Prosopis juliflora, Acacia auriculiformis, and Annona glabra are three of the well-established invasive plants in Sri Lanka. Symbiotic relationships of endophytic fungi with these plants may produce secondary metabolites ...

Many lichenological studies, carried out in Sri Lanka have focused mainly on lichen diversity but not on the ecological prospects. Moreover, ‘Manglicolous lichens’ have received lesser attention when compared to other ...

The planted mangrove seedlings and propagules experience low soil water potential and hypersaline conditions when plants are introduced beyond and deeper in the intertidal area respectively. Severe leaf necrosis in planted ...

Acacia auriculiformis is an introduced/non-native plant species has caused deleterious effects on biodiversity; become one of the most noxious plant species in Sri Lanka. The study was aimed to investigate the phytotoxic ...

Planting mangroves out of their natural habitat (intertidal zone) cause soil water stress in mangrove seedlings. Anatomical variations in the hydraulic architecture were extensively studied. However we argue that hydraulic ...

The city of Hambantota has been gaining attention with establishment of a new airport nearby and a sea port as well as many other accelerated and rapid development projects after the devastation of the city by Tsunami in ...

Coastal lagoons which are among the highest productive ecosystems are being deteriorated worldwide. Kalametiya lagoon in Sri Lanka can be considered as a highly degraded lagoon in this regard and it is now about to disappear ...

Coastal protection measures in Sri Lanka have largely disregarded the important aspect of aggravating impacts of climate change. The current study utilized unpublished data on shoreline geomorphology, community perceptions, ...

Mangroves, the tidal forests serve numerous ecological services and economic benefits for the well-being of the coastal communities. Hence, they are known as resourceful ecosystems and can be used effectively for new ...

Endophytic fungi have symbiotic relationships with their host plants and play an important role by producing chemical constituents beneficial for both plants and fungi. On the other hand, plant invasion is currently one ...