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Plant Breeder

 
Background
Plant breeders develop new varieties of crops and plants by selecting and crossing plants with desirable traits like higher yields, disease resistance, or better nutrition. They work in laboratories and fields, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and testing new plant varieties over several growing seasons. Their work helps farmers grow better crops and contributes to food security and sustainability.
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Lessons to help you on this path
Publications
Crop ScienceJournal of Agricultural Research
Books
The Botany of DesireSeeds of ChangeBreeding Better Barley
Key Figures
Norman BorlaugBarbara McClintockIngo PotrykusCary Fowler
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference631.5, 576.5For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Crop BreederPlant GeneticistBreeding Scientist
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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