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Background: The intensive and injudicious use of pesticides in
agriculture has emerged as a major concern due to its detrimental impact on
aquatic ecosystems. However, the specific impact of broad-spectrum fungicides,
such as Thiophanate-methyl (TM), on cyanobacteria remains a subject of ongoing
research and debate. Methods: In order to fill this knowledge gap, The
present study aimed to comprehensively investigate the toxicological effects of
TM (10–30 µg/L) on the growth, photosynthetic pigments, oxidative
stress, and biochemical composition of the non-nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium
Arthrospira platensis. Results: Our findings unequivocally
demonstrated that TM exposure significantly inhibited the growth of A.
platensis. Moreover, the decrease in chlorophyll content indicated a pronounced
negative impact on the photosynthetic system of A. platensis caused by
TM exposure. Notably, TM induced oxidative stress in A. platensis, as
substantiated by a significant increase in lipid peroxidation (MDA) within the
culture. Furthermore, the intracellular generation of hydrogen peroxide
(H