Fruits of Morinda citrifolia, a coastal medicinal plant were screened for their antioxidant potential at developmental stages. Free radical Scavenging activity of methanolic, ethanolic and water extracts of the young, mature and ripened fruits of Indian noni were evaluated. The highest activity of FRAP, DPPH and reducing power were recorded in the methanolic extract of ripened fruits followed by ethanolic and water extracts. The iron chelating activity of young fruits showed elevated levels but it was not significantly altered during development of fruits. The elevated levels of total polyphenols and flavonoids are co-rrelated with the antiradical activity in noni fruits. Keywords:- Antioxidant potential, Free Radical Scavening potential, fruits, developmental stages.
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