A preliminary report on effect of pulsed magnetic fields on fresh water fish (Labeo rohita) chromosomes.
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2004-07-26
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Marine-life scientists around the world are already carrying out investigative trials to obtain higher yields under in-captive breeding conditions, on both edible varieties and ornamental fishes with optimal inputs. However, for such trials to succeed there is a need for genetic improvement. The idea that fish production can be enhanced by genetic manipulation is gaining acceptance, as there is a strong possibility that qualitative improvement of economically important traits can be achieved by identifying and utilizing more effective genotypes. In the present communication a tentative plan for genetic manipulation of fresh water fish using controlled, pulsed magnetic fields, is being discussed. Chromosome preparations of Labeo rohita were made using Colchicine-Methanol-Acetic acid air drying technique, using tissue from gills. The fish were exposed to Pulsed Magnetic Field (PMF)with intensity 0.2 Gauss, pulsing at 50 Hz frequency (sine wave) for 6 hours / day for a total period of 30 days inside specially designed magnetic field enclosures. The karyological investigations revealed no distinct difference between "test" and "control" groups.
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Vijayalakshmi M, Mathews KT, Selvanayagam M, Sankernarayan PV. A preliminary report on effect of pulsed magnetic fields on fresh water fish (Labeo rohita) chromosomes. Journal of Environmental Biology. 2004 Jul; 25(3): 329-32