Dr Akila Wijerathna Yapa Mudiyanselage

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Faculty of Science

Overview

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.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Western Australia
  • Master of Agriculture Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Bachelor of Agriculture, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Publications

  • Wijerathna‐Yapa, Akila, Henry, Robert J., Dunn, Matt and Beveridge, Christine A. (2023). Science and opinion in decision making: A case study of the food security collapse in Sri Lanka. Modern Agriculture. doi: 10.1002/moda.18

  • Pri‐Tal, Oded, Sun, Yufei, Dadras, Armin, Fürst‐Jansen, Janine M. R., Zimran, Gil, Michaeli, Daphna, Wijerathna‐Yapa, Akila, Shpilman, Michal, Merilo, Ebe, Yarmolinsky, Dmitry, Efroni, Idan, de Vries, Jan, Kollist, Hannes and Mosquna, Assaf (2023). Constitutive activation of ABA receptors in Arabidopsis reveals unique regulatory circuitries. New Phytologist. doi: 10.1111/nph.19363

  • Wijerathna-Yapa, Akila, Bishnoi, Ruchi, Ranawaka, Buddhini, Maya Magar, Manu, Ur Rehman, Hafeez, Bharad, Swati G., Lorenc, Michal T., Ramtekey, Vinita, Gohar, Sasha, Lata, Charu, Harun-Or-Rashid, Md., Razzaq, Maryam, Sajjad, Muhammad and Basnet, Bhoja R. (2023). Rice–wheat comparative genomics: Gains and gaps. The Crop Journal. doi: 10.1016/j.cj.2023.10.008

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