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 …

Less is known about the reproductive endocrinology of sturgeons compared to modern
teleosts. However, tools to assess the reproductive endocrinology and effects of …

The lack of an immediate-release sedative (ie, one for which no postsedation holding or
withdrawal period is required) jeopardizes fish and fisheries research and poses …

Arapaima gigas is an air-breathing giant fish of Amazonian rivers. Given its great economic
and cultural importance, the aquaculture development of this species represents an evident …

In the reproduction process of male and female fish, pituitary derived gonadotropins (GTHs)
play a key role. To be able to specifically investigate certain functions of Luteinizing (LH) and …

The ultimate goal of broodstock management, to provide sufficient high-quality, genetically
improved larvae for reliable production on grow-out farms, is currently achievable only for …

Coastal tropical ecosystems provide livelihood for millions of people but are at the same
time exposed to an increasing intensity of diverse anthropogenic stressors, including …

The goal of this paper is to improve the assignment of sex and stage of maturity for
sturgeons and paddlefish by providing both an overview of the gonadal stages of maturity …

To compare the structural properties and biological activities of chondroitin sulfate (CS) in
two different tissues of Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis) and Russian sturgeon …

Laparoscopy is a fast, effective, and minimally invasive method for determining the sex and
reproductive stage of great sturgeon (Huso huso) via a small (1cm) incision in the abdominal …