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Job Description
Role Purpose :-
The purpose of the Associate Scientist is to lead and coordinate the activities of Hybrid & Parental line development of India Rice Breeding segments in improving performance of Syngenta rice germplasm for developing competitive and profitable products suitable for target market segments.
Accountabilities :-
1.
Working with the rice breeding and genetic project teams in the region, manage the hybrid & line development activities relative to specific market segments in India.
• Lead in designing, planning and implementing breeding projects that lead to the development of superior lines for specific breeding segments in India.
• Regularly update best line list, combining ability estimates, strengths/weaknesses of lines in coordination with commercial breeding team
• Manage the advancements of inbred lines develop from his/her breeding projects
• Ensure technology integration in germplasm improvement projects with use of tools such as Double Haploid and RGA.
• Use of speed breeding technologies for achieving quick genetic gain.
• Proper compilation and analysis of data using recent and updated programs.
• Correct interpretation of data, preparation of reports and timely submission and presentation.
2. Working with D
📌 Rice Breeder (Hyderabad)
🏢 Syngenta Group
📍 Hyderabad
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