Title: Pigmentation of salmonids — Variation in flesh carotenoids of Atlantic salmon
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to determine some causes of variation in pigmentation of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) reared under commercial conditions. At slaughter of one year class of Atlantic salmon, composed of half-sib and full-sib groups, the levels of carotenoids in flesh and ovaries were determined. it was found that the level of carotenoid was influenced by the genetic background of the fish, the stage of sexual maturation and weight. The relative importance of each of these factors is discussed.
Publication Year: 1988
Publication Date: 1988-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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