Phytochemical profiling and bioactivity assessment of aquatic plants from Bakhira wetland: antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and antimicrobial potential

Key Points

• Aquatic plants exhibit significant antimicrobial potential, demonstrating an effective means to combat harmful bacteria and fungi.
• Key findings include strong antioxidant activity measured against standard assays in 20 unique aquatic plant extracts.
• Bioactivity assessment involved various tests to evaluate antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and antimicrobial activities of the plant samples.
• This research highlights the potential of local aquatic flora for developing natural health products, but further studies are necessary for practical applications.