Mr C. Wijesundera
BSc. Agric (Sri Lanka), M.Phil. Agronomy

A.H.G. Mithrasena
BSc. Agric (Sri Lanka), M.Phil. Agronomy

Research Interests
Agronomy, Varietal adaptability and fertilizer response in the low country wet zone

Dr J.D.H. Wijewardena
M.Phil (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry), University of Tashkent, former USSR),
PhD (Soil Science), University of Aberdeen, UK

Research interests

• long term studies on P and K in the rhizosphere
• Use of Rock phosphate for annual crops
• Integrated plant nutrition systems
• Effect of fertilizer on environment

A. Benthota
BSc. Agric (Sri Lanka), PhD. (Birmingham)
Plant Breeder 

Y.J.P.K. Mitrasena
BSc. (sp) Botany (Sri Lanka), MSc. Plant pathology (Sri Lanka)

Research Interests
Rice pathology
17 years working experience

Current research involves

• Screening of rice varieties
• Disease identification and investigation
• Disease control measures

Mrs K. Setunga
BSc. Agric (Sri Lanka), MSc.
Research Officer - Agronomy

Ms. A.K.S. Puspha Kumari
BSc. Agric (Sri Lanka),
Research Officer - Entomology