Dietary potassium requirement of juvenile grass shrimp Penaeus monodon

ABSTRACT: A feeding trial was conducted to estimate the minimal dietary potassium (K) requirement for juvenile grass shrimp Penaeus monodon . Purified diets with seven levels (0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 g/100 g) of supplemental potassium were fed to P. monodon (mean initial weight 0.75 ± 0.01 g) for 8 weeks. Each diet was fed to three replicate groups of shrimp. The rearing water contained 360 mg/L potassium. Weight gain and protein efficiency ratio (PER) of shrimp improved as dietary potassium supplementation level increased up to 1.5 g K/100 g diet and thereafter declined significantly ( P < 0.05). Feed efficiency (FE) of shrimp also showed a similar trend. However, whole body K concentration of the shrimp kept an increasing trend up to 2.0 g K/100 g diet. Analysis of the weight gain (percent) and PER of the shrimp by polynomial regression indicate that the minimal dietary potassium requirement in growing P. monodon is approximately 1.2 g/100 g.     

Structure and function of antimicrobial peptide penaeidin-5 from the black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon

The gene for penaeidin-5, an antimicrobial peptide comprising 55 amino acids, was isolated from the hemocyte of black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). RT-PCR expression tests revealed that penaeidin-5 was produced in hemocytes, gills, the intestine and muscle. Western blot analysis confirmed the panaeidin-5 was aboundantin hemocytes, the intestine and hemolymph. Immunohistochemistry revealedpenaeidin-5 in the cuticle and gills that are considered primary defense barriers. The deduced amino acid sequence of penaeidin-5 included a proline-rich N-terminal domain and a carboxyl-domain that contained six cysteine residues. Circular dichrosim analysis revealed an -helix in its secondary structure and the predicted 3D structure indicated two-disulfide bridges in the -helix. Based on the sequence of penaeidin-5 peptide cDNA, synthetic penaeidin-5 was prepared to carry out functional tests. The synthetic peptide had efficient bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity against Aerococcus viridans, and also inhibited the growth of two filamentous fungi, Fusarium pisi and Fusarium oxysporum. To measure penaeidin-5 in vivo, black tiger shrimp were challenged with Vibrio alginolyticus and A. viridans. At 3 h post-challenge, penaeidin-5 was induced and bacterial numbers decreased significantly by 12 h and 24 h.     

Digesta viscosity, nutrient digestibility and organ weights in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed diets supplemented with different levels of a soluble non-starch polysaccharide

The objective of the present study was to investigate if dietary soluble non‐starch polysaccharides (NSP) increase digesta viscosity, reduce nutrient digestibility and increase organ weights in African catfish. The fish (mean weight 80 g) were fed diets supplemented with the soluble NSP guar gum at three levels, 0 g kg^?1 (GG0), 40 g kg^?1 (GG4) and 80 g kg^?1 (GG8). Guar gum inclusion significantly increased digesta viscosity in the proximal (GG0: 1.7 centipoise or cP; GG4: 84.9 cP; GG8: 98.3 cP) and distal (GG0: 1.9 cP; GG4: 109.8 cP; GG8: 66.4 cP) intestine. Apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) were significantly lower for the GG8 diet than the GG0 diet (dry matter: 52% versus 69%; protein: 77% versus 90%; ash: 41% versus 54%; energy: 60% versus 77%). The ADC of dry matter and energy were significantly lower for the GG4 diet than the GG0 diet. The relative growth rate of metabolic weight (14.5–15.4 g kg^?0.8 day^?1) and feed conversion ratio (0.8) did not differ between diets. Fish fed the GG8 diet had a significantly higher somatic stomach index than GG0 fish (0.71% versus 0.65% body weight). The intestinal somatic index tended to increase with increasing guar gum supplementation (GG0: 1.08%; GG4: 1.23%; GG8: 1.59%). In conclusion, high digesta viscosities in the guar gum fed fish may explain the observed reduced nutrient digestibilities and increases in digestive organ weights.     

Stocking effectiveness of hatchery-released kuruma prawns estimated by two-stage sampling of commercial catch in Ariake Sound, Japan

ABSTRACT:    To evaluate the stocking effectiveness of the kuruma prawn Penaeus japonicus , a two-stage sampling survey of Gensiki bottom-drift-netters was carried out in Ariake Sound, Saga Prefecture, Japan. A total of 471 000 hatchery-produced juveniles, marked by cutting off the right uropods, was released. Thirty-three fishing days were randomly drawn from four boats, which were selected from the 80 boats operating in the fishery. All prawns caught on the selected days were examined, and the hatchery-produced individuals were identified by their regenerated uropods. A telephone survey of all boats was also conducted, to determine the number of fishing days. A total of 286 marked prawns were caught on the survey days for the Saga area in Ariake Sound, from the last half of July to the first half of September 2002. The recapture rate and standard error were estimated at 0.76 ± 0.52%. Economic efficiency was estimated at 0.28 ± 0.02. Strategies for sampling schemes and stock recovery are also discussed.     

中国对虾溞状幼体的细小病毒(Parvovius)类疾病初检

通过对病变的中国对虾溞状幼体组织学切片观察发现,病虾的肠粘膜、肌肉、神经索、心脏等组织器官普遍坏死。明显的特征是,角质层皮下组织的细胞核内有巨大嗜伊红染料的包涵体。故推论此病是由细小病毒感染所致。     

控制对虾弧菌病药物的实验研究

研究了一株对虾弧菌病病原菌对２４种药物的敏感性，测定了几种抗菌性较强、抗菌谱较广且价格较低廉的药物对该菌的最低抑菌浓度（ＭＩＣ）和最低杀菌浓度（ＭＢＣ）以及药物在海水环境中对该菌作用的有效性和药物联用效果。结果表明，不同药物具有不同的ＭＩＣ值，在特定的实验条件下，药物之间的作用表现为：协同、拮抗和无关三种结果，不同药物在不海水中作用时间不一。本文对药物滥施乱用的后果进行了讨论并提出了效控制病菌、合     

对虾暴发性疾病及防治对策

本文根据几年来虾病研究工作的进展和江苏对虾流行病学调查结果，总结分析了病因及病原学方面的有关问题，并针对水温、气候、密度等诱发因子，从生态角度提出了虾病防治方法及措施。     

光照周期对中国对虾稚虾蜕皮和生长的影响

实验中国对虾 (FenneropenaeuschinensisOsbeck)的初始体重为 (0 .94 5± 0 .0 0 5 )g ( X±SE) ,投喂的饲料为人工配合饲料 ,实验的光照周期为 0L∶2 4D、2 4L∶0D、14D∶10L和 14L∶10D ,实验持续 35d。在 4种光照周期条件下 ,实验结果如下 :(1)中国对虾的特定生长率 (SGR)没有显著的差异 (P >0 .0 5 ) ;(2 )中国对虾的摄食量 (FI)没有显著的差异 (P >0 .0 5 ) ;(3)中国对虾的食物转化率 (FCE)没有显著的差异 (P >0 .0 5 ) ;(4 )中国对虾的蜕皮频率 (MF)不同 ,其中 ,2 4L∶0D和 0L∶2 4D下较低 ,14L∶10D和 14D∶10L下较高 ,且差异达到显著水平 (P <0 .0 5 )。实验结果表明 :光照周期影响中国对虾用在蜕皮上的能量分配 ,中国对虾的蜕皮频率存在一定的差异 (P <0 .0 5 ) ,但由于对中国对虾的摄食量和食物转化率没有影响 ,中国对虾用在生长的能量比例相近 ,故对中国对虾的生长未产生显著的影响。与光照强度和光谱组成对中国对虾生长的影响的研究结果相比 ,在中国对虾的集约化养殖生产中 ,光照周期的选择是次要的     

不同生长阶段斑节对虾消化酶活性变化

通过对斑节对虾不同生长阶段蛋白酶、脂肪酶及淀粉酶活性变化的分析,探讨了斑节对虾在生长过程中对蛋白质、脂肪和碳水化合物的消化利用。结果表明,根据消化酶活性,可将斑节对虾生长分为两个阶段。第1阶段,在体长10～12.5 cm阶段之前,随着个体的增大蛋白酶和脂肪酶活性不断升高;第2阶段,在12.5 cm之后,蛋白酶和脂肪酶活性呈现出一定程度的下降。肝胰腺、胃、肠3种不同消化器官的消化酶活性在不同生长期也不一致,大致上蛋白酶活性从高到低依次为:肝胰腺>胃>肠;脂肪酶活性:肠>肝胰腺>胃;淀粉酶活性:肠>胃>肝胰腺。     

磺胺甲基异噁唑在中国明对虾体内的残留和消除规律

在(20±2)℃水温条件下,研究磺胺甲基异唑在中国明对虾肌肉、血淋巴和肝胰脏3种组织中的残留及消除规律。药物在对虾肌肉、血淋巴、肝胰脏中的残留用二氯甲烷提取,反相高效液相色谱法检测,最低检测限可达0.01μg/mL,平均回收率为80%~90%。研究结果表明:磺胺甲基异唑在中国明对虾血淋巴中的残留量最小,在肝胰脏中的残留量最大且消除较慢,差异明显。建议把对虾的肝胰脏作为该药残留监控的靶组织,相应的休药期至少为20 d。