Senior Plant Breeder with 24+ years of experience in maize hybrid development
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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.
Plant Breeder – Corn at Acsen Agriscience Pvt. Ltd. (2021-01 – Present)
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.
Plant Breeder – Corn at Nath Bio-Genes (India) Ltd. (2015-01 – 2021-12)
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.
Research Coordinator (Maize) at Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (2014-01 – 2015-12)
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 at Banaras Hindu University (2012-01 – 2014-12)
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) at Monsanto India Ltd. (2009-01 – 2012-12)
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 at Krishidhan Seeds (2006-01 – 2009-12)
Scientist (Plant Genetics) at Sahara India (2004-01 – 2006-12)
Postdoctoral Fellow at GBPUAT (2001-01 – 2004-12)
Senior Research Fellow at GBPUAT (2000-01 – 2001-12)
Ph.D. in Genetics & Plant Breeding – G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
M.Sc. (Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding – G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
