RESEARCH PROGRESS ON THE INHIBITORY EFFECTS OF PHENOLIC ACID ALLELOCHEMICALS ON ALGAE
This paper reviewed the methods of isolation and identification of phenolic acid compounds, their inhibition mechanism on algae, and the response of algae to phenolic acids. The prospects of phenolic acids applied as the aigicide of industrial water treatment were also discussed. The inhibition mechanisms of phenolic acids on algae included the damage of cell membrane, the impact on multi-enzyme activity and function, photosynthesis, respiration, gene expression, etc. The accumulation and metabolization of algae on phenolic acids made less residue, which made it possible to become a eco-fiiendly aigicide. Meanwhile, it suggested that it was necessary to keep on studying deeply the characters and actions, ecological safety and specificity of phenolic acids in aquatic environment.