Effect of methyl testosterone (tablets) in sterilization and masculnization of common carp, Cyprinus carpio communis (L)


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Authors

  • R Bharadwaj Department of Limnology and Fisheries, Rajasthan Agricultural University, University New Campus, Udaipur, Udaipur (Raj.) - 313 001, India
  • L L Sharma Department of Limnology and Fisheries, Rajasthan Agricultural University, University New Campus, Udaipur, Udaipur (Raj.) - 313 001, India

Abstract

Laboratory bred hatchlings of Cyprinus carpio communis (L) were subjected to30 days hormone treatment using methyl testosterone. The specimens treated with600 ppm per kg of fish, which appeared to be the optimum dose, after a rearingperiod of 240 days were found to retard development of ovary and testis thusmaking 74.45% of the fishes sterile.

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  • R Bharadwaj, Department of Limnology and Fisheries, Rajasthan Agricultural University, University New Campus, Udaipur, Udaipur (Raj.) - 313 001, India
    Department of Limnology and Fisheries, Rajasthan Agricultural University,University New Campus, Udaipur, Udaipur (Raj.) - 313 001, India
  • L L Sharma, Department of Limnology and Fisheries, Rajasthan Agricultural University, University New Campus, Udaipur, Udaipur (Raj.) - 313 001, India
    Department of Limnology and Fisheries, Rajasthan Agricultural University,University New Campus, Udaipur, Udaipur (Raj.) - 313 001, India

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Vol. 47 No. 4 (2000)

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Bharadwaj, R., & Sharma, L. L. (2011). Effect of methyl testosterone (tablets) in sterilization and masculnization of common carp, Cyprinus carpio communis (L). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 47(4), 377-381. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/8521