Plant Breeder
Savannah Connor
Recommeded High School Courses
Some recommended high school courses are: plant science, biology, chemistry, mathematics, biotechnology, and computer science.
Required Degrees
You must have a bachelor’s degree in crop science, plant genetics, or agronomy is required. And in many cases, an MS degree or PhD in plant science is needed.
A plant breeder makes about $42,340-$79,820.
Some potential employers are cooperatives, government agencies, seed and biotechnology companies, universities.
What does a plant breeder do?
A plant breeder works to improve seed characteristics, such as yield, size, quality, maturity, and resistance to frost, drought, disease, and insect pests.