I am currently doing FABI internship in Phytosanitation and Biosecurity.

I completed my undergraduate degree (BSc Agric- plant pathology) and my postgraduate degree (MSc Agric- plant pathology) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus. My honours research project investigated the antagonistic effects of the yeast, Aureobasidiumpullulansagainst Fusarium solaniof ‘mondial’ potato. Thein vitro andin vivoscreening ofA. pullulansagainstF. solaniwas conducted. My MSc research titled: Intergrated control of postharvest Fusarium solaniof potato using UV-C irradiation and Moringa oleifera leaf extracts extracts aimed to investigate the effect of UV-C irradiation and Moringa leaf extract, independently and their combined effect in controlling F. solaniin vitro and on potatoes. 

I am excited to be part of FABI internship. As a plant pathologist, I am confident that this internship will enhance my knowledge and skills in plant pathology including molecular techniques, biochemical assays, bioinformatics as well as pest and disease risk assessment.