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Area of Science:

  • Phytochemistry
  • Algology
  • Natural Product Chemistry

Background:

  • Pistia stratiotes L. is an aquatic plant with potential bioactive compounds.
  • Microalgae are crucial in aquatic ecosystems and biotechnology.
  • Understanding plant-derived compounds' effects on algae is important for ecological and applied research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and evaluate the inhibitory effects of compounds isolated from Pistia stratiotes L. on microalgae growth.
  • To assess the specific toxicity of α-asarone on sensitive microalgal strains in liquid culture.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of compounds from the ethyl ether extract of Pistia stratiotes L.
  • Testing the inhibitory effects of isolated compounds on microalgae growth in solid medium.
  • Evaluating the toxicity of α-asarone on microalgal growth in liquid medium.

Main Results:

  • Several compounds, including linoleic acid, γ-linolenic acid, and α-asarone, demonstrated inhibition of microalgae growth in solid medium.
  • α-asarone was identified as a significant inhibitor, with its toxicity on sensitive algal strains in liquid medium being further investigated.

Conclusions:

  • Pistia stratiotes L. contains compounds with significant algicidal or algistatic properties.
  • α-asarone exhibits notable toxicity towards specific microalgal strains, suggesting potential applications in algal bloom control or as a natural herbicide.