Member Profile
Membership type: full
P. Upamali S. Peiris
Country of origin: Sri Lanka Currently in: Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya General field of specialization: Agricultural Sciences-
Degrees
2019 Doctorate Agricultural Sciences2015 Master Agricultural Sciences2012 Undergraduate Agricultural Sciences -
Current Research Activities
Agricultural Sciences
Combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizer to increase yield and growth of rice. Damage threshold estimation in plant parasitic nematodes Effect of biochar on nematode control
Publications resulting from Research:
Peiris, P.U.S., Xu, C.Y., Groves, K.M., Brown, P.H. and Li, Y.J. 2020. Biocontrol efficacy of nematode trapping fungi Arthrobotrys oligospora and A. dactyloides against root-knot nematode in ginger. Acta Hortic. 1269, 141-146 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1269.19
https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1269.19
Peiris, P. U. S., Li, Y., Brown, P., & Xu, C. 2020. Fungal biocontrol against Meloidogyne spp. in agricultural crops: A Systematic review and meta-analysis. Biological Control, 104-235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104235
Peiris, P.U.S., Li, Y., Brown, P. et al. J Soils Sediments. 2019. Efficacy of organic amendments to control Meloidogyne spp. in crops: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-019-02498-x
Peiris, P. U. S., Xu, C. Y., Li, Y. J. & Brown, P. H. 2018. Estimation of Meloidogyne javanica damage thresholds in sweetpotato In: Gupta, V. V. S. R., Barnett, S. & Kroker, S., eds. 10th Australasian Soilborne Disease Symposium 4th - 8th September 2018 Adelaide, Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society, 15-16.
Peiris, P. U. S. (2016), 'Study on Butterfly Visitation Patterns of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis as a Beneficial Plant for Butterfly Conservation', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index 110, International Journal of Biological, Biomolecular, Agricultural, Food and Biotechnological Engineering, 10(2), 97 - 100.
Peiris, P. U. S and Weerakkody, W.A.P. (2015). Effect of Organic Based Liquid Fertilizers on Growth Performance of Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa L.), Proceedings of International Conference on Agricultural, Ecological and Medical Sciences (AEMS-2015). April 7-8, 2015 Phuket (Thailand), Pp 39-41.
Peiris, P. U. S., Xu, C. Y., Groves, K.M., Brown, P. H., Li, Y. J. 2017. Assessing the efficacy of chemical and organic nematicide products to control root-knot nematode damage in sweetpotato. Proceedings of International Tropical Agriculture Conference. Pp. 158 20-22 November 2017.
Groves, K.M., Peiris, P. U. S., Brown, P. H. & Li, Y. J. (2016) Assessment of the biocontrol efficacy of nematode trapping fungi against root-knot nematodes. Proceedings of the 9th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium. Editor, RE Falloon. ISBN 978-0-473-37525-9.Pp. 50.
Perera, W. A. M., Jayasinghe, C. V. L. and Peiris, P. U. S. Compositional and antioxidant evaluation of Salvia hispanica L. (chia) seeds, sprouts, microgreens and development of a chia seed-based fortified milk pudding. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium 2020, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Pp. 31
Peiris, P.U.S. 2020. A Review on Damage Threshold Levels of Meloidogyne spp. in Crops. Proceedings of Wayamba University Research Congress 2020, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
R.L.A.A. Eranga, Peiris, P.U.S, R.G.S. Wijesekara, D.C. Abeysinghe, Chandra Dharmasena. Evaluation of growth and yield of tomato plants grown in the biodegradable coir fiber pots. Proceedings of Wayamba University Research Congress 2020, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Current profession
Current professional activities type:TeachingWorking as a Senior Lecturer in Crop Science attached to Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Workshop and Conference Attended
2020 Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Wayamba University Research Congress2020 Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference (ANZBC)2018 Adelaide, Australia Australasian Soilborne Disease symposium2018 Istanbul, Turkey International Horticultural Congress2017 Brisbane, Australia Science Protecting Plant Health2016 Dubai International conference of Biological, Biomolecular, Agricultural, Food and Biotechnological Engineering2015 Phuket, Thailand International Conference on Agricultural, Ecological and Medical Sciences (AEMS-2015)2011 Sri Lanka 11th Agricultural Research Symposium2015 Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Workshop on Ethics in Research2020 Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Workshop series on Counselling2020 Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Workshop on mentoring2021 Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Workshop on Austhentic learning2020 Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Workshop Series on Online Teaching & LearningPresentation given
2021A Review on Damage Threshold Levels of Meloidogyne spp. in CropsWayamba University of Sri LankaEvent: Wayamba University Research Congress 20202021Evaluation of growth and yield of tomato plants grown in the biodegradable coir fiber potsWayamba University of Sri LankaEvent: Wayamba University Research Congress 20202020Use of minerised biochar in the suppression of root-knot nematodes in sweetpotatoOnlineEvent: Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference (ANZBC)2018Estimation of Meloidogyne javanica damage thresholds in sweetpotatoAdelaide, AustraliaEvent: Australasian Soilborne Disease symposium2018Biocontrol efficacy of nematode trapping fungi Arthrobotrys oligospora and A. dactyloides against root-knot nematodes in gingerIstanbul, TurkeyEvent: International Horticultural Congress2017Assessing the biocontrol efficacy of nematode trapping fungi Arthrobotrys oligospora and A. dactyloides against root-knot nematodes in gingerBrisbane, AustraliaEvent: Science Protecting Plant Health2016Study on Butterfly Visitation Patterns of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis as a Beneficial Plant for Butterfly ConservationDubaiEvent: International conference of Biological, Biomolecular, Agricultural, Food and Biotechnological Engineering2015: Effect of Organic Based Liquid Fertilizers on Growth Performance of Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa L.)ThailandEvent: International Conference on Agricultural, Ecological and Medical Sciences2011Response of physiological and morphological parameters of CRIC60 and CRIC65 coconut seedlings to different light levels and its variation with soil moisture availabilitySri LankaEvent: 11th Agricultural Research Symposium -
Other Awards
Dec 2015International Postgraduate Research Award 2015- Australia (later known as RTP scholarship)Offered full tution fee scholarship by Australian Government and Central Queensland University, Australia to pursue PhD degree in Central Queensland University AustraliaDec 2015Australian Postgraduate Award 2015- AustraliaOffered stipend scholarship by Australian Government to pursue PhD degree in Central Queensland University AustraliaFeb 20211. The Merit Award in the category of the most outstanding young researcher-2020 at Wayamba University of Sri LankaThe Merit Award in the category of the most outstanding young researcher-2020 at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Research Awards Ceremony. Considerations were: Publications, conference presentation, research grants, age under 45 yearsFeb 2021The Award for the publications in indexed journals-2019 at Wayamba University of Sri LankaAppreciation of publications in indexed journals-2019 at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Research Awards Ceremony 2020.Aug 2018The Young Minds AwardThe young minds award’ for the best presenter at International Horticultural Congress, Istanbul, Turkey 2018Nov 2017The OPAL awardThe OPAL award (Student category) for the best social engaged PhD project in Central Queensland University Australia, 2017.Apr 2015The best presenter awardThe best presenter in International Conference on Agricultural, Ecological and Medical Sciences (AEMS-2015). April 7-8, 2015 Phuket (Thailand)Aug 2011The best presenterThe Best Presenter of Department of Plantation Management at 11th AGRES (Agricultural Research Symposium) in Wayamba University of Sri LankaApr 2015Merit Award for the best performanceMerit award for the overall performance in certificate course of staff development (Higher Education Teaching) conducted by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka 2015
