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CURRICULUM VITAE
Rupanjanie Thakshala SERESINHE.
Senior Professor of Animal Science/Chair , Dept. of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka
Address -240/17B, Kaduwela Road , Koswatta, Battaramulla
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
CAREER PROFILE
First female academic to reach the level of Professor/Chair and the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ruhuna in it‟s 40 years history. Presently a Senior Professor of Animal Science and serving as
a member of the Board of Management of the National Science Foundation (NSF) of Sri Lanka, Chair Person
of the Steering committee of Food Security and Working Committee of Food and Agriculture at the NSF,
Also serving as the Contact Scientist of the Livestock Group of the “Global Research Alliance (GRA) on
Agricultural Greenhouse Gases”. Former executive committee member of the Sri Lanka Association of the
Australian awards Alumni (SLAAA). Traveled extensively in Europe, North and South Americas, Canada,
Australia and in the Asian region and have worked in close collaboration with National and International
Research/Development institutes/universities and projects by receiving prestigious grants, awards and
consultancies. President (2006) & Secretary (1998) of the section B (Agriculture & Forestry) of the Sri Lanka
Association of the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). Recipient of the Swiss Govt. Scholarship,
Commonwealth (UK) , Endeavour (AUS) and North-South dialogue ( Austria) fellowships and visiting
Professor positions throughout the academic carrier. Recipient of numerous prestigious awards including
Presidential awards for 1999, 2000 & 2003 for scientific research, Vice Chancellors award being the most
outstanding senior Scholar of the University of Ruhuna in 2010, General Research Committee award SLAAS
of 2010 in recognition of the contribution to national research and ZONTA women‟s achievement award for
education in 2011consultancies. Significant contribution to Agricultural Education, Research and Development
through publication of more than 35 full papers in SCI Indexed & refereed journals, more than 70 abstracts,
writing of book chapters and articles along with 2 text books and 6 booklets. The work is cited in more than
150 publications worldwide..
ACADMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Year 1992 - PhD in Forage Science, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich
Switzerland
Year 1989 - 'Diplom Engineer Agronomy', Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich,
Switzerland (First Class).
Year 1977- B Sc. (Agriculture) the University of Sri Lanka, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
(Second Class Honours)
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Academic positions
March 2008 to date: Senior Professor /Professor of Animal Science/Chair, Faculty of
Agriculture. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Sept 1978 to Oct 2008: Lecturer, Senior lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor (merit) to
Professor of Animal Science Faculty of Agriculture. University of Ruhuna,
Sri Lanka
Teaching at undergraduate level since 1978 and post graduate level since 2008 for M.Sc in
Animal Science and M.Sc in Food Science and Technology to date, post graduate and
undergraduate supervision etc.
2. Senior Management Positions
Dean - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from 21st February 2007 to 20 February
2010
Director of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna from 1st October 2006 to 15
th May
2007
Head of the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna
from 01.11.2001 to 20th
February 2007
3. Post Doctoral Training
Endeavour Executive Fellowship in the Dept. of Agric & food Systems, School of Land
& Environment, University of Melbourne, Australia from 15th
September 2012 to 30
January 2013
Commonwealth Academic Fellow at the James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, UK. October
2011 –March 2012
North-South dialogue Fellowship at the Dept. of Nutrition, University of Veterinary
Medicine, Vienna, Austria, from 11.03.2001 to 23.10.2001
Visiting fellow at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology October –November 2007.
.
4. Sabbatical Positions /Experience in private sector
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Aquinas University College, Feb 3013 to October 2014
Duties
Preparation of self evaluation report to submit to the University grant system,
Preparation of the strategic plan ( member of the committee)
Preparation of the subject review report for the degree in Agro –Industrial Management
which was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education
Introduction of semester system, GPA system, English medium diploma, and regulation of
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faculty activities during my tenure.
5. Other Experiences
• Staff Development activities
First Coordinator and Faculty Representative of the staff development Centre, University
of Ruhuna, during its initiative phase. Introduction of the unit “Research
methodologies “ into the SDC course and serving as a resource person of the SDC to
date.
• Member of the Quality Assurance team as a trained subject reviewer funded by the World
Bank project. Took part in several subject reviews at different universities e.g. Dept. of
Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of
Peradeniya, Dept. of Animal Science, Faculties of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
and Jaffana , Faculty of Fisheries and Avian Sciences at the Wayamba • Serving as the Acting Chair Person of the National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka
during several occasions during the period 2015 May to date.
Member, Board of Management, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka
Chairperson of the working committee on /food and Agriculture
Chairperson of the Steering committee on Food Security. NSF, Sri Lanka.
Contact Scientist of the Livestock Group of the “Global Research Alliance ) on Agricultural
Green house Gases”,
Executive committee member of the Sri Lanka Association of the Australian awards Alumni
(SLAAA). 2013-2014.
Sector Expert for the Development of Vocational Education and Training plan for Southern
Province by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (April –May 2011).
Consultant for USAID-CORE programme: Conducted a feasibility study on “Economics of
Cultivating Good Quality Pasture for stall feeding of cattle in the Eastern Province of Sri
Lanka” - Aug 2010-Oct 2010
Consultant for Southern Development authority: on the project “Revitalization of the
dairy industry in the southern region”. At the first phase, a comprehensive survey was
conducted with dairy farmers in Matara, Galle, Hambantota and Monaragala districts.
During the second phase a pilot study was conducted with farmers in Matara district..
Jan –Dec 2007
Consultant for IRDP project: conducted youth training programmes in animal
husbandry practices.
Consultant to National Centre for Cleaner Production : Conducted a feasibility study on
using waste bio mass of wild Guinea grass for bio energy production2008.
Member of the National Committee on Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture of the
Central Agricultural Research Policy in Sri Lanka.
Visiting Fellow of the University of Connecticut USA on invitation to deliver a lecture
on Tropical Animal Nutrition May 2010.
Visiting Professor, Institute of Nutrition, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna,
Austria: Conducted lectures in Tropical Animal Nutrition June 18- 30 2009 . Visiting Professor, Institute of Animal Science, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology,
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Zurich October 2007: Conducted lectures in Tropical Forage production.
Visiting Lecturer in German Language at the Centre of Modern Languages and
Civilization 2002 to 2006 and also German Language Coordinator in 2002 -2003 and 2006.
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Student counsellor (1992-2000) and as Deputy Proctor (2003-2006), Faculty of Agriculture.
Appointed as Chair person and member of different University level committees such as,
Steering committee of the Silver Jubilee, Academic committee etc
Chair person of the Welfare Society of the Faculty of Agriculture ( 2002 -2005).
Appointed as a Member of the standing committee of Post-Graduate Institute of Agriculture,
University of Peradeniya ( 2007-2010) .
Member of the Standing Committee of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University
Grants Commission, Colombo (2007-2010).
Secretary, Section B of the Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science 1998.
President Section B of the Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science 2006
Examiner of Master and PhD degree panals of the Post Graduate institute of Agriculture,
University of Peradeniya .
Project proposal reviewer appointed by the Quality Assurance section
Reviewer – Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition Germany, Journal of
Agricutural Science & Technology –USA, Journal of Tropical Agricutural Research &
Extension-University of Ruhuna, Tropical Agricutural Research Journal –PGIA Peradeniya.
Editorial Board Member –Journal of Buffalo Science
Assistant Secretary Ruhuna Agriculture faculty teachers union 1993
Moderator of Higher National diploma in Education (Agriculture) 2007 to date
Member of the Senate, Aquinas University College,Colombo 7.
Consultant, TVEC, Narahenpitaa, Colombo 5.
Inteview Panalist, occasionally apponted by the University Grant‟s C ommission
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PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Life member Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science
Life member Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production
Country member World Buffalo Federation 2004 to date
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Project leader/ Principal investigator - Analysis of urinary purine derivatives and
creatinine in Zebu cattle and goats at different levels of intake and to determine the
nutritional status of animals by mean of spot urine Funded by International Atomic Energy
Agency ( 1999-2002 ).
National coordinator - “Radiation Processing of Cellulosic Agro Wastes in to Animal
Feeds Collaborative project of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
and Japan (2000-2002).
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Principal investigator of AASR-02 project “Improvement of unproductive coconut land
through livestock integration in the southern region” funded by National Science
Foundation (2006-2009).
Principal investigator of NRC -06-15 project “ Field validation of purine derivative
excretion technique to evaluate the nutritional status of local cattle in Matara district
funded by National Research Council ( 2006-2008)
Activity – coordinator –Livestock sector. SIDA Restore project (2007-2009).
Principle investigator CARP project Agronomic performance and biological nitrogen
fixation of tropical two tree legume species (1994-1997).
Sri Lankan Collaborator-The concept of diversity in feeding: employing biodiversity to
improve smallholder ruminant systems in the South (BioDivFeed) Coordinated
Research project of Swiss Development Corporation (2008-2009)
Improve the Utilization of Fibrous Feeds and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission from Livestock
Funded by International Atomic Energy Agency ( 2010 to date ).
SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Endeavour Executive Fellowship awarded by the Endeavour Scholarship Commission,
Australia to pursue Professional Development at the Melbourne School of Land &
environment Australia .(2012 September-2013 January).
Academic staff Fellowship awarded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK to
pursue post doctoral studies At the James Hutton Institute , Aberdeen, Scotland, UK (2011
October-2012 March).
North –South Dialogue Fellowship awarded by the Austrian Development Cooperation, for
post doctoral research in University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria (2001March –
October)
Post Graduate Scholarship awarded by the Swiss Federal Stipend Commission in
Switzerland, to pursue M.Sc. and PhD degrees at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology,
Zurich, Switzerland (1984-1992)
Participated in the Livestock group meeting of the Global Research Alliance, in
Washington DC, USA April 9-11 2017.
Participated at the International Seminar on Livestock Production and Veterinary
Technology, Bali Indonesia Aug 2016.
Participated at the Inventory training meeting of the Global Research Alliance, in Bali
Indonesia Aug 2016.
Participated in the Livestock group meeting of the Global Research Alliance, in
Melbourne, Australia , Feb 2016.
Participated at the Final Research meeting of the CRP on “Use of enzymes and nuclear
technologies to improve the Utilization of fibrous feeds fed to ruminant livestock.at
University of Sao Paulo, Pirccicaba, Brazil, Nov 2015.
Participated 7th
Livestock group meeting of the Global Research Alliance, in Lodi, Italy‟June
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2015.
Participated Net-work meeting of the Livestock group of the Global Research Alliance,
University of Reading, UK‟ June 2015.
Participated 6th
Livestock group meeting of the Global Research Alliance, Jogyakaktha,
Indonesia Nov 2014
Participated at AAAP congress , Jogyakaktha, Indonesia‟ Nov 2014.
Visiting Professor , University of Vet-Med Austria during the period June 20-30 2014.
Served as a Guest Lecturer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology , Zurich from 1-3
July 2014.
Participated in the „The second RCM meeting on Use of enzymes and nuclear technologies
to improve the utilization of fibrous feeds and reduce greenhouse gas emission from
livestock”. Of the IAEA, Vienna, Austria, in May 2013.
Participated in the „The first RCM meeting on Use of enzymes and nuclear technologies
to improve the utilization of fibrous feeds and reduce greenhouse gas emission from
livestock”of the IAEA in Agric-Food Center in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada in February
2011.
Participated in the 6Th
Asian Buffalo congress in Lahore, Pakistan Nov. 2009.
Attended IAEA/FAO conference on sustainable improvement of animal Production and
Health in Vienna, Austria in June 2009.
Attended the workshop on Sustainable to environmental Science at Ibaraki University ,
Japan in January 2009.
Attended 8th
World Buffalo Congress in Caserta, Italy October 2007.
Attended “ Dissemination of radiation knowledge to Public” regional training course in
JAERI Tokai Mura, Japan – January 2006
Attended Resource persons workshop in Social Water Management in Mahatma Gandhi
University in India, October 2004
Attended 7th
World buffalo congress, Manila, Philippines October 2004
Attended a 3 day residential work shop on “Problem Based Learning” organized by the SDU,
University of Colombo Aug. 2003 Coral Gardens Hotel, Hikkaduwa – August 2003
Attended a 3 day residential workshop on“ Project proposal writing” organized by IRQUE
project .
Attended a 2 day workshop on training of reviewers for quality assurance, University of
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Attended XVII World Buiatrics Congress, Hanover, and Germany Aug 19-23 2002.
Attended a Research coordination Meeting on “ Use of nuclear and colorimetric techniques
to measure microbial protein yield of ruminant livestock. Organized by IAEA, Vienna,
University of Hue, Vietnam 5-10 May 2002.
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Attended National Project coordinators meeting on Radiation processing of Upgrading
cellulosic agro-wastes into animal feeds “conducted by the International Atomic energy
agency, Nov. 2001,, MINT,Bangi, Malaysia
Attended a workshop for ''Alternatives for Animal Experiments;'' Linz, Austria. Sep 2001.
Attended a workshop of European Society of Veterinary Association and Comparative
Nutrition, Sursee, Switzerland Sep 2001
Attended a workshop on Mycotoxins, Dept of nutrition, University of Veterinary
Medicine, Vienna, Austria, May 2001.
Attended a Regional workshop on Radiation processing of Upgrading cellulosic agro-
wastes into animal feeds " conducted by the International Atomic energy agency, Oct
2000,, MINT,Bangi, Malaysia
Attended a Research coordination Meeting on “ Use of nuclear and colorimetric techniques
to measure microbial protein yield of ruminant livestock. Organized by IAEA, Vienna,
University of Putra, Malaysia 21-26 March 2000.
Attended a workshop on “challenges in natural resources conservation in the 21st century”
organized by the Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri-
Jayawardanapura in collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Environment.
Attended a work shop/regional training course on "Upgrading cellulosic agro-wastes useful
products " conducted by the International Atomic energy agency, May 1999, MINT,Bangi,
Malaysia
Attended a work shop on Prospects, Constraints and Strategies for the development of the
southern region of Sri-Lanka. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna in
collaboration with the Southern Area Development Authority. Oct 1996.
Attended a work shop in "Soil Biology" conducted by the Dept. of Botany, University of
Kelaniya and University of Calgary, Canada. March 1995. Colombo.
Attended a workshop in " Nitrogen Turn over " conducted by the British society of Soil
Science. Sep 1989. Reading, U.K.
One week Study tours to , INRA, France, University of Waganingen , Netherlands,
University of Posnan in Poland from 1989-1991.
AWARDS HELD:
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General Research committee award 2010 for the excellence in National Research -
awarded by the Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science.
Vice Chancellors award 2009 –Most Outstanding Senior Scholar of University of Ruhuna
“Outstanding Old Girl in the Present Era” awarded by the St.Thomas Girls High School,
Matara at its 125 Anniversary Celebrations on the 2nd
July 2010.
Presidential Research Bonus Award 1999
Presidential Research Bonus Award 2000
Presidential Research Award 2003
Long Service Award –University of Ruhuna Silver Jubilee Celebrations
ZONTA Women’s Achievement Award for Education 2011 –awarded by the ZONTA
club of women, Colombo ,Sri Lanka.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEEWD JOURNALS
1. R.T. Seresinhe, S. Sujani, I. N. Pathirana and C. J. Gajaweera, (2017), “Cellulase
enzyme enhanced the diet digestibility and growth performance of ewes”, Asian Journal
of Animal Sciences (Accepted).
2. S. Sujani, A.N.F Perera and R.T Seresinhe, (2017), “Tannin binding agents enhanced the in
vitro rumen fermentation parameters of tanniniferous fodder”, International Journal of
Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 5 (2), pp: 86-96. Retrieved from
https://www.ijasvm.com/ijasvmadmin/upload/IJASVM_5913e574c8264.pdf.
3. S. Sujani, I.N.Pathirana T. Seresinhe K.B. Dassananyaka (2016) In vitro effects of
exogenous fibrolytic enzymes on rumen fermentation of wild guinea grass (Panicum
maximum) Iranian Journal of Applied AnimalvSciences , Volume 6 (Issue 3) or Volume
6 (Issue 4) .
4. S. Sujani, I.N.Pathirana .T. Seresinhe (2015) Enhanced in vitro fermentation parameters
of guinea grass ecotype „A‟ (Panicum maximum) and rice straw (Oryza sativa) with
supplementation of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes. Livestock Research for Rural
Development 27(3) 2015.
5. I.W.A.S. Sujani, K.K.T.D. Piyasena, R.T. Seresinhe, D.P.I.N. Pathirana and C.J. Gajaweera
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In vitro fermentation and enteric methane production of rice straw (Oryza sativa)as
influenced by supplementation of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes (Submitted to Turkish
Journal of Vet Science, accepted Oct 2015 In Press ).
6. S. Sujani and R.T. Seresinhe, 2015. Exogenous Enzymes in Ruminant Nutrition: A
Review. Asian Journal of Animal Sciences, 9: 85-99.
7. T. Seresinhe, A.N. F. Perera and P.K. Lal (2014) In vitro screening of some tropical
goat feeds for low methane and high ammonia generating potential in the rumen
Livestock Research for Rural Development 26(03) 2014.
8. Atapattu, N. S. B. M., Wickramasinghe, K. P., Thakshala Seresinhe., S. P. Gunarathna
(2013) Effects of Citric Acid and Butylated Hydroxytoluene Alone or In Combination on
Prevention of Rancidity of Rice Bran during Storage. Journal of Rice Research: Open
Access
9. Wickramasinghe, K.P; Atapattu, N.S.B.M. and Thakshala Seresinhe. Effects of citric
acid on growth performance and nutrient retention of broiler chicken fed diets having two
levels of non-phytate phosphorus and rice bran. Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science
4 (4) 809-815
10. T. Seresinhe, S.A.C. Madushika, Y.Seresinhe, P.K. Lal and E.R. Orskov (2012)
Effects of tropical high tannin non legume and low tannin legume browse mixtures on
fermentation parameters and methanogenensis using gas production technique.
Asian-Aust,. J. Anim. Sci. 25:1404-1410.
11. Thakshala Seresinhe, R.A.U. J. Marapana and L. Kumanayaka ( 2012) Role of feed
resources on the productivity and financial viability of a cattle integrated in the
southern Sri Lanka. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology 12 : 145-156.
12. Thakshala Seresinhe and R.A.U.J. Marapana (2011) Goat Farming Systems in the
Southern Province of Sri Lanka: Feeding and Management Strategies World Journal of
Agricultural Sciences 7 (4): 383-390.
13. P.H.A. G. Silva, W.M.C.B. Weerasinghe and Thakshala Seresinhe (2011) Socio-
Demographic Determinants of Perceived Influences on Household Food Choice in Galle,
Kalutara, Matara and Moneragala Districts . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences 8 ( 3) :
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142-145.
14. Thakshala Seresinhe (2011) Effect of feeding regime on the nutritional status and purine
derivative excretion of milking cows Journal of Livestock Research for Rural
Development 23 (06) 1.
15. Ganeesha De Silva, Upul Marapana, Anton Kalubowila, Nirosh Lalantha and
Thakshala Seresinhe (2010) Quality changes of Burger from vegetable, wheat flour,
rice flour with fat emulsion during frozen storage. Journal of Food Science and Technol.
Nepal 6: 65-68.
16. R.A.U.J. Marapana, D.S Hewamange, T.Seresinhe and R.Senaratne (2009) Study on
behavioural changes of animals prior to a Tsunami natural disaster. Proceedings of the
Tsunami Rehabilitation project funded by CIDA project.
Thakshala Seresinhe, Shamen H.J.D., Manawadu A. amd Marapana R.A.U.J.(2009)
Effects of suppliments on milk nitrogen efficiency of buffalo cows. 6th
Asian Buffalo
Congress, Lahore Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Plant and animal Sciences October 2009
17. W.M.C.B. Weerasinghe, R.A.U.J. Marapana and Thakshala Seresinhe (2009) Predicting
body weight of cross bed buffaloes through body measurements under field conditions
Asian Buffalo Congress Lahore Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Zoology Part 1 October 2009.
18. Thakshala Seresinhe, A. Manawadu and Christine Iben (2009) Effect of concentrate-
mineral supplements on the overall nutritional status of cross bred milking cows in two
small farms in Sri Lanka. .BOKU Symposium, University of Natural Resources and
Applied Life Science, Vienna Austria. 1st October 2009. Pp 121-127.
19. Thakshala Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (2008) Effect of supplementation of straw
base diets on the digestibility and microbial nitrogen production of cross bred cattle.
World Journal of Agricultural Sciences .4 (6) :745-751.
20. Thakshala. Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (2007) Effect of season and supplementation on
the utilization of natural herbage by grazing calves in the wet-intermediate zone of Sri
Lanka. Italian Journal of Animal Science 2007.
21. Thakshala Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (2007) Effect of feeding straw and supplements
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the performance of cattle under small farmer conditions Tropical Agricultural Research and
Extension 9, 131-141
22. Thakashala Seresinhe & K.K. Pathirana (2004) Introduction of critical supplements to
low level feeding regime of buffalo calves. Proceedings of 7th
World buffalo congress
Manila, Philippines October 2004 .
23. Thakshala. Seresinhe and C. Iben(2003) In vitro quality assessment of two tropical shrub
legumes in relation to their extractable tannin content J. of Anim. Physiol. A. Anim. Nutr )
87: 109-115
24. Thakshala Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (2000)Associative effects of tree legumes and
cutting height on the yield and nutritive value of nicum maximum (cv. VRI 435)
Tropical Grasslands 34 :103-109
25. Thakshala Seresinhe, A. Manawadu, K.K. Pathirana (1998) Yield and nutritive value of
three fodder legume species as influenced by the frequency of defoliation. Tropical
Agric (Trinidad) 75: 337-341
26. T. Seresinhe, U. Hartwig, W. Kessler, J. Noesberger (1994) Symbiotic nitrogen fixation
of white clover in a mixed sward is not limited by height of repeated cutting J.
Agronomy & Crop Sci 172: 279-288
27. Thakshala. Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (Present status of cattle and buffalo farming in
down stream Nilwala villages with unproductive acidic soils. J. of Sri Lanka
Association for Animal Production1. 1: 6-26
28. Thakshala. Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana Forage Tannins in Ruminant Nutrition (2003)
Tropical J. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension 6: 29-43
29. Thakshala. Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana Effect of phosphorous and potassium on
growth and nodulation of Centrosema species. J.of Agric.. in the Tropics and Subtropics
102: 45-52
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS IN NATIONAL CONFERENCES, MEETINGS
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ETC
1. Seresinhe T. and R. Mayes (2014) In vitro rumianal fermentation of Panicum maximum
(Wild Guinea grass Ecotype A) and rice straw as influenced by treatment of fibrolutic
enzymes Proceedings of the 16th
AAAP congress Vol 11 10-14 Nov. Jogyakakrtha
Indonesia. 625-628
2. Athapaththu S, RAUJ Marapana, T.Seresinhe (2014) Status of milk production and
economic profile of dairy farmers in Ratnapura district in he intermediate zone of Sri
Lanka. Proceedings of the 16th
AAAP congress Vol 11 10-14 Nov. Jogyakakrtha
Indonesia.300-303.
3. Jayasekara J.M.A.C., P.H.A.G. De Silva , T.Seresinhe (2014) . Artificial Insemination
and reproductive performance of cattle in Kandy district , Sri Lanka . Proceedings of the
16th
AAAP congress Vol 11 10-14 Nov. Jogyakakrtha Indonesia. 69-72.
4. Senanyaka S.R.L,I.B., P.H.A.G De silva , T. Seresinhe (2014). Influence of socio
economics status on milk production at small scale diry farmer‟s level. Proceedings of
the 16th
AAAP congress Vol 11 10-14 Nov. Jogyakakrtha Indonesia 1019-1022.
5. Premathilaka. S, Seresinhe R.T, and Gajaweera C.J. (2013), Enhancing the
Contribution of Buffaloes to Food Security in Rural Farming Villages in Sri Lanka
.Proceedings of the 10th
World Buffalo Congress at Phuket Thailand 2013.
2. B. Piyadigama, L. Kumanayaka, Thakshala Seresinhe, M.de.S Liyanage, I.
Pathirana(2008) Short term benefits of cattle integration in a neglected coconut land.
Proceedings of the fifth Academic Sessions , University of Ruhuna
. 3 .NarayanaN.M.N.K. Attanayaka Y.L. Seresinhe R.T. Rupasinghe L (2008)
Development of a whey beverage with higher sensory qualities and better shelf life
Proceedings of the fifth Academic Sessions , University of Ruhuna.
4.Narayana N.M.N.K. Kulasuriya T.H.K. Arsakularatne D.A.M. Seresinhe R.T (2008)
investigation into quality ice cream with Anona (Anona muricata) pulp. Proceedings of the
fifth Academic Sessions , University of Ruhuna.
5.R.A.U.J. Marapana & Thakshala Seresinhe (2007) Effect of feeding regime on growth,
digestibility and excretion of purine derivatives in goats. Proceedings of the forth academic
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sessions, University of Ruhuna , Sri Lanka, Jan. 2007
6. S. Subasinghe, M.de.S Liyanage R. Senaratne R.T. Seresinhe A.A. Kumara. (2006) Post
Tsunami recovery programme of the Agricultural Sector in Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings
of the third Academic Sessions , University of Ruhuna .
7. D. Senarathne, Thakshala Seresinhe & V.L.R. Gamage (2007) The response of Napier-Clone
13 (Pennisetum purpureum) to three types of organic manures in a simulated sub canopy
environment. Proceedings of the forth academic sessions, University of Ruhuna , Sri Lanka
2007.
8. Thakshala Seresinhe, S. Paththinige & L.M. Abeywickrama (2006) The Role of women in
cottage industries at village level ( A case study). Tenth National Convention of Women‟s
Studies, Document series No. 76 - April, 2006.
9. R.T. Seresinhe & A. Manawadu (2006) Calliandra calothyrsus enhanced the quality of
Guinea: Proceedings of the third academic sessions, University of Ruhuna , Sri Lanka,
10. D. Senarathna, R.T. Seresinhe, K.K. Pathirana & N.S.B.M. Atapattu (2006) Adaptability of
dry weight rank method for the botanical analysis of natural pastures in coconut plantations.
Proceedings of the third academic sessions, University of Ruhuna , Sri Lanka, Jan. 2006
11. Y.D.J.D.W. Seresinhe, Thakshala Seresinhe & K.K. Pathirana (2004) Assessment of feeding
value of five shrub legumes of local interest Proceedings of the first academic sessions,
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp 43-48.
12. Perera, M.M.D.S.N. Thakshala Seresinhe, Y.D.J.D.W. Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (2004)
Present status of neat cattle farming in Pelwatta sugarcane growing settlements Proceedings
of the first academic sessions, University of Ruhuna , Sri Lanka. Pp 230-236.
PUBLICATIONS IN ABSTRACT FORM NATIONAL LEVEL
1. K.A.R. De Silva, A Manawadu, R.A.U.J. Marapana, R.T Seresinhe & A. Kalubowila.
(2013)Development of mechanically separated meat (MSM) mixture by using waste of
export tuna fish Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science,
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2. HRMAK Kumara, RAUJ Marapana, N Edirisinghe ,A Manawadu and RT Seresinhe
(2013)Use of textured vegetable protein as a replacement of meat protein in sausage
making Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science,
3. IWAS Sujani, DPIN Pathirana & RT Seresinhe (2013) Effect of exogenous fibrolytic
enzymes on ruminal fermentation and methanogenesis of Guinea „A‟ grass (Panicum
maximum) Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science
4. K.G.S.Chaminda, R.A.U.J.Marapana and R.T.Serasinhe. (2013)Awareness and
adoption of farmers to golden rules of pesticide usage in Magastota, Nuwara Eliya Sri
Lanka", , Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science,
5. KKTD Piyasena, AManawadu, and RT Seresinhe (2013)Effect of exogenous fibrolytic
enzymes on ruminal fermentation and methanogenesis of rice straw (Oryza sativa),
Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement
of Science,
6. Herath, H.M.S.S.K., ULP Mangalika,.R.A.U.J Marapana,,RT Seresinhe. (2011)
Nutritional status of lactating dairy cows under small holder dairy farming system in
Polgahawela veterinary range. Proceedings of the 67 th Annual Sessions.of The Sri Lanka
Association of the Advancement of Science pp129.
7. Peiris P.I.,.R.A.U.J Marapana,,RT Seresinhe. (2011) Use of Cyclea burmanni
(Kehipittan) leaves on the production of herbal youghut. Proceedings of the 67 th Annual
Sessions.of The Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science pp 130.
8. Gajaweera C.J., Marapana R.A.U.J., Seresinhe R.T, (2010) Revitalization of small scale
cattle management system in Southern Province, Proceeding of the International
Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna , pp 128
9. Wijekoon W.M.C.J, Priyadarshani S.H.R., Gajaweera C.J., Seresinhe R.T (2010) “Effect
of guinea grass (Panicun maximum) on selected properties of reddish brown earths
soil”, Proceeding of the International Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, university of
Ruhuna, pp 103
10. Weerasinghe WMCB, Marapana RAUJ , Thakshala Seresinhe (2009) The effect of
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feeding regime on the performance of Nili Ravi buffalo cows and calves Proc. 2nd
Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.pp
11. M.K.S.I. Dharmasena, B. Piyadigama, U.L.P. Mangalika and R.T. Seresinhe (2008).
Reliability of Lactometers in the determination of specific gravity of milk. Proc. of the 64th
annual sessions –Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science.
12. L. Kumanayaka, T. Seresinhe and R.A.U.J. Marapana (2008).Effect of grazing on botanical
composition and stratification of natural herbage in a coconut land. Proc.of the 64th
Annual
sessions –Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science.
13. L. Kumanayaka, B. Piyadigama, Thakshala Seresinhe , R.A.U.J. Marapana and M.de S
Liyanage (2008) . Effect of supplementation on the utilization of natural herbage by grazing
heifers in a coconut land. Proc. of Technical sessions, journal of the Sri Lanka Association of
Animal Production.
14. A.Manawadu and R.T. Seresinhe (2008) .Estimation of nutritional status of milking cows
under small farmer conditions in Kamburupitiya area Proc. of the National symposium,
Faculty of Agriculture ,University of Ruhuna.
15. B Piyadigama, R T Seresinhe, C R Soliva, M Kruezer, RAUJ Marapana and WARP Perera
(2008). Farmers‟ perception in employing diverse feeding practices for goats in Hambantota
area.Proc of the National symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
16. S. Premaratne,G.G.G. Premalal, C.Bandara and R.T. Seresinhe (2008) Identification and
measurement of quality of forages grown in saline lands in southern province of Sri Lanka.
Proceedings of the National symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
17. L. Kumanayaka, T. Seresinhe, M. De S. Liyanage (2007) The possibility of substituting
Chemical fertilizer by organic manure in cattle-coconut integrated system. Presented at the
63 rd
Annual Session of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Dec.2007.
18. B. Piyadigama, T. Seresinhe & K.K. Pathirana (2007) Behaviour of tethered cattle in a
coconut based integrated system. Presented at the 63 rd
Annual Session of Sri Lanka
Association for the Advancement of Science. Dec.2007.
19. D. Senarathne, V.L.R.Gamage & Thakshala Seresinhe (2006) The effect of three different
organic wastes on the performance of Napier – Clone 13 (Pennisetum purpereum) –
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Presented at the 62nd
annual session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of
Science December 2006
20. C.J. Gajaweera, D.A.M. Arsakularatne, R.T.Seresinhe & N.M.N.K. Narayana (2005)
Development and quality evaluation of value added Mangroove apple (Sonneralia
caseolaris) ice cream. Presented at the 61st annual session of the Sri Lanka Association for
the Advancement of Science December 2005.
21. S.S. Paththinige, G.A. Chandana & R.T. Seresinhe (2005) Environmental impacts of broiler
farming in rural areas ( A case study in Kamburupitiya area). Presented at the 10th
annual
Forestry & Environmental Symposium Dec. 2005
22. S.S. Paththinige, Thakshala Seresinhe & Yasmina Sultarbawa (2005) Value addition to
commercial shark liver oil. Presented at the 61st annual session of the Sri Lanka Association
for the Advancement of Science December 2005.
23. G.A. Chandana, Thakshala Seresinhe & P.K. Lal (2005) Quality assessment of Panicum
maximum Guinea A grown under a tree canopy of Calliandra calothyrsus. Presented at the
61st annual session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science December
2005.
24. C.J.Gajaweera, G.A. Chandana & R.T. Seresinhe (2005) Comparison of soil quality
parameters under different vegetations. Presented at the 10th
Annual Forestry &
Environmental Symposium 2005
25. Seresinhe , Y.D.J.D.W. T.Seresinhe & K.K. Pathirana (2004) Nutritive value and extractable
tannin contents of some common tree forage fed to goat‟s . Presented and published in the
Proceedings of the 60th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of
Science
26. M.M.D.S.N. Perera, Thakshala Seresinhe&Y.D.J.D.W. Seresinhe (2004) Study of
cattleproduction performance under smallholder farms in the Pelwatta area of Monaragala
districtPresented and published in the Proceedings of the 60th
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka
Association for the Advancement of Science.
27. M.M.D.S.N. Perera, Y.D.J.D.W. Seresinhe & Thakshala Seresinhe (2004) A preliminary
study on Peri-urban goat rearing practices in six villages of the Galle four gravets area.
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Presented and published in the Proceedings of the 60th
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka
Association for the Advancement of Science.
28. Seresinhe, J.D.J.D.W. Thakshala Seresinhe & K.K. Pathirana (2004) Tannins in some agro-
forestry species of local interest. Proceedings of the 9th
Annual forestry and Environment
symposium 2004 of the Forestry and Environmental Science,University of Sri
Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka.
29. Perera, M.M.D.S.N., D.Senarnte & Thakshala Seresinhe (2004) Effect of forest fire on
livestock production in the Pelwatta area of Monaragal District. Proceedings of the 9th
Annual forestry and Environment symposium 2004 of the Forestry and Environmental
Science,University of Sri Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka.
PUBLICATIONS IN ABSTRACT FORM INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
LEVEL
1. IWAS Sujani,DPINPathirana&RT Seresinhe (2012) In vitro fermentation ,Microbial
profile &methanogenesis of two fibrous feeds as influenced by exogenous fibrolytic
enzyme CellulaseInternational Symposium on Agriculture and Environment Faculty of
Agriculture, University of Ruhuna
2. KKTD Piyasena, GKP Hemachandra, A Manawadu,CJGajaweera& RT Seresinhe (2012)
In vitro fermentation ,Microbial profile &methanogenesis of two fibrous feeds as
influenced by exogenous fibrolytic enzymes Xylanase and Combination of
Xylanase&Cellulase International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment Faculty
of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna
3. Gajaweera C.J., Liyanage A., Seresinhe R.T. (2011) Effect of sward type and level of light on
the agronomic performance and nutritive value of panicum maximum var. trichoglume and
stylosantheshumilis. International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2011 of the
Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardanapura, SriLanka
4. Gajaweera C.J., Weerasinghe W.M.C.B, Seresinhe R.T. ( 2011) Adaptation of wild Guinea
18
grass (Panicum maximum) to different agro climatic regions in Hambanthota District.
International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2011 of the Forestry and Environmental
Science, University of Sri Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka.
5. T. Seresinhe, Weerasinghe W.M.C., Marapana R.A.U.J., Premathilaka P.P.S. Iben C. (2010)
Variation in milk yield and composition of Nili-„ravi buffalo cows and it‟s relationship with
supplementation. Proceedings of the Annual Sessions of the European Society of Veterinary
and Comparative Nutrition, University of Zurich Sep. 2010.
6. T. Seresinhe, Kumanayaka L. Marapana R.A.U.J., Premathilaka P.P.S. Iben C. (2010)
Performance of cross-bred heifers grazed natural pastures under coconut plantation in the wet
intemidiate zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Sessions of the European Society
of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition, University of Zurich Sep. 2010.
7. Weerasinghe W.M.C., Marapana R.A.U.J T. Seresinhe., S. Premathilaka (2010) Effect of
feeding wild guinea grass with low cost available supplements on the performance of Nili
Ravi buffalo calves Proc. International symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Univeristy
of Sri Lanka.
8. Weerasinghe W.M.C., Marapana R.A.U.J T. Seresinhe., (2010) Development of a field
based method to predict body weights of cross-bred buffalo calves in small farms, Proc.
International symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Univeristy of Sri Lanka
9. P.H.G.J. De Silva, Weerasinghe W.M.C. ThakshalaSeresinhe (2010) Food consumption
pattern of households living in Galle, , Kalutara, Matara and Monaragala districts , Proc.
International symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Univeristy of Sri Lanka
10. ThaksalaSeresinhe, Liyanage, M. De. S. and Marapana R.A.U.J. (2009) Role of cattle and
local feed resources on the sustainability of a coconut cattle integrated system. Proceedings
of the International symposium on Sustainable improvement of Animal Production and
Health (IAEA-CN-174-7). June 8-11, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
pp 49-50
11. Piyadigama, B., Seresinhe, R.T., Soliva, C.R., Kreuzer, M and Marapana, R.A.U.J. (2009)
An overview of goat farming in the Hambantota district of Sri Lanka, With special reference
to health aspects. Proceedings of the International symposium on Sustainable improvement
19
of Animal Production and Health (IAEA-CN-174-113). June 8-11, International Atomic
Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria pp 344-345
12. B. Piyadigama, L. Kumanayaka, T. Seresinhe, M. De S. Liyanage (2007) Herbage quality
and animal performance in a cattle-coconut integrated system 12th International Forestry &
Environment Symposium, 2nd
December 2006.
13. L.Kumanayaka, T. Seresinhe, M de S. Liyanage& I. Pathirana (2006) Species diversity and
forage value of herbage in a neglected coconut land proposed for livestock integration.
Presented at the 11th
International Forestry & Environment Symposium, 2nd
December 2006.
14. N.D.C. Sirisena, P.A.B.B. Baduwasam, R.A.U.J. Marapana, T. Seresinhe (2006)
Environmental impacts on waste and water dispose from abattoirs and poultry processing
units in Weligama area. Presented at the 11th
International Forestry & Environment
Symposium, 2nd
December 2006.
15. R.A.U.J. Marapana, R.T.Seresinhe (2006) Utilization of oil palm waste as a law cost feed
ingredient for growing pigs to reduce the environmental pollution. Presented at the 11th
International Forestry & Environment Symposium, 2nd
December 2006.
16. K.A.R. De Silva, AManawadu, R.A.U.J. Marapana, R.T Seresinhe& A. Kalubowila.
(2013)Development of mechanically separated meat (MSM) mixture by using waste of
export tuna fish Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science,
17. HRMAK Kumara, RAUJ Marapana, N Edirisinghe ,A Manawadu and RT Seresinhe
(2013)Use of textured vegetable protein as a replacement of meat protein in sausage
making Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science,
18. IWAS Sujani, DPIN Pathirana& RT Seresinhe (2013) Effect of exogenous fibrolytic
enzymes on ruminal fermentation and methanogenesis of Guinea „A‟ grass (Panicum
maximum) Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science
19. K.G.S.Chaminda, R.A.U.J.Marapana and R.T.Serasinhe. (2013)Awareness and
adoption of farmers to golden rules of pesticide usage in Magastota, NuwaraEliya Sri
20
Lanka", , Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science,
20. KKTD Piyasena, AManawadu, and RT Seresinhe (2013)Effect of exogenous fibrolytic
enzymes on ruminal fermentation and methanogenesis of rice straw (Oryza sativa),
Proceedings of the 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement
of Science,
21. Herath, H.M.S.S.K., ULP Mangalika,.R.A.U.J Marapana,,RT Seresinhe. (2011)
Nutritional status of lactating dairy cows under small holder dairy farming system in
Polgahawela veterinary range. Proceedings of the 67 th Annual Sessions.of The Sri Lanka
Association of the Advancement of Science pp129.
22. Peiris P.I.,.R.A.U.J Marapana,,RT Seresinhe. (2011) Use of Cycleaburmanni
(Kehipittan) leaves on the production of herbal youghut. Proceedings of the 67 th Annual
Sessions.of The Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science pp 130.
23. Gajaweera C.J., Marapana R.A.U.J., Seresinhe R.T, (2010) Revitalization of small scale
cattle management system in Southern Province, Proceeding of the International
Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna , pp 128
24. Wijekoon W.M.C.J, Priyadarshani S.H.R., Gajaweera C.J., Seresinhe R.T (2010) “Effect
of guinea grass (Panicun maximum) on selected properties of reddish brown earths
soil”, Proceeding of the International Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, university of
Ruhuna, pp 103
25. Weerasinghe WMCB, Marapana RAUJ , ThakshalaSeresinhe (2009) The effect of
feeding regime on the performance of Nili Ravi buffalo cows and calves Proc. 2nd
Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.pp
26. M.K.S.I. Dharmasena, B. Piyadigama, U.L.P. Mangalika and R.T. Seresinhe (2008).
Reliability of Lactometers in the determination of specific gravity of milk. Proc. of the 64th
annual sessions –Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science.
27. L. Kumanayaka, T. Seresinhe and R.A.U.J. Marapana (2008).Effect of grazing on botanical
21
composition and stratification of natural herbage in a coconut land. Proc.of the 64th
Annual
sessions –Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science.
28. L. Kumanayaka, B. Piyadigama, ThakshalaSeresinhe , R.A.U.J. Marapana and M.de S
Liyanage (2008) . Effect of supplementation on the utilization of natural herbage by grazing
heifers in a coconut land. Proc. of Technical sessions, journal of the Sri Lanka Association of
Animal Production.
29. A.Manawadu and R.T. Seresinhe (2008) .Estimation of nutritional status of milking cows
under small farmer conditions in Kamburupitiya area Proc. of the National symposium,
Faculty of Agriculture ,University of Ruhuna.
30. B Piyadigama, R T Seresinhe, C R Soliva, M Kruezer, RAUJ Marapana and WARP Perera
(2008). Farmers‟ perception in employing diverse feeding practices for goats in
Hambantotaarea.Proc of the National symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of
Ruhuna.
31. S. Premaratne,G.G.G. Premalal, C.Bandara and R.T. Seresinhe (2008) Identification and
measurement of quality of forages grown in saline lands in southern province of Sri Lanka.
Proceedings of the National symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
32. L. Kumanayaka, T. Seresinhe, M. De S. Liyanage (2007) The possibility of substituting
Chemical fertilizer by organic manure in cattle-coconut integrated system. Presented at the
63 rd
Annual Session of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Dec.2007.
33. B. Piyadigama, T. Seresinhe& K.K. Pathirana (2007) Behaviour of tethered cattle in a
coconut based integrated system. Presented at the 63 rd
Annual Session of Sri Lanka
Association for the Advancement of Science. Dec.2007.
34. D. Senarathne, V.L.R.Gamage&ThakshalaSeresinhe (2006) The effect of three different
organic wastes on the performance of Napier – Clone 13 (Pennisetumpurpereum) – Presented
at the 62nd
annual session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
December 2006
35. C.J. Gajaweera, D.A.M. Arsakularatne, R.T.Seresinhe& N.M.N.K. Narayana (2005)
Development and quality evaluation of value added Mangroove apple (Sonneraliacaseolaris)
ice cream. Presented at the 61st annual session of the Sri Lanka Association for the
22
Advancement of Science December 2005.
36. S.S. Paththinige, G.A. Chandana& R.T. Seresinhe (2005) Environmental impacts of broiler
farming in rural areas ( A case study in Kamburupitiya area). Presented at the 10th
annual
Forestry & Environmental Symposium Dec. 2005
37. S.S. Paththinige, ThakshalaSeresinhe& Yasmina Sultarbawa (2005) Value addition to
commercial shark liver oil. Presented at the 61st annual session of the Sri Lanka Association
for the Advancement of Science December 2005.
38. G.A. Chandana, Thakshala Seresinhe & P.K. Lal (2005) Quality assessment of Panicum
maximum Guinea A grown under a tree canopy of Calliandracalothyrsus. Presented at the
61st annual session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science December
2005.
39. C.J.Gajaweera, G.A. Chandana& R.T. Seresinhe (2005) Comparison of soil quality
parameters under different vegetations. Presented at the 10th
Annual Forestry &
Environmental Symposium 2005
40. Seresinhe , Y.D.J.D.W. T.Seresinhe and P.K.Lal (2004) Nutritive value and extractable
tannin contents of some common tree forage fed to goat‟s . Presented and published in the
Proceedings of the 60th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of
Science
41. M.M.D.S.N. Perera, ThakshalaSeresinhe&Y.D.J.D.W. Seresinhe(2004) Study of
cattleproduction performance under smallholder farms in the Pelwatta area of
MonaragaladistrictPresented and published in the Proceedings of the 60th Annual Sessions of
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
42. M.M.D.S.N. Perera, Y.D.J.D.W. Seresinhe&ThakshalaSeresinhe (2004) A preliminary study
on Peri-urban goat rearing practices in six villages of the Galle four gravets area. Presented
and published in the Proceedings of the 60th
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for
the Advancement of Science.
43. Seresinhe, J.D.J.D.W. ThakshalaSeresinhe& K.K. Pathirana (2004) Tannins in some agro-
forestry species of local interest. Proceedings of the 9th
Annual forestry and Environment
23
symposium 2004 of the Forestry and Environmental Science,University of Sri
Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka.
44. Perera, M.M.D.S.N., D.Senarnte&ThakshalaSeresinhe (2004) Effect of forest fire on
livestock production in the Pelwatta area of Monaragal District. Proceedings of the 9th
Annual forestry and Environment symposium 2004 of the Forestry and Environmental
Science,University of Sri Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka.
45. ThakshalaSeresinhe, M.K.I. Udulanayani& K.K. Pathirana (2003) Effect of two dietary
regimes on milk production parameters and excretion of urinary purine derivatives (PD) of
crossbred milking cows Proceedings of the 59th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association
for the Advancement of Science.
46. K.K. Pathirana, R. U. Gunaratne&ThakshalaSeresinhe. (2003) Urinary copper excretion in
Simmental and angus cattle fed diets with varying levels of copper, molybdenum and
sulphur. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science.
47. S.H.R.Priyadarshani and ThakshalaSeresinhe. (2003) Response of four improved grass
varieties for organic and inorganic fertilizers. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Sessions of
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
48. S.H.MudithaManjula, ThakshalaSeresinhe and P.K. Lal (2002) Species diversity and
nutritive value of forages collected from Walawa region of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the
58th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
49. R.A.U.J.Marapana,H.M.B.P.Weerasinghe, R.T.Seresinhe and N.Hettiarachchi. (2002)
Growth performance and carcass characteristics of fatteners feeding with three different
alternative rations. Proceedings of the 58th
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science.
50. R.A.U.J.Marapana,H.M.B.P.Weerasinghe, R.T.Seresinhe and C.A.Kalubowila. (2002)
Yield of pig offal‟s and their nutritive value after the rendering process. Proceedings of
the 58th
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
24
51. ) S.H.R.Priyadarshani and ThakshalaSeresinhe. (2002) Improvement of soil
characteristics under crop-stock investigation. Proceedings of the 8th
Annual forestry and
Environment symposium 2002 of the Forestry and Environmental Science,Univarsity of
Sri Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka.
52. S.H.MudithaManjula and ThakshalaSeresinhe. (2002) Soil and botanical characteristics
of grazing and cut and removed systems in Walawe region. Proceedings of the 8th
Annual
forestry and Environment symposium 2002 of the Forestry and Environmental Science,
Univarsity of Sri Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka.
53. ThakshalaSeresinhe ,G Abeywicrama and K.K. Pathirana (1999) Provenance variation of
Calliandraspecies. presented at the 55th annual sessions of Sri Lanka association for the
advancement of science Dec.1999.
54. N.S. Rajapaksha, ThakshalaSeresinhe and P.S.J.W. Seresinhe(1999). Foliar application
of boron on growth and nodulation of Stylosantheshumilis. Presented at the 55th annual
sessions of Sri Lanka association for the advancement of science Dec.1999.
55. T. Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (1999): Evaluation of Calliandracalothyrsus provenances
as a forage for ruminants. Proceedings of the at the 5th
Annual Forestry & Environment
Symposium. Dec. 1999. Hotel Coral Garden, Hikkaduwa .
56. ) ThakshalaSeresinhe, Sandamali Narangoda and K.K. Pathirana (2000) Urinary
excretions of Purine derivatives (PD) of local cattle at three levels of feed intake
Presented at the 55th annual sessions of Sri Lanka association for the advancement of
science Dec.2000.
57. T. Seresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (2000) Impact of grazing on botanical composition of
natural herbage and soil characteristics Proceedings of the at the 6th
Annual Forestry &
Environment Symposium. Dec. 2000. Hotel Topaz, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
58. ThakshalaSeresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (1998) Nutritive value of common forage species
collected from inundated paddy fields in NilwalaBasin Presented at the 54th annual
sessions of Sri Lanka association for the advancement of science Dec.1998.
25
59. ThakshalaSeresinhe, N.S.B.M. Atapattu& K.P. Abeynayake (1998). Proximate
composition of some non-conventional ruminant feeds. Presented at the 54th annual
sessions of Sri Lanka association for the advancement of science Dec. 1998.
60. ThakshalaSeresinhe and K.K. Pathirana (1998) Effect of cutting height and sward type on
the nutritive value of Panicum maximumCv VRI 435. Presented at the 54th annual
sessions of Sri Lanka association for the advancement of science Dec. 1998.
61. C.C.M. Gunawardhana, S.P. Wimalasiri, ThakshalaSeresinhe and A. Manawadu (1998)
A Study of four incubators on hatchability and chick quality. Presented at the 54th annual
sessions of Sri Lanka association for the advancement of science Dec.1998.
62. ThakshalaSeresinhe and HemaSarathchandra (1998) Symbiotic nitrogen fixation of
Gliriciidia sepium in a mixed sward at two cutting heights. Presented at the 54th annual
sessions of Sri Lanka association for the advancement of science Dec. 1998.
63. T. Seresinhe, Ch. Iben, J. Boehm and E. Razzazi (2001) In vitro quality assessment of
two Sri Lankan shrub legumes . Proceedings of the annual sessions of the European
Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition, Sursee, Switzerland Sep 2001.
64. ) T. Seresinhe, Ch. Iben and J. Boehm (2001) In vitro quality assessment of tannin
containing Sri Lankan shrub legumes in the Rumen Simulation Technique (RUSITEC)
Proceedings of the 10 the congress for Alternatives for animal experiments. Sep 2001.
65. T. Seresinhe, Ch. Iben and J. Boehm (2002) Digestibility of two tropical browse species
varying in tannin content Proceedings of the XXII World Buiatrics congress 2002
Hannover, Germany.
66. ThakshalaSeresinhe and K.K. Pathirana. (1998) Present Status of Cattle and Buffalo
Farming in Down Stream Nilwala Villages with Unproductive acidic Soils. First Annual
Convention SLAAP .
67. Thakshala Seresinhe, K.K.Pathirana and B.K.Pushpakanthi (1997) Small holder dairy
farming in “Kiralakelle marsh” in Matara district – A case study presented at the 53rd
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Nov. 1997.
68. Thakshala Seresinhe and H. Sarathchandra (1997) Productivity of Panicum maxcimum
cv. VRI 435 Enhanced by cutting height and association of legume trees. Presented at 53rd
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Nov. 1997
26
69. Mahinda Atapattu, Thaksala Seresinhe & Hema Sarathchandra(1997) Effect of
inoculation of initial growth and nodulation of tropical tree legumes Gliricidia species
Presented at 53rd
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of
Science Nov. 1997
70. Thakshala Seresinhe (1997) Gliricidia and Erythrina enhanced the productivity and
nutritive value of Panicum maximum MPTS News Vol. 6 (1) Jan – June
71. Thaksala Seresinhe , P.S. Seresinhe, B.K.Pushpakanthi and Hema Sarathchandra(1996)
The growth and nodulation of three Centrosema species to added lime species Presented
at 52rd
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Nov.
1996
72. Thaksala Seresinhe, B.K.Pushpakanthi and Hema Sarathchandra(1996) Effect of
Phosphorous and lime in the initial growth and nodulation of Erithrina species to added
lime species Presented at 52rd
Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science Nov. 1996
73. P.S.J.W.Serasinhe and R.T.Seresinhe (1995) The influence of temperature and irradiance
on growth and biological nitrogen fixation of Trifolium steudneri Presented at the 51st
Annual Session of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Nov. 1995
74. R.T.Seresinhe (1995) Influence of phosphorous and growth rate on biological nitrogen
fixation of Centrosema macrocarpum presented at the 51st Annual Session of Sri Lanka
Association for the Advancment of Science Nov. 1995
75. K.K.Pathirana, R.T.Seresinhe and NSBM Atapattu (1995) Feeding of straw , tree legume
fodder and concentrates for increased production with cattle grazing under small farmer
conditions presented at the 51st Annual session of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancment of Science Nov. 1995
76. Chandima Gajaweera,Nadun Lorensuhewa and Thaksala Seresinhe (2012) Production of
bio energy briquettes using underutilized local forages . Section Vi- Sustainable Energy –
International Forestry and Environmental Symposium 2012,University of Sri
Jayawardenapura.
77. NDC Sirisena,NSBM Atapattu, Y Sulthanbawa, RT Seresinhe and S Madage (2006):
Substitution of fishmeal with silage in broiler finisher diets Proceedings of 62nd
Annual
Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Sciece. 2006, Part - 1
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78. D Senaratna, RT Seresinhe, KK Pathirana & NSBM Atapattu (2005) Effect of Buffalo
Grazing on plant species diversity in a coconut – pasture – cattle intergrated system
79. D Senaratna, RT Seresinhe, KK Pathirana & NSBM Atapattu (2005) Effect of grazing on
some physiological properties in intergrated farming soils
80. Thaksala Seresinhe , APD Geethika (1997) : Agronomic performance and competitive
abilities of two grass legume associations in country wet zone: 53rd
Annual Session 1997
of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
81. RAUJ Marapana and Thakshala Seresinhe (2007) :Effect of feeding regime on growth,
Digestibility and excretion of purine verivatives in goats. 29th
January 2007, Fourth
Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna
82. T Seresinhe, C Iben and K.K.Pathirana (2001) : Relationship between condensed tannins
and dry matter degradability of two tropical fodder legumes Proceedings of the Annual
Forestry and Environment Symposium 2001, University of Sri J‟Pura
83. . T.Seresinhe, W.Kessler, J. Noesberger and O. Antonsen (1992). Measurements of
nitrogen fixation of white clover monocultures and mixed swards using 15N isotope
dilution technique.Annual Report of Labor Fur Chemie in Paul Scherer Institute of
Switzerland pp23-24.
84. M. Lotscher, W. Schatzle, B. Stahli, I.Heim and T.Seresinhe (1992). ArbeitenmitNatur.
UmweltProjekte. AustellunguberUmwelttecknik. E. T.H. Zurich. Switzerland pp 103-
105.
85. T. Seresinhe, G. Cadisch and J. Noesberger (1989). Influence of growth rate on nitrogen
fixation response in Centrosema spp. Workshop of the British society of Soil Science.
Reading
University ,UK. Sep. 1989 pp 17-18.
86. Marapana R.A.U.J. H.M.P.B. weerasinghe R.T. Seresinhe & C.A. Kalubowila (2002)
yield of pig offals and their nutritive value after the rendering process Proceedings of 58th
Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
87. Marapana R.A.U.J. H.M.P.B. Weerasinghe R.T. Seresinhe N.Hettiarachchi (2002)
Growth performance and carcass characteristics of fatteners feeding with three different
alternative rations Proceedings of 58th
Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the
Advancement of Science.
88. L. Kumananyaka, T. Seresinhe M .de S Liyanange I. Pathirana (2006) species diversity
and forage value of herbage in a neglected coconut land proposed for livestock
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integration Proceedings of the Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium 2006,
University of Sri J‟Pura
89. C.G. Kaluarachchi R.A.U.J. Marapana , R.T. Seresinhe G.Y.G. Saman (2011)
Development of low fat cheese analogue by substituting milk fat with vegetable fat
Proceedings of the Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium 2011, University of Sri
J‟Pura
90. K.G.S. Chaminda, R.A.U.J. Marapana , R.T. Seresinhe ,R.P. Karunagoda Environmental
impact and use of Agrocchemicals in catle feed and its effect on milk in Magastota ,
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (2012) first NATIONAL Symposium Centre for Environment
Justice/ Friends of the Earth Sri Lanka Dept. of Zoology, University of Sri
Jayawardhanpura
91. Weerasinghe W.M. C.B. Marapana R.A.U.J. Seresinhe Thakshala (2009) Predicting
direct measurement of body weight at field experiments in cross bred buffaloes using
indirect measurement 6th
Asian Buffalo congress, Lahore, Pakistan.
92. R.T. Seresinhe (2009)n field validation of purine derivative excretion technique to
estimate and improve the nutritional stats of local milking cows under small farmer
conditions Research for National Development , NRC & presedintial Secratariat
1.
PRESIDENTIAL, KEY NOTE & PLENARY ADDRESSES
1. Thakshala Seresinhe (2013) Livestock & Climate Change: Challenges and Options
Theme Seminar , Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual
Sessions Dec 2013
2. Thakshala Seresinhe (2009) Promoting sustainable rural development through Agriculture
education with special reference to Sri Lanka Plenary lecture- Proceedings of the
Postgraduate GP education workshop from Environmental to Sustainable Science Ibaraki
University College of Agriculture January 2009. Pp 84-86.
3. Thakshala Seresinhe (2006) Use of livestock resources for sustainable development in Sri
Lanka. Presidential address Section B Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
Annual Sessions Dec 2006
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CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
1. Thakshala Seresinhe & K.K. Pathirana. & M.C. N. Jayasuriya. ( 2004) Urinary excretions of
purine derivatives (PD) as a predictor of the nutritional status of local zebu-cattle and cross-
bred milking cows. In estimation of Microbial Protein supply in Ruminants Using Urinary
Purine derivatives ( Eds. Harindra P.S. Makkar & X. B. Chen) pp 95-102 Kluwer Academic
Publishers
2. Thakshala Seresinhe & K.K. Pathirana (2008) “Use of Livestock Resources for Sustainable
Rural Development and Food Security in Sri Lanka in Small holder HARTI Publication
BOOKS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. T. Seresinhe - Pasture conservation (In Sinhala ) Book for supplementary reading
2. T.Seresinhe and P.S.J.W. Seresinhe – Principles of Photosynthesis Book for supplementary
Reading
3. T. Seresinhe and B. Piyadigama - Agronomic characters of common Forage crops in Sri
Lanka Book for supplementary reading
4. Goat Management – Scientific communication
5. Effect of climatic factors on animal performance – Scientific communication
6. Thakshala Seresinhe & K.K. Pathirana- Animal Nutrition
18) OTHER ARTICLES
1. Thakshala Seresinhe (2008) Importance of nutrition of dairy animals to achieve self
sufficiency in milk. Dairy Industry Problems and Prospects Economic Review special issue
on “MILK” 33-37.
19) REPORTS
1. Report was submitted to USAID-CORE on the feasibility study on “Economics of
Cultivating Good Quality Pasture for stall feeding of cattle in the Eastern Province of Sri
Lanka” (2012)
2. Project on Converting Waste Biomass into Energy/Material Resources Project report
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submitted to the National Cleaner Production Center
3. Revitalization of Dairy Industry in the Southern Region-Commissioned Report submitted
to the Southern Development Authority, Nupe , Matara (FEASIBILITY REPORT)
4. Revitalization of Dairy Industry in the Southern Region-Commissioned Report submitted
to the Southern Development Authority, Nupe , Matara (PILOT STUDY REPORT)
20) NON RELATED REFEREES
Prof Sirimalee Fernando,
Chair Person, National Science Foundation,
Maitland Place, Colombo 7.
Prof K.K. Pathirana, ,
Professor Emeritus,
Dept. of Animal Science,
Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ruhuna,
I hereby certify that above details are true and correct.
Prof (Mrs) Thakshala Seresinhe