Reproduction

Literature
Articles

Books

  • Kohler, C.C. Chapter 6. 1996. White bass production and broodstock development. pp.169-184 in R.M. Harrell, Editor. Striped Bass and other Morone Culture. Elsevier Press, Amsterdam.

Journals/Abstracts/Presentations

  • Jenkins-Keeran, K., and Woods III, L.C.  2002. The cryopreservation of striped bass semen. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 33. Also found on University of Maryland site:
  • He, S.,  and Woods III, L.C. 2001. Improved post-thaw motility in cryopreserved sperm of striped bass Morone saxatilis. Aquaculture 2001, Orlando, FL.
  • He, S.,  and Woods III, L.C. 2001. The effect of dimethyl sulfoxide and temperature on striped bass Morone saxatilis sperm motility. Aquaculture 2001, Orlando, FL.
  • Jenkins-Keeran, K., Schreuders, P.,  Edwards, K., and Woods III, L.C. 2001. The effects of oxygen on the short-term storage of striped bass semen. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 63: 238-241.
  • Mylonas, C.C. and Zohar, Y. 2001. Endocrine regulation and artificial induction of oocyte maturation and spermiation in basses of the genus morone. Aquaculture 202: 205-220.
  • Rodgers, B.D., Weber, G.M., Sullivan, C.V., and M.A. Levine. 2001. Isolation and characterisation of myostatin cDNA clones from two commerically important fish: Oreochromis mossambicus and Morone chrysops. Endocrinology 142:1412-1418.
  • Salek, S.J., Godwin, J.R., Stacey, N.E., and C.V. Sullivan. 2001. Courtship and tank spawning behavior of temperate basses (genus Morone). Trans. Am. Fish. Soc. 130: 833-847. Abstract
  • Weber, G.M. and C.V. Sullivan. 2001. In vitro hormone induction of final oocyte maturation in striped bass (Morone saxatilis) follicles is inhibited by blockers of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase activity. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. B 129: 467-473. Abstract
  • Woods III, L.C. 2001. Striped bass Morone saxatilis and hybrid striped bass culture. Aquaculture 2001, Orlando, FL.
  • Woods III, L.C., K. Jenkins-Keeran, P. Schreuders, and K. Edwards. The effects of oxygen on the short-term storage of striped bass semen. Aquaculture 2001, Orlando, FL.
  • Woods III, L.C.,  Kohler, C.C. 2001. The culture of striped bass and their hybrids. The 131st Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Woods, III, L.C. Jenkins-Keeran, K., Edwards, K., and Schreuders, P.D., The effects of oxygen on the short term storage of striped bass semen. Aquaculture 2001 Lake Buena Vista, FL January 21-25, (2001).
  • Woods III, L.C. 2001. Domestication and strain evaluation of striped bass (Morone saxatilis). Aquaculture. 202: 343-350.
  • Alok, D., Hassin, S., Kumar, R.S, Trant, J.M., Yu, K.L., and Zohar, Y. 2000. Characterization of a pituitary GnRH receptor from a perciform fish, Morone saxatilis: Functional expression in a fish cell line. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 168: 65-75 Abstract.
  • Harms CA, Kennedy-Stoskopf S, Horne WA, Fuller FJ, Tompkins WAF. 2000. Cloning and sequencing hybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis x M. chrysops) transforming growth factor-b (TGF-b), and development of a reverse transcription quantitative competitive polymerase chain reaction (RT-qcPCR) assay to measure TGF-b mRNA of teleost fish. Fish Shellfish Imm 10: 61-85.
  • Harms CA, Ottinger CA, Kennedy-Stoskopf S. 2000. Correlation of transforming growth factor-b messenger RNA (TGF-b mRNA) expression with cellular immunoassays in triamcinolone-treated captive hybrid striped bass. Journal of   Aquatic Animal Health 12: 9-17.
  • Jackson, L.F., Swanson, P., Duan, C., and C.V. Sullivan. 2000. Purification, characterization and bioassay of growth hormone and prolactin from temperate basses (genus Morone). Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 117:138-150. Abstract
  • Jenkins, K.M.,  and Woods III., L.C.  2000. Characterization and cryopreservation of striped bass semen II. Aquaculture America 2000. New Orleans, LA.
  • Suresh, A.V., Rudacille, J.B., Allyn, M.L., Sheehan, V., Shhehan, R.J., and Kohler, C.C. Single injections of hCG or mGnRHa at low dosages induce ovulation in white bass. North American Journal of Aquaculture 62: 87-94.
  • Weber, G.M., King V, W., Clark, R.W., Hodson, R.G., and C.V. Sullivan. 2000. Morpho-physiological predictors of ovulatory success in captive striped bass (Morone saxatilis). Aquaculture 188: 133-146. Abstract
  • Weber, G.M., and C.V. Sullivan. 2000. Effects of insulin-like growth factor I on in vitro final oocyte maturation and ovarian steroid production in striped bass (Morone saxatilis). Biol. Reproduction 63: 1049-1057. Abstract
  • Woods III, L.C. 2000. Domestication and selective breeding of striped bass Morone saxatilis for aquaculture. Aquaculture 2000, Nice, France.
  • Woods III, L.C. 2000. Morone broodstock domestication II - present status and future needs. Aquaculture America 2000. New Orleans, LA.
  • Gomelsky, B., Cherfas, N., Gissis, A., and Hulata,G.  1999. Hormonal sex inversion in striped bass and white bass x striped bass hybrids. North American Journal of Aquaculture 61: 199-205.
  • Harcke, J.E. and Daniels, H.V. 1999. Acute toxicity of ammonia and nitrite to reciprocal cross hybrid striped bass ( Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis) eggs and larvae. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 30: 496-500.
  • Jenkins, K.M.,  and Woods III, L.C. 1999. Characterization and cryopreservation of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) semen. Aquaculture America ’99. Tampa, FL.
  • Lopez, L.A., and Woods III, L.C. 1999. Fatty acid profiles of eggs from domestic striped bass broodstock. Aquaculture America ’99. Tampa, FL.
  • Small, B., Soares Jr., J.H.,  and Woods III, L.C. 1999. Establishing the optimal dietary amino acid profile for mature female striped bass. Proceedings of the 27th Fish Feed & Nutrition Workshop. September 19-22, 1999. Portland, OR.
  • Vuthiphandchai V., and Zohar, Y. 1999. Age-related sperm quality of captive striped bass Morone saxatilis. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. Volume 30 (1): pages 65–72.
  • Woods III, L.C. 1999. Development of domesticated striped bass broodstock for genetic improvement and the Aquaculture Industry. Aquaculture America ’99. Tampa, FL.
  • Woods III, L.C., Hallerman, E.M.,  Douglass, L. and Harrell, R.M. 1999. Variation in growth rate within and among stocks and families of striped bass, Morone saxatilis. The North American Journal of Aquaculture, 61: 8-12.
  • Hallerman, E., Woods III, L.C., Lindell, S., and Harrell, R. 1998. Domestication, selective breeding, and the potential for genetic improvement of striped bass for aquaculture. Striped Bass Symposium, Aquaculture ’98. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Mylonas, C.C., Zohar, Y., Woods III, L.C., Thomas,  P., and Shultz., R. 1998. Hormonal profiles of captive striped bass Morone saxatilis during spermiation, and long-term enhancement of milt production. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society   29: 379-392.
  • Schreuders, P.D. Cryopreservation of striped bass spermatozoa," Striper 2000: Technological Advances in the Culture of Striped Bass and its Hybrids, College Park, Maryland June 6 " 7, 1998.
  • Hassin, S., Gothilf, Y., Blaise, O., and Zohar, Y. (1998). Gonadotropin-I and -II subunit gene expression of the male striped bass after gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog injection: quantitation using an optimized ribonuclease protection assay. Biol. Reproduction. 58: 1233-1240 Abstract)
  • Mylonas, C.C., Woods, L.C., Thomas, P. and Zohar, Y. (1998). Endocrine profiles of female striped bass (Morone saxatilis) during post-vitellogenesis and induction of final oocyte maturation and spawning using controlled-release GnRH-delivery systems. Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 110: 276-289 (Abstract).
  • Woods III, L.C. 1998. Domestication and selective breeding of striped bass. Striper 2000: Research Advances on Striped Bass and Its Hybrids. College Park, MD.
  • Woods III, L.C.,  and Jenkins, K.M. 1998. Extender-cryoprotectants for striped bass spermatozoa. Proceedings of the Second International Congress on the Biology of Fish. 2:167-170.
  • Bosworth, B.G., Libey, G.S., and Notter, D.R. 1997.  Egg, larval, and fingerling traits of crosses among striped bass (Morone saxatilis), white bass (M. chrysops), and their F1 hybrids.  Aquaculture 154: 201-217.
  • King V, W., Ghosh, S., Thomas, P., and Sullivan,C.V.  1997. A receptor for 17a, 20b, 21-trihydoxy-4-pregnen-3-one (20b-S) on ovarian membranes of striped bass. Biology of Reproduction. 56: 266-271.
  • Mananos, E., Swanson, P., Stubblefield, J. and Zohar, Y. (1997). Purification of gonadotropin-II from a teleost fish, the hybrid striped bass, and development of a specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. General and Comparative Endocrinology 108: 209-222 (Abstract).
  • Mylonas, C.C., Scott, A.P., Vermeirssen, E.L.M. and Zohar, Y. 1997. Changes in plasma gonadotropin II and sex-steroid hormones, and sperm production of striped bass after treatment with controlled-release GnRHa-delivery system.  Biology of Reproduction. 57: 669-675 (Abstract).
  • Mylonas, C.C., Scott, A.P. and Zohar, Y. 1997. Plasma gonadotropin II, sex steroids, and thyroid hormones in wild striped bass (Morone saxatilis) during spermiation and final oocyte maturation. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 108: 223-236 (Abstract).
  • Brown, P.B.,  Hodgin, Y., Twibell, R.,and Wilson, K. 1996. Use of three soybean products in diets fed to hybrid striped bass. World Aquaculture '96, January 29-February 2, 1996, Bangkok Thailand.
  • Mylonas, C.C., Magnus, Y., Gissis, A., Klebanov, Y. and Zohar, Y. 1996. Application of controlled-release, GnRHa delivery systems in commercial production of white bass x striped bass hybrids (sunshine bass), using captive broodstocks. Aquaculture 140: 265-280.
  • Smith, T.I.J., Jenkins, W.E., Heyward, L.D.  Tank production and hatchery performance of domesticated white bass, Morone Chrysops, broodstock. Book of Abstracts, Aquaculture America '96, Arlington, Texas. Feb. 14-17, 1996.
  • Brown, G.G., Sheehan, R.J., Kohler, C.C., Habicht, C., Koutnik, L., Ellis, L., and Brown, L.D. 1995. Use of cryopreservatives. North Regional Aquaculture Center Hybrid Striped Bass Workshop, Champaign, Illinois, November 2-4, 1995.
  • Hallerman, E.M., Harrell, R.M., and Woods III., L.C. 1995. A striped bass broodstock development and genetic improvement program. Aquaculture '95, San Diego, CA, Feb 1-4 1995.
  • Mylonas C. C., Woods III, L.C.,  Thomas,  P., and Zohar, Y.  1995. Manipulation of ovulation of captive striped bass (Morone saxatilis) using GnRH analogs. Proceedings of the Fourth Research Symposium of the Center For Studies In Reproduction. May 12-14, Baltimore, MD.
  • Mylonas C., Woods III, L.C., and Zohar, Y. 1995. Induced spawning of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and white bass (M. chrysops) broodstock. Proceedings of Aquaculture ’95. San Diego, CA.
  • Woods III, L.C., Hallerman, E.,  and Harrell, R.1995. A striped bass broodstock development and genetic improvement program. Proceedings of Aquaculture ’95. San Diego, CA.
  • Woods III, L.C., Harrell, R.M., and Ely, B. 1995. Evidence for the genetic purity of captive and domestic striped bass broodstocks. Aquaculture. 137: 41-44.
  • Woods III, L.C., Kohler, C.C., Sheehan, R.J.,  and Sullivan, C.V. 1995. Volitional tank spawning of female striped bass with male white bass produces hybrid offspring. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. 124: 628-632.
  • Kohler, C.C., Sheehan,R.J., Habicht, C. , Malison, J.A., and  Kayes, T.B. 1994. Habituation to captivity and controlled spawning of white bass. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 123: 964-974.
  • King V, W., Thomas, P., Harrell, R., Hodson, R.G., and Sullivan, C. V.  1994. Plasma levels of gonadal steroids during final oocyte maturation of striped bass, (Morone saxatilis). General and Comparative Endocrinology. 95:178-191.
  • King V, W., Thomas, P., and Sullivan, C. V. 1994. Hormonal regulation of final maturation of striped bass oocytes in vitro. General and Comparative Endocrinology 96:223-233.
  • Woods III, L.C.,  and Harrell, R.M. 1994. Validation of the genetic purity of captive and domestic striped bass broodstocks. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium for Genetics in Aquaculture. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Mylonas, C.C., Swenson, P., Woods III, L.C., Jonsson, E.,  Jonsson, J., Stefansson, S., and Zohar, Y.1993. GnRHa-induced ovulation and sperm production of striped bass, atlantic and pacific salmon using controlled release devices. World Aquaculture Society/European Aquaculture Society Special Publication. 19: 418.
  • Mylonas, C.C., Woods III, L.C., Thomas, P., and Zohar, Y. 1993. Endocrine approaches for the manipulation of ovulation of captive striped bass (Morone saxatilis). Proceedings of the 12th International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology. May 16-21, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Tao, Y.,  Hara, A.,  Hodson, R.G., Woods III, L.C., and Sulliva,.C.V.  1993. Purification, characterization, and immunoassay of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) vtellogenin. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry. 12:31-46.
  • Woods III, L. C., and Sullivan, C.V. 1993. Reproduction of striped bass, “Morone saxatilis” (Walbaum), broodstock: Monitoring maturation and hormonal induction of spawning. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, 24:211-222. A reprint can be ordered from the National Sea Grant Program:   DN-SCSGC-R-86-007.
  • Secor, D.H.,  Dean, J.M., Curtis, T.A.,  and Sessions, F.W. 1992. Effect of female size and propagation methods on larval production at a South Carolina striped bass (Morone saxatilis) hatchery. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science 49: 1778-1787.
  • Watson, L.C. 1992. Temperature-modified prediction of ovulation for striped bass. Progressive Fish-Culturist 54: 189-195.
  • Woods III, L.C.,  Bennett, R.O.,  and Sullivan.,C.V. 1992. Reproduction of a domestic striped bass brood stock. The Progressive Fish-Culturist. 54:184-188.
  • Brown, G.G., Brown, L.D., Dunbar, K., Habicht, C., Sheehan, R.J., Kohler, C.C., and Koutnik, L. 1991. Evaluaiton of white bass semen with 31P-NMR for the improvement of transportation, storage, and fertility methods. 53rd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, Novemember 30- December 4, 1991.
  • Monteleone, D.M.,  and Houde, E.D. 1990. Influence of maternal size on survival and growth of striped bass Morone saxatilis walbaum eggs and larvae. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 140: 1-12.
  • Kerby, J.H., and D.A. Bodolus. 1988. Cryogenic preservation of sperm from striped bass. Final Report to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contract 14-16-0009-79-132, Washington, D.C.
  • Smith, T.I.J., and Jenkins, W.E. 1986. Culture and controlled spawning of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) to produce striped bass, and striped bass x white bass (M. chrysops) hybrids. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Baltimore Maryland, November 1986. National Sea Grant Program: DN-SCSGC-R-86-007.
  • Kerby, J.H. 1984. Cryopreservation of  striped bass spermatozoa: problems and progress. Pages 205-213 in J.P. McCraren, editor. The aquaculture of striped bass: preceedings: Maryland Sea Grant Publication UM-SG-MAP-84-01. University of Maryland, College Park.
  • Smith, T.I.J., and Jenkins, W.E. 1984, Controlled spawning of F1 hybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis x M. chrysops) and rearing of F2 progeny. Journal of World Mariculture Society 15:147-161. A reprint can be ordered from the National Sea Grant Program:  DN-SCSGC-R-84-009.
  • Kerby, J.H. 1983. Cryogenic preservation of sperm from striped bass. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 112:86-94

Aquaculture Regional Centers Publications

  • NRAC-Completed Projects:
    Hybridization, genetic manipulation and sex control in striped bass .

Sea Grant Program Publications

  • Gynogen production in hybrid striped bass.
    NSGL#:SCSGC-R-96-015
    Authors: Leclerc, G.M.,  Ely, B. and Xu Xiao Lan.
  • Controlled spawning of F1 hybrid striped bass ("Morone saxatilis" x "M. chrysops") and rearing of F2 progeny. NSGL#: SCSGC-R-84-009
    Authors: Smith T.I. J., and Jenkins W.E.
  • Production and extended spawning of cultured white bass broodstock.
    NSGL#: SCSGC-R-96-012
    Authors: Smith T.I. and Jenkins, W.E., and Heyward, L.D.