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M.Sc., Biotechnology. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore,
India.
GPA 3.87/4.00 (87.4%)
· B.F.Sc., Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tuticorin, India.
GPA 3.53/4.00 (80.6%)
Experience:
June
2000-Present
Managing
the activities of the shrimp disease diagnostic laboratory. The major
responsibilities include quality evaluation of shrimp seed by PCR technique and
diagnostic microbiology of shrimp hatchery and farm.
Jan.
2000-June 2000
·
Consulting
Microbiologist,
NCC Bluewater Products Ltd., Vishakapatnam, India.
Responsible
for setting up the on-farm microbiology facility for the company and also
trained personnel in microbial techniques to support the shrimp hatchery and
farm. Apart from routinely monitoring the bacterial (mainly Vibrio) load
at different stages of water treatment and sections of hatchery, antibiotic
sensitivity of suspected bacterial isolates were carried out to find the
suitable antibiotic. To decide the effective concentration of commercial
antibiotics, MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) Test were done with
antibiotics available in the market against isolated bacterial pathogens.
Mar.1998-Dec.’99
Freelance Consultant
Took
up feasibility studies and setting up of shrimp diagnostic center. Helped in
setting up on-farm laboratories. Developed a Total Vibrio detection kit for use
in shrimp hatchery and farm. Helped diagnostic laboratories in trouble shooting
dot-blot DNA hybridization kit (ShrimProbeTM
of DiagXotics, Inc. USA).
Feb.1997-Feb'98
·
Aquatic Pathologist,
INVE Asia Ltd., Chennai, India.
Provided
technical support for a commercial gene probe kit (ShrimProbeTM
of DiagXotics, Inc. USA) to rapidly diagnose the presence of various viruses in
shrimp. As a part of basic work, apart from setting up and running the Aquatic
Pathology Laboratory, carried out a comparative study on various diagnostic
procedures for aquaculture, in general and DNA based diagnostics like dot-blot
DNA hybridization, in situ DNA
hybridization and PCR, in particular. Conducted seminars and demonstration
programs on the use of above kit and other shrimp disease diagnostic methods for
hatchery and farm personnel.
Aug.1993–Feb.'97
· Scientific Officer, R&D Centre, Minota Aquatech Ltd., Chennai, India.
The responsibility includes diagnosis of various shrimp diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa, and suggesting remedial measures. Carried out research on developing a bacterin for Vibriosis and development of non-specific immunostimulation using b-glucan in shrimp.
·
Asst. Scientific Officer (Husbandry), Minota
Aqua Farm, Tuticorin.
Responsible
for setting up and running the on-site laboratory to support the integrated
shrimp aquaculture project of the company. Involved in routine shrimp health
management in farm and hatchery by monitoring various physical, chemical and
microbiological parameters associated with the operation.
Training Attended
Attended
a workshop on Shrimp Diseases conducted by INFOFISH (FAO).
Publications
1.
Panchayuthapani, D.1997. A survey of shrimp diseases in India. In
T.W. Flegel and I.H. Mac Rae (eds.) Diseases in Asian Aquaculture III. Fish
Health Section, Asian Fisheries Society, Manila. Pp 225-232.
2.
Rao, A.V.P., D. Panchayuthapani,
Anita Murthy and B.S. Ajitha kumar.1995. Resistance to diseases in tiger shrimp,
Penaeus monodon through incorporation of glucan in feed. Fishing
Chimes. April 1996.
3.
Panchayuthapani, D
and Kenneth E. Corpron. 1997. Rapid diagnostic methods for viral diseases of
shrimp. Fishing Chimes. May 1997.
4.
Alagaraaja,K., S.Ramamurthy, D.Ramaraj, D.Panchayuthapani,
B.S. Ajitha Kumar and A. Sandhya.1996. Shrimp seed quality. AFI Special
Publication No. 2 pp.14-20. Aquaculture Foundation of India.
5. Panchayuthapani, D. ,
T. Jawahar Abraham and P. Jeyachandran. 1995. Inhibition of
fish bacterial flora by bacteriocins of lactic acid bacteria. Fish.
Technol.,32(2):118 -121.
5.
Shanmugam, S.A., D.
Panchayuthapani, T. Jawahar Abraham and M. Devaraj. 1993. Influence of
starter culture and cell free supernatant on the growth of Staphylococcus
aureus in refrigerated fish. Proceedings of the third Indian Fisheries
Forum. p 205-207.
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