The Effect of Alkali Metal, Magnesium, and Calcium Ions on the Motility of Fowl Spermatozoa

Abstract

Potassium (5-45mM), magnesium (1·5-IS·5mM), and calcium (O·3-2·7mM) chlQrides each increase the viability of fowl spermatozoa in vitro when added to a diluent composed of O· 02M sodium phosphate buffer, 0·5 per cent. sodium chloride, and I· 5 per cent. glucose.