Habitat use of the tapertail anchovy(Coilia mystus Linnaeus, 1758) from the Oujiang River Estuary and the Zhujiang(Pearl) River Estuary was studied by examining the environmental signatures of Sr and Ca in otoliths us...Habitat use of the tapertail anchovy(Coilia mystus Linnaeus, 1758) from the Oujiang River Estuary and the Zhujiang(Pearl) River Estuary was studied by examining the environmental signatures of Sr and Ca in otoliths using electron probe microanalysis. Individuals from the Oujiang River had higher and varied Sr:Ca ratios(expressed as(Sr:Ca)×1 000, 3.83–13.0 average) in the otolith core regions, suggesting that they were born in brackish or sea waters, and that a freshwater habitat might not be necessary for egg hatching and larval growth.While, individuals from the Zhujiang River had lower Sr:Ca ratios(0.39–2.51 average) in the core regions,suggesting a freshwater origin. After hatching, anchovies from the Zhujiang River migrate downstream to the river estuary close to brackish water. Our results demonstrated varied habitat use for spawning during stages of early life history between the two populations, and suggested that such variations are promoting diversity of life history strategies of this species.展开更多
A total of 25 strains were isolated from the intestinal tract of Mystus macropterus. The inhibitory effects of extracellular enzyme activity to common aquat- ic pathogenic bacteria were screened. A probiotic DQHY -7 s...A total of 25 strains were isolated from the intestinal tract of Mystus macropterus. The inhibitory effects of extracellular enzyme activity to common aquat- ic pathogenic bacteria were screened. A probiotic DQHY -7 strain was isolated, and its safety was detected. DQHY -7 strain was preliminarily identified by mor- phological observation, and physiological and biochemical test. Research results showed that DQHY -7 strain had relatively strong production capacities of amylase, cellulase and protease, and could restrict the growth of Escherichia coli, Aeromonas hydrophila and Pseudomonas fluorescens. Results of acute toxicity test showed that 1. 0 × 108 CFU/mL DQHY -7 bacterial suspension showed no pathogenicity to M. macropterus. According to the colony growth pattern and physiological-bio- chemical characteristics of DQHY -7, the strain was identified to be Bacillus subtilis. Research results showed that DQHY -7 strain could be used as a new candi- date strain for feeding microecologicalagent.展开更多
The study aims to afford a deeper knowledge on reproductive biology of Mystus bleekeri from Surma River,Bangladesh in a multidisciplinary way.Though,the species is in demand as food and ornamental fish in Bangladesh b...The study aims to afford a deeper knowledge on reproductive biology of Mystus bleekeri from Surma River,Bangladesh in a multidisciplinary way.Though,the species is in demand as food and ornamental fish in Bangladesh but still now comprehensive details on reproductive biology of this species is scanty.Total 600 fish samples were derived from commercial catches from July 2018 to June 2019.Periodic differences in sex ratio,size distribution,condition factor(Kn),fecundity,gonadosomatic index and gonadal maturation cycle were assessed.The results showed 384(64%)female and 216(36%)male with an overall sex ratio of 1.77:1(female:male).Mean total length(TL)and body weight(BW)of all fish studied were 14.85±3.38 cm TL and 27.54±15.76 g,respectively.The Kn varied with length groups,the highest(1.45±0.23)and lowest(0.89±0.18)values obtained in 16.0-16.9 and 10.0-10.9 cm TL groups,respectively.The highest Kn was documented in October while the lowest was in January.Monthly GSI values showed two peaks in July and November for both the sexes.The fecundity was found to vary from 1120 to 14790 eggs with average value of 4968±3047 with 14.4-18.3 cm in TL and 19.97-34.7g in BW.The relationship of fecundity with TL and BW was F=1.385TL13.405,r^(2)=0.885 and F=5.201BW^(4.827),r^(2)=0.944.Partial behavior of spawning together with allochronic oocytes development has also been found through histology.The results of this study could be used for predicting the response of populations of fish in Surma River and/or other where to human interferences and environmental change.展开更多
Giant river catfish (Mystus seenghala) from the Beas river were compared with a population in the Sutlej river of theIndus river system using 28 morphometric characters. Discriminant analyses and a univariate ANOVA we...Giant river catfish (Mystus seenghala) from the Beas river were compared with a population in the Sutlej river of theIndus river system using 28 morphometric characters. Discriminant analyses and a univariate ANOVA were used toexplore these data. Allometric transformation of each measurement was done to eliminate correlations with size. Thestepwise discriminant analysis retained nine variables that significantly discriminated the Beas samples from theSutlej samples. Using these variables, 91.2% (original) and 89.0% (cross validated) of fish were classified into theircorrect samples. Misclassification was higher for the Sutlej samples (12.5%) than for the Beas samples (6.3%). Theresults of the discriminant analyses showed that variability in the Beas samples was more homogeneous andprovided a more characteristic picture of the group than the Sutlej samples. The univariate ANOVA revealed significantdifferences between the means of the two populations for 12 of the 28 transformed morphometric measurements.展开更多
Objectives:To evaluate the protective effct of probiotic diets on haemotobiochemical and histopathology changes of Mystus montanus against Aeromonas hydrophila(A.hydrophila).Methods:Three experimental groups of fish w...Objectives:To evaluate the protective effct of probiotic diets on haemotobiochemical and histopathology changes of Mystus montanus against Aeromonas hydrophila(A.hydrophila).Methods:Three experimental groups of fish were fed with a diet supplemented with Lactobacillus acidophilus(L.acidophilus)(Sporolac),comprising about 0.1 g,0.2 g and 0.3 g.Control group of fish were fed without L.acidophilus.After 60 d of feeding the fishes in experimental group were injected with 1 mL of A.hydrophila and were supplemented with probiotic diets.The control group fishes were injected with 1 mL of physiological saline solution alone.Results:Blood samples were collected for haematobiochemical analysis,while samples of the liver,and gills were examined for path histology after 7 d of infection.The result showed that the growth parameters,weight gain,specific growth rate were better in infected group maintained on the probiotic diet compared to those in control group.The haematology parameters,erythrocyte sedimentation rate,red blood cell,white blood cell,total serum protein,Mg^(2+),Ca^(2+),Cl,glucose,cholesterol and total immunoglobulin concentration and the pathohistology of the liver,gills were better in the infected fish maintained on the probiotic diet than those in the group fed the control diet.Conclusions:The result of the present study showed that L.acidophilus is useful as a probiotic agent in Mystus montanus against A.hydrophila.展开更多
Objective:To study the effect of three medicinal plants on growth,survival and immunoprotection in Mystus montanus fingerlings.Methods:The three experimental groups of fish were fed with a diet supplemented of Ocimum ...Objective:To study the effect of three medicinal plants on growth,survival and immunoprotection in Mystus montanus fingerlings.Methods:The three experimental groups of fish were fed with a diet supplemented of Ocimum tenuiflorum,Zingiber officinale and Allium cepa(0.5 g each),and control group was fed without supplementation of herbal diet.After 45 d of feeding the experimental group fishes were injected with 0.5 mL of Aeromonas hydrophila and were supplemented with herbal diet.In the control group fishes were injected with 0.5 mL of physiological saline solution alone.Results:The blood samples were collected for haemotological analysis after 7 d of post infection.The results showed that the haematological parameters of haemoglobin,serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase,serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase,serum glucose,red blood cell and white blood cell were found to be more in challenged fish.The survival rate of pathogen challenged fish maintained on the herbal diet is better than those in the control group which is supplemented with non-herbal diet.Conclusions:These results indicated that herbal diet is useful as a growth promoter and for disease resistance of Mystus montanus against Aeromonas hydrophila infection.展开更多
基金The China Central Governmental Research Institutional Basic Special Research Project from Public Welfare Fund under contract No.2016PT01the Open Project for Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Research Exploitation&Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture under contract No.FREU2015-07+2 种基金the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Based Research Fund,Freshwater Fisheries Research Center,CAFS under contract No.2017JBFR02the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.31602159the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China under contract No.BK20160204
文摘Habitat use of the tapertail anchovy(Coilia mystus Linnaeus, 1758) from the Oujiang River Estuary and the Zhujiang(Pearl) River Estuary was studied by examining the environmental signatures of Sr and Ca in otoliths using electron probe microanalysis. Individuals from the Oujiang River had higher and varied Sr:Ca ratios(expressed as(Sr:Ca)×1 000, 3.83–13.0 average) in the otolith core regions, suggesting that they were born in brackish or sea waters, and that a freshwater habitat might not be necessary for egg hatching and larval growth.While, individuals from the Zhujiang River had lower Sr:Ca ratios(0.39–2.51 average) in the core regions,suggesting a freshwater origin. After hatching, anchovies from the Zhujiang River migrate downstream to the river estuary close to brackish water. Our results demonstrated varied habitat use for spawning during stages of early life history between the two populations, and suggested that such variations are promoting diversity of life history strategies of this species.
基金Supported by the Planning Project of Basic Scientific Research Funds of Chongqing(2012-esfc-jbky-00405)
文摘A total of 25 strains were isolated from the intestinal tract of Mystus macropterus. The inhibitory effects of extracellular enzyme activity to common aquat- ic pathogenic bacteria were screened. A probiotic DQHY -7 strain was isolated, and its safety was detected. DQHY -7 strain was preliminarily identified by mor- phological observation, and physiological and biochemical test. Research results showed that DQHY -7 strain had relatively strong production capacities of amylase, cellulase and protease, and could restrict the growth of Escherichia coli, Aeromonas hydrophila and Pseudomonas fluorescens. Results of acute toxicity test showed that 1. 0 × 108 CFU/mL DQHY -7 bacterial suspension showed no pathogenicity to M. macropterus. According to the colony growth pattern and physiological-bio- chemical characteristics of DQHY -7, the strain was identified to be Bacillus subtilis. Research results showed that DQHY -7 strain could be used as a new candi- date strain for feeding microecologicalagent.
基金supported by Sylhet Agricultural University Research System(SAURES)Bangladesh through the research grant#SAU/Director(Research)-80/18/351(15).
文摘The study aims to afford a deeper knowledge on reproductive biology of Mystus bleekeri from Surma River,Bangladesh in a multidisciplinary way.Though,the species is in demand as food and ornamental fish in Bangladesh but still now comprehensive details on reproductive biology of this species is scanty.Total 600 fish samples were derived from commercial catches from July 2018 to June 2019.Periodic differences in sex ratio,size distribution,condition factor(Kn),fecundity,gonadosomatic index and gonadal maturation cycle were assessed.The results showed 384(64%)female and 216(36%)male with an overall sex ratio of 1.77:1(female:male).Mean total length(TL)and body weight(BW)of all fish studied were 14.85±3.38 cm TL and 27.54±15.76 g,respectively.The Kn varied with length groups,the highest(1.45±0.23)and lowest(0.89±0.18)values obtained in 16.0-16.9 and 10.0-10.9 cm TL groups,respectively.The highest Kn was documented in October while the lowest was in January.Monthly GSI values showed two peaks in July and November for both the sexes.The fecundity was found to vary from 1120 to 14790 eggs with average value of 4968±3047 with 14.4-18.3 cm in TL and 19.97-34.7g in BW.The relationship of fecundity with TL and BW was F=1.385TL13.405,r^(2)=0.885 and F=5.201BW^(4.827),r^(2)=0.944.Partial behavior of spawning together with allochronic oocytes development has also been found through histology.The results of this study could be used for predicting the response of populations of fish in Surma River and/or other where to human interferences and environmental change.
文摘Giant river catfish (Mystus seenghala) from the Beas river were compared with a population in the Sutlej river of theIndus river system using 28 morphometric characters. Discriminant analyses and a univariate ANOVA were used toexplore these data. Allometric transformation of each measurement was done to eliminate correlations with size. Thestepwise discriminant analysis retained nine variables that significantly discriminated the Beas samples from theSutlej samples. Using these variables, 91.2% (original) and 89.0% (cross validated) of fish were classified into theircorrect samples. Misclassification was higher for the Sutlej samples (12.5%) than for the Beas samples (6.3%). Theresults of the discriminant analyses showed that variability in the Beas samples was more homogeneous andprovided a more characteristic picture of the group than the Sutlej samples. The univariate ANOVA revealed significantdifferences between the means of the two populations for 12 of the 28 transformed morphometric measurements.
文摘Objectives:To evaluate the protective effct of probiotic diets on haemotobiochemical and histopathology changes of Mystus montanus against Aeromonas hydrophila(A.hydrophila).Methods:Three experimental groups of fish were fed with a diet supplemented with Lactobacillus acidophilus(L.acidophilus)(Sporolac),comprising about 0.1 g,0.2 g and 0.3 g.Control group of fish were fed without L.acidophilus.After 60 d of feeding the fishes in experimental group were injected with 1 mL of A.hydrophila and were supplemented with probiotic diets.The control group fishes were injected with 1 mL of physiological saline solution alone.Results:Blood samples were collected for haematobiochemical analysis,while samples of the liver,and gills were examined for path histology after 7 d of infection.The result showed that the growth parameters,weight gain,specific growth rate were better in infected group maintained on the probiotic diet compared to those in control group.The haematology parameters,erythrocyte sedimentation rate,red blood cell,white blood cell,total serum protein,Mg^(2+),Ca^(2+),Cl,glucose,cholesterol and total immunoglobulin concentration and the pathohistology of the liver,gills were better in the infected fish maintained on the probiotic diet than those in the group fed the control diet.Conclusions:The result of the present study showed that L.acidophilus is useful as a probiotic agent in Mystus montanus against A.hydrophila.
基金Supported by Tamil Nadu Science and Technology(Grant No:TNSCST/SPS/AR/2013/25.06.13).
文摘Objective:To study the effect of three medicinal plants on growth,survival and immunoprotection in Mystus montanus fingerlings.Methods:The three experimental groups of fish were fed with a diet supplemented of Ocimum tenuiflorum,Zingiber officinale and Allium cepa(0.5 g each),and control group was fed without supplementation of herbal diet.After 45 d of feeding the experimental group fishes were injected with 0.5 mL of Aeromonas hydrophila and were supplemented with herbal diet.In the control group fishes were injected with 0.5 mL of physiological saline solution alone.Results:The blood samples were collected for haemotological analysis after 7 d of post infection.The results showed that the haematological parameters of haemoglobin,serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase,serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase,serum glucose,red blood cell and white blood cell were found to be more in challenged fish.The survival rate of pathogen challenged fish maintained on the herbal diet is better than those in the control group which is supplemented with non-herbal diet.Conclusions:These results indicated that herbal diet is useful as a growth promoter and for disease resistance of Mystus montanus against Aeromonas hydrophila infection.
