| Table 1. Post-thaw kinetics of cryopreserved ovine spermatozoa at the concentrations 1.0; 2.0 and 3.0mM of β-caryophyllene (BC). Total Motility (TM); Non progressive Motility (NPM); and Progressive Motility (PM). | |||
| Treatments | TM | NPM | PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 47.5±4.5 | 18.7±1.6 | 28.8±3.5 |
| BC 1.0mM | 39.8±3.8 | 17.2±1.4 | 24.1±2.6 |
| BC 2.0mM | 45.5±4.4 | 17.9±2.2 | 27.6±3.4 |
| BC 3.0mM | 41.4±4.6 | 18.4±2.0 | 23.1±3.4 |
Note: Results expressed as mean and standard error of mean, n = 16.