Growth and survival of young turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.) produced with cryopreserved sperm

This study assessed the growth and survival over a year of two groups of 4-month-old turbot Scophthalmus maximus (L.) derived from artificial fertilization with fresh (FG) and cryopreserved sperm (CG). Growth in both groups, measured monthly in terms of length and weight, were compared. Survival was...

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Autores: Chereguini-Fernández-Maquieira, María del Olvido, García-de-la-Banda, Inés, Rasines, Inmaculada, Fernández-Lamas, José Ángel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2002
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/314129
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/314129
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Centro Oceanográfico de Santander
Acuicultura
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Sumario:This study assessed the growth and survival over a year of two groups of 4-month-old turbot Scophthalmus maximus (L.) derived from artificial fertilization with fresh (FG) and cryopreserved sperm (CG). Growth in both groups, measured monthly in terms of length and weight, were compared. Survival was also recorded. No significant differences were found when we compared weight and length data in both groups. Growth rates were similar between FG and CG young turbot during 1 year. Likewise, the same survival rate (92.2%) was found in both groups. Our results show the good survival and growth of young turbot obtained from cryopreserved sperm, and confirm the cryopreservation technique as a useful tool for raising turbot for commercial purposes.