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International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary
ISSN: 2583-7397
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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2025;4(4):337-348

Antimicrobial Potential of Mangroves: A Phytochemical Exploration

Author Name: Sheetal Kailash Maurya;   Dr. Kunal Thakur;   Varsha Chouhan;  

1. PG Student of Department of Microbiology, Thakur Shyamnarayan Degree College, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

2. Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Thakur Shyamnarayan Degree College, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

3. Project Guide, Assistant Professor & Head of Department of Microbiology, Thakur Shyamnarayan Degree College, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

This study explores the antimicrobial potential of two mangrove species, Avicennia marina and Excoecaria agallocha, collected from Mumbai's coastal regions. Leaf extracts were prepared using cold maceration with methanol and ethyl acetate. Phytochemical screening revealed compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids. Antibacterial activity was tested against Xanthomonas campestris and Staphylococcus xylosus using the agar well diffusion method. Methanolic extracts, particularly of A. marina, showed significant inhibition zones, suggesting strong antibacterial activity. These findings highlight the potential of mangrove plants as eco-friendly antimicrobial agents for sustainable crop protection.

Keywords

Mangroves, antimicrobial properties, Phytochemical diversity, Therapeutic Potential, Avicennia marina, Excoecaria agallocha