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, Aureobasidium pullulans against Fusarium solani of ‘mondial’ potato. The in vitro and in vivo screening of A. pullulans against F. solani was conducted. My MSc research titled: Intergrated control of postharvest Fusarium solani of 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. solani in 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.