Canonical correlation analysis to identify the semen characteristics used to forecast the freeze survival of Curimba (Prochilodus lineatus) spermatozoa.

Journal: Cryo letters
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Abstract

UNLABELLED:   OBJECTIVE: To identify which sperm characteristics were able to predict more accurately the quality of curimba (Prochilodus lineatus) semen upon freezing using canonical correlation analysis.

Authors

  • A F S Carvalho
    Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • L D S Murgas
    Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil. lsmurgas@dmv.ufla.br.
  • M R Ferreira-Machad
    Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Jatai, Goias, Brazil.
  • E S Andrade
    Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • V O Felizardo
    Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • I B Allaman
    Departament of Exact and Technological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Bahia.
  • F G de Paula
    Departament of Animal Production, School of Veterinary and Zootechny, Federal University of Goias, Brazil.