Unlocking Aquaculture Potential: In Vitro Pituitary Gland Culture for Sustainable and Enhanced Fish Breeding

By : J. Magimai John Jose , S. Selvaraj , L. Surulivel , R. Jeya Shakila

Page No: 19-25

Abstract
Aquaculture is a crucial industry for global food security and economic development, but it faces challenges in ethical and sustainable production of reproductive hormones. In vitro pituitary gland culture offers an innovative approach to controlled hormone production without relying on donor fish. This technology enhances reproductive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability, while also promoting ethical breeding practices and improving fish stock management. The technology’s potential to revolutionise aquaculture is discussed, highlighting its role in shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture. Traditional methods, such as environmental manipulation and synthetic hormone injections, are often inconsistent, costly, and environmentally risky. In vitro pituitary gland culture mimics natural hormonal processes in a controlled laboratory setting, offering a sustainable, cost-effective, and ethical alternative. The technology’s technical, economic, and ethical challenges are addressed, and case studies and cuttingedge innovations are highlighted to underscore its transformative potential in unlocking the full potential of aquaculture.

Authors :
J. Magimai John Jose, S. Selvaraj, L. Surulivel and R. Jeya Shakila : Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Dr. MGR. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu, India.
 

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2025.40.1-4.4