Overview
Background
I am an interdisciplinary researcher and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA) Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). With a strong background in Agricultural Biotechnology, Molecular Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, Omics (Proteomics, Metabolomics, Transcriptomics), and Statistical data analysis, I am dedicated to advancing knowledge and finding practical solutions in the field of crop production.
My current research focuses on studying axillary bud outgrowth and axillary meristem arrest, a variable trait that holds significant importance in crop production. By delving into the intricate mechanisms governing axillary branching, I aim to unravel the underlying molecular and physiological processes that contribute to the regulation of this trait. Understanding the factors influencing axillary branching has the potential to revolutionize crop yield and quality by optimizing plant architecture and resource allocation.
Availability
- Dr Akila Wijerathna Yapa is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Agricultural Biotechnology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
- Masters (Research) of Plant Cell and Molecular Biology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Doctor of Philosophy of Biochemistry, The University of Western Australia
- Masters (Coursework) of Business Administration, Staffordshire University
- Fellow, The Higher Education Academy (UKPSF), The Higher Education Academy (UKPSF)
- Associate Fellow, The University of Western Australia Academy Fellowship Scheme, The University of Western Australia Academy Fellowship Scheme
Works
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2022
Conference Publication
Methylglyoxal catabolism is induced in autophagy mutants during photomorphogenesis
Signorelli, Santiago, Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila, Fenske, Ricarda, Ganguly, Diep R., Stroeher, Elke, Li, Lei, Pogson, Barry J., Duncan, Owen and Millar, A. Harvey (2022). Methylglyoxal catabolism is induced in autophagy mutants during photomorphogenesis. ASPB Plant Biology 2022, Portland, OR. United States, 9-13 July 2022. The American Society of Plant Biologists.
2022
Other Outputs
Farming and supply chains
Wijerathna, Akila (2022, 07 01). Farming and supply chains LMD 178.
2022
Journal Article
Defects in autophagy lead to selective in vivo changes in turnover of cytosolic and organelle proteins in Arabidopsis
Li, Lei, Lee, Chun Pong, Ding, Xinxin, Qin, Yu, Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila, Broda, Martyna, Otegui, Marisa S and Millar, A Harvey (2022). Defects in autophagy lead to selective in vivo changes in turnover of cytosolic and organelle proteins in Arabidopsis. The Plant Cell, 34 (10), 3936-3960. doi: 10.1093/plcell/koac185
2022
Other Outputs
Big Challenges Small Farms
Wijerathna, Akila (2022, 06 01). Big Challenges Small Farms LMD 142-142.
2022
Conference Publication
Prior Knowledge-driven Branching Phenotype Prediction for Shoot Architecture Improvement
Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila, Fortuna, Nicole, Dun, Elizabeth, Lawson, Brodie, Cooper, Mark and Beveridge, Christine A. (2022). Prior Knowledge-driven Branching Phenotype Prediction for Shoot Architecture Improvement. ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture Research Retreat, Hobart, TAS Australia, 30 May - 1 June 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Modelling hormone signalling networks to better predict branching phenotypes
Fortuna, Nicole, Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila and Beveridge, Christine A. (2022). Modelling hormone signalling networks to better predict branching phenotypes. ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture Research Retreat, Hobart, TAS Australia, 30 May - 1 June 2022. ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture .
2022
Journal Article
Enzymes degraded under high light maintain proteostasis by transcriptional regulation in Arabidopsis
Li, Lei, Duncan, Owen, Ganguly, Diep R., Lee, Chun Pong, Crisp, Peter A., Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila, Salih, Karzan, Trösch, Josua, Pogson, Barry J. and Millar, A. Harvey (2022). Enzymes degraded under high light maintain proteostasis by transcriptional regulation in Arabidopsis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 119 (20) e2121362119, 1-11. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2121362119
2022
Other Outputs
Going green: the smart way
Wijerathna, Akila (2022, 05 01). Going green: the smart way LMD 124.
2022
Other Outputs
Gains from smart farming
Wijerathna, Akila (2022, 04 01). Gains from smart farming LMD 114-114.
2022
Other Outputs
Biotechnology's Golden Era
Wijerathna, Akila (2022, 03 03). Biotechnology's Golden Era LMD 183-183.
2022
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Piggybacking on agriculture
Wijerathna, Akila (2022, 02 01). Piggybacking on agriculture LMD 137.
2022
Other Outputs
Supply chain disruptions
Wijerathna, Akila (2022, 01 01). Supply chain disruptions LMD: The Voice of Business 144-144.
2021
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Post-COVID food security
Wijerathna, Akila (2021, 12 01). Post-COVID food security LMD: The Voice of Business 184-184.
2021
Other Outputs
Pest control in agri-food
Wijerathna, Akila (2021, 11 01). Pest control in agri-food LMD: The Voice of Business 115-115.
2021
Other Outputs
Enzymes degraded under high light maintain proteostasis by transcriptional regulation in Arabidopsis
Li, Lei, Duncan, Owen, Ganguly, Diep R., Lee, Chun Pong, Crisp, Peter A., Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila, Salih, Karzan, Trösch, Josua, Pogson, Barry J. and Millar, A. Harvey (2021). Enzymes degraded under high light maintain proteostasis by transcriptional regulation in Arabidopsis.
2021
Journal Article
Autophagy mutants show delayed chloroplast development during de-etiolation in carbon limiting conditions
Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila, Signorelli, Santiago, Fenske, Ricarda, Ganguly, Diep R., Stroeher, Elke, Li, Lei, Pogson, Barry J., Duncan, Owen and Millar, A. Harvey (2021). Autophagy mutants show delayed chloroplast development during de-etiolation in carbon limiting conditions. Plant Journal, 108 (2), 459-477. doi: 10.1111/tpj.15452
2021
Other Outputs
AI and climate emergencies
Wijerathna, Akila (2021, 10 01). AI and climate emergencies LMD 69.
2021
Other Outputs
Bio-based farm economy
Wijerathna, Akila (2021, 09 01). Bio-based farm economy LMD 132-132.
2021
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Bridging the Gender Gap — emphasises the need to empower female smallholder farmers
Wijerathna, Akila (2021, 08 01). Bridging the Gender Gap — emphasises the need to empower female smallholder farmers LMD 138.
2021
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Climate crisis and farming
Wijerathna, Akila (2021, 07 01). Climate crisis and farming LMD 172.
Supervision
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