Ovarian maturation in the banana shrimp, Fenneropenaeus merguiensis (De Man) by Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) injection


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Authors

  • Sherly Zacharia Karwar Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Karwar, North Karnataka, India
  • V S Kakati Karwar Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Karwar, North Karnataka, India

Abstract

The effect of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) on the histological structure of ovaries of the banana prawn Fenneropenaeus merguiensis (Crustacea: Decapoda) was studied. The Gonadosomatic index (GSI) increased significantly
in the treated females, with a majority of oocytes reaching early vitellogenic stage, indicating that ovarian maturation could be induced and accelerated by 5-HT. The changes were also associated with a significant increase (P<0.01) in the female specific protein (FSP) level in the treated females compared to
the controls. 5-HT exerts its stimulatory effect on the ovaries of crustaceans indirectly by triggering release of gonad stimulating hormone (GSH) from the brain and thoracic ganglion. Thus, a programme incorporating 5-HT, high salinity and good water quality seems to be a practical alternative to eyestalk
ablation to induce maturation in F. merguiensis in captivity.

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Author Biographies

  • Sherly Zacharia, Karwar Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Karwar, North Karnataka, India
    Karwar Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute,
    Karwar, North Karnataka, India
  • V S Kakati, Karwar Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Karwar, North Karnataka, India
    Karwar Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute,
    Karwar, North Karnataka, India

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Vol. 51 No. 1 (2004)

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Zacharia, S., & Kakati, V. S. (2011). Ovarian maturation in the banana shrimp, Fenneropenaeus merguiensis (De Man) by Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) injection. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 51(1), 11-15. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/7130