Miss Katrin Fitza

MSc Student
Eucalyptus Pine Pathogen Interaction

Research Interests

I completed my BSc in Genetics (2007) and BSc (Hons) in Genetics (2008). Presently I am doing my Masters in the Eucalyptus Pine Pathogen Interactions research group, under the supervision of Dr. Sanushka Naidoo.

 

The title of my project is the molecular basis of induced resistance in Pinus patula. Through pre-treatment of plants with compounds that stimulate resistance, a process known as induced resistance is activated. Induced resistance provides the plant with protection against subsequent challenges with pathogens. The aim of my project is to understand the molecular basis of induced resistance by identifying host transcriptional changes responding to the inducer in pine. It is proposed that specific inducers applied could enhance the resistance against various Pine pathogens such as Botrytis cinerea, Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium circinatum, Fusarium oxysporum etc..

 

On a more personal note

I have been all over the world...

 

 

From the frozen beauty of Russia...	To the Tropic heat of Hawaii..
All the way to Brilliant Germany	And Busy Hong Kong
The "Birds Nest" Stadium in Beijing	And then all the way to the Oxford Bridge... in Oxford...

 

However... Even in Moscow, FABI is never far....

(and they are having a sale!)