eng Oriental Scientific Publishing Company Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia 0973-1245 2016-04-21 6 1 383 392 8454 article Phycochemical Property of Pithophora Oedogonia (Mont). Wittrock With Special Reference to its Neutraceutical Significance Pamela Sukumaran 1 R. Thevanathan 2 Department of Botany, Women’s Christian College, Chennai - 600 006 (India). Post graduate and Research Department of Botany, Presidency College (Autonomous) Chennai - 600 078 (India). Pithophora oedogonia is a common alga of clear stagnant waters forming dense mats. The alga is generally considered as a nuisance alga and has been extensively studies for its growth requirements and characteristics to suggest control measures. However, its phycochemical qualities are not known.The neutraceutical properties of the alga were evaluated and compared with Spirulina which is commonly used in neutraceutical products. https://www.biotech-asia.org/vol6no1/phycochemical-property-of-pithophora-oedogonia-mont-wittrock-with-special-reference-to-its-neutraceutical-significance/ Phycochemical properties; Pithophora oedogonia (Mont). Wittrock; neutraceutical