Study on quantitative & qualitative assessment on phytochemical activity and in-vitro study on antioxidant & antimicrobial activity from different organic extracts

The present study was to evaluate the phytochemical attributes and overall inhibitory effects of oceanic algal species of UlvaLactua, Gracilaria Corticata, and Ascophyllum Nodossum, collected from the area near Kovalam Beach (fisher’s spot), East Coast, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Algal species are rich in bioactive compounds. Besides, the selected species are a highly diverse group of organisms from secondary metabolites of the natural source are potential sources. Oceanic algae are an interesting group in their broad spectrum of biological activities such as antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer. Methods: The algal extracts were prepared using a solvent extract approach involving ethanol, acetone, DMS, DCM, and double-distilled water as the solvent of interest for the study. Furthermore, the antibacterial activity and phytochemical activity of Ulva Lactua, Gracilaria Corticata, and Ascophyllum Nodossum. were tested against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger and Escherichia coli and Proteas Vulgaris by well diffusion method. The phytochemical assay screening of the extracted species of Ulva Lactua, Gracilaria Corticata, and Ascophyllum Nodossum showed a greater degree of phytochemical attributes. In the antibacterial activity the growth of two virulent strains of pathogenic bacteria, E. coli and Proteas Vulgaris, and similarly concerning fungal strains of Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger were observed to exhibit a greater degree of inhibitory effect by the algal extracts, which are observed via the zone of inhibition (in mm). These results showed the investigated oceanic algal species, Ulva Lactua, Gracilaria Corticata, and Ascophyllum Nodossum showcased great biological potential, which could be considered for future uses in pharmaceuticals, food.