Molecular diagnosis of shrimp disease with special reference to detection of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)

Abstract

Increasing disease problems mars the growth of promising aquaculture industry both nationally and intemationally. Vulnerability of the aquaculture production system to disease is due to the co-existence and close interaction of host, pathogen and environment. A small shift of equilibrium between these three can trigger a disease outbreak leading to mortality resulting in crop failure. The latest viral disease problem in shrimp farming arena due to the white spot virus exposed the vulnerability of aqua business.