Estimation of pigments from Gnidia glauca (Fresen.) Gilg
*1S.S Gayathri and 2P.B Raveendran
*1Post Graduate Department of Botany and Research Centre, Mahatma Gandhi College, Kesavadasapuram, University of Kerala - 695004 {India} 2Department of Botany, N.S.S. College, Cherthala, Alappuzha - 688524 Kerala {India} Corresponding author, E-mail: gayathriss28@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b are pivotal pigments within plant photosystems, with chlorophyll A serving as the primary photosynthetic pigment responsible for energy production. Notably, chlorophyll concentrations vary among different plant species. This investigation centers on Gnidia glauca, a medicinal plant. The current study offers a comprehensive analysis of Gnidia glauca’s pigment profile, encompassing the quantification of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, and carotenoid content in both fresh leaves and bark material. To our knowledge, this represents the initial exploration of pigment investigations conducted on Gnidia glauca.