Research Article

Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial
Activity Of Adansonia Gregorii

K.Sudha1, S.Nethaji2 and T.Usha Devi3

Department of Biochemistry Marudhupandiyar College, Vallam, Post Thanjavur Dist, Tamilnadu, India
Department of Biotechnology, Prist University, Thanjavur Dist, Tamilnadu, India
Corresponding Author : E mail : nethaji29@gmail.com

Abstract



Ethanolic extract of leaves of Adansonia gregorii included in malvaceae family was screened for phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activities towards five pathogens (i.e) bacteria and three fungi. Leaf extract of A.gregorii showed the highest antimicrobial activity. Phytochemical analysis of all the extracts revealed that the antimicrobial activity of the plant material is due to the presence of phenolic compound.

Key Words : A. gregorii, Malvaceae, Antimicrobial activity, phytochemicals.