A great deal of information is known regarding the process of sex differentiation in fish, and
the mechanisms involved in primary sex determination are now beginning to be defined. A …

Control of reproductive function in captivity is essential for the sustainability of commercial
aquaculture production, and in many fishes it can be achieved by manipulating photoperiod …

Almost all fish reared in captivity exhibit some form of reproductive dysfunction. In females,
there is often failure to undergo final oocyte maturation, ovulation and spawning; while in …

Ambient temperature modulates reproductive processes, especially in poikilotherms such as
teleosts. Consequently, global warming is expected to impact the reproductive function of …

A controlled release delivery system helps to overcome the problem of short life of the
leutinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) in blood and avoids use of multiple …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of different hormonal agents and their
combinations for spawning induction of females Caspian roach, Rutilus caspicus. Five …

Optimization of artificial reproduction is essential for minimizing genetic diversity, especially
when fish are captured from their natural habitats and spawned in controlled conditions. In …

Climate change is leading to an increase in the frequency and intensity of daily temperature
extremes in aquatic environments, posing a threat to ectothermic animals such as fishes …

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone in Cyprinidae as in other Vertebrates functions as a brain
signal which stimulates the secretion of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland. Two …

Kisspeptin, a member of the RF-amide–related peptide family, has emerged recently as an
essential gatekeeper of various reproductive processes via its ability to activate kisspeptin …