Abstract:The present investigation was undertaken to understand the involvement of pineal in reproductive activities of the domestic pigeon, Columba livia.hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases were studied histochemically in the testis and ovary of normal and pinealectomised domestic pigeons during breeding (March, April and May) and nonbreeding seasons (June, July and August). Both the testis and ovary showed high activities of these enzymes during the breeding season as compared to the nonbreeding season in normal intact bir… Show more
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