<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The present study focused on observations of the histological status of adrenocortical tissues and the correlated seasonal changes in testicular activities in <italic>Puntius sarana</italic> (Hamilton). Interrenal and chromaffin cells were located in the head kidney between the posterior cardinal vein and hemopoietic tissues. Various male germ cells were identified in the testis based on distinctive features, distribution, and staining properties. The cytoplasmic features and the architecture of the interrenal and chromaffin cells varied during different phases of the annual reproductive cycle. The cytoplasm mass was elevated throughout maturation and spawning phases; however, it was weak in the post-spawning and growth phases. The staining intensity changed in the cells showing various phases of secretory efficiency harmonized with the constitution of different testicular cells.</p></abstract>

The present study focused on observations of the histological status of adrenocortical tissues and the correlated seasonal changes in testicular activities in Puntius sarana (Hamilton). Interrenal and chromaffin cells were located in the head kidney between the posterior cardinal vein and hemopoietic tissues. Various male germ cells were identified in the testis based on distinctive features, distribution, and staining properties. The cytoplasmic features and the architecture of the interrenal and chromaffin cells varied during different phases of the annual reproductive cycle. The cytoplasm mass was elevated throughout maturation and spawning phases; however, it was weak in the post-spawning and growth phases. The staining intensity changed in the cells showing various phases of secretory efficiency harmonized with the constitution of different testicular cells.

Cyclical Changes in Interrenal and Chromaffin Cells in Relation to Testicular Activity of Olive Barb, <italic>Puntius Sarana</italic> (Hamilton)

Fisheries Laboratory, Department of Zoology, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan-713 104, West Bengal, India

Fisheries & Aquatic Life

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Cyclical Changes in Interrenal and Chromaffin Cells in Relation to Testicular Activity of Olive Barb,  (Hamilton)

The present study focused on observations of the histological status of adrenocortical tissues and the correlated seasonal changes in testicular activities in...

Cyclical Changes in Interrenal and Chromaffin Cells in Relation to Testicular Activity of Olive Barb, Puntius Sarana (Hamilton)

Article Category: Research Paper

Published Online: Jul 15, 2014

Page range: 151 - 158

Received: Sep 23, 2013

Accepted: Feb 03, 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aopf-2014-0015

Keywords
annual cycle, histoarchitecture, adrenal, testes, Puntius sarana

© 2014 Archives of Polish Fisheries

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Cyclical Changes in Interrenal and Chromaffin Cells in Relation to Testicular Activity of Olive Barb, Puntius Sarana (Hamilton)

Article Category: Research Paper

Published Online: Jul 15, 2014

Page range: 151 - 158

Received: Sep 23, 2013

Accepted: Feb 03, 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aopf-2014-0015

Keywordsannual cycle, histoarchitecture, adrenal, testes, Puntius sarana

© 2014 Archives of Polish Fisheries

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
annual cycle, histoarchitecture, adrenal, testes, Puntius sarana