BookJudith Betsy, Stephen Kumar, editors.
Summary: Understanding the reproductive physiology and endocrinology of fishes is essential for captive maturation and seed production in the field of aquaculture. Studying the spermatology of fishes is a comparatively new focus in aquaculture, which has emerged as an important area of fish research over the past two decades. In this regard, the cryopreservation of fish gametes is a crucial aspect. Moreover, energetics studies of gametes have become essential, considering the loss of vigour in the spermatozoa after cryopreservation. The latest development in this context is the cryopreservation of spermatogonial stem cell, which is also covered in the book, along with detailed information on embryo cryopreservation in fishes and crustaceans. The role of cryopreservation in conservation programmes is another important aspect, one that will especially interest biologists. This book addresses central issues in fish gamete cryopreservation and breeding, while also reviewing the history of cryopreservation. Its most unique feature is the breadth of its coverage, from basic information on reproduction in fishes, to such advanced topics as embryo cryopreservation. Chiefly intended as a handy troubleshooting guide, the book represents a valuable resource for research students in related fields.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Reproductive physiology in fishes
Chapter 2: Endocrine regulation of reproduction with special emphasis on gametogenesis in fishes
Chapter 3: Factors influencing milt quality in fishes and its usefulness to cryopreservation
Chapter 4: Energetics of fish spermatozoa
Chapter 5: Fish sperm quality evaluation after cryopreservation
Chapter 6: Cryopreservation
History and Development
Chapter 7: Cryopreservation of fish gametes- an overview
Chapter 8: Cryopreservation and short duration storage of germ cells and male gametes of freshwater fishes
Chapter 9: Cryopreservation of marine fish sperm
Chapter 10: Sperm cryopreservation in crustaceans
Chapter 11: State of the art in cryopreservation of bivalve spermatozoa
Chapter 12: Cryopreservation of germ stem cells in fishes
Chapter 13: Cryopreservation and storage of oocytes, embryos and embryonic cells of fish
Chapter 14: Potential of fish gamete cryopreservation in conservation programs in Bangladesh
Chapter 15: Gamete manipulation and conservation for genetic improvement in penaeid shrimp.