• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.343-349
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• 2010

The effects of osmotic stress on the non-specific immune response of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, were investigated. Osmoregulatory mechanism of tilapia has been studied, but less information is available about innate immune response of O. niloticus faced with hyperosmolality. Acute osmotic stress was elicited by transferring tilapia from freshwater (FW) to 24 psu seawater (SW). Non-specific immune parameters including lysozyme activities of plasma and head kidney (HK), alternative complement pathway (ACP) activity in plasma, phagocytic capacities of spleen and HK immune cells, and respiratory burst activity of immune cells in both HK and spleen were analyzed. Lysozyme activities were increased at 1 h and 30 h after transfer to SW, but decreased at 10 h after SW transfer. Conversely, ACP activity increased 10 h after SW transfer. Phagocytic capacity increased slightly at 1 h and 5 h after SW transfer, and respiratory burst activity showed an increase in superoxide release at 10 h after SW transfer. Taken together, these results indicate that the exposure of tilapia to hyperosmotic conditions has immunostimulatory effects on cellular and humoral immune reactions.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제25권7호
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• pp.380-389
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• 2022

Morphometric relationships, condition factor (CF) and reproductive biology are significant tools in fish stock management, fish biology, physiology, conservation and ecology. Growth and reproductive strategy of Oreochromis niloticus were studied from 343 fish specimens collected from Lake Shala between January and December 2018. Fish samples ranged from 7.7 cm to 33.0 cm in total length (TL) and from 7.80 g to 708.21 g in total weight (TW) were collected using gillnets of 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm mesh sizes. The length-weight relationship of O. niloticus was TW = 0.0104TL^3.19, indicating positive allometric growth of the fish. The sex ratio (0.93:1) was insignificant from the ideal fish distribution of 1:1 (χ² = 0.47, p > 0.05). Mean CF for males, females and combined sexes was 1.04, 1.06 and 1.05, respectively and statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). The spawning peak occurred in July (rainy) and February (dry) periods, as defined by ripe females and the breeding season. Absolute mean fecundity was 806 eggs and correlated positively with TL and TW of the fish (p < 0.05) (F = 0.56TL^2.29, R² = 0.93, p < 0.05; F = 18.83TW^0.67, R² = 0.90, p < 0.05). The study provides the first detailed account of the morphometric relationships and reproductive biology of O. niloticus in Lake Shala, which can be used as baseline information for successive biological-based studies in Soda Lakes of Ethiopia.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.100-110
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• 2024

Biometric evaluation and reproductive biology of Oreochromis niloticus were studied from Geray Reservoir. Between November 2021 and August 2022, 316 O. niloticus specimens were collected from this reservoir. The observed male to female sex ratio was 1:1.14, which was statistically insignificant compared with the hypothetical 1:1 sex ratio (X² = 1.27, p > 0.05). The length-weight relationship was curvilinear with allometric growth (b < 3) and statistically significant from the expected isometric growth pattern (b = 3). The regression equation for females was TW = 0.0264TL^2.72 (r² = 0.90, n = 168), males (TW = 0.0183TL^2.79, r² = 0.93, n = 148), and combined sexes (TW = 0.0229TL^2.76, r² = 0.91, n = 316). Gonadosomatic index (GSI) ranged from 0.8 to 1.4 (males) and 1.8 to 4.9 (females). The breeding season lasted from March to June, with a GSI peak in April. Fecundity ranged from 279 to 1,528 eggs./fish, with a mean of 1,025 eggs./fish. The correlation between absolute fecundity and length was more significant (F = 0.76TL^2.8, R² = 0.94, p < 0.05) than with weight (F = 17.683TW^0.71, R² = 0.92, p < 0.05). This study provides basic information on the biology of O. niloticus in the Geray Reservoir for future fishery management tools for the conservation and utilization of this valuable freshwater fish.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.144-148
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• 1999

상업적 규모의 순환여과식 탱크에서 사료 공급 횟수에 따른 산소 소비량의 변화를 조사하였다. 실험에 이용된 사육 장치는 순환여과식 시설내의 원형 콘크리트 탱크 (직경 270cm, 높이 80cm)를 이용하여 평균 체중 400g의 나일틸라피아 (Oreochromis niloticus)를 390kg 방양하여 실험에 이용하였다. 우선 3일간 사육 어류를 절식시킨 후 기초대사율을 측정하였고, 사료 공급 횟수를 1회, 2회, 5회 그리고 9회로 나누어 공급한 후 산소 소비량의 일간 변화를 측정하였다. 절식 상태에서 산소 소비량 (기초대사율)은 평균 $39.31{\pm}4.4mg\;O_2/kg$ fish/hr이였고 사료 공급횟수에 따른 1일 평균 산소 소비량은 1회, 2회, 5회 및 9회 공급시 각각 $79.9{\pm}21.5,\;81.3{\pm}14.8,\;84.2{\pm}9.9$ 및 $98.9{\pm}11.0mg\;O_2/kg$ fish/hr을 소비하는 것으로 나타나 사료 공급 횟수가 증가함에 따라 평균 산소 소비량은 증가하였으나, 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 사료 공급후 최대 산소 소비량에 도달하는 시간은 사료 공급후 30$\~$50분으로 나타나 사료공급 횟수와는 유의적인 상관 관계가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 사료공급 횟수에 따른 산소 소비량의 최대치는 1회, 2회, 5회 및 9회 공급시에 각각 161.2, 123.4, 111.1 및 111.1 mg $O_2/kg$ fish/hr을 소비하는 것으로 나타나 하루에 1회 공급하였을 때 최대 산소 소비량이 가장 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.668-679
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• 2023

Edwardsiella tarda is one of the most significant fish pathogens, causes edwardsiellosis in a variety of freshwater fish species, and its antibiotic resistance against multiple drugs has made it a health risk worldwide. In this study, we aimed to investigate the antibiotic resistance (ABR) genes of E. tarda and establish its antibiotic susceptibility. Thus, 540 fish (299 Oreochromis niloticus, 138 O. mossambicus, and 103 O. aureus) were collected randomly from twelve fish farms in three districts of Punjab in Pakistan. E. tarda was recovered from 147 fish showing symptoms of exophthalmia, hemorrhages, skin depigmentation, ascites, and bacteria-filled nodules in enlarged liver and kidney. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing proved chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, and streptomycin effective, but amoxicillin, erythromycin, and flumequine ineffective in controlling edwardsiellosis. Maximum occurrence of qnrA, blaTEM, and sul3 genes of E. tarda was detected in 45% in the liver, 58%, and 42% respectively in the intestine; 46.5%, 67.2%, and 55.9% respectively in O. niloticus; 24%, 36%, and 23% respectively in summer with respect to fish organs, species, and season, respectively. Motility, H₂S, indole, methyl red, and glucose tests gave positive results. Overall, E. tarda infected 27.2% of fish, which ultimately caused 7.69% mortality. The Chi-squared test of independence showed a significant difference in the occurrence of ABR genes of E. tarda with respect to sampling sites. In conclusion, the misuse of antibacterial agents has led to the emergence of ABR genes in E. tarda, which in association with high temperatures cause multiple abnormalities in infected fish and ultimately resulting in massive mortality.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.169-180
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• 2023

Oreochromis niloticus is the most ecologically and economically important fish in tropical and sub-tropical aquatic systems. Recently, due to sever anthropogenic stressors, hydrological variations and infestations of invasive alien species in Ethiopian water bodies, fish community structure and ecosystem of Lake Tana is changing alarmingly. So far, there is paucity of information on the morphometric relations and diet composition of O. niloticus in Lake Tana, gulf of Gorgora. A total of 309 fish samples were collected and their total length (TL), standard length (SL) and total weight (TW) were measured to determine morphometric relations; and gut contents were examined to identify most important food item in the diet of the fish. Results indicated that, the relation between TL and SL was significant (p < 0.001) and linear (SL = 0.942TL-2.41) while the relation between TL and TW was curvilinear (TW = 0.014 TL^2.8) indicating allometric growth. Among the total guts scrutinized, 53 (17.3%) of them were empty and the remaining 256 (82.7%) were non-empty. Phytoplankton constituted the largest bulk and occurred in 77% of the guts examined and volumetrically accounted 44.3%. Detritus and zooplankton had an intermediate importance by occurring 60.2% and 63.3% of all guts scrutinized and constituted about 25.6% and 15.5% of the total volume respectively. Contributions of macrophytes, insects, nematodes and unidentified food items were relatively low in their importance. Ontogenetic dietary shift was observed in the diet indicating an omnivorous feeding habit of the adult fish.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.194-198
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• 2001

PCBs의 경구 투여에 의한 틸라피아, Oreochromis niloticus의 간 cytochrome P450 효소계의 변화를 30일간 관찰하였다. 30일 동안 PCBs 0.05, 0.25 및 0.50mg/kg을 투여했을 때, HSI는 각각 1.81, 1.72 및 $1.54\%$ 감소하였으나, 유의한 차이는 인정되지 않았다. PCBs 0.05mg/kg에 노출된 간 cytochrome P450 농도는 30일째 대조구에 비해 1.4배 유의한 증가를 나타냈고, 0.25mg/kg 이상에서는 실험 20일 이후부터 유의적으로 증가하였다. EROD 활성도는 PCBs 0.05 mg/kg에서 실험 30일째부터 유의하게 증가하여 약 8배 높게 나타났다. 또한, PCBs 0.25mg/kg이상에서는 실험 20일째부터 유의하게 증가하여 30일째부터는 각각 18 및 22배의 증가를 나타냈다. PROD는 PCBs $0.05\~0.50mg/kg$에 노출시킨 개체에서 $0.78\~1.93$pmole/mg protein이 측정되어 대조구에 비해 뚜렷한 변화는 관찰되지 않았다. 이상의 결과는 자연 수역에서 PCBs의 잔류에 따라 먹이를 통해 틸라피아의 체내에 적어도 0.05 mg/kg 이상이 30일간 이상 계속적으로 유입될 경우에 간 cytochrome P450농도 및 EROD 활성도는 증가될 것으로 추정된다.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.135-144
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• 1990

틸라피아는 전세계적인 양식 대상종으로 크게 각광 받고 있다. 그러나 본 종은 부화후 4$\~$5 개월만에 성 성숙이 이루어지며 높은 산란력을 가져 우리나라와 같이 1 kg 전후의 개체가 상품가치를 갖는 경우 대형개체를 빠른 시간내에 생산하기 어려운 문제점을 지니고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 불임 틸라피아를 생산하기 위하여 틸라피아중 비교적 성장이 빠른 나일틸라피아(O. niloticus)를 대상으로 수정난을 저온처리하여 3배체를 유도한 후, 그 경제성 평가의 일환으로 생식소의 불임여부를 조사하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 3배체 유도율은 수정 5분 후 $14^{\circ}C$의 조건하에서 30$\~$60분간 저온처리한 결과 $\46.7\~83.3%$의 3배체 유도율을 나타내었다. 2. 2배체 나일틸라피아의 염색체수는 2n=44였으며 3배체의 염색체수는 3n=66이었고 세포 및 핵의 부피는 3배체가 2배체에 비해 모두 1.5배 정도 컷다. 3. 유도된 3배체의 암컷은 생식소 수준에서 불임이었고 수컷의 경우에는 배우자 수준에서 불임임이 관찰되었다.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.247-254
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• 1999

Changes of oxygen consumption of Nile tilapia in relation to different body sizes(average body weight 4 g, 40 g, 120 g and 400 g) and water temperatures ($20^{\circ}C$, $25^{\circ}C$ and $30^{\circ}C$) were investigated by a continuous oxygen monitoring system. Mean oxygen consumption of 4 g, 40 g, 120 g and 400 g Nile tilapia at $20^{\circ}C$ were 318.8, 214.9, 84.1 and 69.4 mg $O_2$/kg fish/hr and that at $25^{\circ}C$ were 435.2, 345.9, 151.5 and 115.9 mg $O_2$/kg fish/hr, and that at $30^{\circ}C$ were 611.1, 538.4, 320.8, and 236.0 mg $O_2$/kg fish/hr, respectively. Oxygen consumption per unit body weight tended to decrease exponentially at all temperatures (P<0.05) as body weigth of the fish increased. Oxygen consumption of this fish at $25^{\circ}C$ was $1.61\pm0.18$ times higher than that at $20^{\circ}C$ and oxygen consumption at $30^{\circ}C$ was $1.53\pm0.27$ times higher than that at $25^{\circ}C$. Oxygen consumption per unit body weight linearly increased with the water temperature increased. Also, oxygen consumption of this fish during day time was higher than that during night time at 12L:12D day light condition. The differences between maximum and minimum daily oxygen consumption of this fish increased with the water temperature increased.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 1990

Oreochromis속 틸라피아 10계통에 대한 세포유전학적 분석을 실시하였다. 염색체수(2n=44)와 각 염색체쌍은 10계통 모두에서 동일하였으며 heteromorphic한 성염색체는 어떠한 계통에서도 나타나지 않았다. 그러나 세포의 크기는 다양하여 O. niloticus는 핵의 부피가 21.0$\mu$ $m^3$, O. aureus는 22.4$\mu$ $m^3$로 가장 컸다.