The influence of ovarian fluid on the sperm physiology of Rutilus kutum
Description:1-Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic
2-Faculty of Fisheries, Gorgan University of Agricultural science and Natural Science
3-Young Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
*Corresponding author's email: h.dadrass@yahoo.com
Text:Abstract
Motility parameters of the spermatozoa in most fish species spawning in fresh water like Rutilus kutum lasts for a short time after activation. Ovarian fluid significantly influenced sperm motility (motility duration period) and percent motility (progressive forward motile sperm). Both of these variables generally increased as the concentration of ovarian fluid increased from 33% to 50%, respectively. It is concluded that ovarian fluid enhances sperm movement in this species at appropriate level and thus has the potential to influence fertilization capacity.
Keywords: Reproduction, Sperm physiology, Ovarian fluid,Rutilus kutum
Author:Golpour A.1; Esfandyari M.2; Dadras H.3*
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