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View article: Lichens of Sri Lanka: Past discoveries, present knowledge, and future directions
Lichens of Sri Lanka: Past discoveries, present knowledge, and future directions Open
Lichens are an important component of Sri Lankan biodiversity and have contributed greatly to the tropical diversity as well as to their application as bioindicators of changing environmental conditions. This review summarises 49 selected …
View article: Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Properties of Four Duckweed Varieties in Sri Lanka
Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Properties of Four Duckweed Varieties in Sri Lanka Open
Duckweed is well known for its high protein content and is gaining attention as a sustainable food source due to its rapid growth and excellent nutritional properties. This study on four duckweed varieties in Sri Lanka; Spirodela polyrhiza…
View article: Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Properties of Four Duckweed Varieties in Sri Lanka
Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Properties of Four Duckweed Varieties in Sri Lanka Open
View article: Species identification and pollination biology of an economically important true halophyte, Salicornia brachiata Roxb.
Species identification and pollination biology of an economically important true halophyte, Salicornia brachiata Roxb. Open
View article: Checklist, typification details, and nomenclature status of Basidiomycota, originally described from Sri Lanka
Checklist, typification details, and nomenclature status of Basidiomycota, originally described from Sri Lanka Open
Sri Lanka is considered a mega-biodiversity hotspot, with a rich collection of flora and fauna. Basidiomycota is the second largest and most diverse phylum of fungi, comprising over 31,000 species. The present paper is intended to bring to…
View article: Chloroplast genome, nuclear ITS regions, mitogenome regions, and Skmer analysis resolved the genetic relationship among Cinnamomum species in Sri Lanka
Chloroplast genome, nuclear ITS regions, mitogenome regions, and Skmer analysis resolved the genetic relationship among Cinnamomum species in Sri Lanka Open
Cinnamomum species have gained worldwide attention because of their economic benefits. Among them, C . verum (synonymous with C . zeylanicum Blume), commonly known as Ceylon Cinnamon or True Cinnamon is mainly produced in Sri Lanka. In add…
View article: Checklist, typification details, and nomenclature status of ascomycetous fungi originally described in Sri Lanka
Checklist, typification details, and nomenclature status of ascomycetous fungi originally described in Sri Lanka Open
Despite being a biodiversity-rich country, Sri Lanka’s fungal diversity remains largely unexplored. In the 19th century, British mycologists conducted extensive research, leading to the identification of more than 1,800 fungal taxa, includ…
View article: Nutritional properties, antioxidant potential and antidiabetic effect of raw and processed <em>Artocarpus nobilis</em> (Ceylon breadfruit) seeds
Nutritional properties, antioxidant potential and antidiabetic effect of raw and processed <em>Artocarpus nobilis</em> (Ceylon breadfruit) seeds Open
The Ceylon Journal of Science is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in March, June, September and December. It is aimed at publishing high quality research articles on topics related to d…
View article: Genomic insights into rapid speciation within the world’s largest tree genus Syzygium
Genomic insights into rapid speciation within the world’s largest tree genus Syzygium Open
View article: First record of Thottea duchartrei Sivar., A. Babu & Balach. (Aristolochiaceae) in Sri Lanka
First record of Thottea duchartrei Sivar., A. Babu & Balach. (Aristolochiaceae) in Sri Lanka Open
The Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka publishes the results of research in all aspects of Science and Technology. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/. 2021 Impact Factor: 0.682The JNSF provides im…
View article: Micropropagation of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni using nutrient water of Cocos nucifera var. aurantiaca (King coconut) as a natural growth enhancer
Micropropagation of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni using nutrient water of Cocos nucifera var. aurantiaca (King coconut) as a natural growth enhancer Open
The Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka publishes the results of research in all aspects of Science and Technology. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/. 2021 Impact Factor: 0.682The JNSF provides im…
View article: Necessity of a National Fungarium and a Culture Collection for Fungi in Sri Lanka
Necessity of a National Fungarium and a Culture Collection for Fungi in Sri Lanka Open
Sri Lanka is rich in biological diversity, but its fungal diversity is not adequately studied and documented. Recent fungal diversity estimations have predicted that the tropical regions would harbour a large number of novel fungal species…
View article: IMPACTS OF BAMBUSA BAMBOS SPREAD ON SEEDLING RECRUITMENT, MORTALITY AND REGENERATION POTENTIAL OF NATIVE SPECIES IN TROPICAL MOIST EVERGREEN FORESTS OF SRI LANKA
IMPACTS OF BAMBUSA BAMBOS SPREAD ON SEEDLING RECRUITMENT, MORTALITY AND REGENERATION POTENTIAL OF NATIVE SPECIES IN TROPICAL MOIST EVERGREEN FORESTS OF SRI LANKA Open
Some native plants expand their populations rapidly in their home ranges, altering their structure and composition. Bambusa bambos, a native bamboo species, shows a rapid population expansion in tropical moist evergreen forests in the inte…
View article: Assessment of plant diversity and foliar chemistry on the Sri Lankan ultramafics reveals inconsistencies in the metal hyperaccumulator trait
Assessment of plant diversity and foliar chemistry on the Sri Lankan ultramafics reveals inconsistencies in the metal hyperaccumulator trait Open
Some of the largest expanses of ultramafic soils occur in South Asia, but knowledge of the plant diversity and biogeochemistry of these systems in Sri Lanka is very limited. This study aimed to assess the plant diversity and bedrock and fo…
View article: New Addition, Different Habitats, Distribution Range and Diversity of Genus Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) in Sri Lanka
New Addition, Different Habitats, Distribution Range and Diversity of Genus Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) in Sri Lanka Open
\nStrobilanthes Blume (Acanthaceae) is one of the largest genera in the flora of Sri Lanka and is most interesting for its diversified habits, gregarious occurrence, and elegant flowering. Approximately 450 Strobilanthes species are widely…
View article: Effects of Climate Change on Weeds and Invasive Alien Plants in Sri Lankan Agro-Ecosystems: Policy and Management Implications
Effects of Climate Change on Weeds and Invasive Alien Plants in Sri Lankan Agro-Ecosystems: Policy and Management Implications Open
Changes in the climate have worsen the problems caused by weeds and invasive alien plants (IAPs) in agro-ecosystems at global scale resulting from their changes in the range and population densities. Over the past six decades, Sri Lanka ha…
View article: Diversity of butterflies in different habitat types of Seethawaka wet zone botanic gardens and Indikadamukalana forest reserve of Sri Lanka
Diversity of butterflies in different habitat types of Seethawaka wet zone botanic gardens and Indikadamukalana forest reserve of Sri Lanka Open
Botanic gardens, forest reserves and other protected areas are established to conserve biodiversity. The present study was conducted to assess the butterfly diversity in a recently established botanic garden of Sri Lanka, the Seethawaka We…
View article: A regional study of the genus Phyllopsora (Ramalinaceae) in Asia and Melanesia
A regional study of the genus Phyllopsora (Ramalinaceae) in Asia and Melanesia Open
Phyllopsora is a crustose to squamulose lichen genus inhabiting the bark of trees in moist tropical forests and rainforests. Species identification is generally challenging and is mainly based on ascospore morphology, thallus morphology an…
View article: Elatostema rigidiusculum (Urticaceae), a new species endemic to Sri Lanka
Elatostema rigidiusculum (Urticaceae), a new species endemic to Sri Lanka Open
Elatostema monandrum var. rigidiusculum, confined to the Bambarabotuwa Forest Reserve in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka, is reclassified to the rank of species as E. rigidiusculum. We compare it to the morphologically most similar, E. …
View article: Butterfly Assemblages in Two Different Habitats in Lowland Wet Zone, Sri Lanka
Butterfly Assemblages in Two Different Habitats in Lowland Wet Zone, Sri Lanka Open
Tropical butterflies should be studied as targets of conservation as they contribute towards maintenance of ecosystem functions including pollination. This study investigated butterfly assemblages of different habitats of the Western Provi…
View article: Evaluating the occurrence and conservation status of Sri Lankan species of Anacardiaceae
Evaluating the occurrence and conservation status of Sri Lankan species of Anacardiaceae Open
Sri Lanka is a tropical island with variety of climatic, geographical and weather combinations. These significant variations have resulted high biodiversity in the country. Sri Lanka together with the Western Ghats is one of the biodiversi…
View article: Evaluating the occurrence and conservation statuses of Sri Lankan Orchids (Orchidaceae): Observations on newly recorded species and undocumented regions
Evaluating the occurrence and conservation statuses of Sri Lankan Orchids (Orchidaceae): Observations on newly recorded species and undocumented regions Open
Sri Lanka is a country with unique landscapes and positioning. Its land profile varies from coastal areas through lowland hills to central montane region, and the climatic zones governed by seasonal monsoons results in a significantly high…
View article: Phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity and antioxidant activity of the invasive shrub Austroeupatorium inulifolium (Kunth) R.M. King & H. Rob
Phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity and antioxidant activity of the invasive shrub Austroeupatorium inulifolium (Kunth) R.M. King & H. Rob Open
Methanol and dichloromethane extracts of root, stem, leaves and flowers of invasive plant Austroeupatorium inulifolium were tested for cytotoxic, phytotoxic, antioxidant and antifungal activities. Significantly higher phytotoxicity was det…
View article: Ornamental pteridophytes: an underexploited opportunity for the Sri Lankan floriculture industry
Ornamental pteridophytes: an underexploited opportunity for the Sri Lankan floriculture industry Open
The Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka publishes the results of research in all aspects of Science and Technology. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/. 2021 Impact Factor: 0.682The JNSF provides im…
View article: Third National Workshop on Lichens: over fifteen years of progress in lichen research in Sri Lanka
Third National Workshop on Lichens: over fifteen years of progress in lichen research in Sri Lanka Open
The Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka publishes the results of research in all aspects of Science and Technology. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/. 2021 Impact Factor: 0.682The JNSF provides im…
View article: A review of studies on bioactive compounds isolated from Sri Lankan flora
A review of studies on bioactive compounds isolated from Sri Lankan flora Open
The Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka publishes the results of research in all aspects of Science and Technology. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/. 2021 Impact Factor: 0.682The JNSF provides im…