USE OF RNA INTERFERENCE, FARNESOIC ACID AND RECOMBINANT PROTEIN APPROACH TO INDUCE GONAD MATURATION IN CRUSTACEAN SPECIES

摘要

This invention is directed to the compositions and methods for inducing female gonad maturation in crustacean species such as shrimp, lobster or crab. In one embodiment, the composition for inducing gonad maturation comprises a dsRNA corresponding to the GIH DNA, recombinant protein of a gonad stimulatory hormone (GSH) and farnesoic acid (FA). In another embodiment, the composition for inducing gonad maturation comprises a dsRNA corresponding to the GIH DNA, recombinant MeMIH-B protein and farnesoic acid (FA).