Program Overview
The Plant Phytochemistry & Antimicrobial Activity Training
Program provides comprehensive training in the study of plant-derived chemicals
and their biological activities. Participants will gain hands-on experience in phytochemical
extraction, identification, and antimicrobial testing techniques used in pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical, and herbal medicine research.
Key Plant Compounds
You'll Study
Alkaloids
Morphine, quinine, caffeine
Flavonoids
Quercetin, catechins
Terpenoids
Menthol, artemisinin
Phenolics
Tannins, lignins
Program Modules
Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of plant phytochemistry and antimicrobial
testing:
Session 1: Introduction to Plant
Phytochemistry
- What is Phytochemistry? Study of plant-derived chemicals
- Primary vs Secondary Metabolites: Structure and function
- Roles of secondary metabolites in plant defense and medicine
Session 2: Major Classes of Phytochemicals
- Alkaloids: Morphine, quinine, caffeine
- Flavonoids: Quercetin, catechins
- Phenolic compounds and tannins
- Saponins and terpenoids
- Essential oils and glycosides
Session 3: Extraction Techniques
- Solvent extraction (ethanol, methanol, water)
- Maceration and Soxhlet extraction
- Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE)
- Chromatographic separation methods
- Practical Lab: Preparing crude plant extracts
Session 4: Phytochemical Screening
- Qualitative tests for alkaloids, flavonoids
- Tannins and saponins detection
- Colorimetric assays and reactions
Session 6: Antimicrobial Assays
- Disc diffusion method
- Broth dilution method (MIC determination)
- Time-kill curve analysis
- Biofilm inhibition assays (advanced)
- Practical Lab: Testing plant extracts against pathogens
Session 7: Case Studies & Applications
- Medicinal plants: Neem, Turmeric, Garlic
- Green tea polyphenols
- Emerging trends in phytopharmaceuticals
Program Highlights
Plant Extraction
Master various extraction techniques
Phytochemical Analysis
Learn qualitative and quantitative analysis
Antimicrobial Testing
Hands-on antimicrobial assays
Lab Techniques
Modern phytochemistry methods
Medicinal Plants
Focus on therapeutic applications
Certification
Recognized industry credential
Learning
Outcomes
- Understand plant secondary metabolites and their functions
- Perform various extraction and identification techniques
- Conduct phytochemical screening tests
- Design and execute antimicrobial assays
- Analyze and interpret phytochemical data
- Understand mechanisms of antimicrobial action
- Apply knowledge to herbal medicine research
Who Should
Enroll?
- Botany & Plant Science students
- Pharmacology researchers
- Herbal product developers
- Microbiology professionals
- Natural product chemists
- Ayurveda & Traditional Medicine practitioners
- Quality control analysts
- Biotechnology graduates
- Plant-based product entrepreneurs
Career Pathways
- Phytochemical research laboratories
- Herbal medicine and nutraceutical companies
- Pharmaceutical R&D departments
- Academic and research institutions
- Quality control in herbal product manufacturing
- Natural product discovery programs