N. S. Kottearachchi

Factors Affecting on Induction of Microrhizomes in Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.), Cultivar Local from Sri Lanka

D. B. R. Swarnathilaka, N. S. Kottearachchi & W. J. S. K. Weerakkody · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Aims: In-vitro produced microrhizomes in ginger are favored as planting material over other conventional planting materials as they are free from soil born pathogens. This study was conducted to develop an efficient protocol for production of healthy microrhizomes including the i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/23903

Assessment of Salinity Tolerance and Analysis of SSR Markers Linked with Saltol QTL in Sri Lankan Rice (Oryza sativa) Genotypes

B. A. Dahanayaka, D. R. Gimhani, N. S. Kottearachchi & W. L. G. Samarasighe · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aim: This research was aimed at assessing Sri Lankan rice varieties for the salinity tolerance using morphological traits and to analyze the SSR markers closer to Saltol QTL of the chromosome 1 to be used in rice breeding and gene mapping studies. Place and Duration of Study: The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/20255