ABSTRACT Aquaculture relies heavily on the controlled reproduction of aquatic species, making gametes—sperm and egg—an inevitable part of a successful breeding program. This virtual special issue compiles 45 articles published between 2009 and the present that collectively advance our understanding of gamete production, quality, availability, preservation, and manipulation in aquaculture species. The issue aims to assemble fragmented knowledge on functional biology, preservation techniques, and molecular mechanisms while bridging knowledge gaps across diverse taxa. To provide a coherent framework, the selected articles are divided into three major themes addressing fundamental concepts, recent advances, challenges, and future perspectives.
Deepali Rahi Roy (Mon,) studied this question.