Sperm evaluation in strains of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus

Authors

  • Diones Bender Almeida Animal Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
  • Marco André Paldes Costa Animal Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
  • Liane Ney Bassini Animal Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
  • Cecilia Irene Pérez Calabuig Animal Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
  • Carla GiovaneÁvila Moreira Animal Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
  • Marília Danyelle Nunes Rodrigues Animal Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
  • Antonio Sergio Varela Junior Biological Sciences Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande, Campus Carreiros s/n - 96201-900 - Rio Grande - RS - Brazil
  • Carine Dahl Corcini Animal Reproduction Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
  • Maria Eduarda Bicca Dode Animal Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
  • Heden Luiz Marques Moreira Animal Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Federal University of Pelotas, Campus Universitário Capão do Leão s/n°, caixa postal 354, CEP: 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24297/jaa.v6i2.5376

Keywords:

Aquaculture, Cryopreservation, Production, Reproduction, Tilapia

Abstract

The reproductive characteristics of tilapia species used for large-scale production is critically important for breeding management. Although Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the most cultivated species globally, little is known about its sperm characteristics. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the reproductive parameters of three tilapia strains before and after cryopreservation. Nile tilapia specimens from three strains, Supreme (SUP), Premium Aquabel (PA), and Chitralada (CHI) (90 specimens in total, 30 from each strain), were examined. All morphometric measurements were highest in PA. CHI had the highest sperm motility and speed, although less than half the sperm concentration of SUP. PA had a similar sperm speed and concentration to CHI, although its sperm motility was similar to that of SUP. SUP had a relatively high sperm viability and higher percentages of sperm without dislocation than PA and CHI. However, all strains showed similar rectilinear dislocation. Except for PA DNA integrity, SUP showed the best results before cryopreservation. From the results it was not possible to identify an ideal marker for semen quality, due to the differences observed between specimens from the same fish. However, the results regarding efficient sperm cryopreservation in the present study are important for the genetic screening and development of these strains in aquaculture.

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Published

2016-07-28

How to Cite

Almeida, D. B., Costa, M. A. P., Bassini, L. N., Calabuig, C. I. P., Moreira, C. G., Rodrigues, M. D. N., Junior, A. S. V., Corcini, C. D., Dode, M. E. B., & Moreira, H. L. M. (2016). Sperm evaluation in strains of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN AGRICULTURE, 6(2), 933–941. https://doi.org/10.24297/jaa.v6i2.5376

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2016)

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