Studies on the Anthelmintic Activity of the Aqueous extract of Lycopersicum Esculentum (Tomato) in Common Poultry Worms Ascaridia Galli and H. gallinae

Authors

  • Shalini Nagaich   Pest and Parasite Research Laboratory , Post Graduate Department of Zoology, Bareilly College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Lycopersicum esculentum, Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinae, Anthelmintic.

Abstract

Fresh fruits of Lycopersicum esculentum were purchased from the local market and after washing the crude extract was prepared withthe help of electric grinder. Suitable concentrations 6, 8 and 12% were prepared in distilled water. When tested in vitro all these concentrations caused mortality of A. galli and H. gallinae after a maximum exposure of 18 and 14 hours, respectively. The extract caused signficant reduction in glucose uptake, glycogen contents, oxygen consumption, acid and alkaline phosphomonoesterase activity. Lactic acid produciton in both the parasites was enhanced. The possible mode of action is discussed.

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2021-07-30

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Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August-2020

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Shalini Nagaich "Studies on the Anthelmintic Activity of the Aqueous extract of Lycopersicum Esculentum (Tomato) in Common Poultry Worms Ascaridia Galli and H. gallinae" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011,Volume 7, Issue 4, pp.455-459, July-August-2020.