Summary：Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis Gray, 1835) eggs from wild females (‘wild eggs’) and eggs from females reconditioned in freshwater (‘freshwater eggs’) were compared for biochemical factors related to their good chemical and physical condition and successful fertilization. Dry weights did not differ between the two groups of eggs. Wild eggs had a significantly higher protein content but lower lipid content than freshwater eggs. There were multiple and significant differences in the fatty acids between eggs from the two groups, but there was no difference for vitellin (Vn). The levels of phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), vitamin A (VA) and vitamin E (VE) in wild eggs were significantly higher than in freshwater eggs, but calcium (Ca) and zinc (Zn) levels did not differ between the two groups. These results can be used to discriminate wild eggs and reconditioned eggs. Also suggested is to decrease lipids and increase protein levels in freshwater eggs for better egg quality. Mg, P, VA and VE should also be given as sturgeon food supplements.

W. Li, Q.W. Wei, L. Shen. Biochemical comparison between eggs from female Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis) reconditioned in freshwater and eggs from wild females: Evaluation of female reconditioning as a conservation culture technique. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 2014, 1-6.