Vegetos
(An International Journal of Plant Research & Biotechnology)
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Methanolic Extracts of Azolla microphylla
Abraham Gerard*
Research Articles | Published: 09 July, 2013
First Page: 200
Last Page: 204
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Keywords: <I>Azolla microphylla</I>, antimicrobial activity, flavonoids, phenolics, pathogenic bacteria.
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the utilization of Azolla microphylla extracts as potential source of antimicrobial compounds. Methanolic extracts prepared from the organism were screened against several strains of plant pathogenic bacteria and the extracts showed antibacterial activity against several strains of Xanthomonas. A preliminary phytochemical screening revealed significant amount of phenolics and flavonoids in the extracts. The results show the potential of aquatic pteridophyte Azolla microphylla as a rich source of antimicrobials which could be exploited against certain plant pathogenic bacteria.
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Author Information
Centre for Conservation and Utilization of BGA, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India
*Corresponding author Email: gabraham1@rediffmail.com