Comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling (Thymallus thymallus) eggs

In this study, the biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling eggs was compared, first, to evaluate the composition of fatty acids and protein content in grayling eggs for the first time, and second, to discover differences in biochemical composition between wild and farm origin eggs w...

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Main Authors: Tjaša Kodela, Alenka Levart, Simona Sušnik Bajec
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2023.2284368
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Simona Sušnik Bajec
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description In this study, the biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling eggs was compared, first, to evaluate the composition of fatty acids and protein content in grayling eggs for the first time, and second, to discover differences in biochemical composition between wild and farm origin eggs which is affected by broodstock feed. Farm origin grayling females were fed commercial trout starter feed, while wild origin females were feeding on food present in their natural environment. Fatty acid composition, protein content and colour were determined. Based on a principle component analysis (PCA) of the biochemical profile, farm and wild origin grayling eggs were clearly separated. Wild origin grayling eggs contained higher amount of SFA, but lower MUFA and PUFA than farm origin eggs. A considerable difference between wild and farm origin grayling eggs was observed also in essential fatty acids: C22:6 n-3 (DHA), C20:5 n-3 (EPA) and C20:4 n-6 (ARA), resulting in higher EPA/ARA and DHA/EPA ratio in farm origin eggs compared to wild origin eggs. Wild origin grayling eggs were characterised by higher protein content and were more intensely red-coloured than farm origin eggs, which were almost colourless. It could be concluded that the biochemical composition of farm origin eggs significantly differs from wild origin grayling eggs, which might have an influence on the embryonic development and hatching success of farm origin grayling. Therefore, the diet that has the greatest effect on egg composition needs to be optimised to meet the needs of the grayling broodstock and to improve the breeding efficiency of farm raised graylings.
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spelling doaj-art-9072b17d23104093bd31a354df8ebd432025-08-20T02:09:55ZengTaylor & Francis GroupItalian Journal of Animal Science1594-40771828-051X2023-12-012211321133310.1080/1828051X.2023.22843682284368Comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling (Thymallus thymallus) eggsTjaša Kodela0Alenka Levart1Simona Sušnik Bajec2Fisheries Research Institute of SloveniaBiotechnical Faculty, University of LjubljanaBiotechnical Faculty, University of LjubljanaIn this study, the biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling eggs was compared, first, to evaluate the composition of fatty acids and protein content in grayling eggs for the first time, and second, to discover differences in biochemical composition between wild and farm origin eggs which is affected by broodstock feed. Farm origin grayling females were fed commercial trout starter feed, while wild origin females were feeding on food present in their natural environment. Fatty acid composition, protein content and colour were determined. Based on a principle component analysis (PCA) of the biochemical profile, farm and wild origin grayling eggs were clearly separated. Wild origin grayling eggs contained higher amount of SFA, but lower MUFA and PUFA than farm origin eggs. A considerable difference between wild and farm origin grayling eggs was observed also in essential fatty acids: C22:6 n-3 (DHA), C20:5 n-3 (EPA) and C20:4 n-6 (ARA), resulting in higher EPA/ARA and DHA/EPA ratio in farm origin eggs compared to wild origin eggs. Wild origin grayling eggs were characterised by higher protein content and were more intensely red-coloured than farm origin eggs, which were almost colourless. It could be concluded that the biochemical composition of farm origin eggs significantly differs from wild origin grayling eggs, which might have an influence on the embryonic development and hatching success of farm origin grayling. Therefore, the diet that has the greatest effect on egg composition needs to be optimised to meet the needs of the grayling broodstock and to improve the breeding efficiency of farm raised graylings.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2023.2284368salmonidaefatty acidreproductionegg qualityconservation
spellingShingle Tjaša Kodela
Alenka Levart
Simona Sušnik Bajec
Comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling (Thymallus thymallus) eggs
Italian Journal of Animal Science
salmonidae
fatty acid
reproduction
egg quality
conservation
title Comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling (Thymallus thymallus) eggs
title_full Comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling (Thymallus thymallus) eggs
title_fullStr Comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling (Thymallus thymallus) eggs
title_full_unstemmed Comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling (Thymallus thymallus) eggs
title_short Comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling (Thymallus thymallus) eggs
title_sort comparative biochemical composition of wild and farm origin grayling thymallus thymallus eggs
topic salmonidae
fatty acid
reproduction
egg quality
conservation
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2023.2284368
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