Sven Würtz
Müggelseedamm 301, 12587 Berlin
Mitarbeiterprofil
Aquakultur Reproduktionsbiologie Stressphysiologie Ernährungsphysiologie
seit 2011 Arbeitsgruppenleiter Reproduktionsbiologie und Ernährungsphysiologie
2009–07/2011 Senior scientist, Laborleitung, Physiologie und Endokrinologie, Gesellschaft für Marine Aquakultur (GMA), Büsum, Deutschland
2008-2009 Auxillary researcher (tenure track), Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology (LeTOX), Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR), Porto, Portugal
2005-2008 PostDoc, Projektleiter (2007) BMBF-Projekt “Genetic population structure, breeding plan and artificial reproduction of the European sturgeon”
2003-2004 EU-CRAFTS project “Sturgeon sexing”, Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei, Berlin
2005 PhD, Humboldt Universität Berlin: “The paracrine IGF-I system and its role in the regulation of gonad maturation in sterlet, Acipenser ruthenus”
IGB-Publikationen
2019
Sex determination in sturgeon
Sex control in aquaculture / ed. by Han-Ping Wang ... - Hoboken : Wiley, 2019. - Vol. 2, ch. 33, S. 645-668
Administration of host-derived probiotics does not affect utilization of soybean meal enriched diets in juvenile turbot (Scophthalmus maximus)
Journal of Applied Ichthyology. - 35(2019)4, S. 1004-1015
Can juvenile Baltic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) smell the enemy?
Journal of Applied Ichthyology. - 35(2019)4, S. 835-842
Fate or independency: is batch-specific larval performance determined by egg traits?: a case study in farmed pikeperch (Sander lucioperca)
Aquaculture International. - 27(2019)4, S. 957-969
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa, variety Salanova) production in decoupled aquaponic systems: same yield and similar quality as in conventional hydroponic systems but drastically reduced greenhouse gas emissions by saving inorganic fertilizer
PLoS One. - 14(2019)6, e0218368
Aquaponics: closing the cycle on limited water, land and nutrient resources
Aquaponics food production systems / eds.: Simon Goddek ... - Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2019. - ch. 2, S. 19-34
Lead-induced heat shock protein (HSP70) and metallothionein (MT) gene expression in the embryos of African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)
Scientific African. - 3(2019), e00056
How to improve foraging efficiency for restocking measures of juvenile Baltic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)
Aquaculture. - 502(2019), S. 12-17
The genome of the arapaima (Arapaima gigas) provides insights into gigantism, fast growth and chromosomal sex determination system
Scientific Reports. - 9(2019)art. 5293
Critical swimming speed of sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus): Does intraspecific hybridization affect swimming performance?
Journal of Applied Ichthyology. - 35(2019)1, S. 217-225
Identification of molecular stress indicators in pikeperch Sander lucioperca correlating with rising water temperatures
Aquaculture. - 501(2019), S. 260-271
Divergent gene expression in the gills of juvenile turbot (Psetta maxima) exposed to chronic severe hypercapnia indicates dose-dependent increase in intracellular oxidative stress and hypoxia
Aquatic Toxicology. - 206(2019), S. 72-80
2018
Influence of batch-specific biochemical egg characteristics on embryogenesis and hatching success in farmed pikeperch
Animal. - 12(2018)11, S. 2327-2334
Stress response of Chironomus riparius to changes in water temperature and oxygen concentration in a lowland stream
Ecological Indicators. - 95(2018), S. 720-725
Isolation and characterization of native probiotics for fish farming
BMC Microbiology. - 18(2018)119
Nutrient mineralization and organic matter reduction performance of RAS-based sludge in sequential UASB-EGSB reactors
Aquacultural Engineering. - 83(2018), S. 10-19
Diversity of immunoglobulin light chain genes in non-teleost ray-finned fish uncovers IgL subdivision into five ancient isotypes
Frontiers in Immunology. - 9(2018)art. 1079
Length rather than year-round spawning, affects reproductive performance of RAS-reared F-generation pikeperch, Sander lucioperca (Linnaeus, 1758): insights from practice
Journal of Applied Ichthyology. - 34(2018)3, S. 617-621
2017
Schutz und Nutzung von Binnengewässern in Deutschland - Status Quo, Konflikte und politische Handlungsoptionen
IGB Policy Brief zur Bundestagswahl 2017
Neuroendocrine and immune responses undertake different fates following tryptophan or methionine dietary treatment: tales from a teleost model
Frontiers in Immunology. - 8(2017)art. 1226
Decoupled systems on trial: eliminating bottlenecks to improve aquaponic processes
PLoS One. - 12(2017)9, e0183056
Photo-thermal manipulation for the reproductive management of pikeperch Sander lucioperca
Aquaculture International. - 25(2017)1, S. 1-20
Chronic exposure to nitrate significantly reduces growth and affects the health status of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) in recirculating aquaculture systems
Aquaculture Research. - 48(2017)7, S. 3482-3492
Effects of oral passive immunization against somatostatin-14 on growth performance, body composition and IgY delivery in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Aquaculture Nutrition. - 23(2017)2, S. 387-396
Potential of aquacultural sludge treatment for aquaponics: evaluation of nutrient mobilization under aerobic and anaerobic conditions
Aquaculture Environment Interactions. - 9(2017), S. 9-18
The European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) innate immunity and gut health are modulated by dietary plant-protein inclusion and prebiotic supplementation
Fish & Shellfish Immunology. - 60(2017)2, S. 444-452
2016
How the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) loses its skeletal framework across lifetime
Proceedings of the Royal Society of London : Ser. B, Biological Sciences. - 283(2016)1841, art. 20161550
Is growth inhibition in Redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus regulated by chemical communication?
The Israeli journal of aquaculture - Bamidgeh. - 68(2016)1279
Navigating towards decoupled aquaponic systems
Water. - 8(2016)7, 303
The effect of anaerobic and aerobic fish sludge supernatant on hydroponic lettuce
Agronomy. - 6(2016)2, art. 37
Induction of gonadal maturation at different temperatures in burbot Lota lota
Journal of Fish Biology. - 89(2016)5, S. 2268-2281
Management of pikeperch Sander lucioperca (Linnaeus, 1758) sperm quality after stripping
Journal of Applied Ichthyology. - 32(2016)6, S. 1099-1106
Insights into kisspeptin- and leptin-signalling on GnRH mRNA expression in hypothalamic organ cultures of immature pikeperch Sander lucioperca
International Aquatic Research. - 8(2016)2, S. 191-196
Pikeperch Sander lucioperca egg quality cannot be predicted by total antioxidant capacity and mtDNA fragmentation
Animal Reproduction Science. - 167(2016), S. 117-124
Growth enhancement of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by passive immunization against somatostatin-14
Aquaculture International. - 24(2016)1, S. 11-21
2015
Effect of fermented aquatic macrophytes supplementation on growth performance, feed efficiency and digestibility of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles fed low fishmeal diets
Livestock Research for Rural Development. - 27(2015)9, art. 177
A new concept for aquaponic systems to improve sustainability, increase productivity, and reduce environmental impacts
Aquaculture Environment Interactions. - 7(2015)2, S. 179-192
Evaluation of an improved RNA/DNA quantification method in a common carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus 1758) larval feeding trial with Artemia, two nematodes (Panagrellus redivivus Linnaeus 1758, Panagrolaimus sp. Fuchs 1930) and dry feed
Journal of Applied Ichthyology. - 31(2015)3, S. 466-473
Differences in IgY gut absorption in gastric rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and agastric common carp (Cyprinus carpio) assessed in vivo and in vitro
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology C. - 167(2015), S. 58-64
Comparison of oral, rectal and intraperitoneal administration of IgY antibodies in passive immunization of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Aquaculture International. - 23(2015)2, S. 427-438
2014
Consequences of air exposure on the physiology and behavior of caught-and-released Common Carp in the laboratory and under natural conditions
North American Journal of Fisheries Management. - 34(2014)2, S. 232-246
2013
Effect of different dietary levels of potato protein concentrate supplemented with feed attractants on growth performance of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Animal Feed Science and Technology. - 183(2013)3-4, S. 202-209
A novel respirometer for online detection of metabolites in aquaculture research
Aquacultural Engineering. - 55(2013), S. 23-31
Acute and chronic nitrite toxicity in juvenile pike-perch (Sander lucioperca) and its compensation by chloride
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology C. - 157(2013)4, S. 352-360
Temperature control of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) maturation in recirculating aquaculture systems - induction of puberty and course of gametogenesis
Aquaculture. - 400-401(2013), S. 36-45
2012
Arapaima: candidate for intensive freshwater culture
Global Aquaculture Advocate. - 15(2012)6, S. 50-51
Total fish meal replacement with rapeseed protein concentrate in diets fed to rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum)
Aquaculture International. - 20(2012)3, S. 443-453
Pike perch in recirculation aquaculture: temperature controls gonad maturation, growth performance
Global Aquaculture Advocate. - 15(2012)4, S. 46-47
Sustainability assessment tools to support aquaculture development
Journal of Cleaner Production. - 32(2012), S. 183-192
When a turbot catches a fly: evaluation of a pre-pupae meal of the black soldier fly (Hermetia ilucens) as fish meal substitute - growth performance and chitin degradation in juvenile turbot (Psetta maxima)
Aquaculture. - 364-365(2012), S. 345-352
Up-regulation of gonadotropin mRNA-expression at the onset of gametogenesis in the roach (Rutilus rutilus): evidence for an important role of brain-type aromatase (cyp 19a1b) in the pituitary
General and Comparative Endocrinology. - 178(2012)3, S. 529-538
Nutritional status and gene expression along the somatotropic axis in roach (Rutilus rutilus) infected with the tapeworm Ligula intestinalis
General and Comparative Endocrinology. - 177(2012)2, S. 270-277
Wheat gluten and potato protein concentrate - promising protein sources for organic farming of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Aquaculture. - 344-349(2012), S. 120-125
The chronic effect of nitrate on production performance and health status of juvenile turbot (Psetta maxima)
Aquaculture. - 326-329(2012), S. 163-167
Physiological and behavioural consequences of capture and retention in carp sacks on common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.), with implications for catch-and-release recreational fishing
Fisheries Research. - 125-126(2012) S. 57-68
2011
Feeding fish according to organic aquaculture guidelines EC 710/2009: influence of potato protein concentrate containing various glycoalkaloid levels on health status and growth performance of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Aquaculture. - 321(2011)1-2, S. 54-60
Evaluation of feed attractants in potato protein concentrate based diets for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Aquaculture. - 321(2011)1-2, S. 54-60
Morphological distinction between juvenile stages of the European sturgeon Acipenser sturio and the Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus
Biology and conservation of the European sturgeon Acipenser sturio L. 1758 / Patrick Williot ... Jörn Gessner eds. - Berlin : Springer, 2011. - chapter 4, S. 53-64
Risks of seawater ozonation in recirculation aquaculture: effects of oxidative stress on animal welfare of juvenile turbot (Psetta maxima, L.)
Aquatic toxicology. - 105(2011)3-4, S. 508-517
Cottonseed oilcake as a protein source in feeds for juvenile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
The Israeli journal of aquaculture - Bamidgeh. - 63(2011)588
GH and IGF-1 induction by passive immunisation of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum) using a somatostatin-14 antibody
Aquaculture. - 316(2011)1-4, S. 99-103
Influence of temperature on puberty and maturation of pikeperch, Sander lucioperca
General and comparative endocrinology. - 172(2011)2, S. 282-292
Stage-dependent differences in RNA composition and content affect the outcome of expression profiling in roach (Rutilus rutilus) ovary
Comparative biochemistry and physiology A. - 159(2011)2, S. 141-149
2010
Histological and physiological alterations in juvenile turbot (Psetta maxima, L.) exposed to sublethal concentrations of ozone-produced oxidants in ozonated seawater
Aquaculture. - 307(2010)1-2, S. 157-164
Impact of microcystin containing diets on physiological performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) concerning detoxification
Journal of environmental monitoring. - 12(2010)12, S. 2276-2281
Naturally-induced endocrine disruption by the parasite Ligula intestinalis (Cestoda) in roach (Rutilus rutilus)
General and comparative endocrinology. - 166(2010)2, S. 234-240
Impact of microcystin containing diets on physiological performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) concerning stress and growth
Environmental toxicology and chemistry. - 29(2010)3, S. 561-568
2009
Endocrine disrupting effects in fish induced by prasites
Integrated environmental assessment and management. - 5(2009)2, S. 354-355
Identification of caviar from increasing global aquaculture production - dietary capric acid as a labelling tool for CITES implementation in caviar trade
Aquaculture. - 298(2009)1-2, S. 51-56
Endocrine disruption in aquatic vertebrates
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. - 1163(2009), S. 187-200
Progestogens cause immunosuppression of stimulated carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) leukocytes in vitro
Comparative biochemistry and physiology C. - 150(2009)1, S. 16-24
Perchlorate and ethylenethiourea induce different histological and molecular alterations in a non-mammalian vertebrate model of thyroid goitrogenesis
Molecular end cellular endocrinology. - 298(2009)1-2, S. 101-114
Expression of gonadotropin subunits in roach (Rutilus rutilus, Cyprinidae) infected with plerocercoids of the tapeworm Ligula intestinalis (Cestoda)
International journal for parasitology. - 39(2009)13, S. 1465-1473
Behavioural and physiological responses in early life phases of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus Mitchill 1815) towards different substrates
Journal of applied ichthyology. - 25(2009)Suppl. 2, S. 83-90
Intercontinental transfer of adult Acipenser oxyrinchus - impact assessment of aviation transport conditions on blood parameters
Journal of applied ichthyology. - 25(2009), S. 365-371
Prerequisites for the restoration of the European Atlantic Sturgeon, Acipenser sturio and the Baltic Sturgeon (A. oxyrinchus x A. sturio) in Germany
Biology, conservation and sustainable development of sturgeons. - (2009), Chapter 24, S. 385-401
2008
The development of a broodstock and rearing of Acipenser oxyrhynchus between 1998 and 2007, as a prerequisite for stocking the tributaries of the Baltic Sea
Actual status and active protection of sturgeon fish populations endangered by extinction. - Olsztyn, 2008. - S. 19-30
Early development of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822), focusing on the ontogeny of selected organs
Journal of applied ichthyology. - 24(2008), S. 187-195
Monitoring of DNA breakage in embryonic stages of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) after exposure to lead nitrate using alkaline comet assay
Environmental toxicology. - 23(2008)6, S. 679-687
Biochemical composition of caviar as a tool to discriminate between aquaculture and wild origin
Journal of applied ichthyology. - 24(2008)Suppl. 1, S. 52-56
Effect of C21 steroids on germinal vesicle break down in sturgeon follicles in vitro
Cybium. - 32(2008)2, Suppl., S. 268-269
2007
Lead induced malformations in embryos of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)
Environmental toxicology. - 22(2007)4, S. 375-389
Expression of IGF-I and IGF-I receptor in male and female sterlet, Acipenser ruthenus - evidence for an important role in gonad maturation
Comparative biochemistry and physiology A. - 147(2007)1, S. 223-230
The role of the IGF-I system for vitellogenesis in maturing female sterlet, Acipenser ruthenus Linnaeus, 1758
General and comparative endocrinology. - 150(2007)1, S. 140-150
On the risk of criminal manipulation in caviar trade by intended contamination of caviar with PCR products
Aquaculture. - 269(2007), S. 130-134
2006
IGF-I and its role in maturing gonads of female sterlet, Acipenser ruthenus Linnaeus, 1758
Journal of applied ichthyology. - 22(2006)Suppl. 1, S. 346-352
Extensive screening of sturgeon genomes by random screening techniques revealed no sex-specific marker
Aquaculture. - 258(2006), S. 685-6886
The influence of rearing density as environmental stressor on cortisol response of Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum)
Journal of applied ichthyology. - 22(2006)Suppl. 1, S. 269-273
Bacterial diversity in the breadcrumb sponge Halichondria panicea (Pallas)
FEMS microbiology ecology. - 56(2006)1, S. 102-118
2005
Testverfahren bei Amphibien zum Nachweis von endocrine disruptors (ED) mit Wirkungen auf die Reproduktion und das Schilddrüsensystem
3. Statusseminar Chemikalien in der Umwelt mit Wirkung auf das endokrine System / Umweltbundesamt. - Stuttgart, 2005. - S. 38-47
Uncoupling protein 1 in fish uncovers an ancient evolutionary history of mammalian nonshivering thermogenesis
Physiological genomics. - 22(2005)2, S. 150-156
2004
Status of the project on protection and restoration of Atlantic sturgeon in Germany
Species differentiation and population identification in the sturgeons Acipenser sturio L. and Acipenser oxyrhinchus. - (BfN-Skripten / Bundesamt für Naturschutz ; 101). - S. 36-53
2003
Wirkungen endokrin wirksamer Substanzen auf aquatische Tiere
Spurenstoffe in Gewässern / Thomas Track ; Gerhard Kreysa (Hrsg.). - Weinheim : Wiley, 2003. - S. 185-196
2002
First identification of IGF-I mRNA in the genus Acipenser and its quantification in maturing gonads
Proceedings of the 21st Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, Bonn (Germany), August 26-30, 2002. - Bologna : Monduzzi Ed., 2002. - S. 253-257
Sexual differentiation in amphibians
Proceedings of the 21st Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, Bonn (Germany), August 26-30, 2002. - Bologna : Monduzzi Ed., 2002. - S. 87-90
Establishment of estrogenreceptor-mRNA as estrogenic biomarker in the amphibian Rana temporaria
Proceedings of the 21st Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, Bonn (Germany), August 26-30, 2002. - Bologna : Monduzzi Ed., 2002. - S. 95-98