Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
Cryopreservation in aquatic species in general has been constrained to research activities for more than 60 years. Although the need for application and commercialisation pathways has become clear, the lack of comprehensive quality assurance and quality control programs has impeded the progress of the field, delaying the establishment of germplasm repositories and commercial-scale applications. In this review we focus on the opportunities for standardisation in the practices involved in the four main stages of the cryopreservation process: (1) source, housing and conditioning of fish; (2) sample collection and preparation; (3) freezing and cryogenic storage of samples; and (4) egg collection and use of thawed sperm samples. In addition, we introduce some key factors that would assist the transition to commercial-scale, high-throughput application.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Reproduction, Fertility and Development
First Page
1105
Last Page
1115
Recommended Citation
Torres, L., Hu, E., & Tiersch, T. (2016). Cryopreservation in fish: Current status and pathways to quality assurance and quality control in repository development. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 28 (8), 1105-1115. https://doi.org/10.1071/RD15388