Navalappa Sasanur
Vegetable Crop Trial Specialist | Hybrid Seed Production | 7+ Years Experience
Talikoti
Summary
To build a career in the vegetable seed industry by utilizing my experience in hybrid seed production, crop trials, and agronomic management. I aim to contribute to the development and evaluation of high-performing vegetable hybrids while supporting efficient farm and research operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6039
6039
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Farm Operation Assistant.
East West Seed India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2025 - Current
- Manage farm operations including land preparation, nursery management, and agronomic practices.
- Conducted 50+ RYT trials for vegetable crops and coordinate field activities with technicians.
- Record phenotypic data using digital tools and maintain SQMM reports.
- Monitor crop health, field inputs, and operational activities.
- Increased efficiency by implementing new concept Centralized Working system ( Labour pooling )
Trial Executive
Acsen Hyveg India Pvt Ltd
Mysuru
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Executed vegetable crop trials for tomato, cucumber, and pumpkin hybrids.
- Evaluated100+ hybrid's performance for yield, quality, and stability.
- Collected and reported trial data to breeding teams.
Production Executive
United Genetics India Pvt Ltd
Kalidevapur Madhugiri Taluk Tumkur
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed hybrid seed production in tomato(Export Varieties 80% target Reached), okra, hot pepper, cucurbits, and watermelon.
- Maintained genetic purity through isolation, rouging, and quality monitoring.
- Supervised seed production fields, and estimated yields.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Research Assistant
Tierra Agrotech Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Supported hybridization programs, germplasm purification, and field experiments.
- Managed nursery operations, seed multiplication, and crop evaluation trials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Collage of Horticulture
Bagalkot03.2016
Associate of Science - Science
Hiremallur Ishwaran Pre-University Science College
Dharwad03.2012
SSLC -
Jayakerthi High School
Garag03.2010
Skills
Phenome
Phenotop
Microsoft Excel (Data recording & Analysis)
Team collaboration
Flexibility and adaptability
KEY ACHIEVEMENT'S
- Managed RYT trials for 10+ vegetable crops including tomato, cucumber, and gourds.
- Evaluated 100+ hybrid lines for yield, quality, and stability across trial locations.
- Experience in hybrid seed production of tomato, Hot Pepper, okra, cucurbits, and watermelon.
- Maintained genetic purity through isolation, rouging, and quality monitoring.
- Skilled in phenotyping and digital data collection using Phenome and Phenotap.
- Successfully coordinated farm operations, nursery management, and labour supervision.
- Successfully supported selection of top-performing hybrids for product advancement.
- Successfully conducted Sweet corn demonstration trials and nominated for Helix Award.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Agriculture professional with 7+ years of experience in vegetable crop research, hybrid seed production, and field trial management. Experienced in conducting RYT trials, germplasm evaluation, phenotyping, and farm operations across major vegetable crops. Skilled in managing field teams, maintaining trial data, and supporting breeding programs to identify high-performing hybrids.
Crop Experience
• Tomato • Hot Pepper • Okra • Cucumber • Gherkin • Ridge Gourd • Watermelon • Pumpkin • Sweet Corn • Papaya • Onion • Cauliflower • Cabbage
Technical skills
- Hybrid Seed Production
- Vegetable Crop Trials
- Germplasm Evaluation
- Nursery Management
- Field Trial Layout & Execution
- Crop Agronomy
- Phenotyping & Data collection
- Seed Quality Management
- Farm & Labour Management
- MS Excel & Google Sheets
Interests
Research and development in vegetables crops and seed production of vegetables
Training
- HEL (Horticulture experience learning)-Came to know about some post-harvest technology (preparation of Jam, Jelly, Squash).
- RHWE (Rural horticultural work experience) Venue-Surashettikoppa, Hubli. Came to know about rural agricultural and horticultural practices adopted by farmers of our RHWE village, their culture, living standard and educational status.
Disclaimer
I hereby to declare that above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place: Mysuru Date: 2024-05-14 Navalappa Sasanur
Timeline
Farm Operation Assistant.
East West Seed India Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Trial Executive
Acsen Hyveg India Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 12.2024
Production Executive
United Genetics India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 11.2022
Research Assistant
Tierra Agrotech Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Collage of Horticulture
Associate of Science - Science
Hiremallur Ishwaran Pre-University Science College
SSLC -
Jayakerthi High School