Theses and Dissertations
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Vance, Carrie Kim
Committee Member
Kouba, Andrew
Committee Member
Songsasen, Nucharin
Date of Degree
12-8-2023
Original embargo terms
Embargo 1 Year
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Agricultural Life Sciences (Animal Physiology)
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department
Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology
Abstract
Amidst the amphibian extinction crisis, in situ and ex situ amphibian species conservation initiatives utilize assisted reproductive technologies for optimal genetic management of captive and wild populations. Development of effective, simple, low-cost methods for obtaining gametes for artificial fertilization, sperm biobanking, or natural breeding alleviates obstacles for institutions or programs to apply reproductive technologies. Objectives herein include investigating the efficacy of alternative hormones for inducing spermiation, an alternative hormone administration route for inducing ovulation, exploring the physiological effects of hormone therapy, and utilizing sperm from deceased animals for biobanking.
Recommended Citation
Saylor, Erin Michelle, "Hypothalamic manipulation of the anuran HPG axis: alternative hormones and a non-invasive administration route for amphibian Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 5983.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/5983
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