EVALUATING THE ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIAL OF MYRIOPHYLLUM SPICATUM (EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL) AGAINST SOME FISH PATHOGENS IN THE COLD WATERS OF THE KASHMIR HIMALAYAAABID HUSSAIN LONE, AADIL HUSSAIN MAGLOO, RINKESH NEMICHAND WANJARI, SHAHID GUL, UZAIR SHAFIQ KHANDAY, SHAKIR AHMAD MIR, INAMUL HAQ, JAUHAR RAFEEQ AND MOHMMAD KAIFAbstract The use of antibiotics in the aquaculture leads to antibiotic-resistant aquatic pathogens. Plant derived medications are gaining attraction due to their perceived safety and efficacy. Medicinal plants show promise in combatting infections and minimizing adverse effects. Aquatic weeds produce compounds effective against bacterial pathogens. India utilizes traditional medicinal plants, and seaweed exploration offers potential for therapeutic drug development. Extracting active compounds from aquatic plants can uncover their antimicrobial potential. The study aims to evaluate antimicrobial potential in Myriophyllum spicatum extracts against fish bacterial pathogens, using various solvents. Methanolic extract exhibits the highest antibacterial activity, emphasizing the effect of various solvents against different fish diseases. Natural hydrophytic plant extracts are gaining interest as antimicrobials to combat foodborne diseases and reduce reliance on synthetic drugs. Myriophyllum spicatum exhibits potential as a natural remedy for aquaculture infectious diseases, showing promise against a spectrum of bacteria and aquaculture related pathogens. |