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ASSESSMENT OF PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING IN SELECTED SEAGRASSES

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Megha R. Chovatia, Agnikumar H. Vyas, Nikunj R. Dand
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.5.2024. 6336-6350

Abstract

Seaweeds are primarily found in the intertidal zone and tropical waters of the ocean. The objective of this investigation focused on a specific group of seaweeds observed along the Chorwad coast in Gujarat. The phytochemical analysis involves six species representing three algal divisions: Caulerpa taxifolia and Caulerpa scalpelliformis from the Chlorophyta division, Halymenia venusta and Tricleocarpa fragilis from the Rhodophyta division, and Spatoglossum asperum and Scytosiphon lomentaria from the Phaeophyta division. The dried algal mass was finely crushed into a powder, and three solvents methanol, chloroform, and acetone were used to extract phytochemicals. The preliminary qualitative screening indicated the presence of various secondary metabolites. The results showed various phytochemicals among the algae species. This research provides important findings on the phytochemical makeup of algae, which could have significant implications for the development of new pharmaceuticals and functional food items.

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