Breeding (Marigold)

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Update day: 17-11-2023

Location: Bengaluru / Bangalore Karnataka

Category: Agriculture / Forestry / Fishery

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Job Purposeand Scope:

Responsible for working on enhancing the germplasm to deliver high TXC/Lutein rich Marigold hybrids at competitive costs

Key Accountabilities

Maintain the germplasm & characterize them for required traits in tune with breeding objectives.
Germplasm maintainence and update record keeping
Ensure timely implementation of crossing program
Ensure standardization of parental and hybrid seed production techniques
Maintain field records for line development breeding and seed production
Ensure optimum utilization of resources like land, agriculture inputs and labor
Manage molecular marker development activities for traits of interest viz., TXC, Lutein, disease resistance etc.,
Manage plant sample collection for in-house and outsourced lab activities
Collect & complete data, perform statistical analysis and report the results on regular basis
Manage the marigold breeding program within the mandated budget
General Upkeeping and hygiene in field operations
Involve and Manage MLTs at various geographies. Travelling to MLT locations

Education:PH. D in Genetics and Plant Breeding

Experience:4-8 years of experience in crop cultivation and field work for breeding

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