Research Articles
Antimicrobial activity of some marine algae of Sri Lanka
Authors:
B. M. Ratnayake Bandara ,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
About B. M. Ratnayake
Department of Chemistry
A. A. L. Gunatilaka,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
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Department of Chemistry
N. Savitri kumar,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
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Department of Chemistry
W. R. Wimalasiri,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
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Department of Chemistry
N. K. B. Adikaram,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
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Department of Botany
S. Balasubramaniam
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
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Department of Botany
Abstract
Thirty five species of seaweeds were screened for antibacterial (against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and antifungal (against Cladosporium cladosporioides and Candida albicans) activity. Twenty six species exhibited antibacterial and/or antifungal activity. Extracts with pronounced activity were obtained from Chondrococcus hornemanni (Rhodophyta) and the active component was found in a mixture containing dihalogenated monoterpenes. Acrylic acid appears to be responsible for the antimicrobial activity of Gracilaria corticata (Rhodophyta) and Ulva lactuca (Chlorophyta).
How to Cite:
Bandara, B.M.R., Gunatilaka, A.A.L., kumar, N.S., Wimalasiri, W.R., Adikaram, N.K.B. and Balasubramaniam, S., 1988. Antimicrobial activity of some marine algae of Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 16(2), pp.209–221. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v16i2.8253
Published on
28 Dec 1988.
Peer Reviewed
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