2021-2023
Dr Felipe Balocchi
Dr Chrizelle Beukes
Dr Jane Chepsergon
Dr Katrin Fitza
Dr Tanweer Goolam Mahomed
Dr Mesfin Gossa
Dr Quentin Guignard
Dr Michal Gwizdala
Dr Agil Katumanyane
Dr Godfrey Kgatle
Dr DAwit Kindanemariam
Dr Privilege Makunde
Dr Molly Malefo
Dr Rosali Moffat
Dr Nthabiseng Mokoena
Dr Jan Nagel
Dr Sylvans Ochola
Dr Olabimpe Orubbuloye
Dr Raphael Ployet
Dr Ashok Prabu
Dr Josephine Queffelec
Dr Hiroyuki Suzuki
Dr Ariska van der Nest
Dr Erik Visser
Dr Andi Wilson
2019-2021
Dr Sreedhara Ashok Prabhu
Dr Janneke Aylward
Dr Robert Backer
Dr Chrizelle Beukes
Dr Khumbuzile Bophela
Dr Tanay Bose
Dr Gabrielle Carstensen
Dr Nanette Christie
Dr Katrin Fitza
Dr Felix Fru
Dr Mesfin Gossa
Dr Michal Gwizdala
Dr Aquillah Kanzi
Dr Mahlane Godfrey Kgatle
Dr Victoria Maloney
Dr Robert Mangani
Dr Jan Nagel
Dr Marjo O'Neill
Dr Caryn Oates
Dr Olabimpe Yewande Orubuloye
Dr Letrisha Padayachee
Dr Desré Pinard
Dr Raphael PLoyet
Dr David Read
Dr Danielle Roodt
Dr Michelle Schröder
Dr Gi Yoon Shin
Dr Melissa Simpson
Dr Hiroyuki Suzuki
Dr Stephanie van Wyk
Dr Erik Visser
Dr Andi Wilson
2017-2019
Dr Janneke Aylward
Dr Daniel Bellieny-Rabelo
Dr Tanay Bose
Dr Marc Bouwer
Dr Vuyiswa Bushula-Njah
Dr Gabrielle Carstensen
Dr Runlei Chang
Dr Nanette Christie
Dr Lieschen de Vos
Dr Gudrun Dittrich-Schröder
Dr Stuart Fraser
Dr Felix Fru
Dr Mesfin Gossa
Dr Fahimeh Jami
Dr Aquillah Kanzi
Dr Mahlane Godfrey Kgatle
Dr Riikka Linnakoski
Dr FeiFei Liu
Dr Mark Maistry
Dr Vicki MAloney
Dr Alistair McTaggart
Dr Osmond Mlonyeni
Dr Esther Muema
Dr Awelani Mutshembele
Dr Sarah Mwangi
Dr Caryn Oates
Dr Letrisha Padayachee
Dr Trudy Paap
DR Marike Palmer
Dr Raphael Ployet
Dr Laure-Anne Poissonnier
Dr Sreedhara Ashok Prabhu
Dr Danielle Roodt
Dr Quentin Santana
Dr Michelle Schröder
Dr Louise Shuey
Dr Divine Shyntum
Dr Siphathele Sibanda
Dr Melissa Simpson
Dr Hiroyuki Suzuki
Dr Velushka Swart
Dr Magriet van der Nest
Dr Erik Visser
Dr Maria Vivas
Dr Markus Wilken
Dr Neriman Yilmaz
2015-2017
Dr Ramesh Aadi Moolam
Dr Marc Bouwer
Dr Martie CArstens
Dr Nanette Christie
Dr Elsie Druywagen
Dr Lieschen de Vos
Dr Gudrun Dittrich-Schröder
Dr Stuart Fraser
Dr Gerda Fourie
Dr Mesfin Gossa
Dr DongHyeon Lee
Dr Mark Maistry
Dr Victoria Maloney
Dr Gaby Nkouaya Mbanjo
Dr Alistair McTaggart
Dr Duccio Migliorini
Dr Bilal Mir
Dr Awelani Mutshembele
Dr Trudy Paap
Dr Sonia Phillips
Dr Sreedhara Ashok Prabhu
Dr Sonali Ranade
Dr Bianca Reeksting
Dr Michelle Schröder
Dr Louise Shuey
Dr Divine Shyntum
Dr Stephen Taerum
Dr Libert Brice Tonfack
Dr Maria Vivas
Dr Lydia Wahba
Dr TAnia Weller-Stuart
Dr Markus Wilken
2014/15/16/17/18
Dr Maria Vivas
Environmental maternal effects on the resistance of Eucalyptus grandis to pathogens and the structuring of fungal endophytic communities.
Dr Duccio Migliorini
Taxonomical description and ecological assessment of the plant pathogens Phytophthora and Botryosphaeriaceae of cultivated and natural Proteaceae in South Africa, Western Australia and Europe.
2011/12/13
Dr. Wubetu Bihon
Population studies in Diplodia pinea
Dr. Maryke Carstens
Genomics of quantitative disease resistance in African maize varieties
Dr. Shuaifei Chen
Cryphonectriaceae associated with native trees in the Western Cape province
Dr. Pieter de Maayer
Comparative and functional genomics of Pantoea spp.
Dr. Lieschen de Vos
Characterization of the Fusarium circinatum genome
Dr. Raj Deepika Kaul
Development and optimization of an in vitro regeneration and genetic transformation protocol for genetic modification of cellulose biosynthesis in Eucalyptus clones grown in South Africa
Dr. Gilbert Kamgan Nkuekam
Cryphonectriaceae in Myrtales in Hawaii
Dr. Martin Kemler
Molecular ecology and evolution of Botryosphaerieaceae
Dr. Boney Kuriakose
Genomics of quantitative disease resistance in African maize varieties
Dr. Rikka Linnakoski
Bark beetles and their fungal associates
Ophiostomatoid fungi associated with bark beetles
Dr. Sonia Phillips
Genomics of quantitative disease resistance in African maize varieties
Dr. Pedro Romon
Conifer bark beetles and associated phytopathogenic fungi
Dr. Lucas Shuttleworth
Botryosphaeria spp. associated with the Myrtales
Dr. Stephanie Slinski
Characterization of the pitch canker fungus, Fusarium circinatum
Dr. Daleen van Dyk
Genetic dissection of gene expression regulation, metabolite profiles and wood fibre traits in Eucalyptus hybrid tree populations
Dr. Sze Huei Yek
Host reponse of Sirex to nematode infection
Dr. Chongzing Zhang
Diversity and genetics of nematodes for biological control of forest pests
2009/10
Dr. Wubetu Bihon
Understanding the global population genetics of Diplodia pinea and its life cycle in plantation pines
Dr. Emilie Boissin
Molecular ecology and evolution of tree pests and pathogens, with a particular focus on the Sirex-Amylostereum symbiosis
Dr. Carrie Brady
Taxonomy of plant associated members of the Enterobacteriaceae
Dr. Shuaifei Chen
Cryphonectriaceae associated with native trees in the Western Cape Province
Dr. Bridget Crampton
Genomics of quantitative disease resistance in African maize varieties
Dr. Pieter de Maayer
Comparative and functional genomics of Pantoea spp.
Dr. Raj Deepika Kaul
Development and optimisation of an in vitro regeneration and genetic transformation protocol for genetic modification of cellulose biosynthesis in Eucalyptus clones grown in South Africa
Dr. Martin Kemler
The influence of climate on latent pathogens of native South African trees, with a particular focus on the Botryosphaeriaceae
Dr. Boney Kuriakose
High quality Solanaceous crops for consumer, processors and producers by exploration of natural biodiversity through Diversity Array Technology
Dr. Lu Min
Ophiostomatoid fungi associated with bark beetles
Dr. Eunsung Oh
Phytophthora species in the indigenous forests of South Africa
Dr. Donovan Porter
Survival of Pantoea ananatis in the environment
Dr. Pedro Romon
Conifer bark beetles and associated phytopathogenic fungi: diagnostics, epidemiology and integrated control
Dr. Francois Roets
Phylogeny of the Ophiostomatales on Protea species in South Africa
Dr. Urte Schlüter
Nodule senescence under drought stress
Dr. Daleen van Dyk
Genetic dissection of gene expression regulation, metabolite profiles and wood fibre traits in Eucalyptus hybrid tree populations
Dr. Juan Vorster
Protein modeling and design
Dr. Chongxing Zhang
The diversity and genetics of nematodes for biological control of forest insects
2007/8
Dr. Yoseph Beyene
Genetic characterization of resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana to an African isolate of the bacterial wilt pathogen, Ralstonia solanacearum
Dr. Irene Barnes
Mating strategies in the native fungal pathogen, Ceratocystis albifundus
Dr. Mesfin Bogale
Mitochondrial sequencing of Fusarium
Dr. Emilie Boisson
The molecular ecology and evolution of the Amylostereum – Siricid mutualism
Dr. Carrie Brady
Taxonomy of plant associated members of the Enterobacteriaceae
Dr. Marieka Gryzenhout
The taxonomy of relevant fungi, focusing on the pathogen group Cryphonectriaceae and endophytes of Eucalyptus and Syzygium
Dr. Wolfgang Maier
Global phylogeny of rust fungi with specific focus on African species
Dr. Seonju Marinkowitz
Fungi on Protea species
Dr. Lu Min
Ophiostomatoid fungi associated with bark beetles
Dr. Eunsung Oh
Phytophthora species in the indigenous forests of South Africa
Dr. Donovan Porter
Survival of Pantoea ananatis in the environment
Dr. Francois Roets
Phylogeny of the Ophiostomatales on Protea species in South Africa
Dr. Barbara Ros
Genomics of quantitative disease resistance in African maize varieties
Dr. Urte Schlüter
Nodule senescence under drought stress
Dr. Christell van der Vyver
Radiation-induced genome changes
Dr. Antoinette van Schalkwyk
High quality Solanaceous crops for consumer, processors and producers by exploration of natural biodiversity through Diversity Array Technology
Dr. Juan Vorster
Protein modelling and design
Dr. Jane Wright
The global population biology of Fusarium circinatum
2005/6
Dr. Yoseph Beyene
Genetic characterization of resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana to an African isolate of the bacterial wilt pathogen, Ralstonia solanacearum
Dr. Leanne Forsyth
Global gene expression profiling in banana against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc)
Dr. Solomon Kebede
Development and use of microarray technology for genotyping and gene expression analysis in Eucalyptus trees
Dr. Seonju Lee
Fungi on Protea species
Dr. Wolfgang Maier
Global phylogeny of rust fungi with specific focus on African species
Dr. Barbara Ros
Genomics of quantitative disease resistance in African maize varieties
Dr. Urte Schlüter
Nodule senescence under drought stress
Dr. Noëlani van den Berg
Identification of defence-related genes in Cavendish bananas to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense
Dr. Christell van der Vyver
Radiation-induced genome changes
Dr. Antoinette van Schalkwyk
High quality solanaceous crops for consumer, processors and producers by exploration of natural biodiversity through Diversity Array Technology
Dr. Jane Wright
The global population biology of Fusarium circinatum
Dr. Lawrie Wright
Population dynamics of Cylindrocladium pauciramosum
Dr. Xudong Zhou
Fungi associated with bark beetles
2003/4
Dr. Martin Coetzee
Population genetics of Armillaria fuscipes in South African pine plantations
Dr. Solomon Gebeyehu
Studies on Pissodes nemorensis and its possible role in vectoring Fusarium circinatum
Dr. Karin Jacobs
Molecular taxonomic studies on Ophiostoma and Ceratocystis, particularly of species linked to forest biosecurity
Dr. Solomon Kebede
Development and use of microarray technology for genotyping and gene expression analysis in Eucalyptus trees
Dr. Seonju Lee
Fungi on Protea species
Dr. Wolfgang Maier
Global phylogeny of rust fungi with specific focus on African species
Dr. Adele McLeod
Genetic studies of resistance to the bacterial pathogen, Ralstonia solanacearum, in Arabidopsis thaliana
Dr. Dharini Sivakumar
Improving litchi quality and shelf life through the export chain focussing on all aspects from production to consumption
Dr. Retha Slabbert
The effect of cold stress on the physiology of banana plants during infestation by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense
Dr. Ana Slaughter
Genetic improvement of maize to enhance food safety by introducing resistance to Fusarium moniliforme
Dr. Marlene van der Merwe
A phylogenetic study of Eugenia (Myrtaceae)
Dr. Jane Wright
The global population biology of Fusarium circinatum
Dr. Xudong Zhou
Fungi associated with bark beetles
2002/3
Dr. Dilzara Agayeva
Insect/fungal pathogen associations
Dr. Marcus Conradt
Scientific consultant: plant gene discovery using SAGE (Serial analysis of gene expression)
Dr. Alan Gaume
Genetic studies of resistance to the bacterial pathogen, Ralstonia solanacearum, in Arabidopsis thaliana
Dr. Solomon Gebeyehu
Studies on Pissodes nemorensis and its possible role in vectoring Fusarium circinatum
Dr. Karin Jacobs
Molecular taxonomic studies on Ophiostoma and Ceratocystis, particularly of species linked to forest biosecurity
Dr. Ntsane Moleleki
Pathogenic determinants of Fusarium circinatum
Dr. Retha Slabbert
The effect of cold stress on Fusarium wilt development in banana
Dr. Ana Slaughter
Genetic improvement of maize to enhance food safety by introducing resistance to Fusarium moniliforme
Dr. Marlene van der Merwe
A phylogenetic study of Eugenia (Myrtaceae)
2000/1
Dr. Treena Burgess
Studies on the population diversity of Sphaeropsis sapinea
Dr. Percy Chimwamurombe
Genetic improvement of maize to enhance food safety by introducing resistance to Fusarium verticillioides
Dr. Gwen Koning
Sphaeropsis sapinea on Pinus spp. in South Africa: seed infection, its impact and management
Dr. Linda Meyer
Black spot of citrus
Dr. Thierry Regnier
Markers for disease resistance in Eucalyptus
Dr. Marlien van der Merwe
Molecular systematics and phylogenetics of the genera Eugenia and Syzygium (Myrtaceae) in southern Africa
1998/9
Dr. Treena Burgess
Population genetics of Sphaeropsis sapinea
Dr. Jingua Chen
Selection of disease (especially Ceratocystis albofundus) tolerant wattle
Dr. Anupama Gaur
Studies on Ceratocystis spp. infecting different crops
Dr. Hong Li
Identification of Mycosphaerella leaf blotch pathogens of eucalypts
Dr. Oliver Preisig
Hypovirulence and biological control of Cryphonecria cubensis and Sphaeropsis sapinea
Dr. Dennis Wilson
Endophytic fungi associated with eucalypts