Ms Caylee Benson



MSc student

Department

Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology
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Primary Supervisor
Emma Steenkamp

Co Supervisor
Markus Wilken

I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree under the supervision of Prof. Emma Steenkamp and the co-supervision of Dr Markus Wilken. My research focuses on investigating the potential of Spray-Induced Gene Silencing (SIGS) as a strategy for controlling Fusarium circinatum, the fungal pathogen responsible for Pine Pitch Canker in pine trees.