Pengaruh Penyuntikan Ekstrak Jahe Terhadap Perkembangan Diameter Dan Posisi Inti Sel Telur Ikan Lele Sangkuriang (Clarias sp.)

Abstract

One of methods could be applied to continuously meet the need of fish fry including catfish (Clarias sp.) is artificial propagation by inducing ovulation and spawning. As an alternative of existing method, in this study, ginger extract was intramuscularly injected to induce development of catfish eggs. Ginger is known as an important regulator of the balance of arachidonat cycle. The dose of ginger extract injected was 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 mL/kg broodstock. The results of study showed that injection 100% of ginger extracts in all doses was insignificantly inducing development of egg diameter and its nucleus position of catfish. Other chemicals exist in ginger extract might be functions as an obstacle for egg development of catfish.