I am pursuing a BSc Hon in Plant Sciences at the University of Pretoria under the supervision of Prof Teresa Coutinho and co-supervision of Dr Khumbuzile Bophela. My project focuses on identifying pathogenic bacterial strains on onions (Allium cepa) within the Enterobacter cloacae complex. This knowledge will enable us to better characterize and differentiate between the bacterial strains that cause disease in plants, and those causing animal as well as human diseases.

My undergraduate is in BSc Microbiology with minors in both plant pathology and plant sciences.

The world of science does not have an endpoint. And, with still so much more to learn about phytopathogenic bacteria, I wish to be a part of those who strive to unpack more of this unknown world of phytopathogenic bacteria.