A new species of Sonerila (Melastomataceae) from the Western Ghats of
Kerala, India

Abstract :

The potentials of antimicrobial activity and antioxidant property of eight seaweeds were studied. The seaweeds weres tested for inhibition against human pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) from clinical samples. The solvent extract of Turbinaria ornata showed maximum zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. Methonal extracts showed larger zones of inhibition than hexane Ulva fenestrata and Turbinaria ornate showed higher radical scavenging activity than other algae.