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h-index: 19
Works: 71
Citations: 1,453

Most-cited papers

Grain Yield is Reduced More by Weed Interference in an Old than in a New Maize Hybrid
M. Tollenaar, A. Aguilera, S. Nissanka
1997176 citations
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Effect of Weed Interference and Soil Nitrogen on Four Maize Hybrids
M. Tollenaar, S. Nissanka, A. Aguilera, S. Weise +1 more
1994150 citations
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Tallo: A global tree allometry and crown architecture database
T. Jucker, F. Fischer, J. Chave, D. Coomes +115 more
2022Global Change Biology109 citations Open access
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Application of Coal Fly Ash in Agriculture: A Strategic Perspective
I. Yunusa, P. Loganathan, S. Nissanka, V. Manoharan +3 more
201294 citations
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Canopy Gas Exchange Response to Moisture Stress in Old and New Maize Hybrid
S. Nissanka, M. Dixon, M. Tollenaar
199782 citations
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Accounting for both parameter and model structure uncertainty in crop model predictions of phenology: A case study on rice
D. Wallach, S. Nissanka, A. Karunaratne, W. Weerakoon +3 more
201779 citations
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Quantification of carbon stock and tree diversity of homegardens in a dry zone area of Moneragala district, Sri Lanka
E. Mattsson, M. Ostwald, S. Nissanka, D. Pushpakumara
2015Agroforestry Systems76 citations Open access
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Homegardens as a Multi-functional Land-Use Strategy in Sri Lanka with Focus on Carbon Sequestration
E. Mattsson, M. Ostwald, S. Nissanka, B. Marambe
2013Ambio63 citations Open access
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What is good about Sri Lankan homegardens with regards to food security? A synthesis of the current scientific knowledge of a multifunctional land-use system
E. Mattsson, M. Ostwald, S. Nissanka
2018Agroforestry Systems42 citations Open access
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Recovery and protection of coastal ecosystems after tsunami event and potential for participatory forestry CDM – Examples from Sri Lanka
E. Mattsson, M. Ostwald, S. Nissanka, B. Holmer +1 more
200942 citations
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Nitrogen/phosphorus behavior traits and implications during storm events in a semi-arid mountainous watershed.
H. Mihiranga, Yan Jiang, Xu-Yong Li, Wang Wei +4 more
2021Science of the Total Environment41 citations
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Forest cover change in Sri Lanka: The role of small scale farmers
S. Lindström, E. Mattsson, S. Nissanka
201239 citations
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REDD+ readiness implications for Sri Lanka in terms of reducing deforestation.
E. Mattsson, U. Persson, M. Ostwald, S. Nissanka
2012Journal of Environmental Management37 citations Open access
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Calibration of the phenology sub-model of APSIM-Oryza: Going beyond goodness of fit
S. Nissanka, A. Karunaratne, R. Perera, W. Weerakoon +2 more
2015Environmental Modelling & Software32 citations
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The global spectrum of tree crown architecture
T. Jucker, F. Fischer, J. Chave, David A. Coomes +116 more
2025Nature Communications31 citations Open access
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Policies to combat nitrogen pollution in South Asia: gaps and opportunities
A. Yang, N. Raghuram, T. Adhya, S. D. Porter +16 more
2022Environmental Research Letters24 citations Open access
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Growth and elemental accumulation by canola on soil amended with coal fly ash.
I. Yunusa, V. Manoharan, D. Desilva, D. Eamus +2 more
2008Journal of Environmental Quality22 citations Open access
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Heterogeneity and assessment uncertainties in forest characteristics and biomass carbon stocks: Important considerations for climate mitigation policies
E. Mattsson, M. Ostwald, G. Wallin, S. Nissanka
201621 citations
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Coconut-gliricidia mixed cropping systems improve soil nutrients in dry and wet regions of Sri Lanka
S. Raveendra, S. Nissanka, D. Somasundaram, A. J. Atapattu +1 more
202119 citations
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Climate Change Impacts on Rice Farming Systems in Northwestern Sri Lanka
L. Zubair, S. Nissanka, W. Weerakoon, D. Herath +20 more
201818 citations
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Biological, structural and functional responses of tropical forests to environmental factors
U. Abbasi, E. Mattsson, S. Nissanka, Arshad Ali
2022Biological Conservation17 citations
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Topmost trees and foremost species underlie tropical forest structure, diversity and biomass through opposing mechanisms
Arshad Ali, E. Mattsson, S. Nissanka, Li‐Qiu Wang
202016 citations
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Morphological variation in selected rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm of Sri Lanka
L. Suriyagoda, R. Thilakarathne, S. Nissanka, S. Samita
201115 citations Open access
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Local Knowledge and Perspectives of Change in Homegardens: A Photovoice Study in Kandy District, Sri Lanka
R. DeHaan, Helen Hambly Odame, N. Thevathasan, S. Nissanka
2020Sustainability14 citations Open access
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Quantification of carbon stock and tree diversity of homegardens in a dry zone area of Moneragala district, Sri Lanka
E. Mattsson, M. Ostwald, S. Nissanka, D. Pushpakumara
2014Agroforestry Systems14 citations Open access
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Big-sized trees and species-functional diversity pathways mediate divergent impacts of environmental factors on individual biomass variability in Sri Lankan tropical forests.
Arshad Ali, E. Mattsson, S. Nissanka
2022Journal of Environmental Management13 citations
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Species α-diversity promotes but β-diversity restricts aboveground biomass in tropical forests, depending on stand structure and environmental factors
U. Abbasi, E. Mattsson, S. Nissanka, Arshad Ali
2022Journal of Forest Research13 citations Open access
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Assessment of spatial distribution and estimation of biomass of Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. In Puttlam to Mannar region of Sri Lanka using remote sensing and GIS.
A. Gunawardena, T. Fernando, S. Nissanka, N. Dayawansa
201513 citations Open access
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Estimation of above ground biomass in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka using Optical, thermal and RADAR remote sensing data
A. Gunawardena, S. Nissanka, N. Dayawansa, T. Fernando
201512 citations Open access
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The global spectrum of tree crown architecture
T. Jucker, F. Fischer, Jérôme Chave, David A. Coomes +116 more
2024bioRxiv11 citations Open access
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Above ground biomass estimation of mangroves located in Negombo - Muthurajawela wetland in Sri Lanka using ALOS PALSAR Images
A. Gunawardena, S. Nissanka, N. Dayawansa, T. Fernando
201611 citations Open access
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Alleopathic influences of Pinus caribea on vegetation regeneration and soil biodiversity.
S. Nissanka, K. Mohotti, A. Wijetunga, J. Harper +3 more
200511 citations
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Influence of whole and sub soil salinity on growth, development, physiology and yield of selected rice varieties cultivated in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka
L. Pradheeban, S. Nissanka, L. Suriyagoda
201710 citations Open access
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Affectivity of Chemical Weed Control in Commercial Tea Plantations: A Case Study in Hapugastenne Estate, Maskeliya, Sri Lanka
H. A. M. Peiris, S. Nissanka
201610 citations Open access
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Nitrogen uptake and yields of rainfed maize (Zea mays L.) as affected by time and method of crop stover application in the humid tropics
U. R. Sangakkara, S. Nissanka
20039 citations
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REDD plus readiness implications for Sri Lanka in terms of reducing deforestation
E. Mattsson, M. Persson, M. Ostwald, S. Nissanka
20127 citations
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Comparison of nutritional and trace element concentrations in some Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties
C. Kodikara, J. Vidanarachchi, S. Nissanka, J. Bergquist +2 more
2023International Journal of Food Science & Technology6 citations Open access
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Influence of nitrogen and potassium inputs on plant biomass and nitrogen use efficiency of Dioscorea alata
R. L. Senanayake, A. Oberson, W. Weerakoon, Chaminda Egodawatta +2 more
2022Journal of plant nutrition6 citations
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Reasons for and Impacts of Excessive Fertilizer Usage for Potato Farming in the Nuwara Eliya District
W. S. B. Ariyapala, S. Nissanka
20066 citations
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Relationship Between Above Ground Live Biomass and Satellite Image Spectral Responses ( Landsat ETM + ) of Pinus caribaea Morelet at Lower Hantana Region in Sri Lanka
A. Gunawardena, S. Nissanka, N. Dayawansa
20066 citations
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Estimation of growth, volume accumulation and carbon sequestration of Eucalyptus grandis plantations in up country region of Sri Lanka
S. Nissanka, C. H. K. Ariyaratna
20036 citations
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Vulnerability of Tea Sector for Climate Change in the Major Tea Growing Regions in Central Hills of Sri Lanka
G. Karunaratne, S. Nissanka, B. Punyawardena, A. Gunawardena
20155 citations Open access
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Integrated Assessments of the Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture
S. McDermid, G. DileepKumar, M. Kadiyala, S. Nedumaran +7 more
20155 citations Open access
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Long-term trends of direct nitrous oxide emission from fuel combustion in South Asia
S. Bansal, N. Raghuram, T. Adhya, M. Rahman +18 more
2022Environmental Research Letters4 citations Open access
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Screening commonly cultivated rice cultivars in Sri Lanka with special reference to Jaffna for salt tolerance at seedling stage under hydroponics
L. Pradheeban, S. Nissanka, L. Suriyagoda
20154 citations
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CHANGES IN VEGETATION AND SOIL CHARACTERISTICS OF REGENERATING FOREST AT RANDENIGALA
S. Nissanka, R. Mapa
20134 citations Open access
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Development of Merchantable Timber Volume Estimation of Pinus caribaea Plantations using Multi-Spectral Satellite Images
A. Gunawardena, S. Nissanka, N. Dayawansa
20084 citations Open access
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What is good about Sri Lankan homegardens with regards to food security? A synthesis of the current scientific knowledge of a multifunctional land-use system
E. Mattsson, M. Ostwald, S. Nissanka
2017Agroforestry Systems3 citations Open access
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Effects of organic matter and time of incorporation on root development of tropical maize seedlings
U. R. Sangakkara, S. Nissanka, P. Stamp
20082 citations
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Plant Diversity, Aboveground Biomass and Carbon Stock in an Isolated Tropical Sub Montane Forest in Sri Lanka
B. Weerakoon, S. Nissanka
2023Tropical Agricultural Research1 citations Open access
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