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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2021)
A study on the occurrence of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) in Scylla seratta (Forsskal, 1755) around Kasimedu, Vanagaram, Amjikarai
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Venkadesh B, Bharathkumar A, Anuanandhi K, Samundeeshwari B, Srilakshmi L, Manikandan M, Deepak Kumar K, Parimalam M, Venkadesh B
Abstract
Scylla serrata is a highly exploited species in marine ecosystems. It has a complex life cycle with a dispersing larvae phase, and benthic juveniles and adults. The White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) is one of the most serious diseases in the shrimp and crab farm. This virus disseminates very quickly and causes high mortality in culture pond, accompanied by great economic losses. Recently, high mortality of WSSV infected mud crabs were collected from Kasimedu, Vanagaram, Amjikarai, Tamil Nadu, South East Coast of India during 2019-2020. A total of 30 samples collected from the above mentioned places were tested for the presence of WSSV. WSSV has been found across different shrimp species in Asian continents. Scylla seratta implicated the virus as the cause of death in most crabs. The aim of the study is to examine WSSV in shrimp with PCR detection and to identify the disease which spreads from crabs to humans. Scylla seratta was prominently spotted in estuaries and seas of Asian continents which was consumed by humans. The disease can create wider impact by affecting progeny leading to stunt production. Our examinations on the crab confirmed the occurrence of White Spot Syndrome Virus on Scylla serrata.
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Pages:84-87
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Venkadesh B, Bharathkumar A, Anuanandhi K, Samundeeshwari B, Srilakshmi L, Manikandan M, Deepak Kumar K, Parimalam M, Venkadesh B "A study on the occurrence of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) in <em>Scylla seratta </em>(Forsskal, 1755)<em> </em>around Kasimedu, Vanagaram, Amjikarai ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 84-87
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