AWWA Water Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(6)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
proliferation
of
harmful
cyanobacterial
blooms
poses
a
threat
to
the
ecosystem
and
human
health.
Microcystins
(MCs)
are
most
frequently
detected
cyanotoxin
released
by
cyanobacteria,
including
Microcystis
sp.
Our
study
aimed
isolate
potential
MC‐degrading
bacteria
in
Sri
Lankan
freshwater
determine
their
possible
MC‐degradation
pathways.
Twenty‐two
morphologically
distinct
bacterial
strains
from
13
bodies
were
isolated
following
enrichment
assay.
MC‐biodegradation
assays
further
confirmed
21
strains,
with
Bacillus
being
predominant
genus.
strain
altitudinis
BL1,
Beira
Lake,
showed
highest
efficiency
cell
lysis
(80%)
(87%).
PCR
assay
results
absence
mlr
ABCD
genes
all
indicating
presence
uncharacterized
alternative
mechanisms
that
require
exploration.
dual
functions
support
developing
efficient
bacteria‐mediated
strategies
remediate
microcystins
eradicate
‐blooms
tropical
freshwaters.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
87(17), P. 701 - 717
Published: June 12, 2024
Microcystis
aeruginosa
is
one
of
the
most
predominant
freshwater
bloom-forming
cyanobacterium
found
globally
which
capable
producing
toxic
secondary
metabolites
including
microcystins
that
might
intoxicate
animals
and
humans
when
contaminated
water
or
food
ingested.
Salvinia
auriculata
Aubl
plants
possess
bioactive
compounds
controlling
growth
reproduction
M.
aeruginosa.
The
present
study
aimed
to
determine
presence
in
S.
extracts
alterations
occurred
exposed
these
plant
extracts.
In
addition,
this
investigation
examine
influence
on
antioxidant
enzymes
detected
results
obtained
demonstrated
aqueous
ethanolic
presented
potential
for
control
cyanobacteria
populations,
exhibiting
algicidal
action
as
well
interfering
activities
parameters
associated
with
oxidative
stress.
Phytochemical
analyses
polyphenols
flavonoids
content
both
application
did
not
produce
cytogenotoxicity
and/or
mutagenicity
utilizing
Allium
cepa
test.
Therefore,
further
studies
are
needed
order
identify
characterize
responsible
effects
provide
information
regarding
possible
treatment
drinking
water.
AWWA Water Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(6)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
proliferation
of
harmful
cyanobacterial
blooms
poses
a
threat
to
the
ecosystem
and
human
health.
Microcystins
(MCs)
are
most
frequently
detected
cyanotoxin
released
by
cyanobacteria,
including
Microcystis
sp.
Our
study
aimed
isolate
potential
MC‐degrading
bacteria
in
Sri
Lankan
freshwater
determine
their
possible
MC‐degradation
pathways.
Twenty‐two
morphologically
distinct
bacterial
strains
from
13
bodies
were
isolated
following
enrichment
assay.
MC‐biodegradation
assays
further
confirmed
21
strains,
with
Bacillus
being
predominant
genus.
strain
altitudinis
BL1,
Beira
Lake,
showed
highest
efficiency
cell
lysis
(80%)
(87%).
PCR
assay
results
absence
mlr
ABCD
genes
all
indicating
presence
uncharacterized
alternative
mechanisms
that
require
exploration.
dual
functions
support
developing
efficient
bacteria‐mediated
strategies
remediate
microcystins
eradicate
‐blooms
tropical
freshwaters.