Molecular characterisation of bacterial pathogens of finfish and shellfish.

Microbial molecular genetics is gaining popularity in recent times as an essential tool in the classification of the microbes. Numerical taxonomy of bacteria, unless supported by molecular taxonomy is not acceptable in the modem times. Proper understanding o f the DNA and protein profiles o f bacteria can be used as an efficient and sensitive tool for rapid identification o f bacteria whereas, the conventional methods are tiresome, time consuming and not fit for mass scale screening o f bacteria