Physiological and toxicological response of BCCUSP232 exposed to extracts.

is one of the most predominant freshwater bloom-forming cyanobacterium found globally which is capable of producing toxic secondary metabolites including microcystins that might intoxicate animals and humans when contaminated water or food is ingested. Aubl is one of the plants that might possess bioactive compounds capable of controlling growth and reproduction of . The present study aimed to determine the presence of bioactive compounds in extracts and determine alterations occurred in growth and reproduction of when exposed to these plant extracts. In addition, this investigation aimed to examine the influence of on antioxidant enzymes detected in . The results obtained demonstrated that the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of presented potential for control of cyanobacteria populations, exhibiting algicidal action on as well as interfering in antioxidant enzymes activities and parameters associated with oxidative stress. Phytochemical analyses demonstrated the presence of polyphenols and flavonoids content in both extracts. In addition, application of extracts did not produce cytogenotoxicity and/or mutagenicity utilizing test. Therefore, further studies are needed in order to identify and characterize the compounds responsible for these effects on and provide information regarding the possible application of in the treatment of drinking water.