The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is taking steps toward enhancing its research capabilities with a potential focus on soil science, following a recent meeting with Dr. Robert Taylor, a highly respected Bahamian scientist with decades of experience in soil chemistry and fertility.
BAMSI Chairman Tyrone Fowler described the meeting as a valuable step toward advancing the Institute’s long-term research agenda. “Dr. Taylor’s expertise and previous work in The Bahamas provide a strong foundation for what we hope will become a meaningful engagement,” Fowler said. “As we build out our scientific programmes, these early
conversations are critical in shaping the direction of our research and capacity-building efforts.”
A former professor, dean and director of Land-Grant Programs at Florida A&M University, Dr. Taylor brings an impressive academic and professional background to the table. He previously conducted extensive research at the Bahamas Agricultural Research, Training and Development (BARTAD) station and holds degrees from Tuskegee University and Michigan State University, where he earned a PhD in Soil Chemistry and Fertility.
His contributions to the field have earned him multiple honors, including fellowships from the Soil Science Society of America and the American Society of Agronomy. During the visit, Dr. Taylor presented Chairman Fowler and BAMSI President Dr. Raveenia Roberts-Hanna with a collection of soil bulletins based on his work across several islands,
including Andros, Nassau, Eleuthera, Crooked Island, Mayaguana, and Acklins. The documents were shared as a reference for BAMSI’s ongoing scientific development and mark the beginning of exploratory discussions around future collaboration.
The Institute views this exchange as part of a broader strategy to build a national soil database and to support its mission of driving sustainable agriculture through education, research, and innovation.
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