College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

Cholani Weebadde is an associate professor and plant breeder for international programs at Michigan State University (MSU). Trained in genetics, plant breeding, and biotechnology, she is dedicated to training the next generation of plant breeders as hunger fighters.

After graduating with her PhD from MSU, Cholani worked in international agriculture outreach for over a decade and then moved on to research, teaching, and outreach activities as a faculty member with the Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences (PSM) Department. She currently holds a 100% teaching appointment but continues to maintain a strawberry breeding and research program to provide hands-on training to graduate and undergraduate students. Her international graduate students have focused on crops and traits of national importance for their graduate degree research. As a result of her lifelong passion for training plant breeders, she has developed a curriculum to launch Global Plant Breeding, a brand new fast-track (4 semesters) online master’s program in Spring 2025.

As a graduate student who dual-majored in the Genetics and Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB) programs and benefits from the global knowledge networks built and nurtured at MSU as a faculty member, she appreciates and wants to use the platforms and visibility that MSU provides to transfer plant breeding knowledge and expertise across borders through online education.

Meeting Dr. Norman Borlaug, the Man who fed the world, as a student and as a faculty member at MSU, was an inspiration for Cholani to realize the power of a plant breeder to make a difference. She believes that plant breeders have a larger role to play and hopes to inspire others to join in her efforts to educate the next generation as we strive to feed a hungry world.

PUBLICATIONS

1. Kumari HMPS, Pastor Corrales MA, Rajapaksha RGAS, Bandaranayake PCG, Weebadde C. (2023). Characterization of Uromyces appendiculatus First Races in Sri Lanka and Identification of Genes for the Development of Rust-Resistant Snap Beans. Plant Dis. 2023 Aug;107(8):2431-2439. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-08-22-1942-RE. Epub 2023 Aug 18. PMID: 36691272.
   
   
2. Kumari, H.M.P.S., Pastor-Corrales, M.A., Rajapaksha, R.G.A.S., Bandaranayake, P.C.G., Weebadde, (2022). Bean rust in Sri Lanka: Identifying the pathogen’s first races and genes for developing rust-resistance snap beans. Ann. Rep. Bean Improv. Coop. Vol. 65, p. 83-84.
   
   
3. Eric Owusu Danquah, Hashini Galhena Dissanayake, Frank Osei Danquah, Cholani Weebadde, Patricia Pinamang Acheampong, and StellaAma Ennin (2022). Economic analysis of Pigeonpea-Yam cropping system option and implications on smallholder farmers' livelihood in Ghana. Agroforestry systems. Vol.: (0123456789)
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4. Eric Owusu Danquah, Frank Osei Danquah, Felix Frimpong, Kwame Obeng Dankwa, Cholani Weebadde, Stella Ama Ennin, Mary Otiwaa Osei Asante, Mavis BaduBrempong, Harriet Achiaa Dwamena, Abigail Addo-Danso,DanielRexford Nyamekye, Mavis Akom, Abena Yeboaa Opoku (2022). Sustainable intensification and climate-smart yam production for improved food security 1in West Africa: A review. Frontiers in Agronomy, Vol 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2022.858114
   
   
5. Eric Owusu Danquah, Felix Frimpong, Stephen Yeboah, Erasmus NartehTetteh, Cholani Weebadde, Stella AmaEnnin, KennedyAgyeman, Patricia Oteng-Darko, Edwin Korbla Akley, Princess Hayford, Sieglinde Snapp (2022). Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) and white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) cropping system: Improved resource use and productivity in Ghana, Annals of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 67, Issue 1, p. 60-71
   
   
6. Jayarathne, H.S.M., Ranaweera, L.T., Gayathree, T.H.I., Karunarathne, S.I., Aananda, G.K.S., Ranasinghe, R.D.G.A., Thilakarathne, S.M.N.M., Weebadde, C.K. and Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2021). Assessment of the organoleptic properties, species delimits and varietal identities of pennyworts in Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
   
   
7. D. S. S. Sooriyapathirana , L. T. Ranaweera, H. S. M. Jayarathne, T. H. I. Gayathree , P. G. R. G. Rathnayake, S. I. Karunarathne, S. M. N. K. Thilakarathne , R. Salih, C. K. Weebadde, and C. P. Weebadde (2021). Photosynthetic Phenomics of Field- and Greenhouse-Grown Amaranths vs. Sensory and Species Delimits. Plant Phenomics, Vol 2021, Article ID 2539380, https://doi.org/10.34133/2021/2539380
   
   
8. John W. Medendorp, Jane Payumo, Cholani Weebadde, Kelly Zarka, Karen Hokanson, Phil Wharton and Dave Douches (2021). A Roadmap for Developing Capacity in Plant Biotechnology Field Research: Lessons Learned. Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 1 (manuscript number: 2021/BP/12143D), BP International.
   
   
9. Ranaweera, L.T., Perera, H.A.C.R., Wijesundara, W.W.M.U.K., Rathnayake, R.M.S.K., Wijesundara, W.M.D.A., Senavirathna, H.M.T.N., Senevirathna, R.W.K.M., Weebadde, C.K., Hancock, J.F. and Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2021). Potentila indica (Andr.) nov. (wild strawberry) in Sri Lanka is restricted to a small climatic envelop urging strict conservation. Journal of Agricultural Sciences 16(1): 1-18. http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v16i1.9179
   
   
10. Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S., Ranaweera, L.T., Jayarathne, H.S.M., Gayathree, T.H.I., Rathnayake, P.G.R.G., Karunarathne, S.I., Thilakarathne, S.M.N.K., Salih, R., Weebadde, C.K., Weebadde, C.P. (2021). Photosynthetic phenomics of field- and greenhouse-grown amaranths vs. sensory and species delimits. Plant Phenomics. Volume 2021, Article ID 2539380, 13 pages; https://doi.org/10.34133/2021/2539380
    
    
11. Wijesundara, W.M.D.A, Nakandala, N.D.U.S, Wijesundara, W.W.M.U.K., Navanjana, P.W.I., Ranaweera, L.T., Jayarathne, H.S.M., Rathanayake, P.G.R.G., Weebadde, C.K., Wickkramaarachchi, W.A.R.T., Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2020). Establishment of apple as an appealing cash crop in Sri Lanka: need, challenges, and opportunities. Ceylon Journal of Science. Vol. 49, Issue 4. Pp 409-421. DOI: 10.4038/cjs.v49i4.7821
    
    
12. Senevirathna, D.G.P.K., Rathnayake, P.G.R.G., Ranaweera, L.T., Weebadde, C.K., Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2020). Assessment of the species delimits and seasonal variation of fruit size, organoleptic preference and phytochemical content of rose apple species in Sri Lanka. Journal of Technology and Value Addition
    
    
13. Senevirathna, R.W.K.M., Ranaweera, L.T., Nakandala, N.D.U.S, Senevirathna, H.M.T.N., Wijesundara, W.M.D.A, Jayarathne, H.S.M., Weebadde, C.K., Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2020). Analyses of phylogenetics, starch granule morphology and consumer preference of Canna indica grown in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science 49(3): 261-273. http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v49i3.7777
    
    
14. Rathnayake, R., Sahibdeen, S., Udawela, K., Weebadde, C., Weerakoon, W., Sooriyapathirana, S. (2020). Application of Pedimap - a pedigree visualization tool to facilitate the decisioning of rice breeding in Sri Lanka. Scientific Reports 10, 14255. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-71260-y
    
    
15. Sumanarathne, W.G.A.S., Ranaweera, L.T., Weebadde, C.K., Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2020). Assessment of the morphometric variation of fruits and phylogenetics of Elaeocarpus ganitrus (Woodenbegar) and Elaeocarpus serratus (Ceylon olive). Journal of Agricultural Science 15(3): 362-377. http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v15i2.8794
    
    
16. Gayathree, T.H.I., Karunarathne, S.I., Ranaweera, L.T., Jayarathne, H.S.M., Kannangara, S.K.K., Ranathunga, A.P.D.T., Weebadde, C., Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S (2020). Green-spinach, red-spinach, and tree-spinach (‘three-fold spinach’ in Sri Lanka): an insight into phylogenetics and consumer preference. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 2020. 32(2): 82-91. https://doi.org/10.9755/ejfa.2020.v32.i2.2065. http://www.ejfa.me/
    
    
17. Kannangara, S., Karunarathne, S., Ranaweera, L., Ananda, K., Ranathunga, D., Jayarathne, H., Weebadde, C.K., Sooriyapathirana, S. (2020) Assessment of the applicability of wood anatomy and DNA barcoding to detect the timber adulterations in Sri Lanka. Scientific Reports 10, 4352. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61415-2
    
    
18. Senevirathna, H.M.T.N., Ranaweera, L.T., Mudannayake, M.M.A.P., Nawanjana, P.W.I., Wijesundara, W.M.D.A., Jayarathne, H.S.M., Ratnasuriya, M.A.P., Weebadde, C.K., Sooriyapathirana S.D.S.S. (2020) Assessment of the taxonomic status of the members of Genus Artocarpus in Sri Lanka. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 67(5): 1163-1179 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-020-00902-x.
    
    
19. Nakandala, N.D.U.S., Ranaweera, L.T., Weebadde, C.K., Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2020) Strigolactone, a novel hormone with essential functions in planta possesses a significant value as a cancer therapeutic agent: a review. Journal of Technology and Value Addition 1(2): 106-153.
    
    
20. Rathnayake, P.G.R.G., Salih, R., Wijesundara, W.W.M.U.K., Sumanarathne, W.G.A.S., Ranaweera, L.T., Jayarathne, H.S.M., Weebadde, C.K. and Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2020) Morphological variation, species delimits, and phylogenetic relationships of four important Ipomoeaspecies in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems 2(1):13-32.
    
    
21. Sooriyapathirana SDSS, Ranaweera LT, Perera HACR, Weebadde CK, Finn CE, Bassil NV, Hancock JF (2019). Using SNP/INDEL diversity patterns to identify a core group of genotypes from FVC11, a superior hybrid family of Fragaria virginiana Miller and F. chiloensis (L.) Miller. Genetics Resources and Crop Evolution https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-019-00819-0 1-8
    
    
22. Ranasinghe RDGA, Ranathunga APDT, Ranaweera LT, Meepegamage SW, Wijesundara WWMUK, Thilakarathne SMNK, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2019) Sweet potato cultivar with characteristic acid-green foliage as an alternative leafy vegetable to water spinach grown in polluted habitats. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems 1(2): 26-50
    
    
23. Ranaweera LT, Jayarathne HSM, Gayathree THI, Karunarathne, SI, Kannangara, SK, Ananda, GKS, Ranasinghe, RDGA, Weebadde, CK, Sooriyapathirana, SDSS (2019) Discrimination of the species and toxic heavy metal contents of Alternanthera sessilis (Sessile Joyweed), A. philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) and other related Alternanthera species. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems 1(2): 51-66
    
    
24. Ranaweera LT, Wijesundara WWMUK, Jayarathne HSM, Knowles NJ, Wadsworth J, Gray A, Adikari AMJB, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2019) Transboundary movements of foot-and mouth disease from India to Sri Lanka: A common pattern is shared by serotypes O and C. PLoS ONE 14(12): e0227126. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227126
    
    
25. Ranaweera, LT, Wijesundara, UK, Jayarathne, HS., Knowles, N, Wadsworth, J, Mioulet, V, Adikari, J, Weebadde, C, Sooriyapathirana SS (2019) Characterization of the FMDV-serotype-O isolates collected during 1962 and 1997 discloses new topotypes, CEY-1 and WCSA-1, and six new lineages. Scientific Reports https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-51120-0.
    
    
26. S. Lewers, P. Castro, J. F. Hancock, C. K. Weebadde, J. V. Die and L. J. Rowland (2019). Evidence of epistatic suppression of repeat fruiting in cultivated strawberry. BMC Plant Biology, 19:386 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-019-1984-7
    
    
27. Rathnayake RMSK, Rathnayake PGRG, Jayarathne HSM, Nizam R, Ranaweera LT, Kannangara SK, Udawela UAKS, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2019). Assessment of the sequence-based haplotype-variants in selected DNA marker loci for the molecular breeding of resistant rice varieties to brown plant hopper. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems 1(1): 2-15.
    
    
28. Kumari SASM, Nakandala NDUS, Nawanjana PWI, Rathnayake RMSK, Senavirathna HMTN, Senevirathna RWKM, Wijesundara WMDA, Ranaweera LT, Mannanayake MADK, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2019) The establishment of the species-delimits and varietal-identities of the cultivated germplasm of Luffa acutangula and Luffa aegyptiaca in Sri Lanka using morphometric, organoleptic and phylogenetic approaches. PLoS ONE 14(4): e0215176 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215176
    
    
29. Acheampong, PP., Owusu Danquah, E. 1, Dissanayake, H.G., Hayford, P. and Weebadde, C. (2019). A socioeconomic study of transition zone yam farmers addressing constraints and exploring Opportunities for Integrating Pigeonpea into Yam Cropping Systems. Journal of Sustainability
    
    
30. Dissanayake RMN, Nakandala NDUS, Nawanjana PWI, Rathnayake RMSK, Senevirathna HMTN, Senevirathne RWKM, Wijesundara WMDA, Ranaweera LT, Ariyathilaka OWSH, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2018) Diversity Analysis of Selected Solanum Species in Sri Lanka using Molecular and Morphological Descriptors. Tropical Agricultural Research 30(4):1–22.
    
    
31. Dissanayake UHK, Senevirathne RWKM, Ranaweera LT, Wijesundara WWMUK, Jayarathne HSM, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2018) Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Cultivars in Sri Lanka using Morphological, Molecular and Organoleptic Parameters. Tropical Agricultural Research 30(4): 51– 70.
    
    
32. Wijesundara WWMUK, Ananda GKS, Ranaweera LT, Udawela UAKS, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2018). Intellectual property rights (IPRs) for plant breeders: a review on theoretical framework and employment of DNA-based varietal authentication for claiming IPR. Sri Lanka Journal of Food and Agriculture 4(2): 53-70.
    
    
33. Karunarathne SI, Ranaweera LT, Daundasekera DMKC, Ananda GKS, Kannangara SK, Ranathunga APDT, Madhukalpani OVS, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2018) Assessment of the applicability of morphometric, organoleptic and phylogenetic analyses to differentiate soft and firm flesh bearing trees of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) in Sri Lanka. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences 13(3): 200–218. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v13i3.8394
    
    
34. Ranaweera LT, Hancock JF, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2018) Phylogeographic and phylogenetic analyses of selected set of wild and naturalized Solanum in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science 47(1):85-93. http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v47i1.7491
    
    
35. Hancock JF, Sooriyapathirana SS, Bassil N, Stegmeir T, Cai L, Finn CE, Van de Weg, E, Weebadde CK (2016) Public availability of a genotyped, segregating population may foster marker assisted breeding (MAB) and quantitative trait loci (QTL) discovery: A example using strawberry. Frontiers in Plant Science 7:1-6. 3389/fpls.2016.00619
    
    
36. Aluwihare Y, Chamikara M, Karannagoda N, Dissanayake R, Ranawaka RAGB, Tennakoon MI, Sirisena D, Samarasinghe G, Weebadde C, Sooriyapathirana S (2016) Screening of segregating F2 progenies and validation of DNA markers through bulk segregant analysis for phosphorous deficiency tolerance in rice. Ceylon Journal of Science 45(2): 87-101
    
    
37. Aluwihare YC, Ishan M, Chamikara MDM, Weebadde CK, Sirisena DN, Samarasinghe WLG, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2016) Characterization and selection of phosphorus deficiency tolerant rice genotypes in Sri Lanka. Rice Science 23(4): 184-195
    
    
38. Iezzoni, Weebadde, C. Peace, D. Main, N.V. Bassil, M. Coe, G. Fazio, K. Gallardo, K. Gasic, J. Luby, J. McFerson, E. van de Weg and C. Yue (2016). Where are we now as we merge genomics into plant breeding and what are our limitations? Experiences from RosBREED. Acta Hortic. 1117. ISHS 2016. DOI 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1117.1. XXIX IHC – Proc. II Int. Berry Fruit Symp.: Interactions!
 Local and Global Berry Research and Innovation.
    
    
39. Chamikara MDM, Ishan M, Karunadasa SS, Perera MKDI, Rajapakse PI, Lelwala RV, Kasthuriarachchi VDW, Jeyakumar DT, Weebadde CK, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2015) Morphological and microsatellite marker analysis of fruit size and shape in selected accessions and commercial cultivars of Capsicum species in Sri Lanka. International Journal in Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS) 2(1): 29-50
    
    
40. Sooriyapathirana S, Mookerjee S, Weebadde CK, Finn CE, Lewers K, Bushakra JM, Luby JJ, Stewart P, Hancock JF (2015) Identification of QTL associated with flower and runner production in octoploid strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa). Journal of Berry Research DOI: 10.3233/JBR-150095 5: 107-116
    
    
41. Castro, P., Bushakra, J.M., Stewart, P., Weebadde, C.K., Wang, D., Hancock, J.F., Finn, C.E., Luby, J.J., and Lewers, K. (2015). Genetic mapping of day-neutrality in cultivated strawberry. Molecular breeding; 35:79
    
    
42. Yue C, Gallardo RK, Luby J, Rihn A, McFerson J, McCracken V, Gradziel T, Gasic K, Reighard G, Clark J, Weebadde C, Sebolt A, Iezzoni (2014). An investigation of United States peach fruit producer’s trait prioritization—evidence from audience clicker surveys. HortScience 49(10):1309-1314
    
    
43. Yue C, Gallardo RK, Luby J, Rihn A, McFerson J, McCracken V, Oraguzie N, Weebadde C, Sebolt A, Iezzoni (2014). An evaluation of U.S. tart and sweet cherry producer’s trait prioritization: evidence from audience surveys. HortScience 49(7):931-937
    
    
44. Yue, C., Gallardo, R. K., Luby, J., Rihn, A., McFerson, J. R., McCracken, V., Whitaker, V. M., Finn, C. E., Hancock, J. F., Weebadde, C. K., & Iezzoni, A. F. (2014). An evaluation of U.S. strawberry producer’s trait prioritization: Evidence from audience surveys. HortScience, 49(2), 188-193. ISSN: 00185345
    
    
45. Moualhi, I., Galhena, H., Maredia, K., & Weebadde, C. K. (2014). Perceptions of non-Europeans on biotechnology in Europe: Bridging the knowledge gap. Asian Biotechnology and Development Review, Vol. 16 No.2:43-52
    
    
46. Mawalagedera SMUP, Janaththani P, Dunuwille SWMB, Perera GAD, Weebadde CK, Wijesundara DSA, Sooriyapathirana SDSS (2014) DNA marker analysis unveils genomic diversity and putative QTLs associated with drupe traits in Phyllanthus emblica Ceylon Journal of Science (Biological Sciences) 43 (2): 31-46
    
    
47. Marasinghe, M.M.P.C., Mawalagedera, S.M.U.P., Ishan, M., Dunuwille, S.W.M.B., Janaththani, P., Dayananda, A.G.M.L.K., Weebadde, C.K., Yakandawala, D.M.D. and S.D.S.S. Sooriyapathirana (2014). DNA based authentication of Solanum melongena var. insanum (V. Elabatu) roots in herbal medicine market to circumvent the use of noxious adulterant, Solanum melongena (V. Eggplant) roots. Journal of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Vol.7 No.1. pp 35 – 54.
    
    
48. Jayawardana WAD, Jayasekera GAU, Wijesundara RLC, Dissanayake DMN, Sooriyapathirana SDSS, Weebadde, CK, Perera KLNS, Gunapala KRD, Hettige P (2014) Evaluation of DNA markers linked to blast resistance genes Pikh, Pit(P) and Pita for parental selection in Sri Lankan rice breeding. Tropical Agricultural Research. 26(1): 82-95. DOI: 4038/tar.v26i1.8074
    
    
49. Yue, C., Gallardo, R.K., Luby, J., Rihn, A., McFerson, J., McCracken, V., Bedford, D., Brown, S., Evans, K., Weebadde, C., Sebolt, A., and Iezzoni, A. (2013). An Investigation of U.S. Apple Producers’ Trait Prioritization—Evidence from Audience Surveys. Hortscience 48(11): 1378-1384.
    
    
50. Joseph Guenthner; Karim Maredia; Cholani Weebadde. 2012. Forces influencing developing country views of agricultural biotechnology: An analysis of training programme participants' perceptions, International Journal of Biotechnology, 12(3):170-183.
    
    
51. Karim M. Maredia; Joseph F. Guenthner; Cholani K. Weebadde. 2012. A biotechnology short course for developing countries, Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 19(1):12-15.
    
    
52. Karim M. Maredia, Joseph F. Guenthner and Cholani K. Weebadde. Biotechnology for a Better World: An International Short Course for Developing Countries. Asian Biotechnology and Development Review. Vol. 13 No. 2, pp 31-42.  2011, RIS.
    
    
53. Iezzoni, A., Weebadde, C., Luby, J., Yue, C.Y., Peace, C.P., Bassil, N., and McFerson, J. 2010. RosBREED: Enabling marker-assisted breeding in Rosaceae. Acta Horticulturae 859: 389-394.
    
    
54. Sengooba, R. Grumet, J. Hancock, B. Zawedde, L. Kitandu, C. Weebadde, M. Karembu, E. Kenya, K. Meredia, P. Nampala, J. Ochanda, H. Quemada,M. Rubindamayugi, 2009. Development and delivery of biosafety education relevant to genetically engineered crops for academic and non-academic stakeholders in East Africa. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 12 No.1 (Available online at http://www.ejbiotechnology.info/content/vol12/issue1/full/6/)
    
    
55. K. Weebadde, D. Wang, C.E. Finn, K.S. Lewers, J.J. Luby, J. Bushakra, T.M. Sjulin and J.F. Hancock. 2008. Using a Linkage Mapping Approach to Identify QTL for Day-neutrality in the Octoplid Strawberry (Fragaria  ×ananassa Duch ex Rozier) – Journal of Plant Breeding. Vol 127 N 1, p 94 -101
    
    
56. M. Maredia, C. Ransom and C.K. Weebadde. 2008. Intellectual Property Polices and Practices in South Asia Region. Proceedings of the Special Session on South Asia at the Annual Meeting of the Association of University Technology Managers, March 2008., San Diego, California, USA
    
    
57. M. Karunaratna, C. Weebadde and D. Sarathchandra, 2008. IP Policies and Technology Transfer Practices in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Special Session on South Asia at the Annual Meeting of the Association of University Technology Managers, March 2008., San Diego, California, USA
    
    
58. M. Maredia and C.K. Weebadde, 2007. Agricultural Biotechnology and Emerging Global Linkages: Perspectives from Michigan State University. Proceedings of the Asian Biotechnology, Innovation and Development (ABIDI) – Issues in Measurement and Collection of Statistics, Research and information Systems for Developing Countries, New Delhi, India, January 2007
    
    
59. Cronquist, C. Weebadde and K. Maredia. 2007. Building Sustainable Biosafety Education Capacity: Training of Trainers Program in Biosafety/Biotechnology. Policy Brief. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
    
    
60. F. Hancock, C.K. Weebadde and S. Serce. 2007. Challenges Faced by Day-neutral Strawberry Breeders in the Continental Climates of the Eastern USA and Canada – Hort Science
    
    
61. Cholani Weebadde and Clarice Mensah; Report of Breakout group 2: How Will We Provide Improved Varieties of Specialty minor and Subsistence Crops in the Future? HortScience vol. 41(1), February 2006.
    
    
62. Dieudonné Baributsa, Cathy Weir, Cholani Weebadde, Suresh Kumar and Karim Maredia; Building Human Resources and Institutional Capacity in Emerging Areas of International Agricultural Development. Proceeding of the 7^th African Crop Science Society Conference, Entebbe, Uganda, December 2005.