Dr. Sabine Banniza

Professor

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Biography

Sabine Banniza is a Professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. Throughout her career, she has focused on pulse crop pathology, particularly on disease resistance and the interactions between fungal and bacterial pathogens and their host plants. As the Ministry Agriculture Strategic Research Program Chair, her research program places a strong emphasis on understanding the biology of pathogens that affect pulse crops, such as lentils and peas. She aims to develop effective breeding and disease management strategies through her research, employing both field-level studies and microscopic to molecular analyses. Her work is pivotal in enhancing the resilience of pulse crops in Saskatchewan against various diseases, thus contributing significantly to agricultural sustainability.

Research Interests

Courses

Undergraduate thesis course: PLSC 492: Literature / small research thesis Plant Sciences Graduate courses: PLSC 880 Introduction to Plant Disease Epidemiology PLSC 881 Host-Pathogen Interaction Breeding for Disease Resistance in Plants

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.