The mode of action of neuropeptide in gametogenesis and application to artificial induction of gonad development in bivalves

Fiscal Year

2016

Title

The mode of action of neuropeptide in gametogenesis and application to artificial induction of gonad development in bivalves

Project and Theme

Project 1. Study on ecological succession of fisheries ground
Representative Organization: Tohoku University
Theme2. Towards sustainable fisheries reconstruction along the shores of Miyagi Prefecture
Representative personMakoto Osada
OrganizationTohoku University
DepartmentGraduate School of Agricultural Science
Representative personMotoyuki Hara
OrganizationTohoku University
DepartmentGraduate School of Agricultural Science

Research Information

Period and Interval
2016/04/01 - 2017/03/31
Research Area
Onagawa Bay and other experimental waters
Category
Others
Overview
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) has been suggested to be useful for manipulation of sex and maturation in scallop. We aim to identify the GnRH receptor (GnRHR) cDNA from the scallop and plan to perform transcriptome survey and PCR cloning. In order to understand the mechanism of larval settlement in Pacific oysters, we plan to quantitatively analyze the differentiation and development of neurons in larval developmental process from fertilized egg through settled spat of oyster.

Investigation Item and Data Acquisition

Investigation ItemData Acquisition
Identification of GnRH receptor (GnRHR) cDNAGnRH receptor (GnRHR) cDNA sequence
Quantitatively analysis of differentiation and development of neurons in larval developmental processDifferentiation and development of neurons in intracranial amine

Reference

Related Observation Result
FY2016 The mode of action of neuropeptide in gametogenesis and application to artificial induction of gonad development in bivalves

Person in charge of Investigation

Representative personMakoto Osada
OrganizationTohoku University
DepartmentGraduate School of Agricultural Science

Keywords

Fiscal Year2016
OrganizationTohoku University
CategoryOthers
Research AreaSouth Sanriku
DisciplineOcean biology / Ocean ecology -> Physiology