Biography

Dr. Farhahna Allie is a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Johannesburg. Dr. Allie has a strong research focus on host-pathogen interactions in plant-virus pathosystems, specifically studying plant-virus interactions in the areas of epigenetics and gene expression. Her current research focuses on geminivirus infection in tomato crops, particularly exploring how the Tomato curly stunt virus (ToCSV) hijacks and reprograms the host's cellular machinery. Leading the Molecular-Plant Virology group, Dr. Allie is dedicated to exploring innovative strategies for sustainable plant virus control and advancing understanding of the complex interactions between plants and viruses.Dr. Farhahna Allie is a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Johannesburg. Dr. Allie has a strong research focus on host-pathogen interactions in plant-virus pathosystems, specifically studying plant-virus interactions in the areas of epigenetics and gene expression. Her current research focuses on geminivirus infection in tomato crops, particularly exploring how the Tomato curly stunt virus (ToCSV) hijacks and reprograms the host's cellular machinery. Leading the Molecular-Plant Virology group, Dr. Allie is dedicated to exploring innovative strategies for sustainable plant virus control and advancing understanding of the complex interactions between plants and viruses.