Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis)
The Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis), a key aquaculture species in southern China, has significant potential for enhancing profitability through increased growth rate. In this study, we examined the physiological and biochemical characteristics of the large-size (SL) and small-size (SS)...
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| description | The Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis), a key aquaculture species in southern China, has significant potential for enhancing profitability through increased growth rate. In this study, we examined the physiological and biochemical characteristics of the large-size (SL) and small-size (SS) from the selected strain, as well as the large-size (CL) and small-size (CS) from the wild population. The results revealed that the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and ammonia excretion rate (AER) of the SL and CL groups were significantly lower than those of the SS and CS groups (p < 0.05). The O:N ratio in the SL and CL groups ranged from 8.10 to 8.19. In contrast, the SS and CS groups exhibited O:N ratios of 1.17–2.69. Compared with other groups, the SL group showed a significantly higher condition index (2.65 ± 0.22) and scope for growth (59.57 J h–1 g–1) (p < 0.05). Significantly elevated activities of α-amylase and lipase (341.71 μg/min/mg prot and 363.83 nmol/min/mg prot) were observed in the SL group compared to the CL and CS groups (p < 0.05). Both digestive enzyme activities (including pepsin, 32.00 U/mg prot), as well as pyruvate kinase and succinate dehydrogenase activities (1.30 nmol/min/mg prot and 7.61 U/mg prot), peaked in the SL group. Our research findings revealed that, compared to the small-size, the large-size within the two populations exhibit lower metabolic costs, higher digestive and absorptive capacities, and efficient ATP production capabilities. Notably, the metabolic efficiency is lowest among the large-size in the selected strain, whereas digestive efficiency and energy utilization rates are at their peak. These discoveries underscore the significance of digestive and metabolic efficiencies in the growth variation of oysters and offer insights into improving aquaculture strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7a0f9f5cd9be45369d43914dea39e4332025-02-06T05:12:10ZengElsevierAquaculture Reports2352-51342025-03-0140102570Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis)Na Hu0Wenhong Li1Pingping He2Pinyuan Wei3Ke Bai4Junliang Guan5Li Zhang6Yongxian Chen7Wei Li8Yusi Zheng9Qingsong He10Longcheng Liu11Xingzhi Zhang12Jinxia Peng13China (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, ChinaChina (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, China; Corresponding authors.China (Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning 53002l, China; Corresponding authors.The Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis), a key aquaculture species in southern China, has significant potential for enhancing profitability through increased growth rate. In this study, we examined the physiological and biochemical characteristics of the large-size (SL) and small-size (SS) from the selected strain, as well as the large-size (CL) and small-size (CS) from the wild population. The results revealed that the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and ammonia excretion rate (AER) of the SL and CL groups were significantly lower than those of the SS and CS groups (p < 0.05). The O:N ratio in the SL and CL groups ranged from 8.10 to 8.19. In contrast, the SS and CS groups exhibited O:N ratios of 1.17–2.69. Compared with other groups, the SL group showed a significantly higher condition index (2.65 ± 0.22) and scope for growth (59.57 J h–1 g–1) (p < 0.05). Significantly elevated activities of α-amylase and lipase (341.71 μg/min/mg prot and 363.83 nmol/min/mg prot) were observed in the SL group compared to the CL and CS groups (p < 0.05). Both digestive enzyme activities (including pepsin, 32.00 U/mg prot), as well as pyruvate kinase and succinate dehydrogenase activities (1.30 nmol/min/mg prot and 7.61 U/mg prot), peaked in the SL group. Our research findings revealed that, compared to the small-size, the large-size within the two populations exhibit lower metabolic costs, higher digestive and absorptive capacities, and efficient ATP production capabilities. Notably, the metabolic efficiency is lowest among the large-size in the selected strain, whereas digestive efficiency and energy utilization rates are at their peak. These discoveries underscore the significance of digestive and metabolic efficiencies in the growth variation of oysters and offer insights into improving aquaculture strategies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513424006586Crassostrea hongkongensisGrowth rate variabilityDigestive enzyme activityMetabolic efficiency |
| spellingShingle | Na Hu Wenhong Li Pingping He Pinyuan Wei Ke Bai Junliang Guan Li Zhang Yongxian Chen Wei Li Yusi Zheng Qingsong He Longcheng Liu Xingzhi Zhang Jinxia Peng Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) Aquaculture Reports Crassostrea hongkongensis Growth rate variability Digestive enzyme activity Metabolic efficiency |
| title | Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) |
| title_full | Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) |
| title_short | Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) |
| title_sort | exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in hong kong oyster crassostrea hongkongensis |
| topic | Crassostrea hongkongensis Growth rate variability Digestive enzyme activity Metabolic efficiency |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513424006586 |
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