CONTENTS

LIST OF SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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PREFACE

1-2

INTRODUCTION

3-6

REVIEW OF LITERATURE
A. Photoperiodism in birds, B. Neurotransmitters, C. Temporal synergism
of neural oscillations in reproductive regulation
GENERAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

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40-46

CHAPTER 1.
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Reproductive regulation in Japanese quail: Role of temporal synergism of
neural oscillations and photoperiodic time measurement
(A) Temporal synergism of neural oscillations and gonadal activity
responses of photoperiodic Japanese quail
(B) Photoperiodic time measurement (PTM) and gonadal response
(C) Comparison of the effects of internal (neural oscillations) and external
(Photoperiod) factors of reproductive regulation
CHAPTER 2.
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Specific temporal phase relation of circadian neural oscillations alters short and long
day responses in Japanese quail, Coturnix coturnix japonica
CHAPTER 3.
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Effect of agonist and antagonist of serotonin and catecholamines on reproductive
regulation of Japanese quail.
CHAPTER 4.
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Effect of light colours and intensity on reproductive response of Japanese quail.

CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
List of papers published/accepted/communicated/presented
Personal Profile

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