Contact Details
| Organization: | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Position: | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
| Email: | |
| Homepage: | http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/staff/taylor.html |
| Work: | 8344-5021 |
| Fax: | 8344-5037 |
| Room: | 208 |
| Level: | 02 |
| Building: | Institute Of Land And Food Resources |
| Campus: | Parkville |
Biography
Associate Professor Taylor has had 14 years of research, teaching, and consulting experience with the University of Melbourne; following on from fourteen years in Plant Pathology and Biotechnology research with the Australian sugar industry. Taylor is Director of the Center for Plant Health and co leader of the BioMarka group, in the Melbourne School of Land and Environment at the University of Melbourne. International recognition has been achieved in the following scientific areas.
• Genome mapping – development of the first molecular genome linkage map of chickpea and lentil; and the identification of major loci for disease resistance genes.
• Plant pathology – evaluation of the biology, life cycle, pathotypes and population genetics of the causal pathogens involved in anthracnose disease complex of chilli peppers; Ascochyta blight of chickpeas and lentils; and Botrytis of chickpea.
• Molecular plant pathology - validation of the taxonomy of fungal pathogens, development of microsatellite library for population genetic studies; development of a transformation system for Colletotrichum capsici to assess function of putative pathogenicity genes involved in infection.
Currently Associate Dean (International) of Melbourne School of Land and Environment Taylor is also Director of Center for Plant Health/BioMarka research group; Member of the International Programs Advisory Group for the University of Melbourne; Chair of the Universitas 21 Global Issues Program; Member of the University of Melbourne Mobility Advisory Group; Member of the Crawford Fund Victorian branch. Taylor holds numerous honorary adjunct Professorial positions at Nanjing Agricultural University, China; King Mongkut Institute of Technology, Thailand; Kasetsart University, Thailand; Maejo University, Thailand; and cosupervisors graduate students at University of Malaya.
• Genome mapping – development of the first molecular genome linkage map of chickpea and lentil; and the identification of major loci for disease resistance genes.
• Plant pathology – evaluation of the biology, life cycle, pathotypes and population genetics of the causal pathogens involved in anthracnose disease complex of chilli peppers; Ascochyta blight of chickpeas and lentils; and Botrytis of chickpea.
• Molecular plant pathology - validation of the taxonomy of fungal pathogens, development of microsatellite library for population genetic studies; development of a transformation system for Colletotrichum capsici to assess function of putative pathogenicity genes involved in infection.
Currently Associate Dean (International) of Melbourne School of Land and Environment Taylor is also Director of Center for Plant Health/BioMarka research group; Member of the International Programs Advisory Group for the University of Melbourne; Chair of the Universitas 21 Global Issues Program; Member of the University of Melbourne Mobility Advisory Group; Member of the Crawford Fund Victorian branch. Taylor holds numerous honorary adjunct Professorial positions at Nanjing Agricultural University, China; King Mongkut Institute of Technology, Thailand; Kasetsart University, Thailand; Maejo University, Thailand; and cosupervisors graduate students at University of Malaya.
Research Expertise and International Linkages
Research Expertise
| Research Interest | Key Words | Country of Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Host pathogen interaction, molecular plant pathology, biosecurity | chilli, potato, chickpea, lentil, biosecurity | Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, China (excludes SARs and Taiwan Province), Bhutan |
| Identification of genes for resistance and pathogenicity, molecular mapping | chickpea, lentil, chilli, breeding resistance | Australia, India, Bangladesh |
International Linkages
| Country | Establishment | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | The University of Hong Kong | Research, Technical Assistance/Training |
| Thailand | Kasetsart University | Research, Technical Assistance/Training |
| China | Nanjing Agricultural University | Exchange, Research |
| Taiwan | Taiwan University | Research |
| Thailand | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology | Research |
| Thailand | Maejo University | Research |
| Malaysia | University of Malaya | Research |
Qualifications, Honours, Fellowships and Other Awards
Qualifications
| Title | Institution | Date Awarded | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (honours) | La Trobe University | 31-Dec-1977 | |
| Master of Agricultural Science | University of Sydney | 31-Dec-1981 | |
| Doctor of Philosophy | The University of Queensland | 31-Dec-1993 |
Memberships
| Membership Type | Membership Body | Description | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Crawford Fund Victoria | Member | 01-Feb-2007 | |
| Member | Australasian Plant Pathology Society | Member | 01-Jan-1981 | |
| Member | American Phytopathological Society | Member | 01-Jun-2008 |
Government Research Classifications
Research Fields, Courses and Discipline Classifications
- Cell Metabolism (BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY) (270102)
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified (BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY) (270199)
- Genome Structure (GENETICS) (270202)
- Population and Ecological Genetics (GENETICS) (270203)
- Quantitative Genetics (GENETICS) (270207)
- Molecular Evolution (GENETICS) (270208)
- Genetics not elsewhere classified (GENETICS) (270299)
- Mycology (MICROBIOLOGY) (270305)
- Microbial Genetics (MICROBIOLOGY) (270306)
- Plant Physiology (BOTANY) (270402)
- Plant Pathology (BOTANY) (270403)
- Diagnostic Applications (BIOTECHNOLOGY) (270802)
- Transgenesis (BIOTECHNOLOGY) (270803)
- Genetic Technologies: Transformation, Site-directed (BIOTECHNOLOGY) (270804)
- Biotechnology not elsewhere classified (BIOTECHNOLOGY) (270899)
- Plant Biochemistry and Physiology (CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION) (300201)
- Plant Nutrition (CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION) (300202)
- Plant Improvement (Selection, Breeding & Genetic Eng) (CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION) (300203)
- Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds) (CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION) (300204)
- Agronomy (CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION) (300205)
- Post Harvest Technologies (Transportation and Storage) (CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION) (300206)
- Crop and Pasture Production not elsewhere classified (CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION) (300299)
- Plant Improvement (Selection, Breeding & Genetic Eng) (HORTICULTURE) (300301)
- Plant Growth and Development (HORTICULTURE) (300302)
- Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds) (HORTICULTURE) (300303)
- Oenology and Viticulture (HORTICULTURE) (300305)
Socio-Economic Objective Classifications
- Other cereals (FIELD CROPS) (620104)
- Oilseeds (FIELD CROPS) (620105)
- Sugar (FIELD CROPS) (620106)
- Grain legumes (FIELD CROPS) (620108)
- Field crops not elsewhere classified (FIELD CROPS) (620199)
- Grapes (HORTICULTURAL CROPS) (620204)
- Tropical fruit (HORTICULTURAL CROPS) (620205)
- Vegetables (HORTICULTURAL CROPS) (620208)
- Ornamentals, Australian natives and nursery plants (HORTICULTURAL CROPS) (620209)
- Horticultural crops not elsewhere classified (HORTICULTURAL CROPS) (620299)
- Field crops (SUSTAINABLE PLANT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS) (620501)
- Prevention - biologicals (e.g. vaccines) (HUMAN PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS) (670401)
- Chemical fertilisers (AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS) (670601)
Grants and Contracts
Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies awarded to the University of Melbourne as the administering institution (since 2003) as recorded in Themis Agreements.
Grants
| Title | Role | Funding Source | Scheme | Award Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfur-rich health compounds in onions: a physiological and genetic investigation | Chief Investigator | AUST RESEARCH COUNCIL | Strategic Partnerships with Industry - Research & Training Scheme | 01/01/2001 |
| Integrated Management of Botrytis Grey Mould of chickpea in Bangladesh in Australia | Chief Investigator | AUST CENTRE FOR INTL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH | Bilateral Research Program (DEPT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & TRADE) | 01/01/2003 |
| Micropropogation and genetic diversity of Doryanthes excelsa | Principal Supervisor | RURAL INDUSTRIES R & D CORPORATION | Postgraduate Scholarships | 01/01/2003 |
| Seed quality and disease resistance trait mapping in lentil (lens culinaris ssp. culinaris) | Chief Investigator | DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT, AUST RESEARCH COUNCIL |
Linkage Projects (AUST RESEARCH COUNCIL) | 01/01/2003 |
| Pyramiding ascochyta blight (A. rabiei) resistance in chickpea | Chief Investigator | AWB LIMITED, AUST RESEARCH COUNCIL |
Linkage Projects (AUST RESEARCH COUNCIL) | 01/01/2003 |
| Understanding pathogenicity risk within the current Ascochyta rabiei fungal population and development of a revised disease management plan | Chief Investigator | GRAINS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORP | Research Grants | 01/07/2009 |
Contracts
| Title | Role | Funding Source | Award Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPROVED QUALITY ASSURANCE IN PULSES USING MOLECULAR MARKERS | Chief Investigator | 01/01/1998 | |
| MANAGING GRAPEVINE TRUNK DISEASES THAT THREATEN AUST. VITICULTURE | Chief Investigator | DEPT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - VIC | 01/01/1999 |
| DNRE- DIAGNOSTIC PROBE FOR ANTHRACNOSE IN LENTIL | Chief Investigator | DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT | 01/01/2000 |
Publications
Publications produced at the University of Melbourne and reported in the Annual Publications Collection and 'Research Report' since 2001. The Themis Publications module, released in November 2006, allows additional publications from previous institutions and publications from past years to be entered.