Miss Tania Weller

PhD Student

Research Interests

I completed my BSc. degree in Microbiology; continued with my studies and obtained an Honours degree in Microbiology. The research conducted during my Honours project involved studying the microbial quality of the Pretoria Zoo's Aquarium's tanks. My MSc study investigated the role that pili and fimbriae play in epiphytic attachment of Pantoea ananatis to Eucalyptus leaves. I am currently a PhD student and while still working on P. ananatis, I will be taking a closer look at the use of motility in survival on plant surfaces and pathogenicity.