Authors : P. C. Sonarghare, S. C. Masram, U. R. Sonparote, K P. Khaparde, V. Raghukumar and V. V.Baile
Page Nos : 50-52
Description :
Fish is one of the main sources of protein and fat and has be¬come a healthier alternative to meat for the last fifty years. It stores the lipids in various organs particularly in muscle and liv¬er. The indigenous fish species Labeo rohita was studied in relation to the seasonal variation in muscle fatty acid content. In the reproductive phases of Labeo rohita, mus¬cle fatty acid was increased in pre-spawning and spawning phase. Different phases of maturation were associated with marked quantita¬tive fluctuation of muscle fatty acid contents. This quantitative variation of fatty acid content in muscle was discussed with respect to the stages of reproduction.
Keywords: Labeo rohita, seasonal variation, muscle, fatty acid.
