Combined effects of temperature, light intensity, and nitrogen concentration on the growth and polysaccharide content of Microcystis aeruginosa in batch culture

► Effect of temperature on growth of Microcystis aeruginosa depended on light intensity. ► There was significant interaction on growth among temperature, light, and nitrogen. ► Light and nitrogen had significant impact on polysaccharide of M. aeruginosa. ► A significant interaction on polysaccharide between light and nitrogen occurred.