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Vallecillos A, María-Dolores E, Villa J, Rueda FM, Carrillo J, Ramis G, Soula M, Afonso JM, Armero E. Phenotypic and Genetic Components for Growth, Morphology, and Flesh-Quality Traits of Meagre ( Argyrosomus regius) Reared in Tank and Sea Cage. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11113285. [PMID: 34828015 PMCID: PMC8614282 DOI: 10.3390/ani11113285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Meagre is an emergent species in aquaculture, due to its fast growth rate, low feed conversion ratio, and the high quality of the product. Although advances have been achieved in its management, reproduction, and feeding, breeding programs have not yet been developed. For this reason, this study aimed to provide information about the genetic variations in growth, morphology traits, and flesh chemical composition to be included in a selective breeding program, studied in two different housing systems (cage and tank). Heritabilities for growth and morphology traits, and for fillet fat percentage were medium, revealing those traits as a possible selection criterion in a breeding program. Image analysis provided a great amount of objective information regarding the different morphological traits of the fish, where a positive and high correlation with growth traits was observed. Positive phenotypic correlation between fillet fat percentage and body weight was observed, so a selection process to improve growth rate could lead to a fish with higher fillet fat percentage. Abstract Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) plays an important role in the aquaculture system, with the potential for diversification of European aquaculture, and is characterized by its fast growth rate, low feed conversion ratio, and the high quality of the product. Focusing on the relevance of meagre, the aim of the study was to analyze growth performance, fish morphology, and flesh composition phenotypically and genetically to be considered as a strategy in a breeding program. For this purpose, 633 fish were raised in two different housing systems, in sea cages or in a continental tank, and when they reached harvest size, manual growth traits, automatic morphology by the image analysis program IMAFISH_ML, and flesh chemical composition (fat, protein, moisture, and collagen percentages) were measured. The fish reared in the cages showed a higher body weight and fillet fat percentage than those in the tank. Heritabilities for growth and morphology traits, and for fillet fat percentage were medium, revealing these traits as a possible selection criterion in a breeding program. Phenotypic and genetic correlations between growth and morphology traits were positive and high. Phenotypic correlations between growth or morphology traits with fillet fat percentage were positive and medium; genetic correlations were not estimated accurately.
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- Antonio Vallecillos
- Department of Agronomic Engineering, Technical University of Cartagena, Paseo Alfonso XIII 48, 30202 Cartagena, Spain; (A.V.); (E.M.-D.)
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- Department of Agronomic Engineering, Technical University of Cartagena, Paseo Alfonso XIII 48, 30202 Cartagena, Spain; (A.V.); (E.M.-D.)
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- Alevines del Sureste S.L., calle Cabo Cope s/n, Águilas, 30880 Murcia, Spain; (J.V.); (F.M.R.); (J.C.)
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- Alevines del Sureste S.L., calle Cabo Cope s/n, Águilas, 30880 Murcia, Spain; (J.V.); (F.M.R.); (J.C.)
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- Alevines del Sureste S.L., calle Cabo Cope s/n, Águilas, 30880 Murcia, Spain; (J.V.); (F.M.R.); (J.C.)
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- Department of Animal Production, University of Murcia, Avenida Teniente Flomesta 5, 30100 Murcia, Spain;
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- Institute of Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (GIA-ECOAQUA), Carretera de Taliarte s/n, Telde, 35214 Las Palmas, Spain; (M.S.); (J.M.A.)
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- Institute of Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (GIA-ECOAQUA), Carretera de Taliarte s/n, Telde, 35214 Las Palmas, Spain; (M.S.); (J.M.A.)
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- Department of Agronomic Engineering, Technical University of Cartagena, Paseo Alfonso XIII 48, 30202 Cartagena, Spain; (A.V.); (E.M.-D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-968-325-538; Fax: +34-968-325-433
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Amoussou N, Marengo M, Durieux EDH, Douny C, Scippo ML, Gobert S. Trace Elements and Fatty Acid Profile of Argyrosomus regius (Asso, 1801) from Mediterranean Aquaculture. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 196:618-628. [PMID: 31625052 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01925-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Although Argyrosomus regius (Asso, 1801) counts among the most appreciated and increasingly consumed fish species in Europe, little information is available on its flesh quality. This research concerns both healthy aquatic resource diversification and good nutritional quality. It is the first study to evaluate the quality of A. regius flesh from Mediterranean aquaculture. It aims to assess the concentration of 19 trace elements and to determine the fatty acid profile of this fish farmed in the Mediterranean Sea and to discuss human exposure risks. The nutritional intake of oligoelements (selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), and chromium (Cr)) and the mean concentrations of contaminants (arsenic (As), barium (Ba), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and tin (Sn)) in A. regius muscles are, respectively, above and below recommended regulatory standards set by the international legislation. Additionally, the low fat content in its muscle mass and its high level of docosahexaenoic acid (C22: 6 n-3; DHA) and, to a lesser extent, eicosapentaenoic acid (C20: 5 n-3; EPA) confers satisfying nutritional qualities. This study allowed to conclude that meager can be considered as a source of seafood with good nutritional qualities for human health.
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- Nellya Amoussou
- Centre MARE, Laboratoire d'Océanologie, Université de Liège, Sart-Tilman, B6c, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre MARE, Laboratoire d'Océanologie, Université de Liège, Sart-Tilman, B6c, 4000, Liège, Belgium.
- STAtion de REcherche Sous-marines et Océanographiques (STARESO), 20260, Calvi, France.
- UMR 6134 CNRS-UCPP Sciences pour l'Environnement, Université de Corse Pascal Paoli, 20250, Corse, France.
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- UMR 6134 CNRS-UCPP Sciences pour l'Environnement, Université de Corse Pascal Paoli, 20250, Corse, France
- UMS 3514 CNRS-UCPP Plateforme marine Stella Mare, Université de Corse Pascal Paoli, 20620, Biguglia, France
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- Faculté de Médecine vétérinaire, Laboratoire d'Analyse des Denrées Alimentaires, Université de Liège, Avenue de Cureghem 10, Bât B43B, Sart-Tilman, BE-4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Faculté de Médecine vétérinaire, Laboratoire d'Analyse des Denrées Alimentaires, Université de Liège, Avenue de Cureghem 10, Bât B43B, Sart-Tilman, BE-4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre MARE, Laboratoire d'Océanologie, Université de Liège, Sart-Tilman, B6c, 4000, Liège, Belgium
- STAtion de REcherche Sous-marines et Océanographiques (STARESO), 20260, Calvi, France
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Fountoulaki E, Grigorakis K, Kounna C, Rigos G, Papandroulakis N, Diakogeorgakis J, Kokou F. Growth performance and product quality of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) fed diets of different protein/lipid levels at industrial scale. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2017.1305259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Eleni Fountoulaki
- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Agios Kosmas Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Agios Kosmas Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Agios Kosmas Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Agios Kosmas Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Agios Kosmas Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Agios Kosmas Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
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Grigorakis K, Alexi N, Vasilaki A, Giogios I, Fountoulaki E. Chemical quality and sensory profile of the Mediterranean farmed fish shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) as affected by its dietary protein/fat levels. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2016.1222890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Martelli R, Parisi G, Lupi P, Bonelli A, Zotte AD, Franci O. Effect of Rearing System on Body Traits and Fillet Quality of Meagre (Argyrosomus Regius, Asso 1801) Chilled for a Short Time. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2013.e30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Sáez MI, Martínez TF, Cárdenas S, Suárez MD. Effects of Different Preservation Strategies on Microbiological Counts, Lipid Oxidation and Color of Cultured Meagre (A
rgyrosomus regius
, L.) Fillets. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2014. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.12286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- María I. Sáez
- Departamento de Biología y Geología; Universidad de Almería; Almería 04120 Spain
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- Departamento de Biología y Geología; Universidad de Almería; Almería 04120 Spain
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- Departamento de Producción; Centro IFAPA El Toruño; Cadiz 11500 Spain
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- Departamento de Biología y Geología; Universidad de Almería; Almería 04120 Spain
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Suárez MD, García Mesa S, Rincón Cervera MA, Guil Guerrero JL, González G, Cárdenas S, García Gallego M. Time course of muscle fatty acid composition of cultured meagre ( Argyrosomus regius) during the first sixteen months of a cage culture. GRASAS Y ACEITES 2014. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.049813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Giogios I, Grigorakis K, Kalogeropoulos N. Organoleptic and chemical quality of farmed meagre (Argyrosomus regius) as affected by size. Food Chem 2013; 141:3153-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.05.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2013] [Revised: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/31/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Suzer C, Kamacı HO, Çoban D, Yıldırım Ş, Fırat K, Saka Ş. Functional changes in digestive enzyme activities of meagre (Argyrosomus regius; Asso, 1801) during early ontogeny. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2013; 39:967-77. [PMID: 23224833 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-012-9755-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2012] [Accepted: 11/28/2012] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The ontogenesis of main pancreatic and intestinal enzymes was investigated in the recent promising Mediterranean candidate species of meagre, Argyrosomus regius, during larval development until 40 days after hatching (DAH). The green-water technique was carried out for larval rearing. Whole-body homogenates were used for enzymatic analysis in larvae younger than 15 DAH; after this date, older larvae were dissected into two segments as pancreatic and intestinal segment. Trypsin was detected as early as hatching and sharply increased concurrently with age and exogenous feeding 15 DAH, but constant decline was observed until the end of experiment. Amylase was determined at 2 DAH and sharply increased 10 DAH. Then, slight decreases were found between 10 and 15 DAH, and then slow alterations were continued until the end of the experiment. Lipase was firstly measured on day 3; then, sudden decline was observed between 20 and 25 DAH. After this date, slow fluctuations were maintained until the end of the experiment. Pepsin was firstly assayed 15 DAH related to gastric gland secretion and sharply increased 30 DAH. Then, it slowly varied until end of the experiment. Enzymes of brush border membranes, alkaline phosphatase and aminopeptidase N showed similar pattern on specific activities during the first 10 days. Thereafter, while specific activity of alkaline phosphatase slightly decreased 15 and fluctuated until 20 DAH, aminopeptidase N activity slowly increased 20 DAH. Then, activity of alkaline phosphatase and aminopeptidase N constantly increased 30 DAH, indicating maturation of the intestinal digestive process, and also, these activities continued to slowly increase until the end of the experiment. The specific activity of cytosolic peptidase, leucine-alanine peptidase, smoothly increased on day 8, then fluctuated until 15 DAH. After this date, in contrast to enzymes of brush border membranes, it sharply decreased 25 DAH and continued to gradually decline until the end of the experiment. These converse expressions were indicative of a maturation of enterocytes and the transition of an adult mode of digestion.
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- Cüneyt Suzer
- Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
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Mittakos I, Ayala MD, López-Albors O, Grigorakis K, Lenas D, Kakali F, Nathanailides C. Muscle cellularity, enzyme activities, and nucleic acid content in meagre (Argyrosomus regius). CAN J ZOOL 2012. [DOI: 10.1139/z2012-097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Anatomical and biochemical indices of axial muscle growth were monitored in farmed meagre ( Argyrosomus regius (Asso, 1801)), a species with larger ultimate size. Within the first 19 months of a production cycle, body mass exceeded 1300 g. The specific daily growth rate ranged from a winter low of 0.2% to a summer high of 1.3%. Axial muscle RNA:DNA ratio decreased and cytochrome c oxidase levels increased from spring to winter, indicating a metabolic reorganisation of this tissue in response to winter temperature lows. Body mass correlated positively with increased lactate dehydrogenase activity and myofibre size (hypertrophy). The DNA:protein ratio, the myofibre density, and the percentage of small myofibres (0–150 µm2) decreased towards the end of the production cycle. However, small myofibres persisted even after the first 20 months of rearing. Compared with commonly cultivated species in the Mediterranean region, meagre exhibits delayed onset of puberty, larger ultimate size, and growth rate that is supported by the recruitment of new muscle fibres. This is in agreement with the hypothesis of a relationship between ultimate size and muscle growth dynamics.
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- Ioannis Mittakos
- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Epirus Institute of Technological Educational, Igoumenitsa 46100, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy and Comparative Pathology, University of Murcia, Murcia 30100, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Comparative Pathology, University of Murcia, Murcia 30100, Spain
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Aquaculture, Agios Kosmas Hellinikon, Athens 16777, Greece
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- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Epirus Institute of Technological Educational, Igoumenitsa 46100, Greece
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- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Epirus Institute of Technological Educational, Igoumenitsa 46100, Greece
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- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Epirus Institute of Technological Educational, Igoumenitsa 46100, Greece
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Maulvault AL, Anacleto P, Machado R, Amaral A, Carvalho ML, Lourenço HM, Nunes ML, Marques A. Effect of sex, maturation stage and cooking methods on the nutritional quality and safety of black scabbard fish (Aphanopus carbo Lowe, 1839). JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2012; 92:1545-1553. [PMID: 22577659 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.4741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Black scabbard fish (Aphanopus carbo Lowe, 1839) is a deep-water fish resource that is highly appreciated in southern European countries and can accumulate high levels of mercury in the muscle. Currently, European legislation establishes limits for the presence of toxic contaminants in raw seafood, despite these products are generally cooked before consumption. In addition, there is still a lack of information concerning the nutritional quality and contaminants available in cooked products. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of sex, maturation stages and three common cooking practices (steaming, grilling and frying) on the toxic elements (Hg, As, Cd and Pb) and nutritional value (chemical, elemental and fatty acid composition) of black scabbard fish. RESULTS Few variations occurred between sexes and maturation stages, particularly in fatty acid and elemental content. Concerning cooked black scabbard fish, the greatest differences occurred in fried and grilled samples, attaining higher Hg levels, whereas steamed fish composition was closer to raw black scabbard fish. CONCLUSION Raw and cooked black scabbard fish can be considered as a very good source of essential nutrients such as n-3 PUFA, proteins, macro and trace elements. Yet, when the fish is grilled, the Hg content may be above the limits set by EU. Considering the alterations occurred during the cooking processes, steaming seems the best procedure to cook this species.
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- Ana Luísa Maulvault
- Research Unit of Upgrading of Fishery and Farmed Products (U-VPPA), National Institute of Biological Resources (INRB, I.P/IPIMAR), Lisbon, Portugal
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Grigorakis K, Fountoulaki E, Vasilaki A, Mittakos I, Nathanailides C. Lipid quality and filleting yield of reared meagre (Argyrosomus regius). Int J Food Sci Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2010.02537.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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