As a Breeding Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in pepper cultivation and practical plant breeding processes, from seed to seed. This internship provides exposure to crop improvement programs, field research, seed production, and biotechnology applications that support the development of superior pepper varieties.
Learning Objectives
Learn the fundamentals of plant breeding and its role in developing improved pepper varieties.
Understand the complete breeding cycle, from cultivation and plant evaluation to seed production and selection.
Gain practical experience in pepper crop cultivation and farm management practices.
Learn how plant characterization, phenotyping, and field observations are conducted in breeding programs.
Develop knowledge of breeding activities, including selection, line development, and data management.
Gain exposure to seed production, seed handling, and quality management processes.
Learn how biotechnology and plant pathology support breeding efficiency and crop improvement.
Enhance analytical, observational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through real breeding and research projects.
Program Requirements
Active student (S1/D3) majoring in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, or related fields.
Basic understanding of agriculture, agronomy, and plant breeding concepts.
Strong observational skills for plant characterization and evaluation.
Interested in crop improvement, seed production, and agricultural research.
Able to work outdoors in field conditions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for data documentation and reporting.
Detail-oriented, persistent, and able to work collaboratively in a team.
Have an active bank account.
Have active health insurance coverage (BPJS Kesehatan or equivalent).
