Plant Breeders/Geneticists improve crops by selecting and combining desirable traits. They design breeding programs, test new varieties, and apply genetic tools. Their expertise delivers higher-yielding, disease-resistant crops that support sustainability and food security.

Job Responsibilities

• ●Select: Identify plants with strong traits for breeding.
• ●Cross: Combine varieties to produce improved offspring.
• ●Test: Evaluate new crop lines in field trials.
• ●Analyze: Use genetic markers to confirm plant traits.
• ●Release: Deliver improved varieties to farmers and industry.