International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary

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No. of Volumes	4
No. of Issues	170
No. of Submissions	503
No. of Published Papers	644
Acceptance	31-40 Days
Review Papers	293
Research Papers	327
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IJCRM Journal Metrics

Journal Established Year

Nov. 2022

No. of Volumes

No. of Issues

170

No. of Submissions

503

No. of Published Papers

644

Acceptance

31-40 Days

Review Papers

293

Research Papers

327

No. of Editor-in-Chief

No. of Editors/Reviewers

No. of Paper Downloads

142906

No. of Paper Views

937253

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

Paper Type: research paper

Article Information

Paper Received on: 2025-06-12

Paper Accepted on: 2025-07-24

Paper Published on: 2025-07-27

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

How to Cite this Article:

Sheetal Kailash Maurya,Dr. Kunal Thakur,Varsha Chouhan. Antimicrobial Potential of Mangroves: A Phytochemical Exploration. International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary. 2025: 4(4):337-348

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