The following points highlight the five main hormones used in induced breeding. The hormones are: 1. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) 2. Luteinizing Hormone — Releasing Hormone 3. Progesterone 4. Antiestrogens 5. Ovaprim. Induced Breeding: Hormone # 1. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG): Among all the mammalian gonadotropins, HCG has given the best result, HCG is widely used as it has an [...]
In this article we will discuss about Aquaculture:- 1. Definition of Aquaculture 2. Characters of Aquaculture 3. Types of Aquaculture Practices 4. Qualities of Culturable Aquatic Species. Definition of Aquaculture: Fish production was previously heavily dependent upon capture fishery and in particular the marine resources. However, the capture fishery cannot be expected to be a perennial protein donar. Moreover, a [...]
The following points highlight the top ten roles of biotechnology in aquaculture. Some of the roles are: 1. Nutrition 2. Feeding Stimuli and Chemical Signal 3. Reduce the In-Pond Chemical Oxygen Demand 4. Administration of Mammalian Hormones 5. Cryopreservation 6. Use of Allomones and Pheromones 7. Genetic Manipulation 8. Hormonal Manipulation for Sex Control and Others. Role # 1. Nutrition: [...]