Physiological response of Microcystis aeruginosa exposed to aqueous extracts of Pistia stratiotes and Pontederia crassipes.

Macrophyte extracts inhibit cyanobacteria growth, offering a sustainable solution for bloom control. The present study aimed to evaluate the response of Microcystis aeruginosa to aqueous extracts obtained from the dried biomass of Pistia stratiotes L. and Pontederia crassipes Mart.