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Antifouling activity of microorganisms associated with the marine organisms

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2025

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Biofouling is an ongoing problem in the marine industries that requires significant financial resources for control and new cleaning procedures. There is a feasible and immediate need to produce ecologically compatible low-toxic and harmless antifouling compounds for the maritime companies and underwater equipment; since the usage of Tributyltin (TBT) based marine coatings was banned globally in 2008. In recent years; the marine natural products have emerged as one of the most potential forms of antifouling agents. Although the natural antifoulants made from marine species; especially sponges and corals, have gained importance because of their performance in field tests; however, the gathering of larger quantities of marine animals is not a feasible choice. Several recent researches revealed that the marine microorganisms associated with sponges; corals, ascidians, seaweeds, and sea grasses, serve as the primary sources of antifouling substances and exhibit antimicrobial; antibacterial, and antifouling activity. During the screening of antifouling compounds; these marine microorganisms displayed antifouling ability against the macro and micro-foulers. This review aimed to focus on the improvements in the antifouling abilities of the natural products derived from marine organism-associated microorganisms.

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10.21608/nrmj.2023.309908

Keywords

Biofouling, Antifouling, TBT, Natural antifoulants, Marine microorganisms

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Anjana

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Suresh

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Department of Microbiology, Centre for Marine Science and Technology (CMST), Rajakkamangalam, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

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anjanasuresh422@gmail.com

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ATTINGAL

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0009-0000-1328-0476

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Grasian

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Immanuel

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Department of Microbiology, Centre for Marine Science and Technology (CMST), Rajakkamangalam, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

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7

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4

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42384

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2023-07-01

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2023-06-25

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2023-07-01

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2,064

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2,080

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2537-0286

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2537-0294

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309,908

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2,338

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Novel Research in Microbiology Journal

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https://nrmj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Antifouling activity of microorganisms associated with the marine organisms

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28 Dec 2024