Dr. Alan Taylor received the Ph.D. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1981. He is a Professor at Cornell AgriTech, Horticulture Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Geneva, NY, USA. His research program can be described as “modern seed technology” with an emphasis on post-harvest topics including seed treatment and coatings, biostimulants, and seed quality. His projects range from applied seed technology to more fundamental aspects of seed biology of pollinator plant species, vegetable crop, industrial hemp, and weed seeds. His research interests mainly focus on seed science and technology, seed quality, coatings, treatments, and biostimulants.