ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am very much greatful to my Parents and my Friends who have given full
support and all facility to do this project.

I am very thankful to Mr. Raja Rao, Chairman and Mr. K. Kuppusamy

Principal, PRATHYUSHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY &
MANAGEMENT, THIRUVALLUR, who have given an opportunity to
under take this work as a part of my curriculum.

My love and kindness to Dr. P.K. Suresh, Head of the Department of

Biotechnology, PRATHYUSHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY &
MANAGEMENT, THIRUVALLUR throughout the dissertation and course
of study.

My sincere thanks to Dr.P.K.Suresh, Professor and Head of the Department

of Biotechnology, PITAM , who was also my Internal Guide, and I thank
him for his valuable guidance and continuous encouragement throughout
this dissertation and course of study.

I am very much greatful to all my staffs members who have given full
support and all facility to do the project in a very good manner.

I wish to express my gratitude to Dr.B.CHANDRASEKARAN, Head of

Department, CHORD Division in CLRI for allowing me to do the project.
I am proud to record my sincere thanks and gratitude to Mrs. A.TAMIL
SELVI, (Scientist), CHORD Division in CLRI for his valuable guidance
and suggestions to complete my project work successfully.

It gives me a great pleasure to express my sincere thanks to one and all in

the CHORD Division in CLRI those who have helped me directly /
indirectly in the project work.

I humbly bow before the Lord Almighty for showering his grace and
blessings.

(BALAJI.A)