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Conference Track - E<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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TRACK E: Biodiversity, Conservation and Natural Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Co-Chairs:<\/strong> Dr. Sampath Seneviratne <\/i><\/a>\u00a0Dr. Hashendra Kathriarachchi <\/i><\/a>
Coordinator:<\/strong> Dr. Devanmini Halwatura <\/i><\/a>
Members:<\/strong> Ms. Amaya Sathurusinghe <\/i><\/a> Dr. Vindhya Kulasena <\/i><\/a> Dr Kalpanie Marasinghe <\/i><\/a> Dr. Ireshika de Silva <\/i><\/a> Dr. Tharindunee Jayakody <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Over the past few decades, humans have accomplished unprecedented technological advancements and economic growth. However, unsustainable anthropogenic activities have led to the overexploitation of natural resources while causing a critical loss of biodiversity, threatening all life on earth.
Scope of biodiversity conservation range from germplasms to ecosystems, from short term to long term across various geographical scales. United Nations have declared 2021-2030 as the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, reverse and halt degradation of ecosystems while promoting the worldwide best practices in restoration.<\/p>\n

Biological diversity encompasses the diversity from genes to ecosystems. Advanced research on taxonomy, systematics and evolution is vital for the identification and conservation of the world\u2019s biological wealth. Novel approaches are used in ecological research to assess ecosystems\u2019 health, resilience and their myriad of interactions. Significance of ecosystem services in sustaining the environment, society and economy is a widely studied area mainly due to its role in climate change resilience and adaptation. <\/p>\n

Innovative technologies have opened up pathways to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources. Modern interdisciplinary approaches have revolutionized the traditional use of natural products for food, therapeutic, cosmetic and many other industries.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s timely to bring together information, ideas and solutions that would help us address the complex and intertwined issues that we are facing today. ICMAS will create an international platform to present and review the latest developments related to biodiversity, conservation and natural resources.<\/p>\n

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<\/i> Date & Time: 25th November 2021 at 1.00 pm (IST), 26th November 2021 at 8.00 am (IST)\r\n\r\n<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/i> EXPLORE TRACK E<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The topics of interest include, but not limited to, the following:<\/p>\n

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Conservation and Restoration<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Microbes for the future<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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From natural products to medicines<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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Session Chairs<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Prof. Sampath Seneviratne \r\n<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dr. Hashendra Kathriarachchi<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Keynote Speaker<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Scaling the Evidence Base on Benefits and Costs of Tropical Forest Restoration for Mitigation of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss\r\n<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Prof. David Burslem<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Professor David Burslem
Interim Director
Personal Chair
School of Biological Science
University of Aberdeen<\/p>\n

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Technical Papers<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Date & Time: 25th November 2021 at 1.00 pm\r\n<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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1.00<\/td>\nKeynote<\/td>\nScaling the Evidence Base on Benefits and Costs of Tropical Forest Restoration for Mitigation of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss<\/td>\nProf. David Burslem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.00<\/td>\nICMAS_E001<\/td>\nImmunomodulatory and Erythropoietic Effects of the pulp extract of a Sri Lankan Traditional Medicinal Fruit (family Moraceae) in Wistar Rat Models<\/td>\nPreethi Udagama, Tarindhi Ratnayake, Thilan Wickramarachchi, Sachini Amarasekera, Praneeth Ratnayake and Vindya Udalamaththa(Preethi Udagama*<\/span>, Tarindhi Ratnayake<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.15<\/td>\nICMAS_E002<\/td>\nAssessing Probiotic Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria isolated from traditional Sri Lankan buffalo curd<\/td>\nChathuri Gunathunga, Lanka Undugoda, Pathmalal Manage, Nilmini Liyanage, Nilushi Nugara and Dhanushka Udayanga(L.J.S. Undugoda*<\/span>, C.J. Gunathunga<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.30<\/td>\nICMAS_E003<\/td>\nAssessment of microbial water quality of upper catchment of Mahaweli River<\/td>\nPinidi Jayawardana, Deepthi Wickramasinghe and Ayomi Witharana(Pinidi Jayawardana*<\/span>, Pinidi Jayawardana<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.45<\/td>\nICMAS_E004<\/td>\nVariation in avifaunal diversity and composition along a paddy growth gradient in Kandy, Sri Lanka<\/td>\nAsmath Haseena, Saminda Fernando, Vindhya Kulasena Fernando and Deepthi Wickramasinghe(Asmath Haseena Hilmy*<\/span>, Asmath Haseena Hilmy<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.00<\/td>\nICMAS_E006<\/td>\nSpecies-specific allometric relationships and carbon content of succulent salt marsh vegetation of Vidataltivu Nature Reserve.<\/td>\nNipuni Perera, Susantha Udagedara, Devanmini Halwatura and Erandathie Lokupitiya(Nipuni Perera*<\/span>, Nipuni Perera<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.15<\/td>\nICMAS_E007<\/td>\nDegradation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) by <\/span>Aspergillus<\/span> sp. Isolated from Phyllosphere of Urban Areas in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\nNadeema Dharmasiri, Nilmini Liyanage, Lanka Undugoda, Nilushi Nugara, Dhanushka Udayanga and Pathmalal Manage(L.J.S. Undugoda*<\/span>, R.B.N. Dharmasiri<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.30<\/td>\nICMAS_E008<\/td>\nRisk Zone modeling of lake ecosystem using Multi-criteria assessment to determine the ecosystem degradation levels in urban lakes, Colombo district, Sri Lanka<\/td>\nK.L. Gunathilake, D. Halwatura. L. Manawadu(M.D.K.L. Gunathilaka*<\/span>, M.D.K.L.Gunathilaka<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.45<\/td>\nICMAS_E010<\/td>\nResource partitioning among kingfishers in the Beddagana Wetland<\/td>\nH.D.A. Seneviratne\u00a0 <\/span>and M.R Wijesinghe(H.D.A. Seneviratne*<\/span>, H.D.A. Seneviratne<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.00<\/td>\nICMAS_E012<\/td>\nConserving Mangroves for their Blue Carbon: An ecological study in Mannar, Sri Lanka<\/td>\nAhalya Arulnayagam, Jinsoon Park and Jong Seong Khim(H.D.A. Seneviratne *<\/span>, H.D.A. Seneviratne <\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.15<\/td>\nICMAS_E013<\/td>\nA Study on Lichen diversity in two different agro-ecological zones of Sri Lanka<\/td>\nC. M. Nanayakkara, W. M. V. C. Weerasinghe and R. G. U. Jayalal(C. M. Nanayakkara*<\/span>, W. M. V. C. Weerasinghe<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.30<\/td>\nICMAS_E014<\/td>\nReproductive impacts of Tributyltin (TBT) on marine molluscs in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nKumudu Bandara and Pathmalal Manage(Manage P.M.*<\/span>, Bandara K.R.V.<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.45<\/td>\nICMAS_E015<\/td>\nEffects of goat manure, compost Tea and Gliricidia leaf extract on growth and yield performance of Sessile Joyweed (<\/span>Alternanthera sessilis<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nSewwandi V.H.P, Viharnaa R, Jeyavanan K. and Sritharan S. (Viharnaa Raveenthira*<\/span>, Sewwandi.V.H.P<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Date & Time: 26th November 2021 at 8.00 am\r\n<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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8.00<\/td>\nICMAS_E016<\/td>\nAntioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of edible flowers subjected to simulated gastro-intestinal digestion<\/td>\nJanarny Ganesamoorthy, K.D.P.P Gunathilake and K.K.D.S Ranaweera(G. Janarny*, G. Janarny)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.15<\/td>\nICMAS_E017<\/td>\nThe anti-microbial potential of Lasiodiplodia theobromae inhabiting the lichen Heterodermia sp. available in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nM.J Mathushika and C.M Nanayakkara(Mathushika M.J*, Mathushika M.J)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.30<\/td>\nICMAS_E018<\/td>\nPhytochemical screening, quantitative analyses and in vitro cytotoxic potential of Averrhoa bilimbi L. leaves extracts<\/td>\nA.B.W.R. Silva, N.N.R.N. Nugara, P.M. Manage, L.J.S. Undugoda, D. Udayanga, A.H.L.R. Nilmini (N.N.R.N. Nugara*, A.B.W.R. Silva)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.45<\/td>\nICMAS_E019<\/td>\nAssessment of Touristic Ecological Footprint of the Udawalawe National Park based on visitor activities<\/td>\nGihani Hettiarachchi, Mayuri Wijesinghe, Sumith Pilapitiya and Ranjan Marasinghe(Gihani Hettiarachchi*, Gihani Hettiarachchi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.00<\/td>\nICMAS_E020<\/td>\nEnvironmental impact of cassava crocket processing in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDulani Somendrika, Indira Wickramasinghe, Jagath Wansapala and Sena Peiris(Somendrika M.A.D*, Somendrika M.A.D)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.15<\/td>\nICMAS_E021<\/td>\nAre raptors successful in adopting to urban landscapes? A case study from Bolgoda North Lake, Sri Lanka<\/td>\nYugani Weerasinghe, Deepthi Wickramasinghe and Saminda Fernando(M.A.Y.N. Weerasinghe*, M.A.Y.N. Weerasinghe)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.30<\/td>\nICMAS_E022<\/td>\nMolecular characterization of selected wild rice (O. rufipogon and O. nivara) populations in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDisna Ratnasekera, Asanka Tennakoon, Salinda Sandamal and Parakkrama Wijerathna(Disna Ratnasekera*, Salinda Sandamal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.45<\/td>\nICMAS_E023<\/td>\nDevelopment of fermented bitter gourd pickle and evaluation its nutritional and sensory parameters<\/td>\nA.A.M. Subodinee, D.M.N. Dilrukshi, S.M.S.J.M. Singherathna, M.M.G. Dharshani and M.G.T. Lakmali(A.A.M. Subodinee*, D.M.N. Dilrukshi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.00<\/td>\nICMAS_E024<\/td>\nRelative abundance of the Genera Chloroflexus in the Maha Oya hot spring in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDilini Sadeepa, Kosala Sirisena and Pathmalal Manage(P. M. Manage*, H. D. D. Sadeepa)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.15<\/td>\nICMAS_E025<\/td>\nInvestigating the potential of a native Glomus sp. as a bio fertilizer<\/td>\nAruni Chandrasena, Chandrika Nanayakkara and H.A. Sumanasena(W.A.G.A.B. Chandrasena*, W.A.G.A.B. Chandrasena)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.30<\/td>\nICMAS_E026<\/td>\nIsolation of heavy-metal tolerant fungi from the Ussangoda Serpentine site in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nP. S. Saputhanthri and H. M. D. S. Thathsarani(P. S. Saputhanthri*, H.M.D.S. Thathsarani)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.45<\/td>\nICMAS_E028<\/td>\nDo wetlands contribute to \u201cCooling Effects\u201d? A Case study from Anawilundawa Ramsar Site, Sri Lanka<\/td>\nHarsha Dias Dahanayake, Deepthi Wickramasinghe and D.D.G.L. Dahanayaka(Harsha Dias Dahanayake*, Harsha Dias Dahanayake)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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