Anshuman Singh
Senior Plant Breeder
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Senior Plant Breeder with 24+ years of experience in maize hybrid development across diverse agro-climatic regions of India. Proven expertise in inbred line development, heterotic pooling, and multi-location hybrid evaluation. Strong background in integrating breeding with seed production, stress screening (biotic & abiotic), and data-driven decision-making. Track record of delivering commercially successful hybrids and advancing multiple candidates through pipeline stages.
Experience
Plant Breeder – Corn - Acsen Agriscience Pvt. Ltd.
(2021)
- Led development of early, medium, and full maturity maize hybrids across target markets
- Designed and executed crossing programs for hybrid and inbred line development
- Established heterotic pools and advanced elite germplasm pipelines
- Directed multi-location trials across India; ensured data quality and performance evaluation
- Implemented standardized screening protocols for disease and insect resistance
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure breeder and parental seed quality
- 2 hybrids successfully commercialized (full maturity segment)
- 7+ hybrids advanced to strip trial stage across maturity segments
- Strengthened breeding pipeline using double haploid technology
Plant Breeder – Corn - Nath Bio-Genes (India) Ltd.
(2015 - 2021)
- Developed hybrids for Central & South India (medium & full maturity groups)
- Managed inbred line development and hybrid evaluation programs
- Coordinated breeder seed production and supply chain
- 1 hybrid commercialized
- 1 hybrid advanced to demonstration stage
Research Coordinator (Maize) - Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd. - Nagpur
(2014 - 2015)
- Led hybrid development and multi-location testing programs
- Worked on double haploid production (CIMMYT-Hohenheim TAIL inducer)
- Developed and maintained germplasm pools
Assistant Professor / Maize Breeder - Banaras Hindu University
(2012 - 2014)
- Taught UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in Plant Breeding & Genetics
- Developed maize hybrids for North Indian agro-climatic conditions
- Conducted farmer training and extension programs
Assistant Breeder (Corn) - Monsanto India Ltd.
(2009 - 2012)
- Developed hybrids for North India (spring & rainy seasons)
- Managed large-scale multi-location trials and data systems (MIDAS)
- Built and supervised breeding teams
Vegetable Breeder - Krishidhan Seeds
(2006 - 2009)
Scientist (Plant Genetics) - Sahara India
(2004 - 2006)
Postdoctoral Fellow - GBPUAT
(2001 - 2004)
Senior Research Fellow - GBPUAT
(2000 - 2001)
Education
Ph.D. - Genetics & Plant Breeding - G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
M.Sc. (Ag) - Genetics & Plant Breeding - G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
