@article{ author = {kazemi, E and Agh, N and MalekzadehViayeh, R}, title = {Potential of plant oils as alternative to fish oil for live food enrichment: effects on growth, survival, body compositions and resistance against environmental stresses in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss}, abstract ={Enrichment of live foods by essential nutrients such as highly unsaturated fatty acids is an important tool for improvement of larval fish quality. In this study, nutritional effects of Artemia urmiana enriched by fish and plant oils on growth, survival rate, body compositions and resistance against thermal, salinity and hypoxic stresses in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss were examined. Six food treatments comprising a commercial feed, non-enriched Artemia nauplii and the nauplii enriched by either of fish, sunflower, canola and soybean oils were used in triplicates. The fish fed with Artemia enriched by fish, sunflower and canola oils had significantly higher (p<0.05) survival rate, total length, wet and dry weights, specific growth rate and lower food conversion ratio than those fed the commercial feed. However, there were no significant differences in growth indices between the fish fed fish oil-enriched and plant oil-enriched Artemia. Minimum eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were reported in the fish fed with the commercial feed, while maximum EPA and DHA were in the fish fed canola oil-enriched and nonenriched Artemia, respectively. The fish fed canola oil enriched Artemia had significantly higher (p<0.05) resistance against environmental stresses compared to fish fed the commercial diet. Results showed that the plant oils, mainly canola and sunflower oils can be used for Artemia enrichment as a suitable substitute for the more expensive and rare fish oil for improving growth and resistance to environmental stresses in rainbow trout larvae.}, Keywords = {Rainbow trout, Artemia urmiana, Enrichment, Plant oils, Growth indices, Resistance against environmental stresses}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-15}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1465-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1465-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Vahabnezhad, A and Kaymaram, F and TaghaviMotlagh, S.A and Valinasab, T and Fatemi, S.M.R}, title = {The reproductive biology and feeding habits of yellow fin seabream, Acanthopagrus latus (Houttuyn, 1782), in the Northern Persian Gulf}, abstract ={Monthly samples of Acanthopagrus latus (Hottuyn, 1782) were used to determine (1) feeding habits and (2) reproduction characteristics of the species in relation to its size, spawning season and sex in the Northern part of the Persian Gulf from January to December 2013. The smaller length classes of all samples were dominated by male fish. All gonads examined, were ovotestis during the spawning period from February till May. Male and female ovotestes were dimorphic in structure which represented a transitional stage in a protandrous sex change. Length at first sexual maturity of female A. latus was 24.40 cm. A. latus fed predominantly on bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods, stomatopods, fish and decapods which showed changes according to the season and body size. According to our results, it appears that A. latus feeds throughout the year; the highest value of gastrosomatic index (GaSI) for both sexes was recorded in February, which was significantly different from that in other months. The results of this study also indicate that feeding in yellowfin seabream is very intense before reproduction (during January and February). It decreases gradually after February to June during the spawning season.}, Keywords = {Acanthopagrus latus, Diet, Spawning, Protandrous, Persian Gulf.}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {16-30}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1522-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1522-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Khara, H}, title = {Effect of successive milt collection on sperm quality and reproduction of wild and cultured endangered caspian brown trout, Salmo trutta}, abstract ={In the present study, the effect of successive milt collection was investigated on spermatological parameters and reproduction successes of wild and cultured endangered caspian brown trout. The milt collection was done 3 times with two weeks intervals. After milt collection, amount of milt was allocated for milt quality evaluation and reminders used for fertilization. According to results, in wild fish, the values of fertilization rate, eyeing rate, hatching rate, milt volume and duration of sperm motility decreased during successive stripping (P<0.05) while the spermatocrit, sperm density did not show significant differences (P>0.05). Also, the percentage of abnormal spermatozoa increased during successive stripping in wild fish (P<0.05). The perm density, spermatocrit and survival percent of larvae did not show significant changes during successive stripping (P>0.05). In cultured fish, similar results were observed about fertilization rate, milt volume and duration of sperm motility (P<0.05), although the eyeing rate, hatching rate, spermatocrit and sperm density values did not show significant changes during successive stripping (P>0.05). Also, the survival rates of larvae were statistically different between second and third stripping (P<0.05). In conclusion, our results showed that the successive milt collection has a significant influence on milt quality and reproductive efficiency of male caspian brown trout, with the best milt being available at the first stripping.}, Keywords = {successive milt collection, sperm quality, reproduction, caspian brown trout }, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {31-38}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1523-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1523-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Prabhu, N.M and Rajasekar, P and Nisha, R.G and Yasminebegam, A.A and Kannapiran, E and Manikandan, R}, title = {Effect of turmeric on shrimp (Penaeus semisulcatus) shelf life extension in chilled storage conditions}, abstract ={The present investigation aimed to evaluate the effect of turmeric on shelf life extension of shrimp Penaeus semisulcatus under chilled storage conditions by sensory (organoleptic parameters), pH, proximate and bacterial analysis. The experimental setup was grouped into six, head on (group I), head on coated with turmeric (group II), headless (group III), headless coated with turmeric (group IV), peeled (group V) and peeled and coated with turmeric (group VI) groups. Peeled shrimps coated with turmeric group retained their quality and their shelf life was extended up to 8 days of storage in ice (1:1). Significant differences (p<0.05) were found in the overall acceptability among the experimental groups of fresh and cooked shrimp. The level of pH, protein and carbohydrate varied (p<0.05) among the experimental groups. However no significant difference was found in the lipid and bacterial level in peeled shrimp coated with turmeric on the 8th day compared to other groups including the control. The sensory analysis, pH, protein, carbohydrate, lipid and bacteriological results of the present study proved that the application of turmeric in peeled shrimp stored in ice (1:1 ratio) extended its shelf-life up to 8 days..}, Keywords = {Shrimp, Shelf life, Turmeric, Chilled storage, Sensory analysis, Sea food}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {39-52}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1596-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1596-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Rabiei, R and Phang, S.M and Lim, P.E and Salleh, A and Sohrabipour, J and Ajdari, D and Zarshenas, G.A}, title = {Productivity, biochemical composition and biofiltering performance of agarophytic seaweed, Gelidium elegans (Red algae) grown in shrimp hatchery effluents in Malaysia}, abstract ={Aquaculture systems may release large amounts of nutrients into the marine ecosystem that can lead to eutrophication. Many seaweed species are efficient in reducing the nutrient concentration in aquaculture waste. In this study, the agarophyte Gelidium elegans originating from Korea was investigated for bioremediation of tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) broodstock effluent (SBE) in a shrimp hatchery in Malaysia. The G. elegans was cultivated in SBE using a semi-continuous culture system to evaluate the effects of elevated nutrients on the biomass, growth rate, quality and quantity of agar, pigment content and biochemical composition of seaweed. In the treatment containing G. elegans, pollutant nutrient concentration was reduced by 100%, and by 78.7%, 47.9%, and 19.6% for ammoniacal-nitrogen, nitrite, nitrate, and orthophosphate, respectively.  The seaweed grew well (1.4 ±0.3% d-1) in SBE and produced appreciable amounts of protein (3.8% DW), carbohydrate (41.4 % DW) and agar (25.9% DW), that were significantly enhanced when cultured in the SBE compared to control. The photosynthetic performance of G. elegans assessment using a Diving-PAM showed the healthy condition of the grown seaweed without any indication of stress in shrimp hatchery effluent. Results showed that G. elegans has biofiltering and bioremediation potential for the shrimp hatchery effluent.}, Keywords = {Gelidium elegans, Red seaweed, Bioremediation, Pulp, Agar, Biochemical, Malaysia}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {53-74}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1554-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1554-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Wang, Y.B and Wang, Y}, title = {Estimating catches with automatic identification system (AIS) data: a case study of single otter trawl in Zhoushan fishing ground, China}, abstract ={The sailing tracks of single otter trawl vessels were simulated using cubic hermite spline (cHs) interpolation method based on the automatic identification system (AIS) data of 6 sampled vessels that were fishing in the Zhoushan fishing grounds after the close of the fishing season from September 2012 to January 2013.  The vessels’ status (i.e. whether the vessels were fishing or not) were determined based on the integrated information of speed method and the simulated tracks.  Generalized additive model (GAM) was built according to the logbook data of the 6 vessels in 2010, and then the GAM was applied to the AIS data of the same 6 vessels from September 2012 to January 2013 to estimate the monthly catches of these vessels in this period.  The results show that the error of the simulated tracks increase with the increase in time interval, and the time interval of AIS data should be shorter than 30 minutes to prevent low accurate results. GAM can give viable estimates of catches when they do not greatly fluctuate over years.  The step-by-step GAM analyses indicate that the factors, which affect catch, are ordered by their importance as date, sea surface salinity (SSS), latitude, sea surface temperature (SST), sea surface height (SSH) and longitude.  This research is a new attempt for the study of fisheries resources in China using new data sources, which will be helpful for the improvement of fishery research in such data-poor countries as China.}, Keywords = {AIS, cHs interpolation, Sailing track, GAM}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {75-90}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1491-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1491-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Sharifpour, I and Kakoolaki, S and Mehrabi, M.R and Gheyasi, M and NajjarLashkari, S}, title = {Evaluation of the effects of different concentrations of neutral anolyte on fungal infected eggs in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in comparison with green malachite}, abstract ={The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different concentrations of anolyte on saprolegniasis in comparison with green malachite in rainbow trout hatcheries, in the northern part of Iran, Tonekabon. Nearly 5000 green eggs of Oncorhynchus mykiss (equivalent to 300 g) were obtained from a private farm in the north of Iran. The study was designed in 5 treatments, 0.25, 0.5, 30 and 100 ppm of neutral anolyte and 2 ppm of green malachite and two controls including positive control, meaning that the green eggs were purposely infected with saprolegnia but without any disinfectant, and negative control, which was implied to as the untreated group, all in triplicate. There was no significant difference (&alpha;>0.05) in hatchability percent between 2 ppm of green malachite and the group treated with 0.25 ppm of neutral anolyte, contrary to other anolyte concentrations. It is concluded that constant use of 0.25 ppm of neutral electrolyzed oxidized water (NEOW) is a more effective anti-fungal solution with the least side effects in comparison with 2 ppm of green malachite.}, Keywords = {Neutral anolyte, Fungal infection, Saprolegnia, Green malachite, Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {91-99}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1705-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1705-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Asadpour, Y.A}, title = {Squid (Loligo loligo ): The new source to extract omega-3 and omega-6 rich marine oils}, abstract ={Squids belong to the cephalopod family, which composes more than 5% of the total annual fishing volume of southern Iran as by- products; however, these do not have significant usage in Iran. This product was studied to extract the high-value products, i.e. marine oils rich in unsaturated multiple-band fatty acids from 50kg squid (Loligo loligo) obtained from Chabahar fishing port and transferred to Urmia Research Center for further action. Extracting oil from squid was done by using the Dyer and Bligh standard method. The results indicated that 13±5% of wet weight of squid was oil; the percentage and profile of the extracted oils were made by using the G.C method. The results showed that squid oil had 29.40% saturated fatty acids and 23.70% single- band unsaturated fatty acids, and the total value of the unsaturated multiple-band fatty acids of the same was 40.20%. Also the contents of arachidonic acid was 2.78%,  linolenic acid was 3.10%,  linoleic acid was 5.20%,  docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) was 15.40%,  and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) was 9.60% of the total fatty acids. The results demonstrate that squid is considered for the first time as the new and rich source of Omega-3 and Omega-6.}, Keywords = {Squid, GC, Omega-3, Omega-6, EPA, DHA}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {100-107}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1411-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1411-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Ge, B.M and Zhang, D.Z and Tang, B.P and Bao, Y.X and Cui, J and Hu, Z.Y}, title = {Effects of Spartina alterniflora invasion on distribution of Moerella iridescens in a tidal flat of Western Pacific Ocean}, abstract ={The invasion of Spartina alterniflora significantly affected the local ecosystem of Western Pacific Ocean where Moerella iridescens lives. Five patches with different invasion stages of S. alterniflora were selected and the influence on distribution of M. iridescens was studied on the coast of Wenzhou Bay, China in 2007. The aggregated distribution pattern was proved by using Taylor;#39s power regression and Iwao;#39s plot regression methods (p<0.001). The densities were significantly affected by the factors of S. alterniflora invasion stage and season (p<0.001), but no significant effect of interaction (p=0.805) occurred. M. iridescens mainly clumped in the habitats of no invasion and initial invasion of S. alterniflora was in the high tidal zone, and the lowest density was recorded where complete invasion occurred. The densities were larger in warmer than in cooler seasons. There were significant positive correlations among the average densities in seasons. Density variation must be the response of M. iridescens to the environment, including S. alterniflora invasion stage, temperate stress and interspecific associations.}, Keywords = {Coastal wetland, Distribution pattern, Habitats, Lingkun Island}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {108-117}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1314-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1314-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {ApaydınYağcı, M and Yağcı, A and Dölcü, B}, title = {Relationships between the physicochemical parameters and zooplankton in Eğirdir Lake (Turkey)}, abstract ={The zooplankton community structure in Eğirdir Lake (Isparta-Turkey) was studied monthly throughout an annual cycle (January 2010-December 2010). The zooplankton community was represented by three main groups: Rotifera, Cladocera and Copepoda, respectively comprised 89.62%, 7.78% and 2.60% of the total zooplankton abundance. Eğirdir Lake was dominated by the rotifera Polyarthra dolichoptera in September and October, that succeeded by cladocera Bosmina longirostris species during December. Canonical correspondance analysis (CCA) was used to relate species distribution to environmental factors. The variation in the species data was significantly (p< 0.05) related to a set of environmental variables (conductivity, carbonate,  pH, ammonium, organic substances, dissolved oxygen, saturation of dissolved oxygen, chloride and temperature). According to the CCA result, variables were able to explain 81.9% of the total variation suggesting a significant result. The rotifer, Asplanchna priodonta, and the crustaceans, B. longirostris and Nauplius larvae seemed to be affected by environmental gradients.}, Keywords = {Physicochemical parameters, Zooplankton, Eğirdir Lake, Isparta, Turkey}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {118-132}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-847-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-847-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {MesgaranKarimi, J and AzariTakami, G and Khara, H and Abbaspour, R}, title = {Influence of trout farm effluents on water quality parameters and benthic macroinvertebrates}, abstract ={The aim of this study was to assess the influence of trout farm effluents on water quality parameters in the Dohezar Stream. In this study two trout farms and 7 stations were selected and physiochemical of water, including air and water temperatures, dissolved oxygen concentration (DO), pH, electrical conductivity (EC), water flow and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) were measured every 30 days for one year. A combined total of 60 benthic macroinvertebrate taxa were collected from the seven sites of the stream. The results showed that trout farms had a significant impact on EC, pH, water flow and BOD in the water throughout the year and among stations (p<0.05). Only DO did not show significant differences in the one year survey. Macroinvertebrates had significant differences in abundance downstream from the trout farm effluent, particularly in stations 1 and 3 compared with others. However, the diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates significantly decreased, particularly in stations of 3, 4 6 and 7. Regarding benthic macroinvertebrates, the abundance percentage of ephemeropterans, plecopterans and trichopterans (expressed as EPT %), and Biological Monitoring Working Party (BMWP) were much lower in station 3 than in other stations.}, Keywords = {Oncorhynchus mykiss, Trout farm, Water quality, Stream, Effluents}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {133-143}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1313-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1313-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Azodi, M and Nafisi, M and Morshedi, V and Modarresi, M and Faghih-Ahmadani, A}, title = {Effects of intermittent feeding on compensatory growth, feed intake and body composition in Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer)}, abstract ={This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of various starvation and refeeding periods on growth, feed utilization and body composition in Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer) with an average initial weight of 30.26±1.4 g (mean±SE). The fish were exposed to three different regimes: the control group fed twice daily to apparent satiation throughout the experiment (C), the first group starved for 4 days and refed for 16 days, this cycle was repeated two times (T1) and the second group starved for 8 days and refed for 32 days (T2). At the end of experiment, there were not any significant differences in growth and feeding performance among different treatments (p>0.05). Daily feed intake was significantly higher in the deprived fish than in the control fish (p<0.05). There were no differences in moisture, lipid, ash and nitrogen free extract (NFE) content of carcass at the end of different starvation and refeeding periods between the deprived and control fish (p>0.05). Starvation had a significant effect on protein content on one sampling date during the experimental period; protein content in T2 on day 8 was significantly lower compared to the control (p<0.05). Sea bass showed complete compensation indicating a high ability of the deprived fish to grow sufficiently to fully compensate for weight loss during starvation. The results suggested that the feeding schedule involving starvation-refeeding cycles could be a promising feed management option for the culture of this species.  }, Keywords = {Compensatory growth, Feed deprivation, Body composition, Sea bass}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {144-156}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1222-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1222-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Klaiwattana, P and Srisook, K and Srisook, E and Vuthiphandchai, V and Neumvonk, J}, title = {Effect of cryopreservation on lipid composition and antioxidant enzyme activity of seabass (Lates calcarifer) sperm}, abstract ={Cryopreservation of seabass (Lates calcarifer) semen is an approach to increase the quantity and quality of seabass fry in aquaculture. However, cold shock can induce sperm injury leading to structural damage of the plasma membrane and loss of motility. Thus, the effect of cryopreservation on fatty acid composition and antioxidant enzyme activities of seabass sperm was determined. In cryopreserved spermatozoa, the proportion of C16:0 was significantly increased (p=0.05), while the proportion of C23:0, C22:6 n3, C22:5 n6, and C18:1n9t decreased significantly after freeze-thawing compared with that in fresh semen (p&le;0.05). The relative content of saturated fatty acids significantly increased (p<0.05) but that of polyunsaturated fatty acids decreased (p=0.05) in cryopreserved spermatozoa. Consequently, the ratio of unsaturated/saturated fatty acid was greatly decreased in frozen sperm (p<0.05). Superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities in frozen-thawed sperm increased significantly while activity of catalase did not differ at p>0.05. Malondialdehyde levels increased after cryopreservation compared to fresh semen (p=0.05). These results indicated that an increase in superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities in cryopreserved spermatozoa did not efficiently scavenge reactive oxygen species leading to an increase in lipid peroxidation, a reduction in polyunsaturated fatty acids and finally irreversible loss of sperm motility.}, Keywords = {Lates calcarifer, Sperm, Cryopreservation, Fatty acid composition, Antioxidant enzymes}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {157-169}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-940-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-940-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {chitsaz, H and Akrami, R and ArabArkadeh, M}, title = {Effect of dietary synbiotics on growth, immune response and body composition of Caspian roach (Rutilus rutilus)}, abstract ={Effects of dietary synbiotics on growth performance, survival, stress resistance, body composition and immune response in the Caspian roach (Rutilus rutilus) were evaluated. Fish with an initial average weight of 4.14±0.25 g were randomly distributed into tanks (50 fish per tank) and triplicate groups were fed a control diet or diets containing 1 g kg-1 and 2 g kg-1 synbiotics. After an 8-week feeding period, a general enhanced growth performance and feed efficiency were observed in fish fed on the diet containing 2 g kg-1synbiotics (p<0.05). Subsequently, immune responses (Ig levels, lysozyme activity and ACH50) were significantly higher in 2 g kg-1 synbiotics fed fish (p<0.05). Although all levels of dietary synbiotics significantly increased resistance to a salinity stress challenge (p<0.05), the highest survival rate was observed in this group. The intestinal tract of the fish with synbiotic diet supplementation had higher concentrations of lactic acid bacteria (7.13±0.32 log CFU g-1). The protein and lipid contents in the whole body increased in the 2 g kg-1 synbiotics fed group. At the end of experiment the fish fed synbiotics had the highest survival index after 40 hours exposure to salinity stress (13.8 ppt). Results showed that the addition of synbiotics to the diet of Roach (Rutilus rutilus) stimulates the beneficial intestinal microbiota and alters their immune defense system.}, Keywords = {Synbiotics, Growth, Survival, Body composition, Salinity stress, Immune response, Rutilus rutilus }, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {170-182}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1108-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1108-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Hafezieh, M}, title = {Effects of ICES30/4-enriched Artemia urmiana nauplii on growth, survival, salinity tolerance and fatty acid composition of Acipenser persicus larvae}, abstract ={Effects of Artemia urmiana enriched with ICES30/4 as a commercial emulsion of highly unsaturated fatty acid (HUFA) on growth, survival, salinity tolerance and fatty acid composition of the Persian sturgeon larvae were evaluated. Artemia enriched for two different time periods (12 and 24 hours) and non-enriched artemia were fed to A. persicus larvae (average initial wet weight 46.80± 2.03mg) during 20 days. The n3-HUFA content ranged from 0.82±0.08 mg /g DW in non-enriched artemia to 7.69±0.2 mg/g DW in enriched artemia during 24 h with ICES30/4 and ranged from 3.20±0.30 mg/g DW in sturgeon fish larvae fed with non-enriched artemia to 5.98±0.43 mg/g DW in fish larvae fed with 24 h-artemia enriched with ICES30/4 after 20 days. The n3-HUFA content significantly increased compared to 12 h enrichment period both in artemia and sturgeons fed with these artemia (p<0.05). A significant increase in survival percentages and salinity tolerance were observed between fish larvae fed with enriched and non-enriched artemia (p<0.05), while growth rate did not significantly differ among the treatments (p>0.05).}, Keywords = {Artemia urmiana, Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus), Enrichment, Growth, Survival performance, Fatty acids composition}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {183-193}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1081-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1081-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Zamannejad, N and Emadi, H and Hafezieh, M}, title = {Effects of supplementation of algae (Sargassum ilicifolium) on growth, survival and body composition of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss}, abstract ={The effects of substituting dietary protein sources with different levels of Sargassum ilicifolium on growth, survival and body composition of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss were investigated over the course of a 60 day experiment. A total of 360 juveniles (75±2.8 g) were randomly allotted to four treatment groups including (control: with 100% basal diet (BD); T1: 5% sargassum meal (SM)+95% BD; T2: 7.5% (SM)+92.5% BD and T3: 10% (SM)+90% BD. Each treatment group was divided into three replicates of 30 fish per replicate. At the end of the experiment, our results showed that replacement of 5% and 7.5 % of basal diet with sargassum meal showed significant differences in average weight and total length, feed conversion ratio (FCR), specific growth rate (SGR), weight gain percent (WG), condition factor (CF) and survival rate (SR). There were significant differences between calorie content of carcass in T2 and control with T1 and T3 (p<0.05). The highest values of carcass protein content were observed in T1 (p<0.05). There were significant differences between lipid content of fish in T2 and control with that of fish in T1 and T3 (p<0.05). The highest values of carcass ash content were observed in T1, (p<0.05) which were not significantly different from that in other treatments (p>0.05). Levels all of amino acids were higher in fish in T2.}, Keywords = {Protein sources, Sargassum ilicifolium, Growth, Survival, Body composition, Rainbow trout}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {194-205}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1495-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1495-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Rodríguez-Miranda, J and Reyes-Jáquez, D and Delgado, E and Ramirez-Wong, B and Esparza-Rivera, J.R and Solís-Soto, A and Vivar-Vera, M.A and Medrano-Roldán, H}, title = {Partial substitution of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) flour for fishmeal in extruded diets for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Effects on yield parameters}, abstract ={The objective of this research was to evaluate yield parameters (gained weight, weight percentage, survival, feed conversion factor (FCR), feed conversion efficiency (FCE), condition factor (K), specific growth rate (SGR) and hepatosomatic index (HSI) of trouts fed with experimental diets elaborated with bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) flour instead of fishmeal with 15, 30 and 45% (BF15, BF30 and BF45, respectively) for 32 days, as well as a control diet (CD). The greatest weight gain was presented by fish fed with BF15 and BF30 (14.48 and 14.14 g, respectively) with no significant differences (p>0.05) and an approximate increase of 50% of their initial weight. FCR did not show significant differences (p>0.05) among CD, BF15 and BF30 diets with an average value of 2.05. FCE did not show significant differences (p>0.05) between diets BF15 and BF30 with an average value of 46.70%. SGR did not show significant differences (p>0.05) between BF15 and BF30 diets with an average value of 1.25. It is concluded that 30% is the maximum substitution without causing a decrease in yield and nutritional parameters in rainbow trout under the experiment conditions, although further research is suggested.}, Keywords = {Extruded diets, Fishmeal, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Specific growth rate.}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {206-220}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-763-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-763-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Raissy, M and Moumeni, M}, title = {Detection of antibiotic resistance genes in some Lactococcus garvieae strains isolated from infected rainbow trout}, abstract ={The present study was done to evaluate the presence of antibiotic resistance genes in Lactococcus garvieae isolated from cultured rainbow trout, West Iran.The isolates were examined for antimicrobial resistance using disc diffusion method. Of the 24 strains tested, 21 were resistant to ampicillin (87.5%), 9 to erythromycin (37.5%) and 19 to tetracycline (79.1%). Fourteen strains were resistant to four antibiotics, 8 resistant to five antibiotics and 2 to six antibiotics.The strains were also characterized for their genotypic resistance profiles. The results revealed that all 24 isolates contained one to three of the antibiotic resistance genes. StrA, tetS and ermB genes coding for streptomycin, tetracycline and erythromycin resistance were found in 7, 10 and 9 isolates, respectively and sulfamethoxazole resistance gene, sul2, was not detected in the examined isolates. High levels of antibiotic resistance and detection of resistance genes in L. garvieae strains should be considered as a potential danger for trout culture as well as for public health.}, Keywords = {Lactococcus garvieae, Antimicrobial resistance genes, Rainbow trout.}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {221-229}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1489-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1489-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Lu, .C.Y and Cheng, L. and Li, C. and Zheng, X.H. and Cao, D.C. and Sun, X.W.}, title = {Comparison of genetic diversity and growth traits among Fangzheng silver crucian carp (Carassius auratus gibelio) gynogenetic clones}, abstract ={The silver crucian carp (Carassius auratus gibelio), a gynogenetic teleost, is a promising model for the study of evolutionary genetics in vertebrates. We identified ten gynogenetic clones (FZ-I~FZ-X) from triploid silver crucian carp, collected from Fangzheng County in Heilongjiang Province, China, using microsatellite markers. The genetic diversity of these gynogenetic clones was analyzed using 52 microsatellite markers. A total of 413 alleles were detected and the length of fragments ranged from 96 to 340 bp. The number of alleles per locus varied from 2~19 (mean=7.9423). The observed heterozygosity at polymorphic loci ranged from 0.10~1.00 (mean=0.80). The average allele count per gynogenetic clone ranged from 1.9423~2.1923. The ratio of the polymorphic locus was from 71.15% (VII) to 84.61% (IX) per clone. The number of genotypes ranged from 2~10 per locus. Ten genotypes were observed by analyzing each of 14 microsatellites. As a result, each gynogenetic clone could be accurately identified. In addition, the growth traits, including body weight, length, and height, among five gynogenetic clones were compared. There was a significant difference among gynogenetic clones. Clone FZ-V exhibited the best growth traits, with the largest body weight (53.17±5.24 g), length (11.38±0.37 cm) and height (4.69±0.18 cm). Our results provide basic data for the identification of silver crucian carp gynogenetic clones and can be used as a guide genetic breeding programs.}, Keywords = {Silver crucian carp, Gynogenetic clone, Polymorphism, Growth traits, Genetic diversity}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {230-245}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2096-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2096-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {HedariSalkhordeh, M. R. and Gharaei, A. and MirdarHarijani, J.}, title = {First record of karyotype analysis in Anjak, Schizocypris altidorsalis (Bianco and Banarescu, 1982) from Hamoun Lake, Iran}, abstract ={The chromosomal spread and karyotype of Anjak (Schizocypris altidorsalis) from Hamoun Lake were determined using tissue squashing techniques with an injection of 1 mL/100 g body weight of 0.01% colchicines solution. Kidney and gill epithelia tissues were removed and used for karyotype analysis. The analysis of 145 chromosome spreads revealed the diploid chromosome number of this fish, 2n=48 and a fundamental arm number (FN) =88. The diploid complements comprised 12 metacentric pairs, 8 submetacentric pairs, 1 subtelocentric pair and 3 telocentric pairs (12m+8Sm+1St+3t). Total length of the haploid complement equaled 44µm with a range in the length of the shortest and longest chromosome between 0.76-2.78µm. The arm ratio and the centromeric index ranged between l.00- and 0-50 respectively. This is the first report on the chromosome number and karyotype of S. altidorsalis from the Hamoun Lake in Iran. }, Keywords = {Schizocypris altidorsalis, Chromosome, Karyotype, Hamoun Lake, Iran}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {246-254}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2097-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2097-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {AzinFahim, A. and RezvaniGilkalaie, S.}, title = {Evolutionary study on two closed Gammarus (Crustacea, Amphipoda) species from Zagros Mountains (IRAN) using molecular methods}, abstract ={Mitochondrial Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I DNA sequences are a good discriminative marker for phylogenetic studies in crustaceans and especially in amphipoda. In the present study, molecular and morphological data were analyzed to test whether Gammarus lobifer authority and Gammarus balutchi authority which one or two geographically separated but morphologically similar species. The analyses proved that there are two species and that uplift of the Zagros Mountains was probably the most important cause of Allopatric speciation in this region during the Miocene period. }, Keywords = {Molecular phylogeny, COI, Gammarus lobifer, Gammarus balutchi, Zagros Mountains}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {256-266}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2098-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2098-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Ahmadpour, S. and Mardani, K. and Tukmechi, A.}, title = {Culture and molecular characterization of phages isolated from rainbow trout farms and sewage treatment plants and investigation of their effects on Yersinia ruckeri}, abstract ={In the present study bacteriophages isolated from rainbow trout farms and sewage treatment plants were genetically identified and their effectiveness on Yersinia ruckeri isolates from clinical cases of red mouth disease was investigated.  Fish samples suspected to red mouth disease were collected from rainbow trout farms located in west Azerbaijan. Y. ruckeri, the causative agent of red mouth disease was initially identified using biochemical tests. The biotypes of all Y. ruckeri isolates were determined and their identity was confirmed by employing genus specific primers. Antimicrobial resistance of Y. ruckeri isolates were examined using common antibiotics in use in aquaculture. In order to isolating lytic bacteriophages, environmental samples mainly from rainbow trout farms and sewage treatment plants were collected in a period of six months. Isolated bacteriophages were titrated using two-layer agar method and their bactericidal effects were examined. For molecular characterization of bacteriophages, genomic DNA was extracted. Extracted genomic DNA from bacteriophages was digested using MspI endonuclease. The results revealed that 4.48% of examined fish were positive for Y. ruckeri.  Bacteriophages isolated from urban sewage treatment plants were effective on Y. ruckeri isolates. Maragheh and Urmia sewage treatment plants had the maximum and minimum phage titers, respectively. The genomic DNA of all isolated phages were smaller than genomic DNA of Lambda phage and all examined phages showed similar genomic DNA digestion patterns. It was concluded that sewage treatment plants could be an important source for phages effective on Y. ruckeri and maybe other aquaculture bacterial pathogens.  }, Keywords = {Bacteriophage, Rainbow trout, Redmouth disease, Wastewater, Yersinia ruckeri}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {267-280}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2101-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2101-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Shabanpour, B. and Etemadian, Y.}, title = {The shelf-life of conventional surimi and recovery of functional proteins from silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) muscle by an acid or alkaline solubilization process during frozen storage}, abstract ={The shelf-life of conventional surimi and isolated proteins that modified by acidic pH (2.5) and by using alkali pH (11) from silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) was studied during months of storage at -18±2 °C. For conventional surimi, three washing steps were used. In the third stage of washing, 0.2% NaCl was used to withdraw more water. The result showed that isolated protein by alkaline pH has a higher efficiency. In the obtained result of percent yield and the recovery of protein product, isolated proteins showed higher values than conventional surimi. Isolated protein by using acid-aided processes had lower lightness and whiteness score, compared with alkaline-aided process and surimi prepared by a conventional washing method during frozen storage. The concentration of myosin heavy chain and actin were varied with solubilizing pH. Also, the lowest downfall of protein and the best surimi quality were found in produced samples with alkaline-acid aided process.}, Keywords = {Silver carp, Conventional surimi, Acid-alkaline solubilization, Shelf-life, Frozen storage}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {281-300}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2103-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2103-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Shabanpour, B. and Etemadian, Y.}, title = {Chemical changes and shelf-life of conventional surimi and proteins recovered using pH change method from common carp (Cyprinus carpio) muscle during 5 months storage at -18ºC}, abstract ={Chemical changes and shelf-life of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) surimi prepared by conventional washing method and solubilization by acid and alkali processes were investigated during 5 months of storage at -18 °C. Results showed that surimi produced with acid and alkaline solubilization is significantly higher yield than the conventional surimi. Protein solubilization by using acid and alkaline process was high compared with conventional method during storage in freezer except in the first month. Gel electrophoresis patterns showed a significant difference in hydrolyzing of myosin and actin proteins that was observed with increasing storage time. Surimi samples prepared by conventional method indicated more hydrolization, especially in the light chain of myosin during frozen storage. Evaluating the color characteristics (L*, a*, b*) of surimi samples showed that protein produced by using of pH 11 has the highest lightness after conventional surimi. Also, more whiteness in surimi prepared by conventional method was due to effective removal of myoglobin during washing. At zero month, total fat in the surimi samples prepared with acid and alkaline process was low than the surimi samples prepared by conventional method that it can intent to shelf-life increase and health of the product during storage.}, Keywords = {Common carp, Shelf-life, Conventional surimi, Acid and alkaline process, Frozen storage}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {311-332}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2105-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2105-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Samadi, S. and GhavamMostafavi, P. and RezvaniGilkolaii, S. and Fatemi, M. and Fazli, H.}, title = {Phylogenetic relationships of the commercial marine shrimp family Penaeidae from Persian Gulf}, abstract ={Phylogenetic relationships among all described species (total of 5 taxa) of the shrimp genus Penaeus, were examined with nucleotide sequence data from portions of mitochondrial gene and cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI). There are twelve commercial shrimp in the Iranian coastal waters. The reconstruction of the evolution phylogeny of these species is crucial in revealing stock identity that can be used for the management of fish industries in Iran. Mitochondrial DNA sequences were used to reconstruct the phylogeny of the Penaeus species of marine shrimp. For this purpose, DNA was extracted using phenol- chloroform well as CTAB method. The evolutionary relationships among 5 species of the shrimp genus Penaeus were examined using 610 bp of mitochondrial (mt) DNA from the cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene. Finally the cladograms were compared and the resulting phylogenetic trees confirmed that the Iranian species originated from the Indo-west pacific species. The Iranian species, which were not grouped with the other Penaeid taxa, seem to always form a sister- clade to the Indo-west pacific species with strong bootstrap support of 100%.  Although the Iranian species + Western Hemisphere clade is paraphyletic in our gene tree, the bootstrap support is high. However, we still lack any comprehensive and clear understanding of phylogenetic relationships in this group.}, Keywords = {Mitochondrial DNA, Penaeidae, Persian Gulf, Phylogeny}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {333-346}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2112-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2112-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Mahmoudzadeh, L. and Meshkini, S. and Tukmehchi, A. and MotalebiMoghanjoghi, A.A. and Mahmoudzadeh, M.}, title = {Effects of dietary Bacillus subtilis on growth performance and immune responses, in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum, 1792)}, abstract ={Four hundred and eighty five rainbow trout (76 ± 6.44 g mean weight) were acclimated to laboratory conditions and then randomly divided into four groups of tanks in triplicate. The first group (Group 1) was fed on a commercial diet (control) without Bacillus subtilis supplementation. The second, third and fourth groups (Group 2, Group 3 and Group 4, respectively) were given a diet supplemented with 1, 5 and 10 g probiotic powder (containing 8×107 CFU g-1Bacillus subtilis) per kg commercial feed. Growth performance, immune responses and glucose levels were analyzed on days 0, 22 and 44. The results showed that dietary Bacillus subtilis supplementation significantly (p<0.05) reduced final weight in treated groups compared with that in the control group. No significant difference (p> 0.05) was observed in weight gain rate (WGR) between the control and group 2. On the effect of dietary Bacillus subtilis on serum lysozyme, it was observed that group 3 and group 4 did not show any significant differences in serum lysozyme activity and serum total antibody on day 44. Results of alternative complement activity, showed significant increase during the experimental days (p< 0.05). Results on glucose assay showed that group 3 had the lowest glucose level (13.71 mg/dL) which was not significantly different than that in other groups on day 44. Fish diet supplementation with 5 g probiotic powder (Group 3) is preferable for immune system responses; however, high dose of Bacillus subtilis may be helpful to improve growth performance in rainbow trout,Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum, 1792).}, Keywords = {Rainbow trout, Bacillus subtilis, Dietary supplementation, Growth factors, Immune function}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {347-359}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2116-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2116-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Ghorbani, R. and Hosseini, S.A. and Hedayati, S.A.A. and Hashemi, S.A.R. and Abolhasani, M.H.}, title = {Evaluation of effects of physico-chemical factors on chlorophyll-a in Shadegan International Wetland-Khouzestan Province - Iran}, abstract ={Measurement of chlorophyll-a can be considered important to investigate the primary production of an ecosystem. This study aimed to investigate chlorophyll-a concentration, primary production and the factors affecting them in Shadegan Wetland located in Khouzestan Province - Iran. Sampling for measuring (NO3, PO4, BOD5, DO, pH, EC, salinity, temperature) was performed seasonally at five sampling stations of the wetland (Canal, Ragbeh, Khoroosi, Mahshahr and Atish), from March 2013 – through February 2014. Results showed that chlorophyll-a concentrations in Canal station were significantly higher than that in the other stations; however, there were no significant differences among the other sampling stations (p>0.05). The maximum and minimum primary production (and chlorophyll-a) (62, 1.14 mg/m3) were observed at Canal and Ragbeh stations, respectively. Annual average chlorophyll-a concentration was 10.28 mg/m3, and there was no significant seasonal difference (p>0.05). The maximum value of chlorophyll-a was observed in the fall (29.63 mg/m3), whereas, the minimum value was related to the spring (4.07 mg/m3). Among the water physicochemical parameters, nitrate had a significant effect on chlorophyll-a concentrations. According to trophic state index (TSI), Shadegan Wetland is mesotrophic in the spring and winter, whereas it is eutrophic in the summer and fall. Overall, the lake is suitable for warm water species. }, Keywords = {Chlorophyll-a, Primary production, Shadegan Wetland, Trophic state index}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {360-368}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2118-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2118-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Sayyadzadeh, G. and Esmaeili, H.R. and Ghasemian, S. and Mirghiyasi, S. and Parsi, B. and Zamanpoore, M. and Akhlaghi, M.}, title = {Co-invasion of anchor worms Lernaea cyprinacea (Copepoda: Lernaeidae) in some freshwater fishes of the Kor River Basin, Southwest of Iran with some remarks on the ecological aspects of lernaeosis in the country}, abstract ={In the present investigation, co-invasion of Lernaea parasite is reported in some fish species, collected from the Kor River Basin (Dorudzan Reservoir and Kor River), Southwest of Iran in 2010 and 2011.  Lernaea cyprinacea parasites were isolated from the external surface of eye, lips, gills, nostrils, fins, operculum and body of Alburnus mossulensis, Capoeta aculeata, Capoeta saadii (all native cyprinids), Cyprinus carpio and Carassius auratus (exotic cyprinids). The highest infestation was found in endemic fish, C. aculeata with 61ectoparasites in a single specimen of 348 mm TL. The greatest prevalence was found in C. auratus (100%) followed by C. saadii (80%), C. aculeata (69.4%), C. carpio (30.1%) and A. mossulensis (27.3%). Lernaea parasites may have been translocated into Dorudzan Dam by exotic species (e.g., C. carpio and C. auratus) through the four processes of introduction (transport in alien host and acting as co-introduced species), establishment (survival and reproduction in alien host, acting as co-introduced species), spreading with its original host (dispersal) and switching to a native host species to become a co-invader.}, Keywords = {Lernaea cyprinacea, Alien parasite, Invasive species, Ichthyodiversity, Iran}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {369-389}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2121-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2121-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Bahmani, M. and Ghasemi, R. and YousefiJourdehi, A.}, title = {Effects of dietary isoflavone-genistein on hematological and immunological parameters in pre - brood stock beluga, Huso huso}, abstract ={This study was carried out with the aim of detecting the dietary effects of isoflavone-genistein on hematological and immunological parameters in beluga, Huso huso in a 12-week feeding period. Five isonitrogenous (45% crude protein) and isoenergetic (19.5 MJ kg -1) diets were formulated to contain four graded levels of isoflavone-genistein, namely 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.6 g kg-1 diet. Fish (initial average weight: 26.1 ± 1.8 kg) were stocked in ponds in groups of 3 and fed the experimental diets in triplicate. At the end of experiment, physiological indicators, including hematological and immunological parameters, such as red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), hematocrit (Ht), hemoglobin (Hb), lymphocyte, neutrophil, eosinophil, monocyte, haematological indices, lysozyme, total immunoglobulin (IgM) and complementary activities were determined. Results suggested that mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and values of neutrophil had significant differences between treatments. The activities of serum lysozyme, IgM, C3 and C4 were significantly influenced by the dietary genistein concentrations. Results indicated that genistein had significant effects on some hematological and immunological parameters in beluga. }, Keywords = {Genistein, Non-specific immunity, Hematological parameters, Huso huso}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {390-401}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2129-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2129-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Wang, L.}, title = {Yersinia enterocolitica as a cause of septicemia in crucian carp (Carassius carassius)}, abstract ={Yersinia enterocolitica is an important pathogen to animals and humans. Thirteen strains of Y. enterocolitica were isolated from diseased fish. The partial 16SrDNA gene, five virulence genes, pathogenicity, and drug resistance of Y. enterocolitica strain G6029 were studied using molecular biological technology and toxicological method. Results showed that the length of amplified 16SrDNA sequence was 1448bp, and revealed 99% homology with Y. enterocolitica. Its GenBank accession number was JX855135. Five virulence genes (ail, ystB, yadA, virF and HPIint) were detected, and only yadA gene was not seen. Twenty-eight crucian carps that were injected with strain G6029 died within a week, and the mortality was 93.3%, indicating highly pathogenic attribute of this strain. In addition, the strain G6029 was resistant to four antibiotics (sulfafurazole, furazolidone, enrofloxacin and norfloxacin), but it was susceptible to six antibiotics (florfenicol, vibramycin, cefaloridine, ciprofloxacin, streptomycin, and ampicillin). Further study of pathogenicity of Y. enterocolitica in teleost fish is suggested.}, Keywords = {Yersinia enterocolitica, Virulence gene, Pathogenicity, Carassius auratus }, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {402-414}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2130-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2130-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Malekinejad, H. and Agh, N.}, title = {Interspecies variation in the hepatic biotransformation of zearalenone: Evidence for bio-inactivation of mycoestrogen zearalenone in sturgeon fish}, abstract ={Zearalenone (ZEA) as mycoestrogen is found in human foods and animal feeds. Its estrogenic potency depends on its biotransformation fate. The hepatic biotransformation of ZEA in two species of sturgeon fish (Acipenser persicus and Huso huso) was investigated. ZEA was incubated with the hepatic microsomal and post-mitochondrial sub-fractions in the presence of NADPH and the metabolites were determined by means of HPLC. Moreover, the rate of glucuronidation for ZEA and its metabolites were estimated in the presence of uridine diphosphateglucuronic acid. b-zearalenol (b-ZOL) was found to be the major metabolite of ZEA by both sub-fractions. Enzymatic kinetics studies revealed that the maximum velocity (Vmax) in microsomal and post-mitochondrial fractions for b-ZOL production was found 5- and 7-folds in Huso huso and 8- and 12-folds in A. persicus higher than that for a-ZOL production, respectively. The H. huso hepatic post-mitochondrial fraction mainly glucurinated ZEA while in A. persicus, the metabolites and in particular b-ZOL were glucuronidated. Data suggest that the hepatic biotransformation of ZEA in studied sturgeons resulted in detoxification of ZEA as the main metabolite tends to be b-ZOL with weaker estrogenic property. Moreover, clear differences in glucuronidation profile are indicating interspecies variety in hepatic biotransformation of ZEA. }, Keywords = {Acipenser persicus, Huso huso, Hepatic biotransformation, Glucuronidation, Subcellular fractions, Zearalenone}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {415-425}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2132-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2132-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Wang, C.A and Ma, J. Z. and Xu, Q.Y. and Yin, J.S. and Li, J.N. and Wang, L.S. and Zhao, Z.G. and Luo, L.}, title = {The development of pharyngeal taste buds in Hucho taimen (Pallas, 1773) larvae}, abstract ={This study aims to investigate the relationship between the development of pharyngeal taste buds (TBs) and first feeding of Hucho taimen. Larvae were fed with live food (water flea and tubifex) for 8 weeks. TBs of larval pharynx were histologically examined using light microscopy during the rearing experiment. The results showed that the first few TBs primordia were visible within the pharynx 27 days after hatch (DAH), which coincides with the onset of feeding, and the first few TBs with open receptor areas appear 45 DAH. TBs of pharynx were well developed 76 DAH. The number and size of TBs were quantified during larval development. The average number of pharynx was 8.63±1.15, 11.29±0.50, 14.50±1.06, and 17.78±0.47 TBs at 27, 36, 45, and 76 DAH, respectively. The number of TBs increased in both the upper and lower pharynx. The ratio of height to width of TBs showed an increase tendency, ranging from 0.81 to 1.11. The height of TBs showed an increase tendency after 29 DAH during the development. However, the width of TBs exhibited a low at 35 DAH. In conclusion, the development of pharyngeal TBs coincides with the first feeding, and this should lead to a better understanding of improvement of larval rearing in H. taimen hatcheries.}, Keywords = {Hucho taimen, Taste buds, Development, Pharynx, Feeding}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {426-435}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2135-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2135-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {ZakipourRahimabadi, E. and Zarrin, K. and Zarei, M. and Gaffari, M. and Rahnama, M.}, title = {Effects of genistein on melanosis and microbial quality of Litopenaeus vannamei during ice storage}, abstract ={Utilization of genistein as a natural inhibitor was studied alone and in combination with conventional treatments on melanosis and microbial quality of fresh L. vannamei during 10 days ice storage. Treatments were as followed: A (dipping samples in distilled water), B (dipping in 1.25 % sodium metabisulphite solution), C (dipping in 0.01 % genistein + 2% glycerol solution), D (dipping in 0.1 % genistein + 2% glycerol solution), E (dipping in 1% NaCl + 0.05 % EDTA + 0.5 % ascorbic acid + 0.5 % lactic acid solution), F (dipping in 0.01% genistein + 2 % glycerol + 1 % NaCl + 0.05 % EDTA + 0.5 % ascorbic acid + 0.5 % lactic acid solution) and G (dipping in 0.1 % genistein + 2 % glycerol + 1 % NaCl + 0.05 % EDTA + 0.5 % ascorbic acid + 0.5 % lactic acid solution). Results showed that G treatment was more affective on inhibiting of melanosis in L. vannamei. Mesophilic and psycrophilic bacterial counts in G treatment were lower than other treatments during ice storage. }, Keywords = {Genistein, Melanosis, Litopenaeus vannamei, Microbial quality}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {436-445}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2136-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2136-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Ye, H. and Shuai, D. and Dong-mei, W. and Hong-yu, L.}, title = {Optimization of freezing point regulator and its penetration dynamics on large yellow croaker}, abstract ={Different kinds of freezing-point regulators were evaluated to expand the freezing point zone of large yellow croaker, and several treatment methods such as ordinary atmospheric pressure, vacuum environment and injection during the process of penetration were compared to reveal the relationship of diffusion velocities, diffusion time and freezing point of the large yellow croaker. Results obtained for ideal freezing-point regulators were as follows: Sodium chloride 2.5% (w/w), trehalose 2.5% (w/w) and edible alcohol 2.0% (w/w), which could decrease the freezing point from -1.5℃ to -4.2℃. Comparing with atmospheric pressure or vacuum degrees treatment, using injection method to deal with the freezing-point regulators could decrease the freezing point in a short time and benefit the meat quality.}, Keywords = {Ice temperature preservation, Control the freezing point, Large yellow croaker}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {446-456}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2137-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2137-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Yassoralipour, A. and Bakar, J. and Rahman, R.A. and Fatimah, A. Bakar and Özogul, F.}, title = {Effects of modified atmosphere packaging on microbiological load and physico-chemical properties of barramundi (Lates calcarifer Bloch) fillets at 8°C}, abstract ={Different modified atmosphere conditions with various CO2 concentrations on microbial load (psychrophile, mesophile aerobic and anaerobic bacteria) and physico-chemical properties of barramundi (Lates  calcarifer Bloch) fillets stored at 8°C were compared to determine the best packaging conditions. The gas conditions evaluated were 100% CO2 (M1), 75% CO2/25% N2 (M2), 50% CO2/50% N2 (M3), 25% CO2/75% N2 (M4) and 100% N2 (control). High CO2 concentration (M1 and M2) of fish fillets delayed the psychrophilic bacteria growth compared to low CO2 concentration (50% and 25% CO2) as well as the mesophilic, anaerobic and histamine forming bacteria. We concluded that the atmosphere with 75:25% and 100:0 (CO2:N2) had the most appropriate gas composition to inhibit the microbial growth and prolong the shelf life of barramundi fillets (p<0.05). }, Keywords = {Barramundi, CO2 concentration, Psychrophile bacteria, Histamine forming bacteria, MAP, Lates calcarifer.}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {457-469}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2138-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2138-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {ÖĞRETMEN, F. and GÖLBASI, S. and KUTLUYER, F.}, title = {Efficacy of clove oil, benzocaine, eugenol, 2-phenoxyethanol as anaesthetics on shabbout fish (Barbus grypus Heckel, 1843)}, abstract ={To our knowledge, no previous anaesthetic experiments are conducted on shabbout fish. The results from the present study indicated that the induction times decreased significantly as the doses increased in all the anaesthetics (p<0.05). Induction and recovery times were significantly affected by the interaction between concentration and anaesthetic (p<0.05). The effective doses were: 25 and 50 µL L-1 at 24°C clove oil and for eugenol, 50 mg L-1 for benzocaine and 500 µL L-1 for 2-phenoxyethanol. In conclusion, the four anaesthetic agents could be used as sedatives in culture of shabbout fish}, Keywords = {Shabbout fish, Barbus grypus, Herbal medicines, Chemical anaesthatics}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {470-478}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2140-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2140-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Zhang, A. J. and Liu, S. L. and Zhu, J. Y. and Gu, Z. M. and Zhou, Z. M. and Zhang, G. F. and Lu, K. H.}, title = {Transcriptome analysis of the freshwater pearl mussel, Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea) Uusing Illumina paired-end sequencing to identify genes and markers}, abstract ={The transcriptome of triangle sail mussel Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea) using Illumina paired-end sequencing technology was conducted and analyzed. Equal quantities of total RNA isolated from six tissues, including gonads, hepatopancreas, foot, mantel, gills and adductor muscles, were pooled to construct a cDNA library. A total of 58.09 million clean reads with 98.48 % Q20 bases were generated. Clustering and assembly of these reads produced a non-redundant set of 92,347 unigenes with an average length of 1,150.61 bp. 11,174 unigenes were involved in the molecular function, cellular component and biological process categories by GO (Gene Ontology) analysis. Potential genes and their functions were predicted by KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) pathway mapping and COG (Cluster of Orthologous Groups of proteins) analysis. More than 8 putative genes of interest involved in sex determination/differentiation were identified. Furthermore, 8,014 SSRs and 38,288 SNPs were identified in this transcriptome dataset.}, Keywords = {Hyriopsis cumingii, Illumina paired-end sequencing, Transcriptome, Sex determination, Molecular marker}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {479-496}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2142-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2142-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Coşkun, O.F. and Aydın, D. and Duman, F.}, title = {Comparison of some blood parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) living in running and still water}, abstract ={The aim of this study was to compare some biochemical blood parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) living in running or still waters. Some biochemical parameters of rainbow trout were examined, and the results were evaluated between sampling locations and according to seasonal changes. Healthy adult rainbow trout were caught from six different locations on the Bahçelik Dam Lake and the Zamantı River (Turkey). Blood samples were collected from the caudal vena cava and transferred to sample tubes. The blood serum samples were analyzed for 16 different biochemical parameters. In terms of the calculated blood parameters, no statistically significant differences were found between locations. However, seasonal changes affected the blood parameters significantly. alanine transaminase (ALT)was considerably higher in spring in fish caught from both the dam lake and the river. In the summer, aspartate transaminase (AST), Ca, urea, total protein and Fe were significantly higher than in other seasons. However, amylase was significantly lower in summer than in the other seasons. In the autumn, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and triglyceride were significantly higher than in the other seasons. The results obtained from this study may be useful for research in fish biology and food safety}, Keywords = {Bahçelik Dam Lake, Biochemical parameters, Zamantı River, Oncorhynchus mykiss.}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {497-507}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2143-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2143-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Fathi, P. and Ebrahimi, E. and Mirghafarry, M. and EsmaeiliOfogh, A.}, title = {Water quality assessment in Choghakhor Wetland using water quality index (WQI)}, abstract ={The Choghakhor International Wetland plays an important role in preserving and protection of part of the plant and animal species in the Iranian plateau. Since the water of this wetland is utilized for different human purposes, complete periodic chemical and physical quality assessment of its water seems necessary. Water quality index (WQI) was calculated using the following eleven parameters: Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonium, Alkalinity, Hardness, Turbidity, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Dissolved Solid, pH and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5). For this purpose, the relative weight assigned to each parameter ranged from 1 to 4 based on the importance of the parameter for aquatic environment and human health. The analyses of variance (ANOVA) of data revealed significant differences between different periods of sampling (p<0.01). Therefore we assigned the results in two categories: very poor and inappropriate, which make it not suitable for human uses such as drinking. The most important factor in assessment of water quality in this study was BOD5. The result of this research demonstrated that this method can be used for assessment of water quality in wetlands. }, Keywords = {Choghakhor Wetland, Chaharmohal Bakhtiari, Physicochemical factors, Water quality index, Iran}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {508-523}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2149-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2149-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {JeerawatThammaratsuntorn, J. and Jin-LiangZhao, J.L. and Zhao, L.H. and Zhuang, Q.Q. and Guo, J.T. and LarbiAyisi, Ch.}, title = {Acclimation responses of gill ionocytes of red tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus × O. niloticus) to water salinity and alkalinity}, abstract ={To understand the acclimation strategies of red tilapia to different environments, this study aimed to evaluate different responses of red tilapia (O. mossambicus × O. niloticus) to salinity (10-30&permil;), alkalinity (1-3 gL-1 NaHCO3) and salinity and alkalinity (10/1-30/3 &permil;/gL-1NaHCO3) environments. Localization, type, size, and numeration of gill ionocytes were investigated on the same specimens by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) with antibodies of Na+/K+-ATPase (NKA), Na+/K+/2Cl-contransporter (NKCC), cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) and carbonic anhydrase (CA). Ionocytes were only located on filaments conducted by SEM. Four types of ionocytes namely pit, convex, concave and transitory types were determined morphologically by their apical openings of which concave and transitory type were not present in freshwater (FW) and saltwater (SW) fish (10). Both ionocytes size and number increased with elevated stress levels. In comparison to FW, density of ionotypes increased to about 4.75, 3.00 and 3.44 fold in SW (30), AW (3) and S&AW (30/3) respectively. Immunoreactive cells on gill filaments confirmed branchial distribution of ionocytes. Immunoreaction of NKA, NKCC and CA appeared in FW except for CFTR while they all appeared in SW (30), AW (3) and S&AW (30/3).}, Keywords = {Acclimation response, Ionocytes, Salinity, Alkalinity, Red tilapia.}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {524-541}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2150-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2150-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Dorafshan, S. and Roozdar, A.}, title = {Short communication:Karyological analysis of small-scaled Damascus barbel, Capoeta damascina (Valenciennes, 1842) from Tigris Basin}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Damascus barbel,Capoetadamascina, Karyotype, Tigris Basin}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {542-551}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2151-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2151-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Akbary, P. and NegahdariJafarbeigi, Y. and Sondakzehi, A.}, title = {Short communication: Effects of garlic (Allium sativum L) extract on growth, feed utilization and carcass composition in Mugil cephalus (Linnaeus, 1758) larvae}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Mugil cephalus, Garlic extract, Fish growth, Feed utilization, Carcass composition}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {552-557}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2152-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2152-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Akter, S. and Shahjahan, M. and Hossain, S. and Rahman, M.S.}, title = {Short communication:Culture of Chlorella ellipsoidea in different inexpensive medium and used as food for production of rotifer, Brachionus calyciflorus}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Rotifers, Chlorella, Yeast, Medium}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {558-566}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2153-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2153-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {TaghaviJelodar, H. and Fazli, H. and SalmanMahiny, A.}, title = {Short communication: Study on heavy metals (Chromium, Cadmium, Cobalt and Lead) concentration in three pelagic species of Kilka (Genus Clupeonella) in the southern Caspian Sea}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Caspian Sea, Chromium, Cadmium, Cobalt, Lead, Kilka}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {567-574}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2154-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2154-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Gerami, M.H. and Safiyari, H. and Jafari, A. and Mousavi-Nasab, M.}, title = {Short communication:Application of Machine-vision to assess weight of fish (Case study: Oncorhynchus mykiss)}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Image Processing, Fish Weight, MATLAB}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {575-584}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2155-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2155-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Ramin, M. and Bagheri, S. and Moradi, M. and Abbasi, K. and Mirzajani, A. and Doustdar, M.}, title = {Short communication:Identification, distribution, abundance and species composition of fish in the Chitgar Lake (Tehran Province of Iran)}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Chitgar Lake, Fish species, Distribution, Abundance, Species compositions}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {585-589}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2156-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2156-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Parsa, A. and Bahramian, S. and Sharifpour, I.}, title = {Short communication:Effect of oral consumption of Aloe vera gel on intestinal microflora and liver tissue of rainbow trout}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Rainbow trout, Aloe vera, Intestinal microflora, Liver tissue}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {590-596}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2157-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2157-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {AneeshKumar, K.V. and Pravin, P. and PareshKhanolkar, S. and Baiju, M.V. and Meenakumari, B.}, title = {Short communication:The effect of depth of operation and soaking time on catch rates in the experimental tuna longline fisheries in Lakshadweep Sea, India}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Longline, Tuna, Sharks, Depth, Soaking time, Lakshadweep}, volume = {15}, Number = {1}, pages = {597-605}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2158-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2158-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {MehdizadehMood, S. and Rassouli, M.}, title = {Monogenean infestations of arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) and cat fish (Hypostomus plecostomus)}, abstract ={Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) and cat fish (Hypostomus plecostomus) are two species of ornamental fishes which are mostly imported to Iran. Monogenea are plathyhelminthes which can dominantly infest the fish skin and gills with high host specificity. In this research, 35 O. bicirrhosum and 50 H. plecostomus with clinical signs were collected from different ornamental fish markets in Semnan, Iran and transferred alive to the Lab. Fish skin and gills were examined for monogenean infestations. No monogenea was observed on the skin specimens, but Gonocleithrum cursitans and Unilatus unilatus infested 54.28% and 74% of gills in O. bicirrhosum and H. plecostomus, respectively. This is the first report of both G.cursitans and U. unilatus in Iran.}, Keywords = {Arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum, Cat fish, Hypostomus plecostomus, Monogenea, Iran}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {606-612}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2197-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2197-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Soleimany, V. and Banaee, M. and Mohiseni, M. and NematdoostHagi, B. and MousaviDehmourdi, L.}, title = {Evaluation of pre-clinical safety and toxicology of Althaea officinalis extracts as naturopathic medicine for common carp (Cyprinus carpio)}, abstract ={The current study was done to investigate the preclinical safety and toxicology of Althaea officinalis extract as naturopathic medicine in common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Specimens were treated with 0 (control), 2.5, 5 and 10 g of marshmallow extract for 45 days. Plasma biochemical parameters were measured after 15 and 45 days. Total protein, albumin and globulin levels (p<0.05)  were significantly higher in the fish fed with 10 g A. officinalis extract than that in control groups on day 45. Although, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities significantly decreased (p<0.05) in fish fed with A. officinalis extract on day 15. The use of the A. officinalis extract (10 g) led to a significant increase in AST, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and ALP activities and cholesterol levels on day 45 (p<0.05) and a significant decrease in plasma glucose and cholesterol levels on day 15 (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in glucose levels and creatine kinase (CK) activity between all treatments and the control group on day 45 (p>0.05). During the experimental period, triglyceride levels noticeably decreased in fish fed with 2.5 g of A. officinalis extract (p<0.05). Although, administration of marshmallow extract up to 5 g per kg of feed did not show any side effect on fishes, the use of the A. officinalis extract (10 g) led to cytotoxicity and modifications in blood biochemical parameters of fish. Therefore, we recommend the use of the lower concentrations than 10 g A. officinalis extract in prospective clinical studies.  }, Keywords = {Biochemical parameters, Common carp, Marshmallow, Medicinal plants, pre-clinical study}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {613-629}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2198-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2198-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Gozari, M. and Mortazavi, M.S. and Bahador, N. and Tamadonijahromi, S. and Rabbaniha, M.}, title = {Isolation and screening of antibacterial and enzyme producing marine actinobacteria to approach probiotics against some pathogenic vibrios in shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei}, abstract ={The application of new probiotics is a good strategy in the biological control of infectious diseases in aquaculture. Approximately 100 marine actinobacteria isolates were obtained from 10 sediment samples of shrimp farms. Heat treatment of sediment samples resulted in a selective reduction of the non actinobacterial heterotrophic microflora. Starch nitrate agar medium exhibited more efficacy than glycerol arginine agar medium for isolation. Twenty seven percent of actinobacterial isolates showed antagonistic activities against pathogenic Vibrio spp. All the antagonistic isolates showed the typical morphology of genus Streptomyces. Exoenzymatic activity screening showed that 44 %, 26%, 37% of antagonistic isolates represented amylase, lipase and protease activities, respectively. MNM-1400 strain exhibited highest antagonistic and exoenzymatic activity. The pathogenicity experiment revealed that MNM-1400 strain did not cause disease in Litopenaeus vannamei larvae. Extraction of produced antibacterial compounds by MNM-1400 strain showed that the active constituent didn’t have non polar property. Morphological, physiological and biochemical identification confirmed that MNM-1400 strain belonged to the genus streptomyces. Phylogenetic analysis by 16S rRNA gene sequencing showed a high similarity between MNM-1400 strain and Streptomyces californicus (similarity: 99%). These results suggest that the MNM-1400 strain can be considered as a potential probiotic in aquaculture}, Keywords = {Probiotic, Marine actinobacteria, Biological control, Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei }, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {630-644}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2199-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2199-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Hussain, S.M. and Afzal, M. and Nasir, S. and Javid, A. and Makhdoom, S.M. and Jabeen, F. and Azmat, H. and Hussain, M. and Shah, S.Z.H.}, title = {Efficacy of phytase supplementation in improving mineral digestibility in Labeo rohita fingerlings fed on canola meal-based diets}, abstract ={A feeding trial of ten weeks was conducted to evaluate the effect of microbial phytase supplementation on mineral digestibility in Labeo rohita fingerlings fed on canola meal-based diets. The experiment consisted of a reference diet and a basal diet. The reference diet was prepared according to the requirements of L. rohita and was used as a standard diet. The basal diet was made by replacing 30% reference diet with canola meal which was used as the test ingredient in this experiment. Seven test diets were prepared by spraying graded levels (0, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1250 and 1500 FTU kg-1) of phytase on canola meal-based basal diet to assess the optimal dose required to achieve best performance in terms of mineral digestibility coefficients. Chromic oxide was incorporated as an indigestible marker in the diets. Phytase supplementation significantly increased mineral digestibility in L. rohita fingerlings at 750 FTU kg-1 followed by that at 1000 FTU kg-1 as compared to the reference diet. The results of our study suggested that phytase supplementation in canola meal-based diet at the rate of 750 FTU kg-1 is optimum to release sufficient chelated minerals in L. rohita.    }, Keywords = {Labeo rohita, Phytase, Mineral digestibility, Canola meal}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {645-661}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2200-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2200-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Faralizadeh, S. and ZakipourRahimabadi, E. and Khanipour, A.A.}, title = {The influence of sodium chloride replacement with potassium chloride on quality changes of hot smoked Kilka (Clupeonella cultriventris caspia) during storage at ± 4°C}, abstract ={The aim of this work was to study the effect of sodium chloride replacement with potassium chloride on quality changes of hot smoked Kilka during storage at ± 4°C. To achieve this, after initial preparation, samples were exposed to brining process in two salts. This study was designed in two stages: in the first stage, different levels of salt replacement were used to select the best smoked treatment based on sensory test. In this stage, treatments were as:  control (100% of NaCl), treatment 1 (75%NaCl/25%KCl), treatment 2 (50% NaCl/50%KCl), treatment 3 (25%NaCl/75%KCl), treatment 4 (100% of KCl). Samples were processed at slow and fast speed smoking for about 4 h, cooled and then tested by test panel. In the second stage, biochemical changes of selected treatment (treatment 1) were compared with control samples during storage at ± 4°C for 15 days.  There were no differences (p>0.05) in content of fat, moisture, ash and TBA indices between control and treatment1. Protein levels and salt intake were significantly (p<0.05) increased while the TVB-N and PV indices decreased in treatment1. The results indicated that 25% sodium replacement with potassium is desirable for this product.}, Keywords = {Hot smoking, Kilka fish, Sodium replacement, Lipid oxidation, Potassium chloride.}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {662-676}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2201-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2201-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Niyazi, L. and Chaichi, M.J. and NasrollahzadehSaravi, H. and Najafpour, S.}, title = {Quantification of individual phosphorus forms in surface sediments of the Southern Caspian Sea - Iranian Coast: A sequential extraction procedure}, abstract ={Seventy Two sediments from four stations (Anzali, Tonekabon, Noshahr and Amirabad), located in Caspian Sea-Iranian coast were examined on the basis of P-fractionation in autumn and winter of 2013-2014. Several forms of the phosphorus in sediment were separated and extracted according to sequential extraction method. Then the extracted phosphorus in each fraction was determined by UV–Vis spectrophotometry. In addition, Total concentrations of Ca, Fe and Al in sediment fractions were also measured by Atomic absorption spectroscopy. In autumn the rank order of P-fractions was: Ca-P>Residual-P>BD-P>Al-P>loosely-P and in winter it was: Ca-P>BD-P>Residual-P>Al-P>loosely adsorbed-P. In both season the loosely adsorbed phosphorus (NH4Cl–P) represented < 1% of the sedimentary inorganic phosphorus, while the reductant phosphorus (BD–P) ranged from 2.7 to 4%. The calcium bound phosphorus (Ca-P or HCl–P) showed considerable contribution (89-91%) to the sedimentary inorganic P-loads. The metal oxide bound phosphorus (Al-P or NaOH–P) was 1.2-1.5% and Residual-P was 2.3-4.5%. Concentration of BD- P increased with increasing depth in all stations and the concentration of other fractions increased in most stations. Sampling seasons had significant effect on variance of most P-fractions and other sediment features. TP and BD-P were positively correlated with Fetot (p<0.05).}, Keywords = {Phosphorus fractionation, Surface sediment, Caspian Sea, Iranian Coast}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {677-686}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2204-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2204-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Norouzi, M. and Pourkazemi, M.}, title = {Microsatellite DNA markers for analysis of genetic population structure of stellate sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus Pallas, 1771) in the North (Volga and Ural Rivers) and South Caspian Sea (Sefidrud and Gorganrud Rivers)}, abstract ={This study represents a large-scale population genetic analysis of the stellate sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, in the Caspian Sea. In total, 192 samples of adult stellate sturgeon were collected from four commercial catch stations in the Northern (Volga and Ural Rivers) and Southern Caspian Sea (estuary of Sefidrud and Gorganrod Rivers-Iran). Fifteen sets of microsatellite primers developed from lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) and shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) were tested on genomic DNA. Ten primer sets (LS-19, 34, 54, 68, Spl-105, 104, 163, 170, 173, 113) revealing polymorphic loci were used to analyze the genetic variation found in adults of the stellate sturgeon populations. Analyses revealed that the average number of alleles per locus was 13.05 (range 8 to 18 alleles per locus in regions, Ne= 7.86). All sampled regions contained private alleles. The average observed and expected heterozygosities were 0.665 and 0.862, respectively. Deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were seen in most cases. Average of Fis, Fit and Nm were 0.230, 0.261 and 7.498, respectively. Pairwise Population FST Values ranged from 0.019 to 0.035. FST, RST, and gene flow estimates in AMOVA indicated significant genetic differentiation among and regions, indicating that the populations were divergent. The genetic distance between populations indicates that the genetic difference among the studied populations is pronounced. These results together with highly significant RST of genotypic differences between these pairs of collections support the existence of different genetic populations along the Caspian Sea coast. }, Keywords = {Genetic variability, Genetic differentiation, Acipenser stellatus, Microsatellite markers}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {687-700}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2205-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2205-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Chen, Y. and Li, J. and Xiao, P. and Zhu, W. and Mo, Z.}, title = {The ability of marine Bacillus spp. isolated from fish gastrointestinal tract and culture pond sediment to inhibit growth of aquatic pathogenic bacteria}, abstract ={In this research, antagonistic activity of two Bacillus species isolated from digestive tract of marine fish and culture pond of sea cucumber was studied. The inhibitory activity of Bacillus spp. isolates against some common pathogenic bacteria of fish was assessed using the agar diffusion method. The strain of B. subtilis G024 exhibited antimicrobial activity against Vibrio anguillarum, V. harveyi, V. vulnificus, Streptococcus sp. and Staphylococcus aureus; the isolate of B. amyloliquefaciens N004 inhibited growth in V. anguillarum, V. campbellii, V. vulnificus, V. parahamolyticus, Edwardsiella tarda, Streptococcus sp., B. cereus. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigation of indicator bacteria showed that cell morphologies were strongly affected by the cell-free supernatant of the two Bacillus spp. isolates. It is determined that the culture filtrates contained inhibitors against growth of some pathogenic bacteria with different degrees of inhibition, although none of the culture filtrates could inhibit the growth of V. fluvialis, V. alginolyticus, V. splendidus. Based upon these characteristics, both of the antagonistic Bacillus spp. isolates could be the potential probiotics used in the aquaculture production.}, Keywords = {Bacillus, Antagonistic activity, Scanning electron microscopy, Probiotic, Aquaculture}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {701-714}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2206-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2206-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Kamarudin, M.S. and Ishak, S.D. and Ramezani-Fard, E. and Saad, C.R. and Yusof, Y.A.}, title = {Effects of different temperature profiles and corn-sago starch ratios on physical properties of extruded tilapia diets}, abstract ={Sago starch is a locally grown and produced starch resource in Malaysia. In this study, corn starch to sago starch ratios (CS:SS) of 0:20, 5:15, 10:10, 15:5 and 20:0 were included in feed mixture to contain 20% starch and produce five isonitrogenous and isocaloric (30% crude protein and 16.7 kJ/g, respectively) tilapia Oreochromis sp. diets. Diets were preconditioned to contain 40% moisture and extruded using a single-screw extruder at screw speed of 120 rpm using three different temperature profiles (I 60-100-140-180˚C; II 60-100-120-160˚C; and III 60-120-120-180˚C). Effects of these factors were evaluated on physical properties of extrudates including expansion ratio, bulk density, water stability, floatability, sinking velocity and durability. From the results, different temperature profiles and CS:SS had significant effects (p<0.05) on expansion ratio and floatability. Sago starch performed as a good binder as it gave higher percentage of water stability and pellet durability. The mixture with 10:10 of corn to sago starch extruded using temperature profile II (60-100-120-160˚C) produced the best extrudates with desirable physical properties.}, Keywords = {Aquafeed, Corn starch, Extrudates, Pellet physical properties, Sago starch, Tilapia, Temperature profiles}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {715-726}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2207-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2207-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Mohebbi, F. and Hafezieh, M. and Seidgar, M. and HosseinzadehSahhafi, H. and MohsenpourAzari, A. and Ahmadi, R.}, title = {The growth, survival rate and reproductive characteristics of Artemia urmiana fed by Dunaliella tertiolecta, Tetraselmis suecica, Nannochloropsis oculata, Chaetoceros sp., Chlorella sp. and Spirolina sp. as feeding microalgae}, abstract ={This study was performed to compare the efficiency of six microalgae namely Dunaliella tertiolecta, Tetraselmis suecica, Nannochloropsis oculata, Chaetoceros sp., Chlorella sp. and Spirolina sp. on the growth, survival rate and reproduction efficacy in Artemia urmiana in laboratory conditions. Artemia cysts were harvested from Urmia Lake and hatched according to the standard method. Live microalgae were cultured using the f/2 culture medium. Artemia survival was determined in treatments on days 8, 11, 14, 17 and 20. A highly significant difference (p<0.01) were found among three microalgae in terms of length growth, survival rates and reproduction characteristics in A. urmiana. In spite of higher length growth of A.urmiana fed on N. oculata than A. urmiana fed by T. suecica but survival and reproduction in the latter was better than the first treatment. In general, D. tertiolecta was more efficient than other microalgae examined in the present study on A. urmiana concerning not only to growth and survival but also to reproduction mode. So, it is preferred to feed A. urmiana}, Keywords = {Artemia urmiana, Microalgae, Length growth, Survival rate}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {727-737}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2208-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2208-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Banu, M.R. and Christianus, A. and Siraj, S.S. and Ikhsan, N.F.M. and Rajaee, A.H.}, title = {Effects of stocking density on growth performance and survival of three male morphotypes in all-male culture of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man)}, abstract ={A study was conducted to appraise the effect of different stocking densities on three male morphotypes named blue claw (BC), orange claw (OC) and small male (SM) at harvest  in all-male culture and to assess the growth performance of  BC, OC and SM in each isolated culture. Trials involving three stocking densities of all-male prawn viz., 20, 30 and 40 juvenile m-2 were carried out in replicates. After 4 months of culture, BC, OC and SM were sorted from all tanks and restocked at 5 m-2 in treatments BC, OC and SM respectively for 80 days. A difference in prawn density significantly (p<0.05) affected adversely on morphotypes. The highest survival rate combined with good yield performance was from 20 juvenile m-2 stocking density with 21% BC, 62.5% OC and 16.5% SM, respectively. In isolation culture, the average specific growth rate of the SM population (1.22) was significantly higher than that of the OC (1.01) and the BC (0.43) population. The survival of the SM population was 100% while for others it was 72%. Absolute weight of prawn was significantly greater in the male OC (23.87 g) than the SM (19.57 g) and the BC males (6.31 g). Impacts of isolated culture on population structure were much more pronounced in the SM population than others.}, Keywords = {Freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, Heterogeneous individual growth, Male morphotypes, Stocking density, Isolation culture}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {738-750}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2213-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2213-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Dadgar, Sh.}, title = {Effect of different levels of n-3 HUFA on larvae culture performances of Beluga (Huso huso) fish}, abstract ={The effects of n-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids (n-3 HUFA) were studied on Beluga (Huso huso) fish larvae by feeding fish larvae with live food  enriched with 4 different oils (ICES 30/4, tuna eye oil, flaxseed oil and linseed oil) containing different levels of n-3 HUFA including 27.19, 20.33, 12.71 and 0.39 mg g-1 dry weight of oil, respectively. Fish larvae weighing 30.00±2.00 mg were randomly divided into 12 groups of 150 fish each and triplicates fed the 4 experimental diets for 3 weeks. There were no differences in survival rates, but significant differences were found in growth rates and fatty acid composition of the fish larvae after 30 days. Fish fed low levels of dietary n-3 HUFA (0.39 mg g-1 DW) showed poor n-3 HUFA contents but these fatty acids improved with the elevation of the n-3 HUFA levels in the diet up to 20 mg g-1 DW. Fish fed the flaxseed oil showed the highest level of crude lipid 15.00±3.01). Results showed that tuna eye oil and ICES30/4-enriched live food (4.83 ±1.29 and 4.61 ±0.99 mg g-1 DW, respectively) showed the highest n-3 HUFA content for sturgeon fish larvae.}, Keywords = {Huso huso, n-3 HUFA, Growth and survival rate, Fats and fatty compounds, Tuna eye oil and enriched live food}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {751-759}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2214-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2214-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Lü, A.J. and Hu, X.C. and Li, L. and Sun, J.F. and Song, Y.J. and Pei, C. and Zhang, C. and Kong, X.H.}, title = {Isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility of pathogenic Aeromonas media isolated from diseased Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio koi)}, abstract ={Aeromonas infections are the most common bacterial disease of cultured fish in China. In this study, a gram-negative bacillus was isolated from the liver of diseased koi carp (Cyprinus carpio koi), and named strain KC-2. The results of morphological and biochemical tests, as well as phylogenetic analysis derived from 16S rRNA and gyrB sequences indicated that the isolated strain KC-2 was highly identical to the known Aeromonas media ATCC 33907. Experimental infection assays were conducted, and pathogenicity was demonstrated in crucian carp (Carassius auratus) and zebrafish (Danio rerio). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing showed that the strain KC-2 was sensitive to cefalotin, cefixime, cefotaxime, gentamicin, netilmicin, azithromycin and chloramphenicol. This is the first report on the isolation and identification of A. media from diseased, cultured koi fish. The results of the study will provide a scientific reference for prevention of bacterial disease of koi carp and identification of A. media in fish.}, Keywords = {Koi carp, Aeromonas media, Isolation, Identification, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {760-774}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2219-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2219-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Babalola, T.O. and Oyawale, F.E. and Adejumo, I.O. and Bolu, S.A.}, title = {Effects of dietary fish oil replacement by vegetable oil on the serum biochemical and haematological parameters of African catfish (Heterobranchus longifilis) fingerlings}, abstract ={The present study aimed to elucidate the impacts of dietary vegetable oil blends as alternative to fish oil on serum biochemical and haematological parameters in Heterobranchus longifilis fingerlings. Fish (4.65 ± 0.23g) were fed diets containing fish oil (FO), palm oil (PO), soybean oil (SO), blend of PO and SO (POSO) over a 12-week period. The experiment was carried out in 62-l circular tanks with 10 fish per tank. Fish were fed two times a day until apparent satiation. At the end of the experiment, blood samples were collected from each treatment for investigation of serum biochemical and haematological parameters. The results showed that total protein was not significantly affected by the different dietary lipid sources (p >0.05). However, serum glucose was significantly higher in fish fed the control diet (p<0.05). Activities of liver enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP), total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL and HDL exhibited a significant increase in the blood of fish fed combinations of the vegetable lipid sources (p<0.05). The PCV, RBC and MCV were not affected by the dietary lipid sources (p>0.05). These results indicate that FO can be replaced with PO, SO or their combinations in the diet of H. longifilis fingerlings without any negative health impacts.}, Keywords = {Fish oil, Vegetable oil, Heterobranchus longifilis, Haematology, Serum biochemical}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {775-788}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2220-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2220-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Mirshekari, S. and Safari, R. and Adel, M. and MotalebiMoghanjoghi, A.A. and Khalili, E. and Bonyadian, M.}, title = {Antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of nisin Z and sodium benzoate in vacuum packed Caspian Kutum (Rutilus frisii) fillet stored at 4◦C}, abstract ={This study was done to evaluate the antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of nisin Z (0.02 %) and sodium benzoate (1.5 and 2.5 %) in vacuum packed Caspian Kutum (Rutilus frisii) fillet stored at 4°C. Microbial changes [aerobic plate counts (APC), psychrotrophic counts (PTC) and lactic acid bacteria] and chemical indices [peroxide value and total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N)] were determined in days 0, 4, 8, 12 and 16. Results showed that PV and TVB-N in control samples (the sample dipped in prechilled distilled water) were deteriorated after 12 days compared to preserved samples which were acceptable after 16 days. Microbial tests indicated that control samples contained APC and PTC bacteria in day 16 more than standard limit, whereas treatment samples were in the acceptable range. In case of lactic acid bacteria, after 16 days, all samples were in the acceptable range. Results of chemical and microbial analysis showed that simultaneous use of nisin Z and sodium benzoate could increase the shelf life of vacuum packed R. frisii. }, Keywords = {Rutilus frisii, Microbial quality, Lipid oxidation, Nisin Z, Sodium benzoate}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {789-801}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2215-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2215-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Taheri, A.}, title = {Antioxidant activity in some Iranian seaweed species from Chabahar}, abstract ={The antioxidant activities of Ulva faciata, Nizimuddinia zanardinii and Gracilaria corticata were investigated in Chabahar, Iran. Methanol extract and n-hexane, dichloromethane and ethylacetate fractions used for antioxidative properties test by the total antioxidative activity, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazylhydrate (DPPH)  free radical scavenging activity, reduction power, metal chelating activity and inhibition of lipid peroxidation methods. The methanolic extracts of three seaweed species showed lower antioxidative properties. The most effective antioxidant properties were observed from the EA fractions of G. corticata and U. faciata. dichloromethane (DCM), fraction of N. zanardinii showed significantly higher total antioxidative activity, DPPH radical scavenging and power reduction in comparison to its n-hexane, EA fractions and crude MeOH extract. There was a strong correlation between the reduction power (r2=0.94) and the total phenolic content of the seaweeds extracts and fractions. The results indicate U. faciata and G. corticata can be potential sources of natural antioxidants and may be efficiently used as nutraceuticals.}, Keywords = {Antioxidative activity, Phenolic contents, Ulva faciata, Nizimuddinia zanardinii, Gracilaria corticata}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {802-817}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2216-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2216-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {JavaheriBaboli, M. and Velayatzadeh, M. and Roomiani, L. and Khoramabadi, A.}, title = {Effect of sex and tissue on fatty acid composition in the meat of Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) from the Persian Gulf, Iran}, abstract ={Fatty acids composition in edible parts of Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) caught in the Persian Gulf close to the Bushehr Province were investigated. Among saturated fatty acids (SFA), the 16:0 and 18:0 fatty acids were the most two dominant fatty acids in meat tissues that analyzed. 18:1n-9 and 16:1n-7 were the major fatty acids among the MUFAs of male and female crab. The main PUFAs in lipids of crab meat were 20:5n-3 and 22:6n-3. The n-3 PUFA content was highest in female claw meat (20.26%) and lowest in male meat (11.31%), respectively. The sex and tissue had a significant influence on the EPA, DHA and n-3 HUFA. The highest amounts of DHA and the favorable n-6/n-3 ratio in the meat of blue swimming crab indicate that the claw and breast meat is a very omega-rich edible portion of crab body.}, Keywords = {Portunus pelagicus, Fatty acids, Tissue, Sex, Persian Gulf.}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {818-826}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2217-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2217-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Şen, F. and Kara, Ö.}, title = {Population structure, growth and reproduction properties of barbel (Barbus plebejus Bonaparte, 1832) living in Çığlı stream, Van, Turkey}, abstract ={This study was carried out to determine population structure, growth and reproduction properties of barbel. A total of 198 individuals were sampled. Ages of samples were found between I and VI years, fork lengths between 4.3 and 16.6 cm and total weights between 1.2 and 65.8 g. Length-weight relationship was calculated as W=0.0146×L2.934. Munro’s phi prime index was estimated as 1.95, L&infin; as 26.42 cm W&infin; as 216.92 g, and condition factor as 1.265±0.01. First sexual maturation was determined in 6.0-6.9 cm-group males, and second sexual maturity was recorded in 10.0-10.9 cm-group females. Individual fecundity was defined between 568 and 4171 eggs/female and relative fecundity was calculated as 64964.55±5855.49 eggs/kg female. Barbel did not show good growth and reproduction performance in the stream, because of fishing pressure.}, Keywords = {Barbel, Growth, Population structure, Reproduction, Çığlı stream}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {827-838}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2218-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2218-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Raissy, M. and Sarshoughi, M. and Moumeni, M.}, title = {Molecular identification of some causative agents of warm-water streptococcosis by M-PCR in cultured rainbow trout, Chaharmahal - Bakhtiari Province, Iran}, abstract ={Streptococcosis has been defined as a hemorrhagic septicemia in many fish species especially rainbow trout. This disease causes serious economic losses due to high mortality in fish and the bacteria responsible is also considered as a zoonotic pathogen. The aim of this study was identification of different causative agents of warm water streptococcosis and evaluation of the capsule gene in Lactococcus garvieae isolates collected from rainbow trout in Chaharmahal - Bakhtiari Province, Iran. A total of 430 clinically suspected fish were collected from 43 rainbow trout farms. The samples were analyzed using biochemical methods and multiplex-PCR. The results indicated that samples of 36 fish farms (83.7%) were infected with one of the studied bacteria. The infection by L. garvieae was found to be more than that by other species (30 of 36 farms, 83%). Infection by S. iniae and S. uberis was found in nine and one fish farm, respectively. Presence of virulence genes was studied in L. garvieae isolates by PCR assay. According to the results 34 of 50 isolates (68%) contained the capsule gene. The results revealed high prevalence of virulent L. garvieae in rainbow trout farms which should be considered in preventional policies such as vaccine production and also in public health. }, Keywords = {Streptococcosis, Virulence gene, Rainbow trout, PCR, Iran}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {836-845}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2224-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2224-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Yağcı, A. and ApaydınYağcı, M. and Bilgin, F. and Erbatur, İ.}, title = {The effects of physicochemical parameters on fish distribution in Eğirdir Lake, Turkey}, abstract ={The present study was conducted based on the fish species and physicochemical parameters of Eğirdir Lake. Sampling was carried out monthly from January through December 2010 between 9 am and 11 am. The parameters measured were water temperature, depth, secchi disk depth, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, saturation of dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, chloride, hardness, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, carbonate, nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, sulphate, phosphate, silica, organic substance, acid power (SBV) and chlorophyll-a. Monthly sampling was performed at four stations at different depths. Water temperature ranged from 6.9±0.5 °C in February to 26.8±0.4 °C in August. Minimum secchi disk depth recorded was 0.5 m while the maximum was 2.4 m. Dissolved oxygen ranged from 4.2±0.2  to 12.6±0.6 mgL-1. The pH values ranged from 8.4 to 9.6. In this study, 15 fish  species, belonging to eight families were identified. Among the 15 fish species recorded, Cyprinidae was the dominant family followed by Percidae (3 %). According to detrended correspondence analysis (DCA), variables were able to explain 90 % of total variation suggesting a significant result.  The results showed that water temperature, dissolved oxygen and saturation of dissolved oxygen were the most important physicochemical parameters affecting fish distribution. Other pyhsicochemical parameters of this lake did not show any significant statistical differences in determining fish distribution.}, Keywords = {Eğirdir Lake, Fish distribution, Physicochemical parameters, Turkey}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {846-857}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2225-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2225-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Reyahi-Khoram, M. and Setayesh-Shiri, F. and Cheraghi, M.}, title = {Study of the heavy metals (Cd and Pb) content in the tissues of rainbow trouts from Hamedan coldwater fish farms}, abstract ={The aim of this research was to determine the concentration of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in the muscle and liver tissues of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Hamedan Province (west of Iran) cold water fish farms, and compare the results with the FAO/WHO guidelines. Heavy metal concentrations were determined from the three randomly selected fish farms by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method. Concentration of heavy metals were detected to be high in rainbow trout during dry season. Concentration of Cd and Pb in the muscle and liver tissues were 3.67µg/kg and 12.82µg/kg, respectively. However concentrations of these two heavy metals were within the standard limits set and recommended by FAO/WHO, indicating that the rainbow trout meat raised from this region is safe for human consumption. }, Keywords = {Bioaccumulation, Consumer, Environment, Fish farm, Heavy metals, permissible limit}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {858-869}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2226-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2226-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Alishahi, M. and Mohammadi, A. and Mesbah, M. and RaziJalali, M.}, title = {Haemato-immunological responses to diazinon chronic toxicity in Barbus sharpeyi}, abstract ={The present research aimed to determine acute toxicity and evaluate the effect of sub-lethal concentrations of diazinon on some haematological and immunological parameters of Barbus sharpeyi by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development methods. Juvenile B. sharpeyi were exposed to 0, 5%, 10% and 25% 96h LC50 concentrations of diazinon for 21 days. Blood samples were taken after 7, 14 and 21 days of exposure to diazinon. Haematological and biochemical parameters including: RBC, Hb, PCV and WBC, as well as serum enzymes were evaluated. Immunological indices and resistance against bacterial infection, were determined. Results showed that 96h LC50 of diazinon in B. sharpeyi was estimated at 3.987 mg/L. Diazinon toxicity at a level of 1 and 0.4 mg/L decreased RBC, Hb, and Hematocrite, in almost all sampling periods compared. WBC and globular index decreased significantly in fish exposed to 1 mg/L diazinon on days 14 and 21(p<0.05). Dose dependent increase in serum enzymes were seen in fish exposed to diazinon. Diazinon toxicity showed no effect on serum LDH level (p>0.05). Dose dependent decrease in serum total protein and globulin were indicated in diazinon exposed fish. Serum lysozyme and bactericidal activity decreased in T3 and T4 at days 14 and 21. Mortality following challenge to A.hydrophila increased in fish exposed to 1 mg/l diazinon. It can be concluded that diazinon is toxic to B. sharpeyi. Therefore, the strict biosecurity should be taken into consideration when this pesticide is used in agricultural fields surrounding freshwater sources of fish cultivation}, Keywords = {Diazinon, Toxicity, Barbus sharpeyi, Immunological parameters, Hematology }, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {870-885}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2231-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2231-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Adel, A. and Khara, H.}, title = {The effects of different dietary vitamin C and iron levels on the growth, hematological and immunological parameters of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss fingerlings}, abstract ={A 60-days growth trial was conducted in a flow-through culture system to examine the effects of different dietary vitamin C and iron levels on the growth, hematological and immunological parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fingerlings (with average initial weight of 5.12 ± 0.02 g). Three levels of vitamin C (150, 200 and 250 mg kg-1 diet) and iron (5, 7 and 9 mg kg-1 diet) (as ferrous sulfate) and their combination were used to prepare diets used in nine experimental treatments with three replicates. The results revealed that the supplementation of basal diet with vitamin C and iron significantly affected the final body weight (FBW), total length (TL), feed conversion ratio (FCR) and specific growth rate (SGR). Among the haematological parameters haematocrit and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) were significantly influenced by vitamin C and iron. Results also showed that lysozyme and IgM concentrations significantly changed among dietary treatments. Based on the results of this study, it can be conclude that addition of vitamin C and iron to the basal diet of cultured rainbow trout will improve the growth rate and well-being of this fish.}, Keywords = {Growth performance, Hematological and Immunological Parameters, Vitamin C, Iron, Rainbow trout}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {886-897}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2241-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2241-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Savari, Sh. and Safahieh, A.R. and BitaArchangi, B. and Savari, A. and Abdi, R.}, title = {Evaluation of acetylcholinesterase transcript level as a biomarker of methylmercury in orange spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) brain}, abstract ={The bioavailability of methylmercury (MeHg) in the brains of  orange spotted groupers, captured from four creeks of Mahshahr embayment was measured.  Then the effects of this pollutant on the regulation of gene expression, acetylcholinesterase transcript levels was chosen in order to monitor the amounts of methylmercury concentrations in the creeks, and the fluctuations of mRNA expressions in the brain and their effect on fish health. Fishes were collected from Zangi, Ghanam, Marymous and Petrochemical Creeks, and their brains were removed by dissection. In parallel with these experiments some fishes were exposed to methylmerucry chloride in the Fisheries center and the amount of their gene expression was assessed via Real-Time PCR method. The lethal concentration of methylmerucry causing the mortality of half of the fish population after 96 hr (LC50-96) was assessed and gene expression of sub-lethal concentration (more and less than 10% of LC50-96) were analyzed. Gene expression studies revealed that the most polluted creek was the Petrochemical Creek, and the least polluted one was Marymous Creek. This regulation was assessed by the effect of MeHg on the gene expression, meaning the more gene expression, the less polluted and vice versa. From this study we concluded that acetylcholinesterase gene expression can serve as a biomarker of the effect of methylmercury, which can provide a good estimation of the amount of methylmercuric availability in the brain of Epinephelus coioides and its effect on the brain neurotransmission pathway.  }, Keywords = {Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), Methylmercury (MeHg), Epinephelus coioides, Orange spotted grouper, Transcript level, Brain}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {898-912}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2242-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2242-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Topcu, Y. and Arslan, H.}, title = {The technical and economic efficiency analyses of performance of brown trout (Salmo trutta fario l., 1758) fed by the commercial diets enriched with different levels of linolenic acid (lna; 18:3 n-3)}, abstract ={This study was designed to determine the technical and economic efficiency levels of the commercial basal feeds enriched with 10%, 5% and 0% rates of LNA (LNA10, LNA5 and LNA0) on the growth performance of brown trout by analyzing the marginal factor cost (MFC) and the marginal revenue of physical product (MRPP). A total of 300 brown trout with an initial individual weight of 4±0.05 g were randomly divided in 12 cages (25 fingerlings in each cage), and kept under 24L:0D (light/dark) photoperiod condition for 9 weeks treated by LNA10, LNA5 and LNA0. The results of the study showed that LNA0 and LNA10 of the effective feed sources, respectively on the growth performance of brown trout were more suitable to produce as the homogeneous products for the consumers and differentiated those for the drug industry in view of the economic and technical efficiencies. }, Keywords = {}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {913-926}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2244-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2244-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Owfi, F. and Braulik, G. T. and Rabbaniha, M.}, title = {Review Papers:Species diversity and distribution pattern of marine mammals of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman - Iranian Waters}, abstract ={A total of 98 marine mammal records from Iranian coastal waters of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman were compiled of which 66 are previously unpublished new records.  Seventy-nine were from the Persian Gulf and 16 from the Gulf of Oman coast.  The largest numbers of records were from Qeshm Island and Bushehr Provinces. Records of finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides), Indo-pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) and Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) were by far the most numerous probably reflecting their inshore distribution and local abundance.  Other species recorded are common dolphin (Delphinus capensis tropicalis), rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis), Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus), false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens), and dugong (Dugong dugon).  Evidence of 22 Mysticetes were obtained eight of which were tentatively identified as Bryde’s whales (Balaenoptera edeni), three as fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) and three as Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).  The largest threat to marine mammals in Iran is likely to be incidental capture in fishing gear.  Six by caught finless porpoises were recorded and this species may be particularly vulnerable to incidental mortality in gillnets. Recommended marine mammal research, conservation and management small projects in Iran are described.}, Keywords = {Marine mammals, Species diversity, Distribution patterns, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman.}, volume = {15}, Number = {2}, pages = {927-944}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2245-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2245-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Shamspour, S. and Khara, H.}, title = {Effect of age on reproductive efficiency of adult rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1972}, abstract ={Rainbow trout, oncorhynchus mykiss is one of the most important cold water fishes in Iran. For successful artificial propagation of rainbow trout, the quality and quantity of brooders and sexual materials are key factors. In the present study, we investigated the age-dependent changes of reproductive efficiency. For this purpose, the brooders were divided into age classes and then three age groups of male and female (i.e. 3, 4 and 5 years old) selected randomly from each age classes. At the time of propagation, total length and weight of brooders before and after stripping, egg diameter, total weight of stripped eggs and sperm quality parameters including sperm density and spermatocrit were measured. Afterward, the brooders were crossed randomly. According to our results, the higher percentage of fertilization (%98), hatching (%96), survival (%94.5) and also the larvae with more active feeding (n= 3070) were found when the 4 year old males were crossed with 5 year old females (p<0.05). Our results confirmed the age-dependent changes of reproductive efficiency in rainbow trout. We conclude that the cross between 4 year old males and 5 year old females of rainbow trout can enhance the reproductive efficiency.}, Keywords = {Survival, Fertility rate, Fertilization, Rainbow trout}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {945-956}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2312-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2312-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Arrafi, M. and AzmiAmbak, M. and PiahRumeaida, M. and Muchlisin, Z.A.}, title = {Biology of Indian Mackerel, Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier,1817) in the Western Waters of Aceh}, abstract ={A study of the biology of Indian mackerel, Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier, 1817) in the Western Waters of Aceh, Indonesia was carried out from January to December 2014 and a total of 1343 Indian mackerels were collected randomly twice a month. The allometric coefficients (b) in the present study were between 2.625 and 3.449 with coefficient of determination (R2) values that range between 0.612 and 0.984. The condition factor (K) ranged from 0.9176 - 1.4509. Asymptotic length (L∞) and growth coefficient (K) and t0 were estimated at 27.3 cm (TL) 0.56 y-1 and - 0.526 y, respectively.  The sex ratio of male to female was 1 : 1.02. Overall, the sex ratios were not different significantly (χ2 = 26.757; df = 11 ; p<0.05). The data suggest that there are two spawning seasons, the first is from January to March and the second is from August to October. The monthly mean GSI values ranged from 0.32 to 3.37. The observation of length at first maturity of female was estimated as 19.58 cm (TL). The fecundity of R. kanagurta varied from 28,542 to 123,760 with an average of 56,635 eggs.}, Keywords = {Biology, Rastrelliger kanagurta, Aceh}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {957-972}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2313-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2313-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Javadzadeh, N. and Mabudi, H. and TaghiAzhir, M.}, title = {Investigation of otolith’s characteristics in Rachycentron canadum in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea}, abstract ={This study aimed to investigate otolith in Rachycentron canadum in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. Sampling lasted from March 2014 to April 2015 in Khouzestan to Sistan and Baloochestan waters. During this period 30 specimens of R. canadum were caught and studied. Trawling time was 2-2½ hours and trawling depth was considered as 10-100 m daily. All the fish were identified and their otolith was extracted for verification. Investigation of otolith morphometric characteristics (length, breadth, weight, perimeter and area) were conducted. Otolith in R. canadum was small, with average stretch and low thickness. We conclude that the otolith appearance and morphometry can be used as a key to identify the species.}, Keywords = {Otolith, Rachycentron canadum, Persian Gulf, Oman Sea}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {973-979}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2314-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2314-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Erguden, S.A. and Giannetto, D.}, title = {Age and growth of Capoeta erhani Turan, Kottelat and Ekmekçi, 2008 from the Seyhan River (Southeast of Turkey)}, abstract ={Capoeta erhani is an endemic species to Southeast of Turkey. To date the information on biology of this species from inland waters of Turkey is very limited. The present study aims to provide the basic age and growth parameters of C. erhani from the middle basin of the Seyhan River. In total, 255 individuals were collected seasonally between October 2013 and September 2014. The overall sex ratio was 3.47:1 M : F.  The total length of the specimens ranged from 10.4 to 33.0 cm and the weight from 9.0 to 360.0 g. The ages of total examined fish ranged from 0 to 5 years. Maximum age was found to be 5 years for both sexes. Length-weight relationship was described as logW= -5.067 + 3.168 logTL (r2= 0.972). The von Bertalanffy growth parameters were: L∞ = 32.51 cm; k = 0.400 year-1; t0 =-0.930 year for the entire population. Munro’s phi prime index in males, females and both sexes was calculated as 6.00, 6.12 and 6.04.}, Keywords = {Capoeta erhani, Endemic species, Growth parameters, Fisheries}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {980-994}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2315-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2315-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Rahimi, P. and RezvaniGilkolaie, S. and GhavamMostafavi, P. and Jamili, Sh. and Rahnema, M.}, title = {Population genetic structure of the white sardine, Sardinella albella, in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman by analysis of mitochondrial control region}, abstract ={Several studies on the white sardine: Sardinella albella, have focused on the identification of stock composition and behavior. In this study population genetic structure and historical demography of S. albella along the cost of the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman were investigated with a 500-bp segment of mt-DNA control region. In total 40 samples were collected from 3 locations: Jask in Sea of Oman, Qeshm in Strait of Hormuz and Lengeh in the Persian Gulf during 2012-2013. 33 haplotype were obtained none of which were presented in all sampling sites. Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) indicated low genetic differentiation among regions (FST=0.024, p<0.05).The average pair wise differences between regional population were small but significant (0.0158-0.165). Molecular variance explained by differences among three regions was significantly different from zero but the FST did not show clear phylogeographic isolation. This observation can support the conclusion that S. albella has a widespread dispersal potential.}, Keywords = {Sardinella albella, Clupeidae, Sardine Fish, Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {995-1008}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2317-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2317-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Talebzadeh, S.A. and HesamzadeHejazi, S.M. and Valinassab, T.}, title = {Investigation of genetic variation and sexual diversity of different populations of Gracilaria corticata in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea using ISSR markers}, abstract ={ISSR markers were used to determine the genetic variation and sex determination of the three life-stages of 41 samples of Gracilaria corticata from two regions of the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea namely Bostaneh and Lipar. The specimens were cultured in PES media to observe the different life stages. DNA was extracted by modified CTAB method. After screening of 20 ISSR primers, four primers were selected that produced clear reproducible fragments and were suitable to find sexual diversity for further analyses. The four primers generated 75 bands ranging from 250 to 3000 bp, corresponding to an average of 18.75 bands per primer. A set of four anchored primers amplified 75 bands out of which 100 % were polymorphic among 41 samples. PIC value ranged from 0.28 to 0.33 and marker index ranged from 4.48 to 6.51 per primer. The mean value of Shannon’s index was 0.45. By using primer "AB","ABC1" were identified three life stages of this alga. Primers "A" and "C" were also able to detect diploid tetrasporophyte but haploid males and females was determined by "A" and "C" respectively. Gst value was 0.058, indicating that 83% of the genetic diversity resided within the population. Clustering analysis using WARD algorithm based on Nei's Unbiased Measures of Genetic distance, classified the G. corticata individuals into five major groups. The PCOA data confirmed the results of clustering. The results of this study reveal that ISSR markers could be used efficiently for genetic differentiation of G. corticata individuals in different regions}, Keywords = {Sexual diversity, ISSR Markers, Red algae (Gracilaria corticata), Persian Gulf, Oman Sea}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1009-1026}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2316-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2316-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Mirzajani, A.R. and Hamidian, A.H. and Karami, M.}, title = {Metal bioaccumulation in representative organisms from different trophic levels of the Caspian Sea}, abstract ={The bioaccumulations of metals Cu, Cd, Ni, Cr, Co, Mn, Zn and Fe were measured in bivalves, Cerastoderma glucaum, and four species of fishes including Alburnus chalcoides, Liza aurata, Rutilus frisii and Sander lucioperca from various trophic levels of the Caspian food web. The concentrations of Cd, Cr, Co and Ni in most samples of fish were below the detection limits; while the concentrations were detected in most samples of bivalve C. glucaum. The stable nitrogen isotope ratios varied among the samples from C. glucaum (δ15N=3.5 ‰) to S. lucioperca (δ15N=13.1‰). Among the four fish species, while the highest concentrations of Mn, Ni and Fe were observed in L. aurata, the lowest concentrations of Mn and Fe were observed in S. lucioperca. These species also had the lowest and highest trophic levels with an average of 3.3 and 4.2, respectively. No accumulation of metals with increase in body size was observed in muscles of species from different trophic levels. The comparison of metal concentrations with the health guidelines for human consumption showed that those intakes were lower than the legislated limits. While there was a strong relationship between trophic levels and body size of A. chalcoides and R. frisii, no significant slopes were observed between the total lengths (TLs) and the Ln concentrations of metals. It is necessary to determine metal concentrations in food resources of fish species, particularly in R. frisii that has significantly different δ15N in relation to body size}, Keywords = {Metal pollution, Bioaccumulation, Stable isotope, Caspian Sea}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1027-1043}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2318-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2318-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {AeinJamshid, Kh. and Mohsenizadeh, F. and Omidi, S.}, title = {Effects of environmental parameters and nutrients on phytoplankton communities around the shrimp farm complexes in Bushehr Province, in the Persian Gulf}, abstract ={The aim of this work was to be informed and aware of the red tide conditions before the entering of algal blooms in seawater supply canals of the shrimp farm and hatchery complexes in Bushehr Province. Field investigations and monthly samplings have been carried out to determine environmental parameters, nutrients, chlorophyll–a and phytoplankton in the southern part of the input water channels of Mond, Delvar and Heleh farmed shrimp complexes from April to December 2011. The identified phytoplankton belonged to three classes of Bacillariophyceae, Dinophyceae and Cyanophyceae.  12 genera belonging to Dinophyceae, 25 genera to Bacillariophyceae and two genera to Cyanophyceae were observed during the study. The highest average density of total phytoplankton was recorded at Heleh station at 18374 cells/lit. The maximum density of phytoplankton was at Delvar station in December. The highest density of Dinophyceae was observed in August. Alexandrium sp., Ornithocercus and Prorocentrum sp. were the predominant species of Dinophyceae class. Bacillariophyceaes are thermo-tolerant and halo-tolerant while Dinophyceaes and Cyanophyceaes are thermo-intolerant and halo-intolerant. Bacillariophyceaes are silica limited while Dinophyceaes are phosphorus limited phytoplankton}, Keywords = {Phytoplankton composition, Shrimp farm, Nutrients, Environmental parameters, Bushehr Province}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1044-1054}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2319-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2319-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Nazari, E. and KeramatAmirkolaie, A. and Karimzadeh, S.}, title = {Effect of different Alphamune levels in artificial diet on growth parameters, digestibility and enzyme activity of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum 1792)}, abstract ={This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Alphamune, a mixed prebiotic composed of mannan-oligosaccharide and β-glucans, on the growth performance, digestibility and enzyme activity of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. A basal diet was formulated using common feed ingredients supplemented with Alphamune at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 g.kg-1 leading to five experimental diets. Obtained results showed that inclusion of dietary Alphamune significantly increased the final weight and weight gain (p<0.01) of rainbow trout compared to the control group. Feed conversion ratio was also improved after prebiotic administration in comparison with the control group (p<0.05). However, Alphamune supplementation did not change specific growth rate (p>0.05). Also apparent digestibility coefficient (ADC) was not affected by dietary addition of the prebiotic (p>0.05). Our results indicated that amlayse and lipase activities were not significantly influenced by administration of different doses of Alphamune. The result also showed that trypsin activity was gradually increased with increasing of the probiotic level (p>0.05). In conclusion, inclusion of the prebiotic Alphamune can improve the nutrient efficiency and growth performance of rainbow trout confirming the positive effect of a mixture of prebiotics on fish.}, Keywords = {Prebiotic, Alphamune, Growth, Digestibility , Enzyme activity}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1055-1066}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2320-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2320-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Mazandarani, M. and Hajimoradloo, A.M. and Niazi, E.}, title = {Internal parasites of saposhnikovi shad, Alosa saposchnikowii (Grimm, 1887), from the southeastern part of the Caspian Sea, Iran}, abstract ={This paper presents the results of a parasitological study on internal parasitic infections in saposhnikovi shad, Alosa saposchnikowii, from the southern part of the Caspian Sea. In this regard 30 fish were studied for abdominal cavity parasites in February 2014. Results showed all of the specimens were infected at least with one kind of parasite and there was no significant difference in parasitic infections between males and females. According to the results three kinds of parasites including one trematode (Pronoprymna ventricosa) and two kinds of nematodes (Anisakis simplex and Eustrongylides sp) were isolated from the abdominal cavity of the studied fish. 43.33 % of the specimens were infected with A. simplex, 96.66 % were infected with P. ventricosa and 16.66 % of the specimens were infected with Eustrongylides sp. Intensity of infection to A. simplex, P. ventricosa and Eustrongylides sp in saposhnikovi shad was calculated as, 3.46 ± 1.76, 131 ±16.78 and 2 ± 0.71, respectively.  According to the results 33.33%  intestine, 10% liver and 6.66% mesentery of specimens were infected with  A. simplex, 26.66% stomach, 86.66% pyloric caeca and 66.66% intestine of studied fish were infected with P. ventricosa and  Eustrongylides sp was isolated in 13.33% mesentery and 3.33% liver of the specimens.  It seems this is the first record of A. simplex and Eustrongylides sp infection from saposhnikovi shad in Iran. These parasites are important because of their pathogenicity in fish and zoonotic risk in human health care.}, Keywords = {Trematode, Nematode, Parasites, Alosa saposchnikowii, Caspian Sea }, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1067-1077}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2321-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2321-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {YazdaniSadati, M. and Borzoii, A. and Akrami, R.}, title = {The effect of dietary dextrin levels on growth performance, body composition and hepatosomatic index in juvenile Siberian sturgeon, Acipenser baerii}, abstract ={The present study was carried out to determine the ability of Acipenser baerii in utilizing carbohydrate (dextrin) as a non protein energy source substituted with animal oil. A total of 65 juveniles A. baerii with an initial mean weight of 689 ± 62 g were distributed in 15 fiber glass tanks. Five diets were formulated including 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% of dextrin and fed  for 8 weeks. Fish were weighed monthly and growth was evaluated in each treatment. At the end of experiment, body composition and hepatosomatic index were analyzed. There was no significant differences in body weight increase (BWI) and final weight (FW) among different groups (p>0.05). Increase of dextrin levels in diets led to an increase in feed conversation ratio (FCR) in fish fed diets containing 15 and 20% dextrin as compared to that in the control group and in fish fed the diet containing 10% dextrin although the differences were not significant (p>0.05). The specific growth rate (SGR) in all treatments were the same (p>0.05). The highest body protein and lipid were observed in fish fed diets containing 10 and 20 % dextrin, respectively (p<0.05). The hepatosomatic index (HSI) showed no significant differences in experimental groups compared to the control (p>0.05). In conclusion, juvenile A. baerii can be fed diets with high levels of dietary dextrin as a non protein energy source with no deleterious effects and a partial replacement of cheap carbohydrate with lipid is suggested to obtain the necessary energy in commercial diets.}, Keywords = {: Acipenser baerii, Lipid, Carbohydrate, Growth rate, Body composition}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1078-1088}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2328-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2328-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Yugui, Z.H.U. and Hongbing, L.V. and Jiansong, C.H.U.}, title = {Prediction of global sea cucumber capture production based on the exponential smoothing and ARIMA models}, abstract ={Sea cucumber catch has followed “boom-and-bust” patterns over the period of 60 years from 1950-2010, and sea cucumber fisheries have had important ecological, economic and societal roles. However, sea cucumber fisheries have not been explored systematically, especially in terms of catch change trends. Sea cucumbers are relatively sedentary species. An attempt was made to explore whether the time series analysis approach (exponential smoothing models and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models) is also applicable to relatively sedentary species. This study was conducted to develop exponential smoothing and ARIMA models to predict the short-term change trends (2011-2020), according to the time series data for 1950-2010 collected from the FAO Fishstat Plus database. The study results show that the single exponential smoothing and ARIMA (1, 1, 1) models are best for predicting sea cucumber short-term catches, and the predictive powers of both models are good. However, the accuracies of the models would be better if the data quality was resolved and the variables influencing sea cucumber capture production were fully considered.}, Keywords = {Sea cucumber, Capture production, Prediction, Time series analysis, Exponential smoothing, ARIMA}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1107-1089}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2330-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2330-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Adel, M. and Safari, R. and Ghitanchi, A.H. and Zorriehzahra, M.J.}, title = {Chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity of some Iranian medical herbs against Yersinia ruckeri}, abstract ={Increasing bacterial resistance to commercial antibiotics has led to considering medicinal herb applications. This study aimed to identify chemical composition of essential oil of some native medical herbs and their antibacterial activity against Yersinia ruckeri compared with Enrofloxacin in in vitro experiments. The antibacterial activities of ethanolic extracts and essential oils of Eryngium campestre, Pimpinella affinis, Mentha piperita, Achillea wilhelmsii and Cuminum cyminum were analyzed by disk diffusion, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) methods in in vitro. Also, the oil constituents of the mentioned plants were analyzed by gas chromatography. The MIC value of the ethanolic extracts and essential oils were 31.2-500 µg/mL and 15.6-250 µg/mL, respectively, while the MBC of the mentioned extracts and essential oil were 62.4-500 µg/ml and 31.2-250 µg/ml, respectively. The results showed that the C. cyminun, E. campestre and M. piperita could be introduced as more effective antimicrobial candidates to aquaculture industry. }, Keywords = {Antibacterial activity, Chemical composition, Iranian medical herbs, Yersinia ruckeri}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1108-1123}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2331-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2331-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Gumus, E. and Aydin, B. and Kanyilmaz, M.}, title = {Growth and feed utilization of goldfish (Carassius auratus) fed graded levels of brewers yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)}, abstract ={In this study, a feeding trial was conducted to examine the potential of replacing fish meal with brewers yeast in practical diet of goldfish (Carassius auratus). Five isoproteic (37% CP) and isocaloric (3350 kcal/kg) diets were formulated to contain graded levels of brewers yeast. Fish meal protein was replaced by 0%, 15%, 25%, 35%, and 45% of yeast. Each diet was randomly allocated to triplicate groups of 20 fish (initial average weight of 0.56 g fish-1) in glass aquarium (65L). Fish were fed three times per day to apparent satiation for 84 days. At the end of the experiment, weight gain, specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR), protein efficiency ratio (PER), condition factor (CF), survival rate (SR), hepatosomatic indices (HSI) and body composition of goldfish fry were determined. According to the results, weight gain, SGR, FCR and PER of fish fed the diet including yeast replaced 35% of the fish meal were better than those of fish fed the other diets. There were no significant differences in SR and HSI values among fish fed diets (p>0.05). However, CF among fish fed the experimental diets was significantly differ (p>0.05). Whole body composition was similar among fish fed different diets. The optimal replacement level of fishmeal protein by brewers yeast was determined by second-order polynomial regression to be (y= 2, 2237- 0,0004x2 + 0,0279x; R² = 0,9977) 34.875%, on the basis of SGR}, Keywords = {Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Carassius auratus, Fish meal replacement, Growth, Feed utilization.}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1124-1133}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2332-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2332-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Sajjadi, N. and Mooraki, N.}, title = {Determination and study the fatty acid contents and their seasonal variations by temperature of a dominant bivalve(Callista umbonella) of Haleh Creek}, abstract ={In this study fatty acid contents, because of the importance in human’s life, and their seasonal variations of a dominant bivalve of Haleh Creek were determined for the first time. Fatty acid identification was done by GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry) method. After collecting and dissecting the species from the shells, samples weighed and frozen for further experiments. All the samples esterified and made ready for injection to the GC-MS. Temperature as an important environmental parameter monitored monthly, variability of the fatty acid components studied in two seasons, and the effect of temperature changes on seasonal variations of the fatty acids were studied by statistical analysis. In conclusion sixteen fatty acids identified in Callista umbonella, including twelve saturated and four unsaturated, which the most important were oleic, palmitic, myristic, hexadecanoic and nonadecanoic acids while saturated fatty acids were dominated over unsaturated ones. The most abundant saturated fatty acid was palmitic acid and unsaturated one was oleic acid in this species. Although  fatty acids’ seasonal changes did not show any significant difference  and also any significant correlation with temperature in the species in this area, but in general fatty acid amounts might be vary in different temperatures and it could be related to many environmental and biological factors in species. }, Keywords = {Fatty acids, Seasonal variations, GC-MS, Haleh Creek}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1134-1143}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2336-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2336-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {GhorbanzadehZaferani, S.Gh. and MachinchianMoradi, A. and MousaviNadushan, R. and Sari, A.R. and Fatemi, S.M.R.}, title = {Distribution pattern of heavy metals in the surficial sediment of Gorgan Bay (South Caspian Sea, Iran)}, abstract ={The Gorgan Bay is an important ecosystem receiving discharge from their tributaries. In this study, concentration of Pb, Zn, Ni, Fe, Al, Cu and As was seasonally determined at 22 sampling points during 2012-2013.Sediment samples were collected using a Van Veen grab. The levels of heavy metals were determined by ICP-AES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry) and AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer). The percentages of sand, silt, clay and TOM (Total Organic Matter) in the sediment samples were determined (44.4± 15, 53.4 ± 14, and 2.2± 2.2 and 7.2% ± 1.6, respectively). The results showed that range of Al, As, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb and Zn in the sediment samples were 0.4-2%, 2.6- 8.6 ppm, 8.1-12.4 ppm, 0.9 – 1.2 % , 11.5-16.8 ppm, 5.9-13.6 ppm and 21.8-28.8 ppm, respectively. In spring, both Al and Ni were higher than the guideline level. In the event that arsenic was exceeds the guidelines in summer. In general, according to the results of EF (Enrichment Factor) and PLI (Pollution Load Index) can be concluded, Gorgan Bay is low risk and not contaminated. According to the results of the nmMDS (non-metric Multidimensional Scaling), PCA (Principal Components Analysis) and the map of distribution of heavy metals, it seems Gorgan Bay are divided into two separate zones (the eastern and the western parts).}, Keywords = {Distribution pattern, Heavy metals, Sediment, Gorgan Bay}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1144-1166}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2337-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2337-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {RajabiIslami, H. and Arab, N. and Assare, R. and Rastravan, M.I. and Ebtekari, R.}, title = {Blood parameters of Caspian brown trout (Salmo trutta caspius) fingerlings affected by dietary L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate}, abstract ={This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate as a dietary ascorbic acid source on blood parameters of Caspian brown trout (Salmo trutta caspius), including red blood cell (RBC) count, white blood cell (WBC) and WBC differential. A total number of 600 Caspian brown trout (9.6±0.6 g) fingerlings were randomly distributed in triplicates among five treatments each containing 40 specimens. Experimental diets were also prepared by adding 0, 50, 100, 200 and 400 mg kg-1 L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate to the basal diet. Feeding was done for nine weeks in each treatment. The survival rate in all treatments was 100%. The results showed a significant increase in RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, WBC and lymphocyte (p<0.05) by supplementing L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate compared to the control treatment. The fish fed by 200 mg ascorbic acid kg-1 diet had the maximum hemoglobin and hematocrit in comparison with the other treatments. The current research showed that dietary L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate influences the complete blood count of Caspian brown trout while fingerlings fed with the optimum amounts of 200 mg ascorbic acid kg-1 diet for a period of 9 weeks trail.}, Keywords = {Ascorbic acid, Growth, Hematological parameters, Salmo trutta caspius}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1167-1186}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2342-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2342-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Hajizadeh, A. and Shinn, A.}, title = {An experimental analysis of the effects of dietary lipid sources and feeding ration on the reproductive performance, egg and larval quality of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.)}, abstract ={This study investigates the effects of dietary lipid sources on the growth and reproductive performance of Nile tilapia over three consecutive spawnings. Fish were reared using three experimental diets, with the goal of replacing dietary fish oil with palm oil. Three experimental diets and a commercial   trout diet was used as the control. The effect of dietary lipid on the growth performance, spawning interval, fecundity, relative fecundity (number of eggs per unit weight), egg size, egg fertilization and hatching rate in addition to an assessment of larval quality was investigated. Growth was significantly (p<0.05) influenced by the source of dietary lipid used. The source of the dietary lipid, however, had no significant effect on the diameter of the eggs, as well as their volume or dry weight. Despite this, relative fecundity was found to be significantly different between fish fed experimental diets and those fed the control diet; there was no difference between those fed the PO and mixed PO:CO diets (p>0.05). Similar results were observed for the egg to body weight ratio (EW: BW) and the inter-spawning interval (ISI) for the fish fed control diet (diet 4). The total fecundity (number of eggs produced per fish) obtained from the fish fed the mixed oil diet (PO:CO) was significantly higher (p<0.05) than from those fed the palm oil and control diets. This study suggests that palm oil can replace fish oil in diets fed to O. niloticus with no subsequent negative effects on the eggs and larval quality}, Keywords = {Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Diet, Growth, Lipid, Reproduction, Egg, Larval quality}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1187-1201}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2343-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2343-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Bagheri, S. and Mirzajani, A. and Sabkara, J.}, title = {Preliminary studies on the impact of fish cage culture rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) on zooplankton structure in the southwestern Caspian Sea}, abstract ={The ecosystem of the Caspian Sea have been strikingly changed by human activities. This area has undergone significant ecological alterations and serious environmental degradation since the beginning of 1990s. The impact of fish cage culture on the zooplankton community was studied in the southwestern Caspian Sea, off Jafrud during January to April 2013. A total of 12 zooplankton belonging to 9 taxa were identified at the study area. Only one species of Cladocera (Pleopis polyphemoides), was present in our study. Acartia tonsa and Balanus improvisus were the most dominant species. Bivalvia larvae, P. polyphemoides (Cladocera) and Synchaeta sp. (Rotifera) occurred only in January. The average of zooplankton abundance varied between 1,600 and 14,500 ind.m-3 in the study. The principal component analysis revealed the spatial variations of zooplankton abundance between the fish cage culture site and the reference site stations. The findings confirmed the impact of fish cage culture on the zooplankton population structure from the prominent abundance of A. tonas, B. improvisus, P. polyphemoides, and Bivalvia larvae at the fish cage site as compared with the reference site. The ecosystem of the Caspian Sea have been strikingly changed by human activities. This area has undergone significant ecological alterations and serious environmental degradation since the beginning of 1990s. The of fish cage culture on the zooplankton community was studied in the southwestern Caspian Sea, off Jafrud during January to April 2013. A total of 12 zooplankton belonging to 9 taxa were identified at the study area. Only one species of Cladocera (Pleopis polyphemoides), was present in our study. Acartia tonsa and Balanus improvisus were the most dominant species. Bivalvia larvae, P. polyphemoides (Cladocera) and Synchaeta sp. (Rotifera) occurred only in January. The average of zooplankton abundance varied between 1,600 and 14,500 ind.m-3 in the study. The principal component analysis revealed the spatial variations of zooplankton abundance between the fish cage culture site and the reference site stations. The findings confirmed the impact of fish cage culture on the zooplankton population structure from the prominent abundance of A. tonas, B. improvisus, P. polyphemoides, and Bivalvia larvae at the fish cage site as compared with the reference site. The ecosystem of the Caspian Sea have been strikingly changed by human activities. This area has undergone significant ecological alterations and serious environmental degradation since the beginning of 1990s. The of fish cage culture on the zooplankton community was studied in the southwestern Caspian Sea, off Jafrud during January to April 2013. A total of 12 zooplankton belonging to 9 taxa were identified at the study area. Only one species of Cladocera (Pleopis polyphemoides), was present in our study. Acartia tonsa and Balanus improvisus were the most dominant species. Bivalvia larvae, P. polyphemoides (Cladocera) and Synchaeta sp. (Rotifera) occurred only in January. The average of zooplankton abundance varied between 1,600 and 14,500 ind.m-3 in the study. The principal component analysis revealed the spatial variations of zooplankton abundance between the fish cage culture site and the reference site stations. The findings confirmed the impact of fish cage culture on the zooplankton population structure from the prominent abundance of A. tonas, B. improvisus, P. polyphemoides, and Bivalvia larvae at the fish cage site as compared with the reference site. The ecosystem of the Caspian Sea have been strikingly changed by human activities. This area has undergone significant ecological alterations and serious environmental degradation since the beginning of 1990s. The of fish cage culture on the zooplankton community was studied in the southwestern Caspian Sea, off Jafrud during January to April 2013. A total of 12 zooplankton belonging to 9 taxa were identified at the study area. Only one species of Cladocera (Pleopis polyphemoides), was present in our study. Acartia tonsa and Balanus improvisus were the most dominant species. Bivalvia larvae, P. polyphemoides (Cladocera) and Synchaeta sp. (Rotifera) occurred only in January. The average of zooplankton abundance varied between 1,600 and 14,500 ind.m-3 in the study. The principal component analysis revealed the spatial variations of zooplankton abundance between the fish cage culture site and the reference site stations. The findings confirmed the impact of fish cage culture on the zooplankton population structure from the prominent abundance of A. tonas, B. improvisus, P. polyphemoides, and Bivalvia larvae at the fish cage site as compared with the reference site. The ecosystem of the Caspian Sea have been strikingly changed by human activities. This area has undergone significant ecological alterations and serious environmental degradation since the beginning of 1990s. The of fish cage culture on the zooplankton community was studied in the southwestern Caspian Sea, off Jafrud during January to April 2013. A total of 12 zooplankton belonging to 9 taxa were identified at the study area. Only one species of Cladocera (Pleopis polyphemoides), was present in our study. Acartia tonsa and Balanus improvisus were the most dominant species. Bivalvia larvae, P. polyphemoides (Cladocera) and Synchaeta sp. (Rotifera) occurred only in January. The average of zooplankton abundance varied between 1,600 and 14,500 ind.m-3 in the study. The principal component analysis revealed the spatial variations of zooplankton abundance between the fish cage culture site and the reference site stations. The findings confirmed the impact of fish cage culture on the zooplankton population structure from the prominent abundance of A. tonas, B. improvisus, P. polyphemoides, and Bivalvia larvae at the fish cage site as compared with the reference site. }, Keywords = {: Zooplankton, Impact, Fish cage culture, Caspian Sea}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1202-1213}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2347-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2347-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Kiani, F. and Keivany, Y. and Paykan-Heyrati, F. and Farhadian, O.}, title = {Short communication: Age and growth of king nase, Condrostoma regium (Cyprinidae), from Bibi-Sayyedan River of Semirom, Isfahan, Iran}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Bibi-Sayyedan River, Growth parameters, Length-Weight relationship, Condrostoma regium}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1214-1223}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2354-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2354-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Rastgoo, A.R. and Fatemi, S.M.R. and Valinassab, T. and Mortazavi, M.S.}, title = {Short communication: First report of mangrove whipray Himantura granulata (Macleay, 1883) from the Persian Gulf, Iran}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {First report, Mangrove whipray, Himantura granulata, Persian Gulf}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1224-1229}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2355-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2355-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Bantoto-Kinamot, V.}, title = {Short communication: Effects of induced spawning on early development in snout otter clam, Lutraria philippinarum (Deshayes, 1854) (Bivalvia: Mactridae)}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Lutraria philippinarum, Bais Bay, Spawning induction, Embryonic development}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1230-1236}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2356-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2356-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Cicek, E. and Sigirci, U. and Birecikligil, S. and Saylar, Ö}, title = {Short communication: Age, growth and mortality of Caspian Spirlin, Alburnoides eichwaldii (De Filippi, 1863), from Aras River Basin in Turkey}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Caspian spirlin, Alburnoides eichwaldii, Aras River, Çıldır Lake, Balık Lake}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1237-1245}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2357-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2357-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Hoseinzadeh, M.A. and Owfi, F. and GorjianArabi, M.H. and Keshavarz, M.}, title = {Short communication: Ecological classification of southern zones of the Caspian Sea (Mazandaran Province), based on CMECS model}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Surface geology, Biotic cover, CMECS model, Mazandaran Province, Caspian Sea}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1246-1253}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2358-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2358-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Attaran-Fariman, G. and Beygmoradi, A.}, title = {Short communication: The first report of Amphipholis squamata (Delle Chiaje, 1829) (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea) from Chabahar Bay – northern Oman Sea}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Echinoderms, Amphiuridae, Morphology, Taxonomy, Chabahar Bay, Oman Sea}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1254-1261}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2359-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2359-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Rezagholinejad, S. and Ehteshami, F. and Arshad, A. and Amin, S.M.N. and Ara, R.}, title = {Short communication: Identification and morphometric descriptions of four dominant families of larval fishes in the estuary of Marudu Bay, Sabah, East Malaysia}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {: Fish larvae, Taxonomy, Marudu Bay, Sabah, Malaysia}, volume = {15}, Number = {3}, pages = {1262-1268}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2360-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2360-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Sato, T and Ohgami, S and Kaneniwa, M}, title = {Effects of long-term frozen storage on the compositions of free amino acids and nucleotide-related compounds of the coconut crab Birgus latro}, abstract ={This study examined the effects of long-term frozen storage (-20 °C for 5 months) of free amino acids (FAAs) and nucleotide-related compounds (NRCs) in muscle and hepatopancreas of the coconut crab Birgus latro. Although long-term frozen storage had little effect on FAA composition in muscle, the amounts of several FAAs increased in the hepatopancreas that may be the result of protein decomposition during the frozen storage. Long-term storage at -20°C significantly increased the amounts of disodium 5ʹ-inosine monophosphate (IMP) in muscle and hepatopancreas, resulting from the deaminase activity of 5ʹ-adenosine monophosphate (AMP) which deaminates AMP to IMP. Changes in FAAs and NRCs may result in changes in the flavor of muscle and hepatopancreas of frozen stored coconut crabs, both through altered amounts of each substance and synergistic interactions among substances.}, Keywords = {Birgus latro, Free amino acid, Nucleotide-related compound, Fatty acid, Taste active value}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1269-1278}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1914-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1914-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Dadar, M and Adel, M and Zorriehzahra, M.J}, title = {Isolation and phylogenic analysis of emerging new antibiotic resistant bacteria, Acinetobacter lwoffii, associated with mortality in farmed rainbow trout}, abstract ={Whereas it is well documented that the genus Acinetobacter is associated with antibiotic resistant bacteria and human clinical infections, there are very few studies to date that report it as an emerging new pathogen for fish. In the present study, Acinetobacter lwoffii was isolated from diseased rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) from Iranian farms, in the Khuzestan Province by both biochemical tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods and further confirmed as the causative agent by infectivity experiment. Uni or bilateral exophthalmia, blackening of the skin, abdominal distension, hemorrhages around the mouth cavity and eyes, basal fine, skin, gills and in internal organs were the main clinical signs in the affected fish. Phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA sequence of MD77 revealed a 99% homology with that of A. lwoffii (GenBank accession no.KR856323.1) form Iran. Histopathological changes of challenged rainbow trout including focal necrosis of liver cells (hepatocyte), pyknotic nucleus and karyolysis of hepatocyte, hyperemia, fatty acid composition change of liver, infiltration of inflammatory cells, sinusoidal dilatation and congestion. The drug resistance of isolates and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was examined and showed that A. lwoffii was multiresistant to 8 of the antimicrobial agents tested..}, Keywords = {Acinetobacter lwoffii, Phylogenic analysis, Pathogenic effects, Drug resistance, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Iran}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1279-1292}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2222-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2222-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Ljubojević, D and Radosavljević, V and Pelić, M and Đorđević, V and Živkov-Baloš, M and Ćirković, M}, title = {Fatty acid composition, chemical composition and processing yield of traditional hot smoked common carp (Cyprinus carpio, L)}, abstract ={The main objective of this study was to describe the proper technological process of hot smoking of common carp as well as to determine the yield of the final product and also proximate and fatty acid composition of hot-smoked common carp meat. The average yield of smoked common carp was 82.19% based on weight of eviscerated and descaled fish or 47% based on weight of live fish. The smoking process reduced moisture content by 19% and increased protein by 35% and lipid by 28%. Increase of cholesterol level from 50 to 51.93% during the smoking process was not statistically significant. Unsaturated fatty acid content was found to be higher in smoked than in raw common carp, mainly due to the increase in the contents of both monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These values were higher compared to those of saturated fatty acids which were almost the same in raw (25.38%) and in smoked (25.5%) carp. Furthermore, n-3 content was not affected by the smoking process and the n-3/n-6 ratio. The results of the present research indicate that hot smoking process affects the chemical and fatty acid composition of traditionally hot smoked common carp.}, Keywords = {Common carp, Fatty acids, Manufacturing, Yield, Proximate composition}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1293-1306}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1959-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1959-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Dıdınen, B.I and BahadırKoca, S and Metin, S. and Dıler, O. and Erol, K.G and Dulluc, A. and Koca, H.U and Yigit, N.O and Ozkok, R and Kucukkara, R}, title = {Effect of lactic acid bacteria and the potential probiotic Hafnia alvei on growth and survival rates of narrow clawed crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus Esch., 1823) stage II juveniles}, abstract ={The aim of this study was to screen potential probiotic bacteria against Aeromonas hydrophila and determine the effects of antagonistic bacteria and a commercial product containing lactic acid bacteria on the survival and growth of stage II Astacus leptodactylus juveniles. For this purpose, a total of 110 bacterial strains were isolated from adult, stage II crayfish juveniles and rearing water screened for antagonistic activities against A. hydrophila with well diffusion agar assay. Hafnia alvei strain from stage II crayfish juveniles displayed the inhibition zone (10mm) against A. hydrophila. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with four treatments for 60 days: (I) crayfish fed with live food without probiotics (control group); (II) crayfish fed with live food enriched with lactic acid bacteria (0.015 gL-1); (III) crayfish fed with live food enriched with Hafnia alvei (106 CFU mL−1); (IV) crayfish fed with control diet and H. alvei added to rearing water (106 CFU mL−1). As a result of this study, lactic acid bacteria and Hafnia alvei applications did not positively affect growth and survival of stage II A. leptodactylus juveniles. In the future, studies on screening potential probiotic bacteria should be used in vitro and in vivo tests. In addition, it will be useful to investigate the lactic acid bacteria and Bacillus spp. from indigenous microflora of crayfish.}, Keywords = {Astacus leptodactylus, Aeromonas hydrophila, Lactic acid bacteria, Hafnia alvei, Growth, Survival}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1307-1317}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1039-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1039-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Mohebbi, F and Riahi, H and Sheidai, M and Shariatmadari, Z}, title = {Phytoplankton of Aras dam reservoir (Iran): an attempt to assess water quality}, abstract ={The Aras reservoir, located in the north-west of Iran, plays an important role in fisheries, drinking and agricultural water supplies and recreational activities in the region. This study was performed to characterize the seasonal fluctuations of phytoplankton communities and their relationship with environmental factors in the Aras reservoir from August 2013 to May 2014. Sampling was carried out seasonally from 5 sampling locations. In each location three samples were taken for phytoplankton identification and enumeration, chemical analysis and chlorophyll a determination. In total, 72 species belonging to 5 divisions were determined. Cyanobacteria contained the highest density (74%) during the study period with Pseudanabaena limnetica as the most abundant species. This group retained its dominance the whole year round which indicated the poor quality and high nutrient load of the Aras reservoir, mainly due to human activities. On average, Trophic State Index (TSI) showed that water in the reservoir was eu-hypereutrophic. The results indicated that phytoplankton density negatively correlated with Secchi disc depth (R2 = -0.479), total alkalinity (R2 = -0.564), total hardness (R2 = -0.727) and HCO3 concentration (R2 = -0.589). On the other hand, there was a positive correlation between the phytoplankton density and TP (R2 = 0.734). A comparison between the present and a previous study indicated that the cyanobacterial bloom pattern in the Aras reservoir has shifted from warm season toward an all year round cycle which in addition to basin pollution due to anthropogenic activities, can be related to global warming and climate change.}, Keywords = {Phytoplankton, Water quality, Reservoir, Cyanobacteria, Trophy 1-Faculty}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1318-1336}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1814-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1814-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Ljubobratovic, U and Kucska, B and Sandor, Z and Peteri, A and Ronyai, A}, title = {Effects of stocking density, feeding technique and vitamin C supplementation on the habituation on dry feed of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) pond reared juveniles}, abstract ={Influence of three different stocking densities, vitamin C supplementation of Daphnia spp. and feeding practice (i.e. mechanical, hand) on the success of dry feed habituation of pond reared pikeperch juveniles was investigated through one month trial. Pond reared pikeperch juveniles were harvested 42 days post-fertilisation (mean individual weight 1.1 ± 0.3g) and stocked into the experimental recirculation system. For the stocking density trial, fish were stocked in three different initial densities of 0.5, 1 and 1.5 fish L-1, while the trial on live food supplementation and feeding practice was performed with two two-group comparisons with one common control treatment. All treatments were performed in 3 replicates. Analysis of variance did not reveal any significant differences in the assessed parameters between the tested stocking densities. However, Pearson correlation for the habituation success was strong in the course of increased density (r2 = 0.829, p = 0.006). Vitamin C supplementation led to increased survival, habituation success and growth, although the differences were not significant (p > 0.05). Similarly, there were no significant differences between the hand and mechanical feeding in the habituation success (p = 0.860). Based on the results of present study and previous results reported for habituation of pikeperch and walleye pond nursed juveniles, stocking densities of 4 to 8 fish L-1, feeding with dry feed with worms supplied manually and possible enrichment  with vitamin C of the given food could be suggested for the successful commercial pikeperch dry feed habituation.  }, Keywords = {Pikeperch, Habituation, Dry feed, Stocking density, Vitamin C}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1337-1347}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1967-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1967-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Chaklader, M.Reaz. and Siddik, M.A.B and Hanif, M.A and Nahar, A}, title = {Size structure of finescale razorbelly minnow, Salmostoma phulo (Cyprinidae) inhabiting a coastal river of Bangladesh}, abstract ={The aim of this study was to report the size structure of finescale razorbelly minnow, Salmostoma phulo in the Payra River, Southern Bangladesh, based on length-frequency distribution (LFD), sex ratio (SR), length-weight relationships (LWR), length-length relationships (LLR), condition factors (allometric KA; Fulton’s, KF; relative, KR and relative weight, WR) and form factor (a3.0). A total of 306 individuals ranging from 6.00–10.70 cm in total length and from 1.26-9.20 g in body weight were collected using traditional fishing gear from January 2014 to November 2014. The overall sex ratio of the species did not reveal significant variation from the expected value of 1:1 (χ2 =0.32, p<0.05). The allometric coefficient b calculated for the LWR based on various dimensions indicates both sexes grew allometrically (negative for males: b<3 and positive for females: b>3). Moreover, the values of b for LWR, LLR and condition factors did not differ significantly (p>0.05) between the sexes of S. phulo. The estimated value of WR was very close to 100 indicating the balanced habitat with available food relative to the presence of predators. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first inclusive and comprehensive explanation on the size structure of S. phulo from Bangladesh and it should be crucial for the sustainable management of this SIS fishery not only in southern coastal waters of Bangladesh but also in all of its geographical distributions including India and Myanmar.}, Keywords = {Length-frequency distribution, Length-weight, Condition factors, Allometric growth, Small indigenous species (SIS)}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1348-1361}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1952-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1952-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Rasti, H and Parivar, K and Baharara, J and Iranshahi, M and Namvar, F}, title = {Chitosan extracted from the Persian Gulf chiton shells: Induction of apoptosis in liver cancer cell line}, abstract ={Here for the first time, we investigated the cytotoxic effects of the chitosan extracted from the Persian Gulf Chiton shell (Acanthopleura vaillantii) on liver cancer cell line (HepG2). Chitosan extraction was implemented following this method: chitin was produced by demineralization and deproteinization procedure, and the extracted chitin was converted into soluble chitosan using deacetylation method. The cytotoxic effects of extracted chitosan were evaluated using four different tests, including 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, Annexin V-FITC, propidium iodide (PI) staining, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining, and Caspase activity analysis. The IC50 inhibitory concentrations of chitosan were obtained at 250 µg/mL after 24 h. Chitosan clearly inhibited the growth of hepatocarcinoma cells in vitro in a dose-dependent manner. For detecting the induced cell apoptosis, HepG2 cells were treated with 125, 250 and 500 µg/ml of chitosan for 24 h. According to the result of Annex in V/PI kit, in 125, 250, and 500 µg/ml of chitosan, 28.2, 49.1, and 83.3% of HepG2 cells undergone late apoptosis, respectively. The morphology of treated cells by DAPI staining showed non uniform plasma membrane and DNA fragmentation compared to untreated cells with perfect nucleus. The analysis of cell cycle using flow cytometry demonstrated that the rate of sub-G1 peak was increased to 52.7%. Both caspase-3 and -9 activities increased by the extracted chitosan, but it was only significant for caspase-3. The results of the present study suggested that the extracted chitosan has efficient cytotoxicity on HepG2 cells. Therefore, the extracted chitosan from the shell of the Chiton may be considered as a futuristic natural product regarding the treatment of liver cancer..}, Keywords = {Chiton, Chitosan, Persian Gulf, Natural product, Apoptosis}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1362-1378}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2019-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2019-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Zeraatkish, S.Y}, title = {Utilization of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to meet management objectives in fishery industry of the Sea of Oman}, abstract ={This article examines the use of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to choose a priority for different purposes which have been used in fishery optimal management in the Sea of Oman. There are several stakeholder groups in the multi-objective planning methods. In this study, the AHP is used to determine the preferences (weight) of stakeholder groups for each of the objectives in the fisheries industry. This method is a multicriteria analysis system which is suitable for including the inconsistent opinion of different groups involved in the management. Based on the results, biological targets received higher weights compared to other targets with regard to stakeholder groups. Especially, the minimization of by catch was found to be the most important objective.}, Keywords = {Multi-objective, Management, Preferences, Analytic hierarchy process, Fishery stakeholders, Gulf of Oman}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1379-1387}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1876-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-1876-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Shirmohammad, F. and Mehri, M. and Joezy-Shekalgorabi, S.}, title = {A review on the role of inositol in aquaculture}, abstract ={Inositol is usually classified as an essential vitamin for most animals, and is recognised as a part of the B-complex vitamins. Among all other inositol isomer forms, myo-inositol possesses biological activity. It is found in the brain, skeletal, heart, and main reproductive tissues and exists as a structural component of phosphatidylinositol in biological cell membranes. Myo-inositol, also acts as a growth factor and affects the antioxidant capacity and oxidative status of cells. It is a major intracellular osmolyte that can be accumulated to protect cells from a variety of stresses and can also participate in transmembrane signal transfer. Myo-inositol is synthesised by various animal tissues and microorganisms in gut and fulfils the requirement for a few fish species. However, the supply of inositol by exogenous source (the diet) is required in most fish and shrimp for preventing deficiency signs such as inefficiency in digestion and food utilization, poor growth, fin erosion, dark skin colouration, and high accumulation of lipid in liver and muscle. The current paper aimed to provide a review on the published studies on the role of inositol in aquaculture.}, Keywords = {Inositol, Functions, Requirement, Deficiency, Aquaculture}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1388-1409}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2437-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2437-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Janbaz, A.A. and Fazli, H. and Pourgholam, R. and Kaymaram, F. and Khedmati, K. and Parafkandeh, F. and AfraeiBandpei, M.A.}, title = {Age and growth of bigeye kilka (Clupeonella grimmi Kessler, 1877) in Iranian waters of the Caspian Sea}, abstract ={Age and growth of Bigeye Kilka, Clupeonella grimmi, were studied in Iranian waters of the Caspian Sea from early May 2006 to April 2007. The sagitta otoliths were removed for each 5 mm length interval up to a total number of 262 fish. Fork length and weight ranged from 92.5 to 142.5 mm and 4.2 g to 23.4 g, respectively. The largest length-groups was observed from December to February and the lowest in April, which was coincided with spawning period and feeding during wintering, respectively. The overall sex ratio (male:female) was 0.33:1 which differed significantly from the expected ratio of 1:1. The length-weight regression was W= 0.0000744 FL3.14 for females and W=0.0000341FL3.16 for males, indicating the Caspian Bigeye grew isometrically for both sexes. Age determination based on otoliths readings showed that the population was composed of six- groups from 2 to 7 years old which observed a rapidly growth during the second year. In the age compositions, the four years old specimens with a mean fork length and weight 115.5±7.8 mm and 11.9 ± 2.8 g were the most abundant age group and accounted for 40.1%. The condition factor was 0.7-0.8 which varied in difference months and coincided to the gonad development. Age-at-length data were used to determine von Bertalanffy growth parameters for this population in both sexes, indicating that K value and L∞ of females was more than that of males. The results showed that C. grimmi is a rapidly-growing species in the southern parts of the Caspian Sea.}, Keywords = {Age, Growth, Clupeonella grimmi, Caspian Sea, Iran}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1410-1424}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2438-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2438-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Zhang, A.J. and Liu, S.L. and Zhu, J.Y. and Gu, Z.M. and Zhou, Z.M. and Zhang, G.F. and Lu, K.H.}, title = {Transcriptome analysis of the freshwater pearl mussel, Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea) using illumina paired-end sequencing to identify genes and markers}, abstract ={The transcriptome of triangle sail mussel Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea) using Illumina paired-end sequencing technology was conducted and analyzed. Equal quantities of total RNA isolated from six tissues, including gonad, hepatopancreas, foot, mantel, gill and adductor muscle, were pooled to construct a cDNA library. A total of 58.09 million clean reads with 98.48 % Q20 bases were generated. Clustering and assembling of these reads produced a non-redundant set of 92,347 unigenes with an average length of 1,150.61 bp. 11,174 unigenes were involved in the molecular function, cellular component and biological process categories by GO Gene Ontology)analysis. Potential genes and their functions were predicted by KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) pathway mapping and COG(Cluster of Orthologous Groups of proteins)analysis. More than 8 putative genes of interest involved in sex determination/differentiation were identified. Furthermore, 8,014 SSRs and 38,288 SNPs were identified in this transcriptome dataset.}, Keywords = {Hyriopsis cumingii, Illumina paired-end sequencing, Transcriptome, Sex determination, Molecular marker}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1425-1440}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2525-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2525-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Yuangsoi, B. and Rinthong, P. and Charoenwattanasak, S.}, title = {The effect of black glutinous rice bran (Oryza sativa L.) in diets of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)}, abstract ={The effect of black glutinous rice bran inclusion used in diets of Nile tilapia was  studied in fish with an initial weight of 8.76±0.17g per fish and fed with experimental diets supplemented with black glutinous rice bran at 0 (control), 50, 100, 150 and 200 g kg-1 for 60 days. The results of phytochemical analyses of black rice bran showed that the total anthocyanin, phenolic, tannin and phytic acid contents were 52.42±0.23, 3.77±0.03, 0.32±0.13, 0.14±0.01 mg/100g, respectively. The properties of black glutinous rice bran acted as an antioxidant, and the inhibitory percentage of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARs) was significantly different (p<0.05) on storage in different conditions of 4 and 25 ºC. Black glutinous rice bran stored at 4 °C showed significantly higher antioxidant activities analyzed by DPPH and TBARs tests (p<0.05). The percentage of digestibility coefficients and protein digestibility in test diets ranged from 75.21-81.95 and 87.37-91.87 (p>0.05), respectively. The highest average daily gain, specific growth rate and protein efficiency ratio were observed in fish fed with the diet containing  150 and 200 g kg-1 black rice bran (p<0.05). Feed conversion ratio was slightly better in fish fed the diet supplemented with 200 g kg-1 black glutinous rice bran. The serum biochemical values including total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity were not significantly different in the various experimental groups (p>0.05). Therefore, supplementation of black glutinous rice bran in tilapia diets at a rate of 200 g kg-1 resulted in better growth and had no adverse effects on digestibility and serum biochemistry.  }, Keywords = {Black glutinous, Tilapia, Phytochemical, Antioxidant, Growth, Serum biochemistry}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1441-1454}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2440-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2440-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Seiedzadeh, S.M. and Yavari, V. and Mohammadiazarm, H. and Mousavi, M.}, title = {Lecithin effects on blood biochemical parameters and resistance to thermal stress in juvenile of Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi (Cyprinidae family)}, abstract ={In this study, the effects of dietary chicken egg lecithin on some blood biochemical factors of Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi juveniles and resistance to thermal shock was investigated. Juveniles with initial average weight of 3.10±0.17 were stocked in 12 fiberglass tanks. Four isolipidic and isonitrogenic diets containing 0% (control), 2%, 4% and 6% chicken egg lecithin were used to feed the fish 3 times per day to satiation during 90 days. Total protein, cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) and albumin levels were significantly higher (p<0.05) in juveniles fed 6% lecithin compared to the control diet. The triglyceride level was also significantly decreased (p <0.05) in juveniles fed 4% and 6% lecithin compared to that of control group. No significant differences (p>0.05) in globulin and the ratio of albumin to globulin were found in dietary treatments. The thermal stress showed that survival rate of juveniles fed different levels of dietary chicken egg lecithin was higher than control group (p<0.05). The results indicated that administration 4 to 6% of chicken egg lecithin in diets of juvenile M. sharpeyi have positive effects on promoting health status and resistance to thermal shock.}, Keywords = {Lecithin, Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi, Blood parameters, Thermal stress, Survival}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1455-1464}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2519-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2519-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Khanjani, M.H. and Sajjadi, M.M. and Alizadeh, M. and Sourinejad, I.}, title = {Study on nursery growth performance of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei Boone, 1931) under different feeding levels in zero water exchange system}, abstract ={Effect of different feeding levels on water quality, growth performance, survival rate and body composition of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei post larvae were studied in zero water exchange system. Shrimp post larvae with mean weight of 74.46± 6.17 mg were fed for 32 days in 300L fiberglass tanks containing 130L water at density of 1 post larvae L-1. There were five treatments including control and four biofloc treatments with different feeding levels of 15%, 15%, 12%, 9%, 0% of body weight per day, respectively. The results showed that there were no significant differences in water parameters such as dissolved oxygen and pH between different treatments (p>0.05). There were significant differences in water ammonia level between different treatments (p<0.05). The maximum (0.39 mg/L) and minimum (0.12 mg/L) levels of ammonia were observed in control and biofloc treatment with minimum feeding level (9%BW/day), respectively. The highest body weight gain (1.55g), growth rate (48.50 mg per day), specific growth rate (9.64%/day), biomass gain (182.1g) and body length increase (33.62mm) were observed in biofloc treatment with maximum feeding level. The highest feed conversion ratio and the lowest feed efficiency were obtained in control (p<0.05). The proximate body composition analysis revealed an increase in lipid, protein and ash in biofloc treatments. Results showed that using biofloc technology can decrease water exchange amount and improve feed utilization in nursery culture of Pacific white shrimp. Moreover, presence of biofloc improved the water quality which led to the enhancement in growth performance in nursery stage of shrimp.}, Keywords = {Biofloc technology, Zero-water exchange system, Water quality, Growth performance, Body composition, Nursery, Pacific white shrimp.}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1465-1484}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2520-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2520-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {RaftaniAmiri, Z. and Safari, R. and Bakhshandeh, T. and Ahmadivavsari, F.}, title = {Functional properties of fish protein hydrolysates from Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) muscle produced by two commercial enzymes}, abstract ={Fish protein hydrolysates were prepared from Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) muscle using alcalase and protamex methods. By conducting the Cuttlefish protein hydrolysate using alcalase (CPHA), it showed higher degrees of hydrolysis, proximate composition, yield, emulsifying activity index (EAI), emulsion stability index (ESI), foaming activity index (FAI), solubility, water holding capacity (WHC) and Oil absorption capacity (OAC) than cuttlefish protein hydrolysate using protamex (CPHP) but the foaming stability index (FSI) and peptide chain length (PCL) were more in the second treatment. Amino acids profiles of the CPHs were higher in essential amino acids compared to the recommended pattern of requirement by FAO/WHO and NRC standards. Phenylalanine is the first limiting amino acid in the hydrolysate. However, the hydrolysate has the potential for application as an ingredient in formulated diets. Some functional properties such as FAI, FSI and solubility were high in CPHs, thus, they can be used in different food and beverages.}, Keywords = {Cuttlefish, Alkaline proteases, Functional properties, Fish protein hydrolysates.}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1485-1499}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2521-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2521-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Kennouche, H. and Nouar, A.}, title = {Growth and spawning period of Sepia officinalis, (Lineaus, 1758) in the Algiers region (centre of Algeria)}, abstract ={A total of 1,364 specimens of Sepia officinalis (Lineaus, 1758), including 643 females and 532 males were measured from February 2010 to January 2011 catching by the commercial trawling fisheries of Algiers region. The sex, dorsal mantle, wet body mass, nidamental gland weight and female gonadal weight were recorded. The mean length of the dorsal mantle for females was 11.68±0.03 cm and for males 12.04±0.04 cm. The difference between the two averages was not significant. The Powell-Wetherall method for determining the asymptotic dorsal length of the mantle (DML∞) was applied (26.93 cm for both sexes combined) and the growth coefficient K, of 0.38 yr-1, was established using the ELEFAN method. A seasonal analysis of this coefficient shows a slowdown in growth in autumn and winter. The value of t0 determined by the Pauly method is 0.704 y-1. Relative growth shows a negative allometry of 2.55 for both sexes and a constant of proportionality is about 0.391. The study of the overall sex ratio showed a slight predominance of females with a ratio of 1:1.2. In autumn and winter, the females predominate with 67.3% and 52.5%, respectively. Considering the gonad and the nidamento-somatic index, S. officinalis in the Algiers region seems to breed between March and July.}, Keywords = {Sepia officinalis, Sex-ratio, Gonadosomatic index, Length-weight relationship, Algiers.}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1500-1510}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2522-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2522-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Nazarudin, M.F. and Aliyu-Paiko, M. and Shamsudin, M.N.}, title = {Serum cortisol concentrations change in tiger grouper, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus in response to water temperature and salinity stress}, abstract ={The present exposition was designed to evaluate blood serum changes in tiger grouper, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus in response to changes in water temperature and salinity. Uniformly sized fingerlings were randomly distributed into different groups at fifteen fish per tank, in two replicates. Each group represented experimental fishes subjected to water temperatures of 18, 24, 28 and 30°C (control), and salinity of 10, 20 and 30 (control) ppt respectively. Replicate groups of fishes in each tank were exposed to these physiological stressors for 4 and 36 hours. At the end of experiment, blood samples were collected via caudal vein. The collected blood was centrifuged to obtain serum, andanalyzed for cortisol and glucose concentrations, using ELISA method. Results showed that decrease (to 28, 24 and 18°C) in water temperature from the control (30°C) and salinity from 30 ppt to 20 and 10 ppt for 4 and 36 hours influenced changes in the physical appearances (skin coloration) and behaviors (swimming vigor, opercula movement and schooling) of fish, to suggest responses to stress. Further, analyses of serum cortisol revealed consistently higher concentrations at the lower temperatures tested (to 28, 24 and 18°C), than the optimum tolerated by the species. Interestingly, fish maintained at 28°C for 36 hours contained lower serum cortisol concentrations compared to control groups. Meanwhile, the increment of the serum cortisol concentration occurs at decreased water salinity from 30 ppt to 20 and 10 ppt for 4 and 36 hours. It is concluded that: 1) water temperature and salinity are important physiological stressors; 2) sudden alteration of these factors leads to stress, and should therefore be avoided or minimized; 3) results of the present trial suggest that the blood serum factors are reliable parameters for evaluating the level of stress in fish.}, Keywords = {Epinephelus fuscoguttatus, Temperature and salinity change, Cortisol concentration, Behavior, Stress}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1511-1525}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2523-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2523-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Ghobeishavi, A. and Mousavi, S.M. and Yavari, V. and Kochanian, P. and Zakeri, M.}, title = {The innate immunity changes of the female anadromous hilsa shad, Tenualosa ilisha , during spawning and post spawning season}, abstract ={Tenualosa ilisha (Hamilton) is a valuable migratory fish belonging to the family Clupeidae and it is distributed in a wide area from the Persian Gulf to coasts of Pakistan and China’s southern sea. The aim of the present study was to investigate the changes occurring in innate immunity parameters during upstream migration and comparing them to those during post spawning. Sixty mature female hilsa shad were obtained using gill net from Karoon River in Khorramshahr during the spawning period (July, August and September 2014) and Hendijan coasts along the Persian Gulf coasts during post spawning period (October, November and December 2014). Immediately, blood samples were collected from the peduncle vein and then parameters including WBC (White Blood Cell) count, Differential WBC Count, plasma lysozyme content and C3 and C4 complement activity were determined. Based on the results, the levels of WBC, lysozyme and C3 during the spawning period were lower than those recorded during post spawning period. However, C4 levels were higher during spawning (p<0.01). This fact revealed that some innate immunity parameters experience depression during upstream migration and spawning, while these parameters increase during the post spawning period, indicating the suppressive effects of spawning on fish immunity.}, Keywords = {Tenualosa ilisha, Lysozyme activity, Complement, Anadromous, Migration}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1526-1539}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2524-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2524-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Dong, X. and Zhao, W. and Lv, L. and Zhang, H. and Lv, F. and Qi, Z. and Huang, J. and Liu, Q.}, title = {Diversity of eukaryotic plankton of aquaculture ponds with Carassius auratus gibelio, using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis}, abstract ={PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) and canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) were used to explore the relationship between eukaryotic plankton community succession and environmental factors in two aquaculture pond models with gibel carp Carassius auratus gibelio. The main culture species of pond 1 were gibel carp and grass carp, and the combined density was 46224 fingerling/ha (gibel carp/grass carp/silver carp/bighead carp, 17:4:6:1). The main culture species of pond 2 was gibel carp, and the combined density was 37551 fingerling/ha (Gibel carp/silver carp/bighead carp, 52:1:1). Water samples were collected monthly. The results showed that the annual average concentrations of TP and PO4-P in pond 1were significantly higher than pond 2 (p>0.05). The concentration of chlorophyll a (chl a) has no significantly difference between pond 1 and pond 2. DGGE profiles of 18S rRNA gene fragments from the two ponds revealed that the diversity of eukaryotic plankton assemblages was highly variable. 91 bands and 71 bands were detected in pond 1 and pond 2, respectively. The average Shannon–Wiener index of pond 1 was significantly higher than pond 2. Canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) revealed that temperature played a key role in the structure of the eukaryotic plankton community in both ponds, but the nutrient concentration did not affect it. Our results suggest that DGGE method is a cost-effective way to gain insight into seasonal dynamics of eukaryotic plankton communities in culture ponds, and the increase in the number of filter-feeding silver carp and bighead carp could increase the diversity of the eukaryotic plankton community.}, Keywords = {18S rRNA genes, PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis, CCA, Eukaryotic plankton community, Environmental factors}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1540-1555}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2464-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2464-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Aberkane, B. and Iguer-ouada, M.}, title = {Sperm motility parameters of Barbus barbus callensis throughout the reproduction season: Computer aided semen analysis and gametes motility duration}, abstract ={The present study investigated the existing relationship between computer assisted semen motility parameters and gametes motility duration, known to express semen quality and fertilizing capacity in fish. The objective was particularly to identify computer aided semen analysis (CASA) parameters that could be used as potential fertility predictors. Semen samples were collected from the beginning to the end of the spawning season of Barbus barbus callensis, a freshwater fish abundantly distributed throughout North Africa. Semen was simultaneously analyzed using optical microscopy including semen motility duration (SMD) measurement, by the aid of a computer-assisted semen analyzer. The measured CASA parameters were: straight line velocity (VSL), average path velocity (VAP), curvilinear velocity (VCL), beat cross frequency (BCF), amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH), linearity and straightness. The results showed that motility duration evolved in a similar manner as several CASA parameters. Significant correlation coefficients expressed these relationships with r = 0.74, 0.32, 0.16 and 0.45 for VSL, VAP, VCL and BCF, respectively. No correlations were observed when studying relationships between motility duration, STR, LIN and ALH, with r = 0.08, 0.06 and 0.006, respectively. The present results showed that CASA motility parameters are strongly related to motility duration. VSL was revealed as the main parameter being highly correlated to motility duration (r = 0.74). This quantitatively and objectively measured parameter is revealed to be a useful indicator of semen quality and could serve as a potential indicator of fertility outputs in fish. }, Keywords = {Barbus barbus callensis, Reproduction season, Semen motility, CASA}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1556-1567}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2465-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2465-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Daneshpajooh, R. and ReyahiKhoram, M. and Cheraghi, M. and MohamadPoorRoodposhty, G.A.}, title = {Environmental effects of the cold water fish farms effluents on the water quality of Gamasyab River as their main source of water supply in the west of Iran}, abstract ={Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is one of the most-widely cultivated cold fresh water fish in the world. Gamasyab River, with a length of about 200 Km, is one of the longest rivers of Iran. The aim of this research is to determine the effects of trout farm effluents on this river water.  From a total of 24 trout farms in the area,  four farms were randomly selected and three sampling stations were chosen at each selected farm.     Measured water quality parameters were temperature (T), total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solid (TDS) dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonia-nitrogen (NH4-N), nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N) and phosphates (PO4-P). Based on the laboratory analysis, DO in the river water was more than 6 mg/l in all cases. There were significant differences in six variables of T, BOD, COD, NO3-N, NH4-N, and TSS of all water samples taken from the second sampling stations between dry and wet season. The DO concentration in Gamasiab River decreased between the water inlet (first stations) and outlet (second stations), but increased in third station. Trout farm effluents had significant impact on the TSS content of the river. This significant increase in TSS concentrations is expected to have occurred due to cleaning or harvesting activities on any of the farms. The results of the study showed that, in all of season, the amount of TSS in the second stations was not equal to the standards of the Department of Environment Protection (40 mg/L) for discharging into river systems. }, Keywords = {Aquaculture, Cold water fish culture, Gamasyab River, Rainbow trout, Water quality, }, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1568-1580}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2466-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2466-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Faeed, M. and KasraKermanshahi, R. and Pourkazemi, M. and Darboee, M. and HaghighiKarsidani, S.}, title = {Effect of the probiotic Entrococcus faecium on hematological and non-specific immune parameters and disease resistance in zander (Sander lucioperca)}, abstract ={The current study evaluated effects of dietary administration doses of Entrococcus faecium on the hematological factors, and disease resistance of Sander lucioperca against Aeromonas hydrophila infection. Fish were fed with dietary administration containing E. faecium doses including of (1010, 108CFU/ g) for diet A1 and A2, respectively in a commercial diet as basal diet were used for 6 weeks. The control group was basal diet with serum. The hematological and immunity parameters were measured and fish were challenged with A.hydrophila (4.5×108CFU/mL). Fish were monitored daily and the mortality rates were recorded over 8 days post – challenge. The results indicated that HCT in A1 treatment (1010CFU/g) had significantly increased in compare to the control and A2 (108 CFU/g) treatments (p<0.05).  MCV in A1(10 10CFU/g) and control groups were significantly higher than A2 (108 CFU/g) Treatment (p<0.05). However, other parameters e.g. RBC, HB, MCH, MCHC had no significant different. The serum lysozyme, alternative complement activity (ACH50) and IgM levels were significantly enhanced in dietary administration E. faecium(108,1010CFU/g) in feeding period. Survival rate of fish by dietary administration E. faecium (1010CFU/g) was significantly higher (p<0.05) than the other groups (86.6%).}, Keywords = {Entrococcus faecium, Aeromonas hydrophila, Hematology, Immunity}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1581-1592}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2470-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2470-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Yedier, S. and Kontaş, S. and Bostancı, D. and Polat, N.}, title = {Otolith and scale morphologies of doctor fish (Garra rufa) inhabiting Kangal Balıklı Çermik thermal spring (Sivas, Turkey)}, abstract ={Garra rufa is one of the most popular therapeutic and commercially important fish in ichthyotherapy. Otolith and scale morphology provide new and useful information for fish identification and classification. Left-right asteriscus and lapillus otoliths from juvenile and adult doctor fish, and the scales from 6 different regions of the juvenile and adult fish body have been examined in Kangal Balıklı Çermik thermal spring (Sivas, Turkey). The otolith and scale morphological characters such as type, size, shape, mesial surface, lateral surface, antirostrum and rostrum shapes, focus position, circuli appearance, radii type and posterior and anterior margin shapes were distinguishable features for the juvenile and adult G. rufa samples. Three different otolith shapes were observed such as squared and discoidal otolith shapes for asteriscus pairs and oval to elliptic otolith shapes for lapillus pairs in the juvenile and adult doctor fish. Seven different scale shapes were described from six different body regions of the G. rufa in the current study. The graphical illustration of wavelets was used for both asteriscus and lapillus pairs of the fish to discover otolith variabilities. This is one of the first otolith and scale morphology studies for the juvenile and adult doctor fish. All these otolith and scale characters and their morphologies could be used for best alternative tools to identification, classification, phylogenetic relationships among the different freshwater and marine fish species, genera, populations or stocks.}, Keywords = {Garra rufa, otolithology, Scale morphology, Shape indices}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1593-1608}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2475-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2475-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Nasiri, H.R. and Rabbaniha, M. and Attaran-Fariman, G. and MousaviGolsefid, S.A.}, title = {Short communication:Ecological larval fish groups in Chabahar Bay in relation to day/night and monsoon variations}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Larval fish, Ecological groups, Day/night, Monsoon}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1609-1615}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2471-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2471-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Tajbakhsh, F. and Abdoli, A.A. and RajabiMaham, H. and HashemzadehSegherloo, I. and Kiabi, B.}, title = {Short communication:A study of food consumption of the deepwater Goby, Ponticola bathybius (Kessler, 1877), during spring migration in the southern Caspian Sea}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Gobiidae, Feeding strategy, Modified Costello method, Caspian Sea, Iran.}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1616-1623}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2472-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2472-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Çağlak, E. and Karslı, B.}, title = {Short communication:The effect of black seed oil and olive oil on shelf life of dry-salted crucian carp (Carassius carassius Linneaus, 1758)}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Carassius carassius, Dry salting, Black seed oil, Olive oil, Shelf life}, volume = {15}, Number = {4}, pages = {1624-1631}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2473-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-2473-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} }