Muhammad Anser

Agricultural Research & Product Development Professional with over 9 years of international experience in seed research, adaptability trials, and varietal development across Pakistan for China, Turkey, New Zealand and USA based companies. Specialized in hybrid and open-pollinated vegetable crops, with proven expertise in germplasm evaluation, multi-location trials, varietal registration, and product advancement decisions. Skilled at aligning trial strategies with crop market needs, customer intelligence, and product profiles to ensure successful commercialization.

Strong background in regulatory affairs, product positioning, and marketing, having collaborated with international institutes and seed companies to introduce high-performing vegetable varieties into competitive markets. Additionally completed advanced international training in Seed Production and Processing Technologies at Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China under Government of Pakistan’s Capacity Building Program for Agricultural Graduates. Recognized for strong analytical skills, independent project management, and cross-cultural collaborations.

Equipped with leadership and discipline skills developed during service as a Sub-Inspector/Platoon Commander in Pakistan Rangers. Fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.

National Research and Products Development Manager at Marco Polo Seed Corporation (Pvt) Ltd and Umar Agri Business

4 years’ experience. Marco Polo Seed Corporation (Pvt) Ltd (Local Seed Producer) and Umar Agri Business (Seed Importer).

National Research and Product Development Manager in Pakistan at Tianjin Agricultural Academy Vegetable Research Institute, Tianjin (Tianjin Tianlong Zaitian Science & Technology Co., Ltd)

2-year experience.

• Conducting adaptability trialling of their different cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli varieties in all over the Pakistan.

Research and Development Manager at VATAN TOHUM, Ltd.,Co.

2 year experience. Turkey for Pakistan.

• Conducting adaptability trials of cucumber, melon, tomato and chilli at different locations in all over the Pakistan.

Research Associate at International Foundation for Science (IFS), Plant Genetic Resource Lab, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

1year experience in a project “Characterization of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) germplasm for biotic stress and innate immune response”.

Agriculture Farm Manager at National Seed Company

4 Months experience.

• Conducting adaptability trials of exotic vegetables hybrids and major crops.

Internee at Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI)

5 Months served as an Internee.

Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander at Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Delta Company, 2-Wing, Chenab Rangers

1.5 years served.

Alumni Liaison Officer at Huazhong Agricultural University Alumni Association

• Appointed to coordinate alumni engagement and professional collaboration with Pakistani agricultural stakeholders.

M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture- Plant Breeding and Genetics – University Of Agricultur, Faisalabad, Pakistan

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture – University Of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan