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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Biochemical investigation of some Mediterranean seaweeds
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Olfat MA Salem, Intidhar M Abbes, Abeer A Mohsen, Samira A Awad
Abstract
The biochemical constituents were investigated
for 4 species from Mediterranean Coast at Abou-Kir (Caulerpa prolifera and
Ulva lactuca) and Baltim (Ulva rigida and Gracilaria dendroides).
Their constituents of some organic compounds such as tannins, Alkaloids,
sterols, saponins and Flavonoids were investigated. Whereas, the crude lipid
was averaged from12.3 to 2.7%, 17 fatty acids were found in the tested species; G.
dendroides have the highest number of fatty acids (14),
while the lowest number of fatty acid (8) was obtained by Ulva lactuca.
Total soluble sugars and non-soluble sugars were estimated. G.
dendroides recorded the highest concentration of total protein (36.25%), and high number of free and bound amino acids. The ash content, major elements
(Na, Ca, K, Mg and P), and some heavy metals (Fe, B, Pb, Mn, Zn, Co, Ni, Cu, Cd
and Se) were recorded. The biochemical content of these algae makes us look for
the best ways to achieve the highest benefit from them in various fields.
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Pages:25-29
How to cite this article:
Olfat MA Salem, Intidhar M Abbes, Abeer A Mohsen, Samira A Awad "Biochemical investigation of some Mediterranean seaweeds". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 25-29
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