Country of origin: ZimbabweCurrently in: South Africa, PretoriaGeneral field of specialization: Agricultural SciencesPhD Fellowship Alumna
Academic Background
Degrees
2017DoctorateAgricultural Sciences
Research and Profession
Current Research Activities
Agricultural Sciences
PhD study focusing identification and characterization of fungi associated with potato tuber blemishes. The main aim is to determine causal agents of atypical tuber blemishes and establish fungal community dynamics in potato rhizosphere grown in soils with known incidence of potato tuber blemishes.
Workshop and Conference Attended
2015
Egypt ESBCP-BIOCICON 2015 International Conference
Presentation given
2015
Seasonal microbial shifts in potato rhizosphere in South Africa