Effect of age on reproductive performance of Kutum, Rutilus frisii (Nordmann, 1840) in Shirood River, the southern coast of the Caspian Sea
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Date
2017
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In this study, we investigated the age-dependent changes in reproductive efficiency of Kutum, Rutilus frisii caught from Shirood River, the Southern Caspian Sea (Mazandaran Province, Iran). Age-dependent reproductive performance of brooders was assayed on two age and sex groups. Results revealed that there were no significant differences in sperm characteristics between age groups. All female characteristics revealed change except relative fecundity between two age groups. The higher fertilization rate (87%) and also survival rate (91%) were found when the 4 year-old males were crossed with 4 year - old females (P < 0.05). Our results confirmed the agedependent changes of reproductive efficiency in Kutum. So that, the cross between 4 year-old males and 4 year - old females could be useful for enhancement of reproductive efficiency in Kutum .Journal
Caspian Journal of Environmental SciencesVolume
15Issue/Article Nr
3Page Range
pp.205-212Collections