Treatment of bacterial infection in fishes using bioactive compounds

Title : Treatment of bacterial infection in fishes using bioactive compounds

Abstract:

Bacterial infections are major threat to aquaculture. Antibiotics are used for treating the infections. Antibiotics can cause resistance. Pigment-producing endophytic fungus was isolated for treating the bacterial infections in fishes. The crude extract from the endophytic fungus was used to treat the bacterial manifestations caused by the pathogen. Invitro antibacterial activity of the extract was tested against the pathogen. Invitro antioxidant activity was also performed using the isolated compound. The isolated bioactive compound was effective in treating the bacterial infections in fishes and can used as an alternative for treating the bacterial infections.

Biography:

Dr. John Thomas completed M.Sc Microbiology from University of Madras in 2004. M.Phil in Microbiology from Bharadhidasan University, Trichy in 2007. He then Completed Ph.D in Microbiology (Aquaculture specialization) in the year 2010 from Thiruvalluvar University, Tamil Nadu, India. He is currently working as an Associate Professor Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. He has published more than 50 research articles in Scopus indexed Journals. He also has more than 15 book chapters , 1 book and several patents. 2 of his patents have been awarded. He has completed some Research projects funded by Govt. of India.