Table 1 Summary of the interviewees’ profiles
Respondent | Number of years in wheat research/breeding | Occupation, type of company | Current role within institute/organization |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 years | Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) | PhD Candidate |
2 | 8 years | Brazilian private breeding company | Sales of new varieties |
3 | 24 years | Brazilian public breeding and research institution | Wheat scientist |
4 | 4 years | Brazilian private breeding association | Wheat scientist |
5 | 3 years | Brazilian private breeding association | Sales |
6 | 22 years | Union | Agronomic Engineer |
7 | 4 years | Brazilian private breeding association | Engineer |
8 | 7 years | Brazilian state breeding and research institution | Researcher |
9 | 6 years | Brazilian private breeding company | Director |
10 | 28 years | Brazilian private breeding company | Phytopathologist |
11 | 50 years | Brazilian private breeding company | Research and development manager |
12 | 33 years | Brazilian public breeding and research institution | Wheat scientist |