Publications by authors named "Ching Yee Hung"
Hypoxia inhibits fish spawning via LH-dependent final oocyte maturation.
Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol
November 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how long-term low oxygen conditions (hypoxia) affect the spawning of mature common carp.
- Hypoxia was found to decrease levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) in female carp, leading to delayed final oocyte maturation, even though the gonads and eggs developed.
- Male carp also showed no courtship behavior under hypoxic conditions, suggesting that both hormonal changes and a lack of mating behaviors contribute to reduced reproduction in these fish.