Victor Papin

Dr. Victor Papin's helps crop breeders develop high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties faster and more efficiently. By combining genomics, data science, and plant breeding, I design new methods to identify and combine favourable genetic regions that boost yield and adaptation.

Through approaches like haplotype stacking, genomic selection and genetic simulation , my work translates complex genetic data into actionable tools for breeders. These tools help decide which parents to cross and how to maintain genetic diversity while achieving genetic gain.

Impact and Outcomes

• Supported international breeding programs (International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Radiata Pine Breeding Company) to apply cutting-edge genomic tools, improving breeding efficiency.

• Developed open, reproducible pipelines that allow breeders in developing countries to make data-driven decisions.

• Trained young scientists and breeders in genomic prediction and data analysis, building long-term capacity for modern plant breeding.

Broader Benefits This research contributes to global food security by making crop improvement faster, more precise, and more sustainable. It supports breeding strategies that adapt to climate change and improve productivity in resource-limited regions—delivering tangible benefits to farmers and consumers worldwide.