C. K. Venugopal

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Plant Extracts for Textile Applications

Shameembanu A. Byadgi, Sadhana D. Kulloli & C. K. Venugopal · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

Aims: To carry out the qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening and assess the antimicrobial activity of banyan (Ficus benghalensis), castor (Ricinus communis) and clerodendron (Clerodendron inerme) leaf extracts. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Textile and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2017/37135

In vitro Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Fruits and Medicinal Plants for Probiotic Potential

H. B. Rekha, M. Ashwini, Geeta Shirnalli, C. K. Venugopal & Haralakal Keerthi Kumari · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Eighty-four bacterial isolates obtained from fruits and medicinal plant leaves were screened for probiotic potential. Twenty-eight lactic acid bacteria (LAB) demonstrated strong tolerance to simulated gastrointestinal conditions, with >80% survivability at pH 2, >45% at pH...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31980