Volume : IV, Issue : X, October - 2014

In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Certain Seaweeds Collected From Mandapam Coast, Tamilnadu, India

Manigandan. M, Kolanjinathan. K

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Treatment of infectious diseases towards microbial pathogens develops resistance to a particular antibiotic after repeated administration. Usage of commercial antibiotics for treatment of diseases produces undesirable side effects. Marine macroalgae (seaweeds) are rich in bioactive compounds, potentially exploited as functional ingredients for both human and animal health applications. This preliminary research work was carried out to find out the antifungal activity of seaweeds (Ulva lactuca, Padina gymnospora, Hypnea valentiae, and Gracilaria corticata) extracts collected from Mandapam coastal regions of Tamilnadu. The extracts were tested against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. Acetone and ethyl acetate extracts of four different seaweeds exhibited maximum antifungal activity against all the tested fungal pathogens. Maximum zone of inhibition was observed in acetone extract of Hypnes valentiae against Aspergillus niger, followed by Gracilaria corticata against Aspergillus flavus and Padina gymnospora against Candida albicans at 20 µg concentration.

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MANIGANDAN. M,KOLANJINATHAN. K In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Certain Seaweeds Collected From Mandapam Coast, Tamilnadu, India Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue : 10 October 2014

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