JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Crop Diseases, Pests & Genetics Research Unit in Parlier, CA. In this position, you will be responsible for the development and introduction of new scion varieties of citrus to sustain American agriculture and supply high quality fruits to US consumers and international markets. MAJOR DUTIES: Evaluate existing citrus germplasm and breeding materials for desirable traits such as fruit quality, resistance to pests, diseases, and water and soil-associated stresses. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
