International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2016, Volume : 4, Issue : 1
First page : (248) Last page : (252)
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2220

Characterisation of the Bioactive Fungal Metabolite Isolated from the Mangrove Bark

V. N. Magare*
Dept. of Zoology, Kirti M. Doongursee College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Dadar (W), Mumbai – 400028 India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: drmagarekirti@gmail.com
Received: 14.02.2016 | Revised: 22.02.2016 | Accepted: 25.02.2016
Abstract
Fungi are plant-like organisms that lack chlorophyll. Mangrove associated fungi are the second most diverse organisms that remain less explored. Secondary metabolites of fungi hold important applications in the drug discovery arena. The present study involves isolation of a fungus Aspergillus ornatus from the degraded mangrove bark. The fungal extract was further studied  for its antimicrobial potential and chemical characteristics. The extract showed promising antimicrobial activity against the test organisms.

Key words: Fungi, mangrove, secondary metabolites, antimicrobial, antibacterial, TLC, FT-IR

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Cite this article: Magare, V.N., Characterisation of the Bioactive Fungal Metabolite Isolated from the Mangrove Bark, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 4(1): 248-252 (2016). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2220