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@article{195653,
        author = {Akash G. Dhotre and Dr. R. S. Dhande},
        title = {Qualitative Phytochemical Profiling and Ecological Significance of Adiantum edgeworthii Hook. Collected from the Melghat Region of Amravati District, Maharashtra, India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {24-26},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195653},
        abstract = {The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the qualitative phytochemical composition and ecological significance of Adiantum edgeworthii Hook., a medicinal fern species collected from the Melghat region of Amravati district, Maharashtra, India. Leaves of the plant were subjected to Soxhlet extraction using solvents of varying polarity, namely acetone, petroleum ether, ethanol, and aqueous medium. Qualitative phytochemical screening was performed to detect the presence of major secondary metabolites following standard protocols. The results revealed the presence of proteins, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, terpenoids, glycosides, flavonoids, and saponins in different solvent extracts, while tannins, steroids, resins, and phenols were absent. Ethanol and aqueous extracts showed comparatively higher diversity of phytoconstituents, indicating their efficiency in extracting bioactive compounds. The presence of pharmacologically important secondary metabolites supports the traditional medicinal relevance of A. edgeworthii. Ecologically, the species plays a crucial role in forest floor stabilization, moisture retention, and biodiversity conservation in the Melghat ecosystem. The study highlights the therapeutic potential and ecological importance of A. edgeworthii and emphasizes the need for its conservation and sustainable utilization.},
        keywords = {Adiantum edgeworthii Hook., qualitative phytochemical analysis, Melghat, medicinal fern, ecological significance, Soxhlet extraction},
        month = {March},
        }