Author

MD Amarasinghe

Senior Professor, Department of Botany, University of Kelaniya - Cited by 1,498 - Wetland Ecology - Mangroves - Environmental Management - Phytoremediation

Biography

Dr MD Amarasinghe is awarded PhD from Department of Botany, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He holds a Master Degree (MSc) ,followed by a Bachelor’s Degree.  He has extended his valuable service in Department of Botany, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and has been a recipient of many award and grants. Currently, he is working as a faculty. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.  
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Climate change and the emergent epidemic of CKD from heat stress in rural communities: the case for heat stress nephropathy
J Glaser, J Lemery, B Rajagopalan, HF Diaz, R García-Trabanino, ...Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology: CJASN 11 (8), 1472, 2016201
350
2016
Phosphate fertilizer is a main source of arsenic in areas affected with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka
C Jayasumana, S Fonseka, A Fernando, K Jayalath, M Amarasinghe, ...SpringerPlus 4, 1-8, 2015201
230
2015
Vegetation structure and species distribution of mangroves along a soil salinity gradient in a micro tidal estuary on the north-western coast of Sri Lanka
K Perera, MD Amarasinghe, S SomaratnaScience and Education Publishing, 2013201
59
2013
Carbon sequestration capacity of mangrove soils in micro tidal estuaries and lagoons: A case study from Sri Lanka
K Perera, MD AmarasingheGeoderma 347, 80-89, 2019201
40
2019
Potential impact of predicted sea level rise on carbon sink function of mangrove ecosystems with special reference to Negombo estuary, Sri Lanka
K.A.R.S.Perera, , K.H.W.Lde Silva, and M.D AmarasingheGlobal and Planetary Change, : 161, 162 - 171, 201736201
36
2017
Ecological biogeography of mangroves in Sri Lanka
MD Amarasinghe, K PereraCeylon Journal of Science 46 (5), 119, 2017201
24
2017
Atmospheric carbon removal capacity of a mangrove ecosystem in a micro-tidal basin estuary in Sri Lanka.
MD Perera, K.A.R.S. and AmarasingheAtmospheric Environment 4, 121-128, 2016201
13
2016
Carbon Partitioning and Allometric Relationships between Stem Diameter and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in Plant Components of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (L.) Lamk. and Lumnitzera …
K.A.R.S Perera and M.D.AmarasingheInternational Journal of Marine Science 3 (7), 201311201
11
2013
Ecosystem carbon stock of mangroves at the Batticaloa Lagoon, Sri Lanka
KARS Perera, MD AmarasingheThe Open University of Sri Lanka, 2018201
11
2018
Response of mangrove plant species to a saline gradient: Implications for ecological restoration
W Silva, M AmarasingheActa Botanica Brasilica 35, 151-160, 2021202
10
2021
Historical biogeography of Sri Lankan mangroves
MD Amarasinghe, K PereraCeylon Journal of Science 46 (5), 111, 2017201
8
2017
Determination of Arsenic content in synthetic and organic manure based fertilizers available in Sri Lanka
A Fernando, PA Paranagama, K Jayalath, S Fonseka, MD Amarasinghe, ...International Conference on Chemical Sciences, 2012201
5
2012
Effect of Vegetation Structure on Carbon Assimilation Capacity of Mangrove Ecosystems in the East Coast of Sri Lanka.
MD Perera, K.A.R.S. and AmarasingheJournal Coastal Development 1 (17), 1410-5217, 20145201
5
2014
Effect of Vegetation Structure on Carbon Assimilation Capacity of Mangrove Ecosystems in the East Coast of Sri Lanka
MDA K.A.R.S PereraJournal Coastal Development . 1 (17), 1410-5217, 20145201
5
2014
Assessment of blue carbon stock of mangroves at Malwathu Oya estuary, Sri Lanka
KAR Perera, MD AmarasingheThe Open University of Sri Lanka, 2021202
4
2021
Salient ecological functions of a tropical freshwater wetland
BD Madurapperuma, MD Amarasinghe, PG OduorLakes & Reservoirs: Research & Management 18 (1), 5-51, 2013201
4
2013
Mangrove soils are superior carbon sinks: Evidence from Sri Lankan mangrove ecosystems
K Perera, MD AmarasingheSri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2015201
4
2015
Potential Use of Mangroves for Coastal Protection: A Case Study from Sri Lanka.
W DE SILVA, MD AMARASINGHEJournal of the Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research 9 (1), 2021202
3
2021
Presence of arsenic in agrochemicals and their association with the agricultural chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka
C Jayasumana, S Fonseka, A Fernando, K Jayalath, M Amarasinghe, ...The Journal of Toxicology and Health, 2014201
3
2014
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE PRESENCE OF-HEAVY METALS IN AQUATIC PLANTS FROM A FRESHWATER WETLAND AT KELANIYA
KGS Nirbadha, JA Liyanage, MD Amarasinghe, G Allinson, S Salzman, ...Proceedings of the Twenty second Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka …, 01601
2
2016

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