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Phycochemical Property of Pithophora Oedogonia (Mont). Wittrock With Special Reference to its Neutraceutical Significance

Pamela Sukumaran1 and R. Thevanathan2

1Department of Botany, Women’s Christian College, Chennai - 600 006 India.

2Post graduate and Research Department of Botany, Presidency College (Autonomous) Chennai - 600 078 India.

ABSTRACT: Pithophora oedogonia is a common alga of clear stagnant waters forming dense mats. The alga is generally considered as a nuisance alga and has been extensively studies for its growth requirements and characteristics to suggest control measures. However, its phycochemical qualities are not known.The neutraceutical properties of the alga were evaluated and compared with Spirulina which is commonly used in neutraceutical products.

KEYWORDS: Phycochemical properties; Pithophora oedogonia (Mont). Wittrock; neutraceutical

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Sukumaran P, Thevanathan R. Phycochemical Property of Pithophora Oedogonia (Mont). Wittrock With Special Reference to its Neutraceutical Significance. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2009;6(1) . Available from: https://www.biotech-asia.org/?p=8454

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