Dayani Buddhika (MSc)

I am interested in studying the molluscicidal effect of the nematodes (Phasmarhabditis) to determine their potential to be used as a bio-control agent against pest gastropods in agricultural practices, as an alternative to the chemical control of pest snails and slugs.

Publications:
1. Maheshini, P.W.D.B., Thilakarathne, K.G.D.D., Hirimuthugoda, G.N., Ranawana, K.B. and Kumburegama, S., 2019. The distribution of terrestrial pest gastropods and their damage to agricultural crops in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science, 48(2), pp.177–184. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v48i2.7622

2. Maheshini, P.W. D.B., Hirimuthugoda, G.N. and Kumburegama, S. (2017). A short survey of pest gastropods and their potential threats to local agriculture in the Kandy District. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species 2017. Pg.30

Email: patuwath@ualberta.ca