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Fish Spawning Season Analysis

G.S.R and seasonal cycle of maturation The cycle of maturation and monthly variation of gonadosomatic ratio provide good indication of the extent of development of gonad with respect to the time of year. Gonad staging on a descriptive scale allows a rapid qualitative assessment of the breeding state and gonad weight give a quantitative record of changes in the gonad condition (Crossland, 1977).

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