Plant Breeder
Develops improved plant varieties using genetics, molecular tools, and breeding strategies.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighPlant breeders combine classical breeding, molecular markers, trait mapping, and phenotyping to create high-yield, disease-resistant, climate-resilient varieties. They work in seed companies, national breeding programs, research institutes, and genomics labs. The global food-security agenda makes breeding expertise highly sought.
Top Skills
- Molecular markers
- Trait analysis
- Field evaluations
- Data modelling
- Controlled crosses
- Genomic selection
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- Bachelor’s in Genetics/Agriculture
- Master’s in Plant Breeding
- PhD for breeding research leadership
Suggested UG Degrees
- BSc Genetics
- BSc Agriculture
- BSc Biotechnology
PG / Advancement Options
- MSc Plant Breeding
- MSc Genetics
- PhD Plant Breeding/Genomics
Also Known As
- Crop Breeding Scientist
- Genetic Improvement Scientist
- Plant Genetics Specialist
- Hybrid Development Scientist