Bioactive Compounds with Pesticide Activities Derived from Aged Cultures of Green Microalgae

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Overusing synthetic pesticides has resulted in environmental problems and human health risks while contributing to pesticide-resistant pests. Microalgae, being natural producers of highly diverse bioactive compounds, represent a promising alternative to replace synthetic pesticides as a more environmentally friendly and safe alternative. In this study, we screened biomass extracts from 10 green microalgae from the Chlorophyta phylum to identify molecules with potential pesticide activities. All tested strains exhibited herbicidal, nematocidal, or algicidal activities. Metabolomics analysis of six strains showed the presence of fatty acids, isoquinoline alkaloids, and aldehydes, which may be responsible for the observed pesticide activities. Our study highlights the

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10452921 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature