Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Salsola imbricata Extract
Author Information
Author(s): Aamer Helmy A., Elalem Saad F., Al-Askar Abdulaziz A., Sharaf Omaima A., Gaber Mahmoud A., Kowalczewski Przemysław, Behiry Said, Abdelkhalek Ahmed
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry and Technology of Pesticide, Agriculture Faculty, Alexandria University, Egypt
Hypothesis
The methanolic extract of Salsola imbricata has significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Conclusion
Salsola imbricata extract shows promising antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a potential candidate for agricultural applications.
Supporting Evidence
- The extract showed strong antibacterial activity against Pectobacterium carotovorum, Ralstonia solanacearum, and Pectobacterium atrosepticum.
- The antioxidant activity was measured with an IC50 value of 48.61 µg/mL.
- Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of saponins, tannins, and alkaloids.
- The total phenolic content was found to be 202 mg gallic acid equivalent/g extract.
- The extract significantly suppressed fungal growth of Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium oxysporum.
Takeaway
This study found that a plant called Salsola imbricata can help fight germs and has good properties that protect against damage from things like pollution.
Methodology
The study involved extracting Salsola imbricata with methanol and testing its antioxidant and antimicrobial activities using various assays.
Limitations
The study focused only on Salsola imbricata and may not represent the phytochemical diversity of other halophytic plants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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