Kancharla Bramareswara Rao
SENIOR BREEDER
Hyderabad
Summary
Passionate techno commercial professional with more than 23+ years’ experience in R&D - 13+ years in Corteva (Dupont Pioneer) and 10+ years in RASI seeds. Worked in multicultural teams. Experienced in designing the breeding program for Genetic gains, Biotic and Abiotic stress, leading the team of Breeders. Product evaluation for delivering targeted results as per market needs. Instrumental in setting breeding systems, protocols for efficient breeding process and record management. Integration of DH, MAS for crop improvement. Cross functional support for product development, Seed production research, Production, and Sales teams in achieving the organizational goals. Liaison with International institutes like ICRISAT and public institutes like IIMR, for Breeding projects and Germplasm needs. Experience with research software like PRISM, Agrobase. Hands on experience with Plant variety Protection (IPR). Budget Planning and cost management for Breeding projects. Team development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
SENIOR BREEDER
Rasi Seeds
HYDERABAD
07.2015 - Current
- Responsible for R&D (Pearl Millet, Forage Millet, and Forage Sorghum): Reporting to Managing Director
- Responsible for development of Crop product portfolio based on Farmers requirements and Market segments
- Managing R&D systems-Setting protocols for Breeding process, stages of product testing and product identification
- Breeding Data and Records management using software tools like PRISM, AGROBASE and Hard copies
- Anchoring IPR process in R&D like PVP for new hybrids and Parental Lines and state wise Statutory permissions
- Part of Product life cycle management team
- Forecasting the market trends and climate changes and aligning the breeding goals
- R&D Budgeting for regular projects and special projects and cost management
REGISTRATION MANAGER-INDIA
DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l
HYDERABAD
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for IPR, Plant Variety Protection across all Pioneer Business crops, 40 applications are filed for PVP across Rice, Corn, Millet, and Mustard
- Organized training sessions to R&D team on PVP, National Bio diversity and statutory
- Technical guidance on Biodiversity act and application process for R&D teams across India
- Associated with Biotech team for preparation and submission of Bio safety Trials (BRLS) proposal to SAU’s and State governments for securing consent
- Responsible for following up on State Sales license and other statutory permissions
- SAU and ICAR testing follow up and documentation for Dupont Pioneer India
- Cross functional support for legal and technical team
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST (Breeding and Trials)
DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l
HYDERABAD
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Development of hybrids according to market segments of Pearl Millet
- Planning and supervision of hybrid seed increase and supplies for trials
- Handling trials formulation, data compilation, data loading and hybrid promotions
- Support Scoring, Data analysis with Prism and Breeders desk top tools and preparing summary reports
- Designing breeding crosses and development of new A/B and R lines for A1,A4 and A5 cytoplasm
- Selecting the good recombinants and use for improvement of breeding lines
- Testing the combining ability of Inbreeds and planning hybrid development for increasing genetic gain
- Characterization and evaluation of inbreeds for diseases like DM, Rust, blast and Heat screening
- Maintaining Inbred data base and supply for various business requirements like PVP, Sales registration etc
- Responsible for Breeder seed and Foundation seed multiplication and maintenance
- Germplasm evaluation, increase and disease screening for abiotic and biotic stress
- Utilization of Germplasm in the breeding program for enriching the yield contributing traits like long head, thick head, bold seed, Standability etc
- Responsible for Plant variety protection of Hybrids and inbreeds
- Monitoring of foundation and commercial seed production fields
- Handling Research Software’s-Breeders desktop, PRISM, RPA, RDECISION SEA, HYPERION, SI FIND
- Research records preparation-Entry list files, Nursery books, yield test books
- Training and skills development for Research Officers & Field team
- Seed inventory maintenance
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l
HYDERABAD
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Research Farm management with compliance to Core values
- Recording of DUS characteristics of hybrids and parents of Pearl millet
- Pearl Millet Germplasm Evaluation and maintenance
- Maintaining of A/B and R breeding line development programs
- Handling Research Software’s-PRISM, GEMM etc
- Managing Inbred and hybrid seed inventory and related records
- Coordination of hybrid seed production
- Trial constitution in PRISM for summer & rainy programs
- Documentation support-Entry list files, Nursery books, yield test books
- Coordination in procuring research inputs for all millet research stations
RESEARCH OFFICER
DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l
HYDERABAD
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Crop agronomy
- Research Farm management
- Managing breeding nurseries
- Conducting Millet yield trials (MLT) & data recording
Education
Ph.D. - Plant Breeding and Genetics
School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University
Hyderabad, TG 01.2025 - Current
Master of Agricultural Science - Plant Breeding and genetics
MJRPU
06.2019 - 10.2021
Master of science - Biotechnology
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management University
Hyderabad, TG 06.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
Bapatla, AP 06.1998 - 08.2002
Skills
Training And Awards
- Leadership Development Core Journey – Online Training (SKILL SOFT Portal)
- Participated in RA LI training program in Johnston, Pioneer Hybrid International head office, Johnston USA.
- Attended training on Biodiversity, PVP and IPR.
- Training on Plant Quarantine Procedures for Imports & Exports.
- Attended “Awareness and training program on PVP” at DSR, Rajendra nagar.
- Attended Pioneer research AGRAJ training.
- Trained on Research management System (RMS) by Pioneer Global Team.
- Received DuPont Pioneer’s Highest Achievement in research award-Gene Dalton award-2013.
- Received DuPont Pioneer’s CPD “Outstanding Team Performance” award for 2012.
- Received appreciation certificate for outstanding contribution in Pearl Millet Research under DuPont Pioneer by AICPMIP, ICAR, New Delhi for the year 2011.
- Received Pioneer’s CPD “Highest Impact Product” award for 2008.
- Received Pioneer’s CPD “Highest Impact Product” award for 2006.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: K Durga Prasad Rao
- Date of Birth: 07/31/79
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Ph.D. - Plant Breeding and Genetics
School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University
01.2025 - Current
Master of Agricultural Science - Plant Breeding and genetics
MJRPU
06.2019 - 10.2021
SENIOR BREEDER
Rasi Seeds
07.2015 - Current
REGISTRATION MANAGER-INDIA
DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l
01.2014 - 07.2015
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST (Breeding and Trials)
DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of science - Biotechnology
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management University
06.2010 - 08.2011
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l
01.2010 - 01.2012
RESEARCH OFFICER
DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l
01.2003 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
06.1998 - 08.2002
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