Review article2025Peer reviewedOpen access
Review and Prospects of Phytoremediation: Harnessing Biofuel-Producing Plants for Environmental Remediation
Wijekoon, Wimukthika; Priyashantha, Hasitha; Gajanayake, Pradeep et al.
Publications
2025
Research article2025Peer reviewedOpen access
Can ultrasonication improve coagulation properties of indigenous and exotic cow milk for dairy product processing?
Johnson, Linda B.; Diddeniya, Gayathri; Vidanarachchi, Janak K. et al.
Research article2025Peer reviewedOpen access
Isolation and characterization of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from fermented traditional rice for potential applications in food and livestock production
Madushanka, Dushmantha; Vidanarachchi, Janak K.; Kodithuwakku, Suranga et al.
Review article2025Peer reviewedOpen access
Biofortification as a sustainable solution to combat micronutrient malnutrition in the global south with a focus on Sri Lanka: potential, challenges, and policy implications
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Kurukulasuriya, M. S.; Ranadheera, C. S. et al.
2024
Review article2024Peer reviewedOpen access
Perspectives on value chain transformation towards resilient animal-source food systems in Sri Lanka
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Vidanarachchi, Janak K..
Review article2024Peer reviewedOpen access
Effects of Nutritional Factors on Fat Content, Fatty Acid Composition, and Sensorial Properties of Meat and Milk from Domesticated Ruminants: An Overview
Ponnampalam, Eric N.; Priyashantha, Hasitha; Vidanarachchi, Janak K. et al.
Research article2024Peer reviewedOpen access
Can Dawul Kurundu (Neolitsea involucrate) leaf extract be used as a plant-based stabilizer in set yoghurt production?
Wijekoon, Wimukthika; Kumarasinghe, Udayagee; Alahakoon, Amali et al.
Research article2024Peer reviewedOpen access
Development and characterization of biocomposite films using banana pseudostem, cassava starch and poly(vinyl alcohol): A sustainable packaging alternative
Dilkushi, H. A. S.; Jayarathna, Shishanthi; Manipura, A. et al.
Research article2024Peer reviewedOpen access
Computed tomography (CT) scanning to visualize eye formation and internal structure in Greve cheese
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Hansson, Lars; Forsman, Peter et al.
2023
Book chapter2023Peer reviewed
Use of Proteolytic Activity of Ficus carica in Milk Coagulation
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Ranadheera, C. S.; Senadheera, Tharindu R. L. et al.
Research article2023Peer reviewedOpen access
Effects of fermenting with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG on quality attributes and storage stability of buffalo milk yogurt incorporated with bael (Aegle marmelos) fruit pulp
Yapa, Dinusha; Rasika, D. M. D.; Weerathilake, W. A. D. V. et al.
2022
Research article2022Peer reviewedOpen access
Quality parameters of natural phenolics and its impact on physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory quality attributes of probiotic stirred yogurt during the storage
Wijesekara, Anuradha; Weerasingha, Viraj; Jayarathna, Shishanthi et al.
Research article2022Peer reviewedOpen access
Harnessing the untapped potential of indigenous cow milk in producing set-type yoghurts: case of Thamankaduwa White and Lankan cattle
Weerasingha, Viraj; Priyashantha, Hasitha; Ranadheera, Chaminda Senaka et al.
Review article2022Peer reviewedOpen access
Probiotics and Beneficial Microorganisms in Biopreservation of Plant-Based Foods and Beverages
Udayakumar, Srusti; Rasika, Dissanayake M. D.; Priyashantha, Hasitha et al.
Research article2022Peer reviewedOpen access
Milk Coagulation Properties: A Study on Milk Protein Profile of Native and Improved Cattle Breeds/Types in Sri Lanka
Weerasingha, Viraj; Priyashantha, Hasitha; Ranadheera, Chaminda Senaka et al.
2021
Research article2021Peer reviewedOpen access
The physicochemical, microbiological, and organoleptic properties and antioxidant activities of cream cheeses fortified with dried curry leaves (Murraya koenigii L.) powder
Weragama, Dilshani; Weerasingha, Viraj; Jayasumana, Lakmini et al.
Research article2021Peer reviewedOpen access
Understanding the fermentation factors affecting the separability of fermented milk: A model system study
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Buldo, Patrizia; Berg, Thilo et al.
Review article2021Peer reviewedOpen access
Graduate student literature review : current understanding of the influence of on-farm factors on bovine raw milk and its suitability for cheesemaking
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Lundh, Åse.
Conference abstract2021Peer reviewed
“Dawul Kurundu” (Neolitsea involucrate) leaf extract as a natural stabilizer in set-yoghurt: Effect on physicochemical and sensory qualities
Wijekoon, Wimukthika D.; Kumarasinghe, Udayagee; Priyashantha, Hasitha et al.
Newspaper article2021
Potential in dairy farming and the way forward
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Vidanarachchi, Janak. K..
Newspaper article2021Open access
Path to self-sustaining Sri Lanka’s need for dairying; is it an achievable challenge?
Vidanarachchi, Janak; Priyashantha, Hasitha.
Research article2021Peer reviewedOpen access
Isolation, identification and characterization of Lactobacillus species diversity from Meekiri: traditional fermented buffalo milk gels in Sri Lanka
Adikari, A.M.M.U.; Priyashantha, Hasitha; Disanayaka, J.N.K. et al.
Review article2021Peer reviewedOpen access
Traditional Sri Lankan fermented buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) milk gel (Meekiri): technology, microbiology and quality characteristics
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Ranadheera, C.S.; Rasika, D. M. D. et al.
Research article2021Peer reviewedOpen access
Variation in Dairy Milk Composition and Properties Has Little Impact on Cheese Ripening: Insights from a Traditional Swedish Long-Ripening Cheese
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Johansson, Monika; Langton, Maud et al.
Research article2021Peer reviewedOpen access
Composition and properties of bovine milk: A study from dairy farms in northern Sweden; Part II. Effect of monthly variation
Priyashantha, Hasitha; Lundh, Ase; Hojer, Annika et al.