ISOLATION & EVALUATION OF ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF THE SEMI SYNTHETIC DERIVATIVES OF LYCOPENE

Abstract

Lycopene is dominant acyclic carotenoid pigment (chemically) found in tomato, watermelon, papaya, and red pepper. It is powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage. [10] The most important sources of lycopene are tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) although it can also be synthesized by the fermentation of fungi or by using bacteria"s. [2]