Alan George Taylor

Alan George Taylor is a Professor at Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science, specializing in seed science and technology through his work at Cornell AgriTech. With over four decades of experience since his 1981 doctorate from Oklahoma State University, he leads research on seed treatments, coatings, and biostimulants to enhance plant growth and crop establishment.

• Current focus areas include industrial hemp seed technology
• Director of the New York State Seed Testing Laboratory
• Founder of the Cornell Seed Conference and Seed Growers Field Days

His research bridges applied seed technology with fundamental seed biology across vegetable crops, agronomic plants, and cover crops. Recent work explores systemic seed treatments and superabsorbent polymer coatings to improve germination.

Notable scientific contributions include the Seed Science Award (2003) and leadership in hemp industry development through research manuals and extension programs. His work has been published in journals like Weed Science, Crop Science, and Agriculture, covering seed coating innovations, treatment efficacy, and sustainable cultivation practices.