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Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi

Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi

LiveDNA ID: 94.7937
28 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

Research Officer,
Plant Breeding Division,
Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Student Tea Research Institute, Sri Lanka Tea Science | Completed: 2006

Publications (28)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
New Candidate Tea (Camellia sinensis), Cultivars of TRI 5000 Series for Low-Country Tea Growing Regions of Sri Lanka
J. H. N. Piyasundara, M. A. B. Ranatunga, J. D. Kottawa-Arachchi, K. K. Ranaweera, A. K. Mudalige, J. M. K. Udayangani, G. D. N. N. Dayarathna, H. W. M. M. M. Jayarathna, M. M. N. Damayanthi, N. M. Vithanage, P. D. Senanayaka, B. M. G. K. Godavita, D. G. N. P. Karunajeeva, N. Mahadhevan, R. K. A. Amali, K. G. J. P. Mahindapala, T. G. N. Mahinda, Alwis P. D. De, C. E. Munasinghe, H. Nishanthi, C. J. Liyanaarchchi, H. B. Tharangika, J. K. A. D. Kalhari, S. R. W. Pathiranage, R. B. L. Hemakumara, M. A. Chamindra, K. A. C. L. Kodithuwakku
Advances in Biological Sciences Research | Book Chapter
10.2991/978-94-6239-646-3_2
Crossref
2026
Floral and Morphological Characterization of Old Tea Genetic Resources in Hakgala Botanic Garden, Sri Lanka
Nishadi Dayarathna, Erandini Ambalampitiya, Mahasen Ranatunga, Renuka Attanayake, Muditha Meegahakumbura, Prathibha Jayaweera, Jeevan Kottawa-Arachchi
Advances in Biological Sciences Research | Book Chapter
10.2991/978-94-6239-646-3_5
Crossref
2026
Flowering and fruiting phenology of Solanum mauritianum – a potential invasive alien species in the upcountry wet zone of Sri Lanka
L. Sarvananda, D.C.N.A. Wickramarathne, J.D. Kottawa-Arachchi, H.A.C.K. Ariyarathna
Silva Balcanica | Journal Article
10.3897/silvabalcanica.26.e145432
Crossref
2025
Morpho-molecular genetic diversity and population structure analysis to enrich core collections in tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] germplasm of Sri Lanka and India
Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi, Mahasen A. B. Ranatunga, Ram Kumar Sharma, H. K. Chaudhary, Renuka N. Attanayake, A. M. T. Amarakoon, M. T. Kumudini Gunasekare, Balraj Sharma, Nimit Kumar, V. K. Sood
Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution | Journal Article
10.1007/s10722-023-01792-5
Crossref
2024
Variation of catechin and caffeine content in exotic collection of tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] in Sri Lanka and potential implication in breeding cultivars with enhanced quality and medicinal properties
Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi, M.A.B. Ranatunga, A.M.T. Amarakoon, M.T.K. Gunasekare, R.N. Attanayake, R.K. Sharma, H.K. Chaudhary, V.K. Sood, R. Katoch, D.K. Banyal, K.G.N.P. Piyasena, E.N.U. Edirisinghe
Food Chemistry Advances | Journal Article
10.1016/j.focha.2022.100108
Crossref
2022
Factors affecting avifaunal diversity in selected agro-ecosystems of Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D., G. Thakur, A. Dwivedi, R. Tshering, H.M. Samimi, Y. Chaudhary and H.K. Chaudhary,
Zoodiversity, | Journal Article
10.15407/zoo2022.01.067
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2022
Profiling of amino acids in traditional and improved rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Sri Lanka and their health promoting aspects.
Liyanaarachchi, G.V.V., K.R.R. Mahanama, H.P.P.S. Somasiri, P.A.N. Punyasiri, K.A.K. Wijesena and J.D. Kottawa-Arachchi,
Cereal Res. Commun., | Journal Article
10.1007/s42976-020-00125-x
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2021
Research priorities and future directions in conservation of wild orchids in Sri Lanka: a review.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D. and R.S. Gunasekara,
Nat. Conserv. Res., | Journal Article
10.24189/ncr.2020.029
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2020
Total and free amino acid contents of popular rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) consumed in the capital city of Sri Lanka.
Liyanaarachchi, G., K. Mahanama, H. Somasiri, P. Punyasiri and J. Kottawa-Arachchi,
J. Nat. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka, | Journal Article
10.4038/jnsfsr.v48i2.9565
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2020
The endangered daffodil orchid Ipsea speciosa (orchidaceae): Population status in unprotected areas in the Central Highlands, Sri Lanka.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D., M.G.S. Liyanage, H.K.B.M.I. Karunarathne, N.H.A.S. Abeyweera, B.Y.M. Kulasinghe and K.R.S.C.B. Kahawandala,
Lankesteriana, | Journal Article
10.15517/lank.v20i1.41434
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2020
Recent progress of intra-specific hybridization of tea (Camellia sinensis, (L.) O. Kuntze) in Sri Lanka.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D., M.A.B. Ranatunga and K.K. Ranaweera,
Sri Lanka J. Food Agric., | Journal Article
10.4038/sljfa.v5i1.67
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2019
Biochemical diversity of global tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] germplasm and its exploitation: A review.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D., M.T.K. Gunasekare and M.A.B. Ranatunga,
Genet. Resour. Crop Evol., | Journal Article
10.1007/s10722-018-0698-2
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2019
Floral diversity and genetic structure of tea germplasm of Sri Lanka.
Ranatunga, M.A.B., J.D.K. Arachchi, K. Gunasekare and D. Yakandawala,
Int. J. Biodivers., | Journal Article
10.1155/2017/2957297
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2017
Climate change impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems in Sri Lanka: A review.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D. and M.A. Wijeratne,
Nat. Cons. Res., | Journal Article
10.24189/ncr.2017.042
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2017
Genotypic variation in biochemical compounds of the Sri Lankan tea (Camellia sinensis L.) accessions and their relationships to quality and biotic stresses.
Punyasiri, P.A.N., B. Jeganathan, J.D. Kottawa-Arachchi, M.A.B. Ranatunga, I.S.B. Abeysinghe, M.T.K. Gunasekare and B.M.R. Bandara,
J. Hortic. Sci. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.1080/14620316.2017.1289070
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2017
Genetic variation of flavonols quercetin, myricetin and kaempferol in the sri lankan tea (Camellia sinensis L.) and their health-promoting aspects.
Jeganathan, B., P.A.N. Punyasiri, J.D. Kottawa-Arachchi, M.A.B. Ranatunga, I.S.B. Abeysinghe, M.T.K. Gunasekare and B.M.R. Bandara,
Int. J. Food Sci., | Journal Article
10.1155/2016/6057434
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2016
Vertebrate Diversity and Conservation Aspects in Manmade Habitats in Mattakelle Tea Estate, Sri Lanka.
Kottawa-Arachchi J.D., R.N. Gamage and G.G. Jayathilake,
WildLanka, | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2015
Herpetofaunal Richness in Lippakelle Tea Estate, Sri Lanka.
Kottawa-Arachchi J.D. and R.N. Gamage,
Taprobanica, | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2015
Avifaunal diversity and bird community responses to man-made habitats in St. Coombs Tea Estate, Sri Lanka.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D. and R.N. Gamage,
J. Threatened Taxa, | Journal Article
10.11609/jott.1849.6878-6890
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2015
Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis of Yield and Yield Related Traits in Tea: Implications on cultivar selection.
4. Neranjana T.B.K.H., M.A.B. Ranatunga, J.D. Kottawa- Arachchi and K.K. Ranaweera
Sri Lanka J. Tea Sci., | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2014
Biochemical characteristics of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) germplasm accessions in Sri Lanka: Correlation between black tea quality parameters and organoleptic evaluation.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D., M.T.K. Gunasekare, M.A.B. Ranatunga, P.A.N. Punyasiri, L. Jayasinghe and R.P. Karunagoda,
Int. J. Tea Sci., | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2014
Use of green leaf biochemical compounds in tea germplasm characterization and its implications in tea breeding in Sri Lanka.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D., M.T.K. Gunasekare, M.A.B. Ranatunga, P.A.N. Punyasiri and L. Jayasinghe,
J. Nat. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka, | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2013
Analysis of some biochemical constituents in black tea for predicting the quality in tea cultivars in Sri Lanka.
Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D., M.T.K. Gunasekare, M.A.B. Ranatunga, L. Jayasinghe and R.P. Karunagoda,
Trop. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2012
Tea genetic resources in Sri Lanka: Collection, conservation and appraisal.
Gunasekare, M.T.K., M.A.B. Ranatunga, J.H.N. Piyasundara and J.D. Kottawa-Arachchi,
Int. J. Tea Sci., | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2012
Morpho-physiological and phenological attributes of reproductive biology of tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] in Sri Lanka.
Ariyarathna, H.A.C.K., M.T.K. Gunasekare, J.D. Kottawa-Arachchige, R. Paskarathevan, K.K. Ranaweera, M. Ratnayake and J.B.D.A.P. Kumara,
Euphytica, | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2011
Genetic analysis of cultivar response to dry weather induced stress conditions in tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze].
Ariyarathna, H.A.C.K., J.D. Kottawa-Arachchi, R. Paskarathevan, Y.G.S.C. Bandara and M.T.K. Gunasekare,
Sri Lanka J. Tea Sci., | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2010
Evaluation of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) germplasm for host-plant resistance to shot-hole borer, Xyleborus fornicates eich. (Coleoptera: Scolytidae).
Walagama, R.S., M.T.K. Gunasekare, M.M. Jayathilake, J.D. Kottawa-Arachchi and D.D. Liyanage,
Sri Lanka J. Tea Sci., | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2008
Floral biology and breeding system in tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] in Sri Lanka: Implications to tea breeding programme.
Ariyarathna, H.A.C.K., J.D. Kottawa-Arachchi and M.T.K. Gunasekare,
Sri Lanka J. Tea Sci., | Journal Article
Self Jeevan Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi
2007