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1Latest Papers from Table of Contents or Articles in PressK. Lejaeghere ; G. Bihlmayer ; T. Bjorkman ; P. Blaha ; S. Blugel ; V. Blum ; D. Caliste ; I. E. Castelli ; S. J. Clark ; A. Dal Corso ; S. de Gironcoli ; T. Deutsch ; J. K. Dewhurst ; I. Di Marco ; C. Draxl ; M. Dulak ; O. Eriksson ; J. A. Flores-Livas ; K. F. Garrity ; L. Genovese ; P. Giannozzi ; M. Giantomassi ; S. Goedecker ; X. Gonze ; O. Granas ; E. K. Gross ; A. Gulans ; F. Gygi ; D. R. Hamann ; P. J. Hasnip ; N. A. Holzwarth ; D. Iusan ; D. B. Jochym ; F. Jollet ; D. Jones ; G. Kresse ; K. Koepernik ; E. Kucukbenli ; Y. O. Kvashnin ; I. L. Locht ; S. Lubeck ; M. Marsman ; N. Marzari ; U. Nitzsche ; L. Nordstrom ; T. Ozaki ; L. Paulatto ; C. J. Pickard ; W. Poelmans ; M. I. Probert ; K. Refson ; M. Richter ; G. M. Rignanese ; S. Saha ; M. Scheffler ; M. Schlipf ; K. Schwarz ; S. Sharma ; F. Tavazza ; P. Thunstrom ; A. Tkatchenko ; M. Torrent ; D. Vanderbilt ; M. J. van Setten ; V. Van Speybroeck ; J. M. Wills ; J. R. Yates ; G. X. Zhang ; S. Cottenier
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Published 2016Staff ViewPublication Date: 2016-03-26Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Print ISSN: 0036-8075Electronic ISSN: 1095-9203Topics: BiologyChemistry and PharmacologyComputer ScienceMedicineNatural Sciences in GeneralPhysicsPublished by: -
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ISSN: 1365-2109Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, NutritionNotes: A study of the reproductive biology of the amberjack, Seriola dumerilii, held in captivity was carried out, describing oogenesis as well as the different stages of the ovarian cycle. Seven stages of oocyte development, as well as oogonia, were distinguished. Cortical alveoli were hardly detectable within the oocyte, as they were small, sparse and contained few mucopolysaccharides. It is suggested that their role in the fertilization process might be less important than in other teleost species. Fish aged 3 and 4 years were found to be sexually immature, with ovaries containing only previtellogenic oocytes. Vitellogenesis started in December in fish aged 4 + years. Late-developing ovaries showing deposition of yolk protein granules were found at the end of the 5th year of life (May) in specimens measuring 80.0 ± 3.5 cm standard length. This should be regarded as the minimum size at which sexual maturity is reached in S. dumerilii. Final vitellogenesis and oocyte maturation were, however, inhibited in captivity, and extensive follicular atresia took place as the natural spawning season approached. It is suggested that insufficient gonadotrophic stimulation because of confinement stress may be the cause of failed maturation and spawning in this species under culture conditions.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
3Articles: DFG German National LicensesCaruso, G ; Maimone, G ; Mancuso, M ; Modica, A ; Genovese, L
Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
Published 2004Staff ViewISSN: 1365-2109Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, NutritionNotes: The microbiological quality of water, sediments and seafood products of three Sicilian marine fish farms (Castellammare Gulf, Capo d'Orlando and Porto Palo) was investigated in order to draw a complete picture of the health conditions from the start (environment) to the end (seafood product) of the productive cycle. Before the beginning of fish farming, low concentrations of faecal contamination indicators (faecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, enterococci) were found in the water of each examined area. Due to the enhanced organic load released from cages, the set-up of fish farming significantly altered the distribution of faecal indicators and sometimes that of halophilic vibrios in the pelagic compartment. Significant differences in the density of heterotrophic bacteria were sometimes recorded at the sediment level. Despite this increase in microbial abundance, the microbiological conditions remained acceptable for the productive process. Pathogens (Salmonella spp., Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus) were mostly absent in seafood products. The study underlines that the achievement of good quality levels in aquaculture strongly depends on the conformity of the rearing environment to qualitative microbiological standards, highlighting the importance of sanitary controls along the different steps of the productive cycle.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
4Articles: DFG German National LicensesMicale, V. ; Maricchiolo, G. ; Genovese, L.
Oxford, UK; Malden, USA : Blackwell Science Ltd
Published 2004Staff ViewISSN: 1095-8649Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005Topics: BiologyNotes: The blackspot seabream Pagellus bogaraveo(Brünnich, 1768) has been regarded as a possible alternative to traditionally cultured Mediterranean species such as seabream and seabass, due to its high market value and good adaptation to captivity. Broodstock establishment and management represent the first step towards reliable production of eggs and fry, which is required to develop aquaculture of this new species. Two different broodstocks were tested for gonadal maturation and spawning, one constituting of wild fish caught as juveniles and reared in tanks until sexual maturity (4 years), and one assembled from wild adult fish caught during or just before the reproductive season. All fish were maintained under the same rearing conditions and fed the same diet. Gonadal stripping and biopsies were performed weekly to monitor maturation in both males and females. Ovarian samples were staged for maturity on the basis of follicular diameter and migration of germinal vesicle. Sperm samples were tested for density (number of spermatozoa ml−1) and motility. The fish reared in captivity reached ovarian maturity during the breeding season of the wild stock. Eggs were obtained by stripping from both farmed and wild specimens, but appeared degenerated as a result of being retained too long in the ovarian cavity due to the absence of spontaneous spawning. Spermiation was prolonged in the farmed fish, but appeared to be blocked in the wild breeders after first sampling. However, the sperm was very viscous and the motile spermatozoa did not exceed 10%.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
5Articles: DFG German National LicensesMicale, V. ; Garaffo, M. ; Genovese, L. ; Spedicato, M. T. ; Muglia, U.
Oxford, UK; Malden, USA : Blackwell Science Ltd
Published 2004Staff ViewISSN: 1095-8649Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005Topics: BiologyNotes: The ontogenesis of the alimentary tract and its associated structures (liver, pancreas, gall bladder) was studied in common pandora Pagellus eythrinus L., a promising species for diversification in Mediterranean aquaculture. Mass production of pandora has been limited so far by high larval and juvenile mortalities, which appear to be related to nutritional deficiencies. The development of the larval digestive system was studied histologically from hatching (0 DAH) until day 50 (50 DAH) in reared specimens, obtained by natural spawning from a broodstock adapted to captivity. At first feeding (3–4 DAH) both the mouth and anus had opened and the digestive tract was differentiated in four portions: buccopharynx, oesophagus, incipient stomach and intestine. The pancreas, liver and gall bladder were also differentiated at this stage. Soon after the commencement of exogenous feeding (5–6 DAH), the anterior intestinal epithelium showed large vacuoles indicating the capacity for absorption of lipids, whereas acidophilic supranuclear inclusions indicating protein absorption were observed in the posterior intestinal epithelium. Both the bile and main pancreatic ducts had opened in the anterior intestine, just after the pyloric sphincter, at this stage. Intestinal coiling was apparent since 4 DAH, while mucosal folding began at 10 DAH. Scattered mucous cells occurred in the oral cavity and the intestine, while they were largely diffused in the oesophagus. Gastric glands and pyloric caeca were firstly observed at 28 DAH and appeared well developed by 41 DAH, indicating the transition from larval to juvenile stage and the acquisition of an adult mode of digestion.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
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ISSN: 1439-0426Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005Topics: BiologyAgriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, NutritionNotes: Gonadal development, maturation, spawning and hermaphroditism were investigated in captive blackspot sea bream, Pagellus bogaraveo Brünnich, 1768, during the second, third and fourth years of life. The gonads of 224 fish were examined macroscopically and histologically. Undifferentiated gonads were found in fish smaller than 22.0 cm. Adult fish showed four gonadal differentiations: ovotestes with functional testis and quiescent ovary (Mf), ovotestes with functional ovary and regressed testis (mF), ovotestes with both ovary and testis at a resting stage (mf), and ovaries with no male tissue (F). The overall incidence of gonochoric females F was 41%. Functional males Mf were more frequent in age classes 1+ and 2+, whereas functional females mF predominated in the 3+ age class, above 25.0 cm TL. Histological examination revealed testicular degeneration and atrophy in functional females mF. On the basis of both histological data as well as size and age frequency distribution, it is suggested that the reproductive strategy of P. bogaraveo in captivity is characterized by protandrous hermaphroditism, with a high incidence of female gonochorism. Spawning occurred in March–April, at a size of 28.0 cm and age 3 in males and at 29.5 cm and age 4 in females. The gonosomatic index (GSI) remained constantly low (≤ 0.05) throughout the second and third years of life. A significant increase in GSI was noted in both males and females at the accomplishment of the fourth year of life, coinciding with the spawning season. The results are compared with information available on wild P. bogaraveo and discussed with a view to a possible exploitation of this species in aquaculture, through a reliable control of reproduction.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: