Viola Spamer

Viola Spamer is a skilled professional in the field of plant breeding and agricultural solutions, currently serving as a Hybrid Wheat Technology Breeder at BASF since October 2023. In this role, Viola supports the development of innovative technologies and methods for wheat breeding, collaborating with the Head of Breeding to define an optimized forward breeding program. Previously, Viola managed Wheat Discovery Breeding activities at BASF Agricultural Solutions GmbH from July 2020 to September 2023, focusing on disease resistance, hybrid wheat systems, and yield performance while leading a team and overseeing a cost center. Additional experience includes project management at RoBoTec PTC GmbH, focusing on production projects, and serving as a Prebreeding Project Manager for winter oilseed rape at Syngenta, where responsibilities encompassed management of breeding and selection projects. Viola holds a degree in biology with a focus on phytopathology, cytology, and plant ecology from Justus Liebig University Giessen.