K. Wijesiri L.A.N.D. Weerasinghe P.A., 2016. Motives for Deserting the B.Sc. Agriculture Degree, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. In Conference Proceedings, Third International Research Symposium (IRSyRUSL), 26 – 27th January 2016. pp 44 – 47.

Dinum Hearth, Aruni Weerasinghe, Deepthi Bandara, and Synergistic effect of zinc and cadmium for uptake, accumulation and growth responses in rice (Oryza sativa) varieties. Published in International Journal of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Sciences, (IJCEBS) Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp 62-66.

Darshani Wijayawardhana, Aruni Weerasinghe, and Venura Herath, 2016.  Effect of organic matter application on growth of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in cadmium contaminated sand. Published in International Journal of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Sciences (IJCEBS) Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp 67 - 70.

Darshani Wijayawardhana, Venura Herath and Aruni Weerasinghe 2016. Heavy metal Pollution in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to Agriculture: A Review of Current research Evidence. Rajarata University Journal Vol. 04, Number 1, 52-66

Weerasinghe P.A., Wijayawardhana H.C.D., Herath H.M.V.G., H.M.D.A.K. Herath, 2015. Genetic diversity of selected Sri Lankan Rice accessions based on agro-morphological characters, International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 159-167pp.

Prathiba Aruni Weerasinghe 2017. Drought Management and Water Harvrsting in Sri Lanka. International Workshop on Drought Management and Desertification Control, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran, 2-24 May 2017. 11-13 pp.

T.T.D. Dharmarathna, H.M.D.A.K. Herath, P.A. Weearasinghe, H.M.V.G. Herath 2018. Inter Simple Sequence Repeat markers for analysis of molecular diversity and genetic structure of eighteen Dendrobium cultivars in Sri Lanka. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research Vol. 6, no. 03. pp. 91-102.

M.C.M. Zakeel, P.A. Weerasinghe, H.C.D. Wijayawardhana, B.A.D.G. Kumari, 2018. Preliminary Study to Find Occurrence and Dynamics of Toxic Cyanobacteria in Nuwara wewa and Nachchaduwa wewa, Two Man-made Reservoirs in Sri Lanka. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research Vol. 6, no 05. Pp. 179-191.

L.G.I Samanmalie, M.D.M.C. Rupasinghe, P.A. Weerasinghe, 2019. Tissue culture Protocol for Production of Planting Material for Apple by Using Shoot tip Culture. International Research Journal of Advance Engineering and Science. ISSN (online) 2455-9024.

EXTENDED ABSTRACTS

Prathiba A. Weerasinghe, Dinum A.K. Herath, Dharshani Wijayawardhana, Deepthi C. Bandara, 2014. Cadmium availability and role of Zinc in Cadmium tolerance of rice (Oriza sataiva). Proceeding in 2nd International Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp. 43-47.

Weerasinghe P.A., Abeyrathna W.M., Abeysiriwardhana S., Wanaisngha A., Danapala M.P., 2006.  Establishment of growth and regeneration tissue culture media for biotechnological research in rice.  Edited by H.P.M. Gunasena, U. Ranaweera. Proceedings of competitive contract research programme. Pp 129-136.

Weerasinghe, P. A., 1990. Anatomical structure of in vitro cultivated potato. A paper presented at the Biotechnological Symposium University of Agriculture Nitra, Slovakia.

Weerasinghe, P.A., Ariyananda, T, N., 2000. Technology for Rain Water for domestic needs in Sri Lanka. Conference Roorkee, India, October 12-13 2000, pp 230-253.

Weerasinghe P.A., Ariyananda T.N., Weeraratne C.S. 2005. Rainwater Harvesting for Home Gardens in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka XII International Rainwater Catchments Systems Conference, November 15-18, New Delhi, 2005 proceedings pp 32.

Weerasinghe P.A., Weerarathne C.S., 2006.  Importance of rain water harvesting in Sri Lankan Agriculture, proceedings International Workshop on rain water harvesting 27th – 29th September 2006, Sri Lanka. (Page 114-117).

P.A Weerasinghe, H.N.P. Wijayagunasekara & U.G.A.I Sirisena. (2010). Formulation and evaluation of pesticidal compost for crop management in home gardens. Proceedings of Rajarata University Research Symposium, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka, October 2010, 6-8.

Herath, H.M.D.A.K., Weerasinghe, P. A, Bandara, D.C., Iqbal, M.C.M., Wijayawardhana, H.C.D.  (2013). Effect of cadmium on growth, uptake and accumulation in new improved and traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties in Sri Lanka. Presented at the Third Annual Research Symposium-2013, at Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 07th February 2013, 27-28pp.

K.S.I. Senevirathne, H.A.M. Wickramasinghe, P.A.Weerasinghe, M.C.M. Zakeel 2011. Optimization of Tissue culture Conditions for Andogenesis of AT 405 and BG 360 Rice (Oriza sativa) Varieties. Proceedings of Second Annual Research Session, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 13-17pp.

Zakeel, M.C.M., Priyadarshani, W.G.K.C., Wickramasinghe, H.A.M., Bamunuarachchige, T.C., Weerasinghe, P.A. and Marikar, F.M.M.T. (2013). Soil and water-borne bacterial isolates from Puliyankulama for L-Isoleucine and L-Lysine Production on Different Substrates, Third Annual Session,  Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 41-42 pp.

Mawalagedara S.M.M.R., Warnasooriya W.M.R.S.K., Wijesiri L.A.N.D., Weerasinghe P.A. 2015. Motives for deserting the B.Sc. Agriculture degree faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 45-47 pp.

ABSTRACT

Zakeel, M.C.M., Priyadarshani, W.G.K.C., Wickramasinghe, H.A.M., Bamunuarachchige, T.C., Weerasinghe, P.A. and Marikar, F.M.M.T. (2013). Microbial production of L-histidine from different substrates using soil-borne bacteria isolated from Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura. Proceedings of the young scientist forum symposium. 18th January, 2013. Colobmo, Sri Lanka. Pp 57.

Samarakoon U.C., Weerasinghe P.A. and Weerakkody W.A.P. 2005. Optimum Nitrogen for stationery culture of leafy lettuce (Lactuca sativa) under dry zone condition, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Proceedings of the 61st Annual Session – 2005, pp 17.

Weerasinghe P.A. 2003. Use of Rainwater in Agriculture. In: Progress in Agriculture and Forestry. Edited by Dr. G. Hitinayake, p. 6-7

Weerasinghe P.A, Van Holm L. H. J., Weerasuriya S, Wijesundara S, Pathirana R.1997.  Isozyme fingerprinting of leaf extracts of Pericopsis mooniana (Nadun). Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 53rd Annual Session -1997, Part 1 – Abstracts (B-84), p 125.

Van Holm L. H. J., Weerasinghe P.A, Kumari Liyanage, Serasinghe S, 1997.  Increased tea yield by foliar application of chelated micronutrients. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 53rd Annual Session -1997, Part 1 – Abstracts (B-85), p 126.

Sirisena U.G.A.I., Weerasinghe P.A., Balasuriya A, Jayasundara J.W.K.K., 2007. Microbial status of tea (Camellia sinensis) during different stages of processing in up country. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 63rd Annual Session – 2007, Part I – Abstracts (113/B), p 31.

Zakeel  M.C.M., Magana-Arachchi D.N., Weerasinghe P.A., 2007. Isolation and characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis strains from two selected sites in Gampola and Nochchiyagama. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 63rd Annual Session – 2007, Part I – Abstracts (223/B), p 176.

Ranasinghe P, Wickramasinghe W. G. U. Premakumara, G.A.S., Weerasinghe, P.A. 2008. Germination of Kithul (Caryota urens) seeds and method for induction of rapid germination. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp. 27,

Weerasinghe, P.A., Wijayagunasekara, H.N.P. and Sirisena, U.G.A.I., (2010). Formulation and evaluation of pesticidal compost for crop management in home gardens, Annual research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,  pp.6-8.

Anjail, Y.M.U., Krishnarajah, S.A and Weearasinghe, P.A., (2011). In-Vitro Propagation of Bambusa multiplex (Hedge bamboo), undergraduate research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp.38.

Bandaranayaka, W.M.D., Hearath, H.I.M. and Weerasinghe, P.A., (2011). In-vitro Protocol for two cultivars of Gerbera jamasonii under Sri Lankan conditions, Undergraduate research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp.40.

Chandrasekara, A.P.G.B., Yapabandara, Y.M.H.B. and Weerasinghe, P.A., (2011).  In-Vitro Propagation of locally selected black pepper, Undergraduate research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp.39.

Senervirathne, K.S.I., Wickramasinghe, H.A.M., Weerasinghe, P.A and Zakeel, M.C.M., (2011). Optimization of tissue culture conditions for androgenesis of AT405 and BG360 rice (Oryza sativa) varieties, Annual research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp.13-16.

Gunasekara, W.M.P.S., Herath, H.M.I. and Weerasinghe, P.A., (2012). Assessing the effect of growth hormones and organic additives on micro propagation of three cultivars of Gerbera jamesonii, Undergraduate research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp.29.

Wijayawardhana, H.C.D., Weerasinghe, P.A., Herath, H.M.D.A.K. and Iqbal, M.C.M., (2012). Varietal Response to cadmium accumulation and growth performance of selected rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties in Sri Lanka, Undergraduate research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp.51.

Herath, H.M.D.A.K., Weerasinghe, P.A., Bandara, D.C., Iqbal, M.C.M. and Wijayawardhana, H.C.D., (2013). Effect of cadmium on growth, uptake and accumulation in new improved and traditional rice(Oryza sativa) varieties in Sri Lanka, Annual  research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp.27-28.

Malkanthi, M.G.D., Ranaweera, K.K., Ranatunga, M.A.B and Weerasinghe, P.A., (2013). Standardizing a sterilization protocol for stem nodal culture and establishment of In-Vitro multiplication rates of new tea Cultivars (Camellia sinensis L. OKuntze) Undergraduate research proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp.54.

Welipitiya, W.M.M.S., Wijayawardhana, H.C.D., Weerasinghe, P.A. 2015. Effect of organic matter on growth and accumulation of cadmium in Bg 300 and Suwandel, grown in cadmium contaminated sand. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium-2015, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 17th August 2015, 67pp.

Wijayawardhana, H.C.D., Herath, H.M.V.G and Weerasinghe, P.A. Phenotypic variability ofselected Sri Lankan rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions – 2015, 5th and 6th November 2015, 386 pp.

Karunaratne S.W.A., Darmadasa R.M., Weerasingha P.A. 2011, 3rd International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products, Faculty of Medicine and Institute of Indigenous Medicime University of Colombo, in collaboration of Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, India. 19th – 21st December 2011 Colombo.

K.M.R.D. Abhayapala, M.T.K. Gunasekara, K.K.Ranaweera, M.A.B. Ranatunga, P.A. Weerasinghe 2011. A techniques to rescue inter-specific hybrids of Camellia sinensis x Camellia sasanqua. Sri Lanka association for the Advancement of Science. Proceedings of the 67th Annual Sessions.

Weerasinghe W.M.R.K, Ranaweera K.K., Ranatunga M.A.B., Weerasinghe P.A, 2014. Optimization of an in vitro multiplication protocol for stem nodal cultures of New Tea (Camellia sinensis (L) O Kuntze) cultivars, 6th Annual Research Symposium, , Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 81 pp.

K.A.G. Deepika, D.S. Kekulandara, P.A. Weerasinghe, M.C.M. Zakeel 2015. Molecular –marker Assessed Selection for Blast Resistance in Rice BC3F1 population of Pokuru Samba x Tetep Cross, Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium-2015, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,  73pp.

Sandaruwani P.A.I., Bandupriya H.D.D., Weerasinghe P.A., 2015. Analysis of Genetic Homogenity and Proximate Composition of Coconut Derived through Micropropagation. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium-2015, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,  74pp.

Jayasundara D.K.M.G.B.P., Herath H.M.D.A.K., Weerasinghe P.A., 2015. Introducing Micropropagation Medium with Locally Available Materials to Substitute MS Medium. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium-2015, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 75pp.

Wickramatunga P.G.P.D., Nagahawaththa S,M., Weerasinghe P.A., 2016. Development of Protocol for Surface Sterilization and Callus Induction of Banana Type “Kolikuttu”. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium-2016, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 53pp.

Rajapaksha, L.G.T.G., Kumari H.M.P.S., Weerasinghe P.A., 2016. Micropropagation of Nodal Segments of Yam Varieties. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium-2016, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 66pp.

Herath, H.M.S.R.K., Kumari H.M.P.S., Weerasinghe P.A., 2016. Development of Embryo Rescue Technique for Wide – Hybridaization of Capsium. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium-2016, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 60pp.

BOOKS

Weerasinghe P.A. 2009. Botany of Crops. Published by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Pp.132.

Weerarathne C.S. and Weerasinghe P.A.  2009. Agriculture of Sri Lanka, Published by C.S. Weeraratne. Pp. 84.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Weerasinghe P.A. 2008 Sri Lanka –“Resent status of Biotechnology in “Plant Tissue Culture and Transformation Techniques” Ed. by Balan Sharma. Published by Daya publishing house, New Delhi, p. 155.

Weerarathne C.S. and Weerasinghe P.A. 2009. Rain Water Harvesting Practitioners Guide for Sri Lanka.  Ed. By Tanuja Ariyananda. Published by Lanka Rain water Harvesting Forum and Sri Lanka Resource Initiative for Water, Sanitation & Hygine. Sri Lanka, p. 133. (Translated in to Sinhala and Tamil)

Weerasinghe, P.A.  2003. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. News Letter of Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist Countries (ASLGSE News), Vol. 1. No. 3. p. 1 - 4.

Weerasinghe P.A., 1995. Microorganisms replace chemical fertilizers. News paper article “Daily News” 13th July 1995.

Leadership Enhancement Activities in School Level

• Senior Prefect
• Deputy House Vice-Captain
• President of the School Drama Society
• Secretary to the Rangers Association (Senior Girl Guide)
• Committee Member of the School Buddhist Society
• Member of the School Hockey Team

• Supervisor (Senior ) - M.Phil Degree programme of Mrs. U.C. Samarakoon, PGIA, Peradeniya
• Supervisor – M.Phill Degree Programme (PGIA) of Mr. Dinum Herath
• Supervisor – M.Phill Degree Programme (PGIA) of Ms. D. Wijayawardana
• Supervisor – M.Phill Degree Programme (PGIA) of Ms. Dilhani Kumari
• Supervisor – M.Sc. Degree Programme (PGIA) of Mr. M.C.M. Zakeel