The goal of this research is to purify and identify cell growth-promoting activity found in fish embryo extract.
Results
Lipid Nutrition and Metabolism in Yellow Perch
The objectives of this project are to:
- Develop a growth curve for yellow perch fed purified and practical diets.
- Evaluate the effects of dietary lipids on growth, feed efficiency, and nutritional composition of fillets.
- Provide an indication of the essential fatty acid needs of yellow perch.
Market Research for Yellow Perch Aquaculture
The objective of this project is to establish the current marketing status and potential for yellow perch products with wholesale and retail businesses in the seafood marketing channels in the North Central Region of the United States.
New Approach in Replacing Live Food – Meeting Largemouth Bass Larvae Growth Requirements using Asian Carp Muscle as an Initial Protein Source
The objectives of this project are:
- To develop optimal in vitro methodology for Asian carp muscle hydrolysis using largemouth bass (LMB) endogenous digestive enzymes obtained from adult LMB.
- To evaluate the effect of Asian carp muscle protein hydrolysates obtained using methodology in Objective 1 as a first feed for larval LMB.
On the feasibility of establishing a saline aquaculture industry in Illinois
- Determine the existing and near-term (5-10 years) market for striped bass species in the Midwest region of the US for food consumption
- Analyze the competitive advantages of rearing a euthyhaline species (Striped Bass) in Illinois/Midwest using regional saline water resources
- Locate appropriate saline water resources in Illinois and examine water quality for compatibility with striped bass production
Primordial Germ Cell Cultures for Transgenic Fish Production
- Establish methods for the culture of fish primordial germ cells (PGCs)
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