Browsing MERCon - 2016 by Author "Ariyadasa, TU"

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  • Biodegradation of natural rubber latex by a novel bacterial species isolated from soil 
    Hapuarachchi, SNS; Kariyapper, SR; Gunawardana, MBDMD; Egodage, S; Ariyadasa, TU [Conference-Full-text]
    A natural rubber degrading bacteria Paenibacillus lautus was isolated from soil samples of a rubber plantation in Sri Lanka. The strain was able to decompose natural rubber latex by adhesively growing on its surface ...
  • Optimization of mashing process in beer production using rice as an adjunct 
    Mallawarachchi, KS; Bandara, LRLM; Dilshan, SKDHS; Ariyadasa, TU; Gunawardena, SHP [Conference-Full-text]
    Beer manufacturers worldwide use adjuncts like rice, wheat and sorghum to reduce the cost of production replacing the starch source malt. In Sri Lankan context, rice can be added as the adjunct. Optimization of mashing ...