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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2020
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Organic farming: fresh look at agriculture
Wijerathna, Akila (2020, 02 01). Organic farming: fresh look at agriculture LMD: The Voice of Business 142-142.
2020
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Sustainable collaboration
Wijerathna, Akila (2020, 01 01). Sustainable collaboration LMD: The Voice of Business 190-190.
2019
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The smallholder challenge: highlights the difficulties that smallholder farmers must overcome
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 12 01). The smallholder challenge: highlights the difficulties that smallholder farmers must overcome LMD
2019
Journal Article
A ligand-independent origin of abscisic acid perception
Sun, Yufei, Harpazi, Ben, Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila, Merilo, Ebe, de Vries, Jan, Michaeli, Daphna, Gal, Maayan, Cuming, Andrew C., Kollist, Hannes and Mosquna, Assaf (2019). A ligand-independent origin of abscisic acid perception. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 116 (49), 24892-24899. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1914480116
2019
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AGRO's Digital Revolution: How IT could transform traditional Agriculture?
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 11 01). AGRO's Digital Revolution: How IT could transform traditional Agriculture? LMD 176.
2019
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Investing in Development
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 10 01). Investing in Development LMD 169.
2019
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Sustainable transformation: highlights a prerequisite for innovative farming systems
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 09 01). Sustainable transformation: highlights a prerequisite for innovative farming systems LMD 145.
2019
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Production to go bananas? Unpeels the economic benefits of commercializing a fruit!
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 08 01). Production to go bananas? Unpeels the economic benefits of commercializing a fruit! LMD 136.
2019
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Progeny test for generating single copy homozygous transgenic lines in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Wijerathna Yapa, Akila (2019). Progeny test for generating single copy homozygous transgenic lines in Arabidopsis thaliana.. Berkeley, CA, United States: protocols.io. doi: 10.17504/protocols.io.5xrg7m6
2019
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The gender gap in farming
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 07 01). The gender gap in farming LMD 193.
2019
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RNA extractions from de-etiolated Arabidopsis seedlings using CTAB
Yapa, Akila Wijerathna, Bowerman, Andrew F. and Ganguly, Diep R. (2019). RNA extractions from de-etiolated Arabidopsis seedlings using CTAB. Berkeley, CA USA: protocols.io. doi: 10.17504/protocols.io.3f6gjre
2019
Conference Publication
Protein synthesis and degradation in the night and day: how cycling abundances are established and maintained
Duncan, O., Wijerathna-Yapa, A. and Millar, A.H. (2019). Protein synthesis and degradation in the night and day: how cycling abundances are established and maintained. ARC CoE in Plant Energy - Biology Annual Forum 2019, Thredbo, NSW Australia , 4 - 6 June 2019. ARC CoE in Plant Energy.
2019
Conference Publication
Application of Proteomics Techniques to Organelle Abundance Profiling of Arabidopsis thaliana Autophagy Mutants
Wijerathna-Yapa, A., Fenske, R., Li, L., Petereit, P., Cao, H., Stroher, E., Duncan, O. and Millar, A.H. (2019). Application of Proteomics Techniques to Organelle Abundance Profiling of Arabidopsis thaliana Autophagy Mutants. ARC CoE in Plant Energy Biology Annual Forum 2019, Thredbo, NSW Australia , 4 - 6 June 2019.
2019
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Digital Farming: Agro made simple by 'E'
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 06 01). Digital Farming: Agro made simple by 'E' LMD 172-172.
2019
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Develop genetic diversity: Ramification of adapting crop heterogeneity
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 06 01). Develop genetic diversity: Ramification of adapting crop heterogeneity LMD 167.
2019
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Genetically Engineered DNA
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 05 01). Genetically Engineered DNA LMD 171.
2019
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Growing Community Gardens
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 04 01). Growing Community Gardens LMD 139.
2019
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The food security crunch
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 03 01). The food security crunch LMD 155.
2019
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The rise of smart foods
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 02 01). The rise of smart foods LMD 168.
2019
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Rescue act for food waste
Wijerathna, Akila (2019, 01 01). Rescue act for food waste LMD 160.
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