Overview

Taylor`s research program can best be described as "modern seed technology," with many well-organized projects for multi-stakeholders. The emphasis is on post-harvest aspects of seed quality/dormancy, seed treatments and coating technologies. Projects range from applied seed technology to more fundamental aspects of seed biology on vegetable crop, biofuel, other industrial crop and weed seeds.

Research Focus

Research ranges from applied aspects of seed technology to more fundamental aspects of seed biology. Research is focused on post-harvest aspects of seeds with emphasis on coating technologies, and seed treatments. Seed treatments include chemical and biological methods to protect seeds and seedlings from insects and diseases. Laboratory-scale coating equipment is used in this program including film coating, rotary pan technology and low volume application. Additional projects include the study of seed coat permeability in relation to systemic seed treatments and development controlled release seed treatments. Seed investigations on biofuel crop seeds, in particular switchgrass and and other warm-season grasses.

Outreach and Extension Focus

No formal responsibility, but assist Cornell Extension and growers with seed related problems

Teaching Focus

Study of the principles and practices involved in seed production, conditioning, storage, quality management and stand establishment. Information is applicable to various kinds of agricultural and horticultural seeds. Hands-on laboratory experience with exposure to the seed industry.

Additional Links

• Faculty website
• Publication list
• Link to CALS Research and Impact
• Link to Research & Expertise Across Cornell

Selected Publications

Journal Publications

• Taylor, A. G., & Salanenka, Y. (2012). Seed treatments: phytotoxicity amelioration and tracer uptake. Seed Science Research. 22:S86-S90.
• Salanenka, Y. A., & Taylor, A. G. (2011). Seedcoat permeability: Uptake and post-germination transport of applied tracer compounds. HortScience. 46:622-646.
• Cerveny, C. B., Miller, W., & Taylor, A. G. (2011). Storage temperature and moisture content affect respiration and survival of Ranunculus asiaticus dry tuberous roots . HortScience. 46:1523-1527.
• Salanenka, Y. A., Goffinet, M. C., & Taylor, A. G. (2009). Structure and histochemistry of the micropylar and chalazal regions of the perisperm-endosperm envelope of cucumber seed associated with solute permeability and germination. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Sciences. Journal of American Society of Horticultural Science. 134:479-487.
• Rutzke, C. J., Taylor, A. G., & Obendorf, R. L. (2008). Influence of aging, oxygen and moisture on ethanol production from cabbage (Brassica oleracea) seed. Journal of American Society of Horticultural Science. 133:158-164.
• Obendorf, R. L., Zimmerman, A. D., Ortiz, P. A., Taylor, A. G., & Schnebley, S. R. (2008). Imbibitional chilling sensitivity and soluble carbohydrate composition of low raffinose, low stachyose soybean seed.. 48:2396-2403.
• Salanenka, Y., & Taylor, A. G. (2008). Seed coat permeability and uptake of applied substances. 782:151-154.
• Hill, H., Bradford, K., Cunningham, J., & Taylor, A. G. (2008). Primed lettuce seeds exhibit increased sensitivity to moisture during aging. 782:135-141.
• Taylor, A. G., Hoepting, C. A., Nault, B. A., Lorbeer, J. W., & McDonald, M. R. (2008). Onion seed treatment and coating technologies. Acta Horticulturae. 782:129-134.
• Nault, B. A., Straub, R. W., & Taylor, A. G. (2006). Performance of novel insecticide seed treatments for managing onion maggot (Diptera: Anthoymiidae) in onion fields. Crop Protection. 25:58-65.

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