LS - An International Journal of Life Sciences

  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 1

Efficacy of Cheatomorpha aerea on Fish Pathogens

  • Author:
  • G. Sattanathan1,, S. Gokulakrishnan2, R. Rajesh2
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Published Online: Apr 1, 2015
  • Page Number: 37 to 40

1Research Scholar, PG & Research Department of Zoology, Government College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam-612001, Tamil Nadu, India

2Research Scholars, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parankipettai-608502, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding author Email id: sattanathanphd@gmail.com

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Abstract

The present study has been focused on to investigate the role of extracts of marine algae Chaetomorpha aerea against fish pathogens. The crude extract of the marine algae has shown promising activity against most of the screened pathogens. The green marine algae chaetomorpha aerea was very active against fish pathogens and could be a good source for the antifungal activity. In partitioning crude extract portioned between ethanolic and petroleum ether. The activity of each phase was screened using the disc diffusion method.

Keywords

Chaetomorpha aerea, Fish pathogens, Antifungal activity, Disc diffusion method