Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING OF SEAWEEDS COLLECTED FROM PULICAT LAKE, CORAMANDAL COAST OF SOUTH INDIA

Daisy A., Indra V.*, Geetha S., Seetharaman S. and Selvamuthu B.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the phytochemical constituents of Sarrgassum wightii, Kappaphycus alvarezii and Ulva fasciata. Methods: The preliminary phytochemical assay performed by following the standard methods of Kokate. Results: The results of phytochemicals screening revealed the presence of carbohydrates, protein, tannins, phenol, flavonoids, anthocyanin, coumarins, steroids, saponin, glycosides, cardiac glycosides, terpenoids, triterpenoids, quinones, alkaloids and acids were detected in the Sargassum wightii, Kappaphycus alvarezii and Ulva fasciata. Conclusion: The solvent extracts of Sargassum wightii, Kappaphycus alvarezii and Ulva fasciata showed a number of secondary metabolites presence, further work will emphasis the isolation and characterization of active principle responsible for bioefficacy and bioactivity.

Keywords: Phytochemicals, Sargassum wightii, Kappaphycus alvarezii and Ulva fasciata.