Inhibitory effects and mechanisms of Hydrilla verticillata (Linn.f.) Royle extracts on freshwater algae.
To pursue an effective way to control freshwater algae, four extracts from a submerged macrophyte Hydrilla verticillata (Linn.f.) Royle were tested to study its inhibitory effects on Anabaena flos-aquae FACHB-245 and Chlorella pyrenoidosa Chick FACHB-9. Extract with the highest inhibiting ability was further studied in order to reveal the inhibitory mechanism. The results demonstrated that H. verticillata extracts inhibited the growth of A. flos-aquae and C. pyrenoidosa, and methanol extract had the highest inhibiting ability. The mechanism underlying the algal growth inhibition involves the superoxide anion radical generation that induces the damage of cell wall and release of intracellular components.
Provincial Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Important Biological Resources in Anhui College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241000, People's Republic of China.
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D002708:Chlorella / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D005618:Fresh Water / Q000737:chemistry; D006131:Growth Inhibitors / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity*; D031321:Hydrocharitaceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity*; D013481:Superoxides / Q000378:metabolism
D006131:Growth Inhibitors; D010936:Plant Extracts; D013481:Superoxides