5. Conclusion
The results of the present study seem to be the first report of pathogenic fungi A. awamori on cultured shrimp L. vannamei. In the shrimp culture system, stunted growth, vulnerable to other diseases and poor marketability were caused by A. awamori due to unfavourable conditions such as polluted water, high density and overfeeding. Good farm practices and better planning are highly recommended for successful L. vannamei cultured in aquaculturists. Nevertheless, the present investigation provides amble information about the infection of pathogenic fungi A. awamori in cultured shrimp.