A Comparative Overview on Algal Inhibitory Efficiency of Secondary Metabolites of Tamarindus indica and Azadirachta indica

Abstract

This chapter explores the potential of Tamarindus indica extract to inhibit the proliferation of algae in an environmentally friendly way and compare its efficiency of inhibition with Azadirachta indica leaf extract. Tamarindus indica is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. It has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries; its fruits being the most valuable part. This study showed that Tamarindus indica extracts effectively inhibited the growth of algae. The secondary metabolites of Azadirachta indica are more effective than the secondary metabolites of Tamarindus indica in reducing the growth of algae, according to a comparative analysis of inhibitory efficacy between the extracts of both plants. The observed result suggests that fruit extract of Tamarindus indicacan be used as an alternative way to prevent algal bloom.

More efficiency of inhibition of algal growth might be achieved by scrutinizing the secondary metabolites of Tamarindus indica and administering them specifically.