The effects on hepatic EROD (7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase) in Mugil so-iuy exposedto benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), pyrene and their mixtures of equal concentration were investigated, at concentrations of 0.1, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0...The effects on hepatic EROD (7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase) in Mugil so-iuy exposedto benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), pyrene and their mixtures of equal concentration were investigated, at concentrations of 0.1, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 50.0μg/dm3, in experimental condition. Time-effects and dose-response of the biochemical indexs were observed. The results showed that the hepatic EROD activities were induced by the exposure of BaP, pyrene and their mixtures at high concentration. Dose-response connections were that the hepatic EROD activities were elevated with increasing concentration of the pollutants. The combined effect of BaP and pyrene at 1:1 concentration ratio on hepatic EROD activity was antagonism.展开更多
This study was carried out to investigate the effect of different concentrations of garlic (Allium sativum L.) extract in fish diet on survival rate, digestive enzymes and some biochemical parameters of Mugil cephalus...This study was carried out to investigate the effect of different concentrations of garlic (Allium sativum L.) extract in fish diet on survival rate, digestive enzymes and some biochemical parameters of Mugil cephalus larvae. Three hundred and sixty fish with mean weight 0.45 g were randomly divided into equal four groups;each one contained 3 replicates. Fish was fed with diets containing 0% (control), 0.5%, 1% and 3% concentrations of garlic extract (GE) in diet. 30 days after feeding, survival rate, different biochemical (larvae extract total protein, albumin, globulin, glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride) parameters and digestive enzyme activity (lipase, protease and amylase) were evaluated. There was a significant increase in survival rate of all groups fed with GE as compared to the control diet (P < 0.05). The administration of A. sativum in all levels significantly decreased (P < 0.05) the content of cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose in larvae extract. Also total protein, albumin and globulin levels had significantly increased in all groups fed GE (P < 0.05). The highest total protein (2.13 ± 0.12 g/dL), albumin (0.37 ± 0 g/dL), globulin (1.76 ± 0.12 g/dL), amylase (9.25 ± 0.14 U/mg protein), protease (4.20 ± 0.08 U/mg protein) and lipase (2.62 ± 0.14 U/mg protein) and the lowest serum triglyceride (22.78 ± 0.20 mg/dL), glucose (8.76 ± 0.09 mg/dL), cholesterol (3.69 ± 0.07 mg/dL) levels were observed in fish fed 3% GE in diet. Garlic inclusion in fish diet at 3% concentration is therefore beneficial for use in aquaculture to improve the general health and digestive enzyme activity of M. cephalus larvae.展开更多
The process of sex determination(SD)and sex differentiation(Sd)with associated sex-specific behaviour in teleosts is brought about by genetic factors and environmental factors under the influence of chemical messenger...The process of sex determination(SD)and sex differentiation(Sd)with associated sex-specific behaviour in teleosts is brought about by genetic factors and environmental factors under the influence of chemical messengers.SD is initiated by inherited genes,which in turn influence Sd by the production of hormones.To understand the plasticity of SD in fishes,the functional role of genes must be clearly elucidated.During early development,the dimorphic expression of male and female are mediated by the differentially sexualized brain.In mammals,SD region(SDR)on the Y chromosome(SRY)can be considered as male-specific copy of SOX3 and in the absence of SRY in teleosts suggests SD might be regulated by alternate genes.DM(doublesex/mab)-related genes,AMH(anti-mullerian hormone),TGF-b(transforming growth factor beta),GSDF(gonadal soma derived growth factor)and other genes(around 18)located in chromosomes of teleosts are found to be responsible for SD.The SD gene,sdY(sexually dimorphic on the Y chromosome)has been detected in more than 15 salmonid species,and in medaka and tilapia SD system is governed by heterogametic mechanism.In mullet,Mugil cephalus Dor et al.identified 27 SDR genes and suggested to be potential candidate genes for SD.Recently whole-genome sequencing data were produced from mullet and assembled into a draft genome sequence in which>30 loci are potentially associated with SD.Further analysis is required to know the involvement of each sex-biased gene for its functional influence on sex.Investigators attempted to know the sex-linkage group in tilapia and found that 2 linkage group i.e.LG1 and LG22 show SD loci,whereas in mullet it was documented that LG8 is the SD loci.Rigorous study with all male population(YY)or knockout of male marker gene,might give conclusive understanding on SD in future.The review highlights the absence of genomic understanding of SD and SDR genes for futuristic direction of research.展开更多
With this work we addressed some molecular systematic issues within the Mugil cephalus species complex.Particular attention was paid to the debated situations of:(i)Mugil liza,occurring in partial sympatry with ...With this work we addressed some molecular systematic issues within the Mugil cephalus species complex.Particular attention was paid to the debated situations of:(i)Mugil liza,occurring in partial sympatry with Mugil cephalus in the northwestern Atlantic,and(ii)Mugil platanus,considered by some authors a synonymy of the former species and distributed in the southwestern Atlantic.We sequenced 79 individuals of a 465-bp portion of the mitochondrial control region(CR)from 8 western Atlantic and 2 Mediterranean localities.In addition,all CR sequences available from GenBank for the studied taxa were added to our dataset,for a total of 323 individuals.Overall,229 haplotypes corresponding to 8 divergent monophyletic lineages were detected.Results of phylogenetic analyses were consistent with the occurrence of past speciation events producing the observed lineages.Of these lineages,7 correspond to cryptic species and one is constituted by M.liza and M.platanus.As a matter of fact,these 2 taxa constitute a single lineage within the M.cephalus species complex.However,individuals of M.liza/M.platanus lineage analyzed by means of the 18 mitochondrial markers available in GenBank exhibited a degree of genetic diversity consistent with highly divergent populations.Of the 8 lineages detected,the Mediterraean one(type locality)corresponds to M.cephalus;the lineage M.liza/M.platanus should be named M.liza,under the priority principle,and the left 6 lineages need formal description.展开更多
Objective:To focus on the growth rate and feed utilization of fish by using trash fish feeds supplement with marine seaweeds.Methods:Selected seaweed was extracted using hot-water and its extract was mixed with trash ...Objective:To focus on the growth rate and feed utilization of fish by using trash fish feeds supplement with marine seaweeds.Methods:Selected seaweed was extracted using hot-water and its extract was mixed with trash fish feed at different concentrations(0.5%,1%and 2%for 1-30 days)and the non-specific immune response in fish was studied and challenged with Vibrio alginolyticus at 1×106 CFU/fish.The hot-water extract of seaweeds was analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.Results:The average body weight(5.320±0.018),percent weight gain(227.66±0.28),specific growth rate(2.080±0.015),hepatosomatic index(1.197±0.00)and viscerosomatic index(4.421±0.150)were significantly increased in the fish feed with seaweed containing 5%of Sargassum wightii(S.wightii)when compared with other seaweeds and control diet.Hot-water extract of S.wightii(1%)was significantly enhanced the immune response in fish when compared with other diets(0.5%and 2%).S.wightii showed good immunostimulation properties.Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry result showed that the hot-water extract of S.wightii seaweed contained fatty acids.Conclusions:Trash fish feed will reduce the production cost and also provide evidence that aqueous leaf extract of S.wightii(1%)was added to a formulated fish diet which could activate the non-specific immune response and disease resistance against Vibrio alginolyticus in Mugil cephalus.展开更多
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Fundation of China under contract No. 49876029.
文摘The effects on hepatic EROD (7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase) in Mugil so-iuy exposedto benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), pyrene and their mixtures of equal concentration were investigated, at concentrations of 0.1, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 50.0μg/dm3, in experimental condition. Time-effects and dose-response of the biochemical indexs were observed. The results showed that the hepatic EROD activities were induced by the exposure of BaP, pyrene and their mixtures at high concentration. Dose-response connections were that the hepatic EROD activities were elevated with increasing concentration of the pollutants. The combined effect of BaP and pyrene at 1:1 concentration ratio on hepatic EROD activity was antagonism.
文摘This study was carried out to investigate the effect of different concentrations of garlic (Allium sativum L.) extract in fish diet on survival rate, digestive enzymes and some biochemical parameters of Mugil cephalus larvae. Three hundred and sixty fish with mean weight 0.45 g were randomly divided into equal four groups;each one contained 3 replicates. Fish was fed with diets containing 0% (control), 0.5%, 1% and 3% concentrations of garlic extract (GE) in diet. 30 days after feeding, survival rate, different biochemical (larvae extract total protein, albumin, globulin, glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride) parameters and digestive enzyme activity (lipase, protease and amylase) were evaluated. There was a significant increase in survival rate of all groups fed with GE as compared to the control diet (P < 0.05). The administration of A. sativum in all levels significantly decreased (P < 0.05) the content of cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose in larvae extract. Also total protein, albumin and globulin levels had significantly increased in all groups fed GE (P < 0.05). The highest total protein (2.13 ± 0.12 g/dL), albumin (0.37 ± 0 g/dL), globulin (1.76 ± 0.12 g/dL), amylase (9.25 ± 0.14 U/mg protein), protease (4.20 ± 0.08 U/mg protein) and lipase (2.62 ± 0.14 U/mg protein) and the lowest serum triglyceride (22.78 ± 0.20 mg/dL), glucose (8.76 ± 0.09 mg/dL), cholesterol (3.69 ± 0.07 mg/dL) levels were observed in fish fed 3% GE in diet. Garlic inclusion in fish diet at 3% concentration is therefore beneficial for use in aquaculture to improve the general health and digestive enzyme activity of M. cephalus larvae.
基金Department of Science and Technology-SERB No:CRG/2020/0004363,Govt.of India。
文摘The process of sex determination(SD)and sex differentiation(Sd)with associated sex-specific behaviour in teleosts is brought about by genetic factors and environmental factors under the influence of chemical messengers.SD is initiated by inherited genes,which in turn influence Sd by the production of hormones.To understand the plasticity of SD in fishes,the functional role of genes must be clearly elucidated.During early development,the dimorphic expression of male and female are mediated by the differentially sexualized brain.In mammals,SD region(SDR)on the Y chromosome(SRY)can be considered as male-specific copy of SOX3 and in the absence of SRY in teleosts suggests SD might be regulated by alternate genes.DM(doublesex/mab)-related genes,AMH(anti-mullerian hormone),TGF-b(transforming growth factor beta),GSDF(gonadal soma derived growth factor)and other genes(around 18)located in chromosomes of teleosts are found to be responsible for SD.The SD gene,sdY(sexually dimorphic on the Y chromosome)has been detected in more than 15 salmonid species,and in medaka and tilapia SD system is governed by heterogametic mechanism.In mullet,Mugil cephalus Dor et al.identified 27 SDR genes and suggested to be potential candidate genes for SD.Recently whole-genome sequencing data were produced from mullet and assembled into a draft genome sequence in which>30 loci are potentially associated with SD.Further analysis is required to know the involvement of each sex-biased gene for its functional influence on sex.Investigators attempted to know the sex-linkage group in tilapia and found that 2 linkage group i.e.LG1 and LG22 show SD loci,whereas in mullet it was documented that LG8 is the SD loci.Rigorous study with all male population(YY)or knockout of male marker gene,might give conclusive understanding on SD in future.The review highlights the absence of genomic understanding of SD and SDR genes for futuristic direction of research.
基金Funding was provided to SHM by BRAE predoctoral fellowship and to MIR through grant 910305 from Universitat de Girona.
文摘With this work we addressed some molecular systematic issues within the Mugil cephalus species complex.Particular attention was paid to the debated situations of:(i)Mugil liza,occurring in partial sympatry with Mugil cephalus in the northwestern Atlantic,and(ii)Mugil platanus,considered by some authors a synonymy of the former species and distributed in the southwestern Atlantic.We sequenced 79 individuals of a 465-bp portion of the mitochondrial control region(CR)from 8 western Atlantic and 2 Mediterranean localities.In addition,all CR sequences available from GenBank for the studied taxa were added to our dataset,for a total of 323 individuals.Overall,229 haplotypes corresponding to 8 divergent monophyletic lineages were detected.Results of phylogenetic analyses were consistent with the occurrence of past speciation events producing the observed lineages.Of these lineages,7 correspond to cryptic species and one is constituted by M.liza and M.platanus.As a matter of fact,these 2 taxa constitute a single lineage within the M.cephalus species complex.However,individuals of M.liza/M.platanus lineage analyzed by means of the 18 mitochondrial markers available in GenBank exhibited a degree of genetic diversity consistent with highly divergent populations.Of the 8 lineages detected,the Mediterraean one(type locality)corresponds to M.cephalus;the lineage M.liza/M.platanus should be named M.liza,under the priority principle,and the left 6 lineages need formal description.
基金Supported by grants from the Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB-F.No.SR/FT/LS-142/2009),Department of Science and Technology,Government of India,New Delhi.
文摘Objective:To focus on the growth rate and feed utilization of fish by using trash fish feeds supplement with marine seaweeds.Methods:Selected seaweed was extracted using hot-water and its extract was mixed with trash fish feed at different concentrations(0.5%,1%and 2%for 1-30 days)and the non-specific immune response in fish was studied and challenged with Vibrio alginolyticus at 1×106 CFU/fish.The hot-water extract of seaweeds was analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.Results:The average body weight(5.320±0.018),percent weight gain(227.66±0.28),specific growth rate(2.080±0.015),hepatosomatic index(1.197±0.00)and viscerosomatic index(4.421±0.150)were significantly increased in the fish feed with seaweed containing 5%of Sargassum wightii(S.wightii)when compared with other seaweeds and control diet.Hot-water extract of S.wightii(1%)was significantly enhanced the immune response in fish when compared with other diets(0.5%and 2%).S.wightii showed good immunostimulation properties.Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry result showed that the hot-water extract of S.wightii seaweed contained fatty acids.Conclusions:Trash fish feed will reduce the production cost and also provide evidence that aqueous leaf extract of S.wightii(1%)was added to a formulated fish diet which could activate the non-specific immune response and disease resistance against Vibrio alginolyticus in Mugil cephalus.