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Shun-Ying Chen

  • Position:Associate Researcher
Research interests / job descriptionPhysiology of tree seeds, seedling cultivation.
EducationPh.D School of Forestry & Resource Conservation, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. (2008)
M.S. Department of Forestry, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. (1997)
B.S. Department of Forestry, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan. (1991)
Experience2023.08~ Associate Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, MOA.
2016~2023.07 Associate Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2002~2016 Assstant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
1992~2002 Assstant, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
1991~1992 Technical assistant , Forestry Bureau, COA.
TEL886-49-2895535 ext 115
Emailsychen@tfri.gov.tw
  1. Chen YJ, Chen SY, Wang PJ*. (2024). The Impact of Seasonal Variation of Phytoncides and Negative Air Ions on the Human Comfort Index: Implications for Planning Forest Therapy at Lienhuachih. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 39(1): 1-19. DOI: 10.7075/TJFS.202403_39(1).0001.
  2.  Liu CP*, Chen SY,  Baskin CC, Chien CT. (2023). Nondeep simple and deep simple morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of three species of Ilex from subtropical and tropical regions of Taiwan. Seed Science Research 33:1-8. (SCI)
  3. Chen SY,Tsai YH,Su HW,Chien CT. (2022). Seed dormancy and germination in the woody species of Berberis kawakamii, Mahonia oiwakensis, and Lonicera acuminata of the high mountains of Taiwan. Taiwan J For Sci 37(4):295-307. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  4. Chen YH, Huang CM, Chen SY, Liao SN, Ho CK. (2021). Genetic variations in 6-year-old tree growth and stem traits in provenance and progeny trials of Acacia confusa in Taiwan. Taiwan J For Sci 36(4):267-86.  (in Chinesis)(EI)
  5. Chen SY, Liu CP, Baskin CC, Chien CT*. (2021). Deep complex morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of Viburnum plicatum var. formosanum (Adoxaceae) from subtropical mountains. Seed Science Research 31:236-242. (SCI)
  6. Chen SY,  Hsu CK,  Hsui YR, Chien CT, Hsu FL.* (2019) Effect of the fruit harvest date of Camellia brevistyla mother trees on seed size, seed germination, and kernel oil content and composition. Taiwan J For Sci 34(4):262-273.  (in Chinesis)(EI)
  7. Wu JC, Chen PY, Liao Y K, Yu HM,  Chung JD, Chen SY, Liu CP.* (2019). Seed storage, stem-cutting propagation and quantitative analysis of scopoletin for noni (Morinda citrifolia). Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry 52(1):63-75. (in Chinesis)
  8. Huang SY, Chien CT, Wang MW, Kuo-Huang LL, Chen SY.* (2017). Physical dormancy in seeds of three native woody species in Taiwan: Rhus succedanea (Anacardiaceae), Thespesia populnea (Malvaceae), and Colubrina asiatica (Rhamnaceae). Taiwan J For Sci 32(1):57-70.  (in Chinesis)(EI)
  9. Chen SY, Chen FH, Huang YH, Ho CK, Chien CT. (2016). Studies of seed germination and dormancy of the tree species Michelia compressa and Pachylarnax sinica (Magnoliaceae). Taiwan J For Sci 31(3):199-213. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  10. Lin CJ, Lo IW, Lin YC, Chen SY, Chien CT, Kuo YH, Hwang TL, Liou SS, Shen YC. (2016). Tetranortriterpenes and limonoids from the roots of Aphanamixis polystachya. Molecules 21: 1167-1176. (SCI)
  11. Chen SY, Tsai YH, Baskin CC, Baskin JM, Chien CT* (2015). Seed dormancy and germination of the three tropical medicinal species Gomphandra luzoniensis (Stemonuraceae), Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Icacinaceae) and Goniothalamus amuyon (Annonaceae). Seed Science Research 25: 57-63. (SCI)
  12. Chen SY, Chou SH, Tsai CC, Hsu WY, Baskin CC, Baskin JM, Chien CT*, Kuo-Huang LL. (2015). Effects of moist cold stratification on germination, plant growth regulators, metabolites and embryo ultrastructure in seeds of Acer morrisonense (Sapindaceae). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 94: 165-173. (SCI)
  13. Chen SY, Chien CT, Hidayati SN, Walck JL. (2014). Taiwanese montane Sambucus chinensis seeds require warm stratification contrasting with other congeneric temperate members. Seed Science Research, 24: 217-228. (SCI)
  14. Hanaoka S, Chien CT, Chen SY, Watanabe A, Setsuko S, Kato K. (2014). Genetic structures of Calophyllum inophyllum L., a tree employing seadrift seed dispersal in the northern extreme of its distribution. Annals of Forest Science, 71:575-584. (SCI)
  15. Koh CN, Chen SY, Chen MH. (2014). Effects of fruit ingestion by Taiwan Barbet (Megalaima nuchalis) on seed germination of four native tree species in Taiwan. Taiwan J For Sci 29(Supplement):S27-39.  (in Chinesis)(EI)
  16. Yang Y, Chen SY, Yang GJ, Chien CT.* (2014). Seed dormancy and germination of Ilex asprella. Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry 47(2):121-135. (in Chinesis)
  17. Chien CT, Chen SY. (2013). Seed germination and dormancy in the woody plant Viburnum propinquum (Caprifoliaceae) from a temperate mountain in Taiwan. Acta Horticulturae, 990:451-456. (SCI)
  18. Liaw CC, Chen YC, Fazary AE, Hsieh JL, Chen SY, Chien CT, Sheu SY, Kuo YH, Shen YC. (2013). A novel prenylated C6-C3 compound with estrogen-like activity from the fruits of Illicium arborescens. Phytochemistry Letters 6:397-402. (SCI)
  19. Chen YC, Liaw CC, Cheng YB, Lin YC, Chen CH, Huang YT, Liou SS, Chen SY, Chien CT, Lee GC, Shen YC. (2013). Anti-liver fibrotic lignans from the fruits of Schisandra arisanensis and S. sphenanthera. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 23(2):880-885. (SCI)
  20. Chen SY, Baskin CC, Baskin JM, Chien CT. (2013). Underdeveloped embryos and kinds of dormancy in seeds of two gymnosperms: Podocarpus costalis and Nageia nagi. Seed Science Research, 23: 75-81. (SCI)
  21. Lo IW, Lin YC, Liao TC, Chen SY, Lin PH, Chien CT, Chang SY, Shen YC. (2013). Schisarisanlactones A and B, a new class of Nortriterpenoids from the fruits of Schisandra arisanensis. Food Chemistry, 136(2):1095-1099. (SCI)
  22. Cheng YB, Fazary AE, Lin YC, Lo IW, Ong SC, Chen SY, Chien CT, Lin YJ, Lin WW, Shen YC. (2012). Hyperinakin, a new anti-inflammatory phloroglucinol derivative from Hypericum nakamurai. Natural Product Research, 27(8):727-734. (SCI)
  23. Chien CT, Chen SY, Chang SH, Chung JD. (2012). Seed germination and storage of Cycas taitungensis (Cycadaceae).  Taiwan J For Sci 27(1):1-11. (EI)
  24. Luo YY, Liao SP, Chen CF, Chen SY, Koh CN. (2012). Study on gut passage effect of Taiwan's native avian frugivores on seed germination of Cinnamomum burmannii. Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry 45(1):55-66. (in Chinesis)
  25. Chien CT, Chen SY, Tsai CC, Baskin JM, Baskin CC, Kuo-Huang LL. (2011). Deep simple epicotyl morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of two Viburnum species, with special reference to shoot growth and development inside the seed. Annals of Botany, 108:13-22. (SCI)
  26. Yang CJ, Chien CT, Liao YK, Chen SY, Baskin JM, Baskin CC, Kuo-Huang LL. (2011). Deep simple morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of the basal taxad Cephalotaxus. Seed Science Research, 21: 215-226. (SCI)
  27. Lin YC, Lo IW, Chen SY, Lin PH, Chien CT, Chang SY, Shen YC. (2011). Schinarisanlactone A, a new bisnortriterpenoid from Schisandra arisanensis. Organic Letters, 13(3):446-449. (SCI)
  28. Chien CT, Chen SY, Baskin JM, Baskin CC. (2011). Morpho-physiological dormancy in seeds of the ANA grade angiosperm Schisandra arisanensis (Schisandraceae). Plant Species Biology, 26:99-104. (SCI)
  29. Chien CT, Chen SY, Chien TY, Baskin JM, Baskin CC. (2011). Nondeep simple morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of Ilex maximowicziana from northern (subtropical) and southern (tropical) Taiwan. Ecological Research, 26:163-171. (SCI)
  30. Lin YX, Fazary AE, Chen SY, Chien CT, Kuo YH, Sheu SY, Shen YC.  (2010). Illicaborins A-C, three prenylated C6-C3 compounds from the fruits of Illicium arborescens. Food Chemistry, 123:1105-1111. (SCI)
  31. Chien CT, Baskin JM, Baskin CC, Chen SY.* (2010). Germination and storage behavior of seeds of the subtropical evergreen tree Daphniphyllum glaucescens (Daphniphyllaceae). Australian Journal of Botany, 58: 294-299. (SCI)
  32. Cheng YB, Liao TC, Lo YW, Chen YC, Kuo YC, Chen SY, Chien CT, Shen YC. (2010). Nortriterpene lactones from the fruits of Schisandra arisanensis. Journal of Natural Products, 73:1228-1233. (SCI)
  33. Cheng YB, Liao TC, Lo YW, Chen YC, Kuo YC, Chen SY, Chien CT, Shen YC. (2010). Arisandilactone A, a new triterpenoid from the fruits of Schisandra arisanensis. Organic Letters, 12(5):1016-1019. (SCI)
  34. Chang JY, Abd El-Razek MH, Chen YH, Cheng YB, Chen SY, Chien CT, Kuo YH, Shen YC. (2010). Phytoquinoids and secoprezizaane type sesquiterpenes from Illicium arborescens. Helvetica Chimica Acta, 93: 123-132. (SCI)
  35. Chen SY, Chien CT*, Baskin JM, Baskin CC. (2010). Storage behavior and change in concentrations of abscisic acid and gibberellins during dormancy break and germination in seeds of Phellodendron amurense var. wilsonii (Rutaceae). Tree Physiology, 30:275-284. (SCI)
  36. Baskin CC, Chen SY, Chien CT, Baskin JM. (2009). Overview of seed dormancy in Viburnum (Caprifoliaceae). Propagation of Ornamental Plants, 9(3):115-121. (SCI)
  37. Cheng YB, Chang MT, Lo YW, Ho CJ, Kuo YC, Chien CT, Chen SY, Liou SS, Kuo YH, Shen YC. (2009). Oxygenated lignans from the fruits of Schisandra arisanensis. Journal of Natural Products, 72:1663-1668. (SCI)
  38. Chien CT, Wang BSP, Chen SY. (2009). Bigleaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla King) seeds in Taiwan exhibit orthodox storage behaviour. Seed Science and Technology, 37:503-506. (SCI)
  39. Baskin CC, Chien CT, Chen SY, Baskin JM. (2009). Epicotyl morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of Daphniphyllum glaucecens, a woody member of the Saxifragales. International Journal of Plant Sciences, 170(2):174-181. (SCI)
  40. Chen SY, Kuo SR, Chien CT.* (2008). Roles of gibberellins and abscisic acid in dormancy and germination of red bayberry (Myrica rubra) seeds. Tree Physiology 28: 1431-1439. (SCI)
  41. Baskin CC, Chien CT, Chen SY, Baskin JM. (2008). Germination of Viburnum odoratissimum seeds: a new level of morphophysiological dormancy. Seed Science Research 18: 179-184. (SCI)
  42. Chien CT, Chen SY. (2008). Effects of seed moisture content and temperature on the storability of Phoenix hanceana (Areacaceae). Seed Science and Technology 36: 781-787. (SCI)
  43. Chen CY, Cheng YB, Chen SY, Chien CT, Kuo YH, Shen YC.  (2008). New bioactive clerodane diterpenoids from the roots of Casearia membranacea. Chemistry & Biodiversity 5: 162-167. (SCI)
  44. Chen SY, Lu SY, Chien CT.* (2008). Germination and storage of Trema cannabina seeds. Seed Science and Technology 36: 105-113. (SCI)
  45. Chen SY, Kuo SR, Chien CT.* (2007). Storage behaviour of seeds of Cinnamomum osmophloeum and Neolitsea aciculata var. variabillima (Lauraceae). Seed Science and Technology 35: 237-243. (SCI)
  46. Chen SY, Kuo SR, Chien CT*, Baskin JM, Baskin CC. (2007). Germination, storage behaviour and cryopreservation of seeds of Champereia manillana (Opiliaceae) and Schefflera oxtophylla (Araliaceae). Seed Science and Technology 35: 154-164. (SCI)
  47. Chen SY, Chien CT*, Chung JD, Yang YS, Kuo SR. (2007). Dormancy-break and germination in seeds of Prunus campanulata (Rosaceae): Role of covering layers and changes in concentration of abscisic acid and gibberellins. Seed Science Research 17: 21-32. (SCI)
  48. Chien CT*, Chen SY, Chang SH, Chung JD. (2006). Dormancy and germination in seeds of the medicinal Asian tree species Phellodendron amurense var. wilsonii (Rutaceae). Seed Science and Technology 34(3): 561-571. (SCI)
  49. Baskin JM, Baskin CC, Chien CT, Chen SY. (2006). Seed dormancy in the early diverging eudicot Trochodendron aralioides (Trochodendraceae). Seed Science Research 16: 71-75. (SCI)
  50. Chen SY, Kuo SR, Baskin JM, Baskin CC, Chien CT.* (2006). Seed dormancy and germination in Neolitsea acuminatissima (Lauraceae). Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 21: 125-129. (EI)
  51. Chen SY, Li WY, Han MC, Wang YC, Chien CT.* (2005). Association of abscisic acid and gibberellins with dormancy and germination in seeds of Prunus buergeriana Miq. Taiwan J For Sci 20(3):227-37. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  52. Shen YC, Cheng YB, Ahmed AF, Lee CL, Chen SY, Chien CT, Kuo YH, Tzeng GL. (2005). Cytotoxic Clerodane Diterpenoids from Casearia membranacea. Journal of Natural Products 68:1665-1668. (SCI)
  53. Chen SY, Kuo-Huang LL, Chien CT, Hsui YR. (2004). Effect of cold stratification on pericarp structure, and seed germination and storage of Camptotheca acuminata. Taiwan J For Sci 19(4):287-95. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  54. Chien CT*, Kuo-Huang LL, Shen YC, Zhang R, Chen SY, Yang JC, Pharis RP. (2004). Storage behavior of Chionanthus retusus seed and asynchronous development of the radicle and shoot apex during germination in relation to germination inhibitors, including abscisic acid and four phenolic glucosides. Plant & Cell Physiology 45(9): 1158-1167. (SCI)
  55. Wang HH, Sun IF, Chien CT, Pan FJ, Kuo CF, Yu MH, Ku HL, Wu SH, Cheng YP, Chen SY, Kao YC. (2004). Tree species composition and habitat types of a karst forest in Kenting, southern Taiwan. Taiwan J For Sci 19(4):323-35. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  56. Chen SY, Chien CT. (2002). Germination and storage behavior of Prunus phaeosticta and Prunus spinulosa seeds. Taiwan J For Sci 17(1):59-66. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  57. Chien CT, Chen SY, Chang WL. (2002). Stratification and gibberellin treatments for seeds of four Taiwanese tree species. Taiwan J For Sci 17(1): 51-57.  (in Chinesis)(EI)
  58. Chien CT*, Chen SY, Yang JC. (2002). Effect of stratification and drying on the germination and storage of Purnus campanulata seeds. Taiwan J For Sci 17(4): 413-420. (EI)
  59. Lu SY, Cheng YP, Chen SY. (2001). New cultivars from native plants of Taiwan ( IV). Taiwan J For Sci 16(1):39-42. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  60. Chien CT, Chen YC, Chen SY, Hong KY. (2000). Dormancy-releasing strategies for Myrica seeds. Taiwan J For Sci 15(4): 473-481. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  61. Chen SY, Chien CT, Chen YC, Chang WL. (1999). Dormancy and germination promotion of Viburnum odoratissimum seeds. Seed & Nursery 1(2):101-110. (in Chinese)   
  62. Lu SY, Chen SY. (1996). Geographical distribution and taxonomic study of Machilus zuihoensis and Machilus mushaensis. Taiwan J For Sci 11(3): 239-244. (in Chinesis)(EI)
  1. Lin YS, Wu ML, Hsu MH, Hsu YR, Chen SY. (2018.11)。The Impact of Mindfulness Practice on Environmental Perceptions in a Forest。2018 International Symposium on Horticultural Therapies,13-16 November 2018, Taichung, Taiwan.
  2. Lin YS, Wu ML, Hsu MH, Hsu YR, Chen SY. (2018.11)。The Comparison on Environmental Restoration Perceptions of Two Forests。2018 International Symposium on Horticultural Therapies,13-16 November 2018, Taichung, Taiwan.
  3. Chen SY. (2013.01). Effect of cold stratification on seed germination of Bretschneidera sinensis (Bretschneideraceae). Seed Ecology IV - The 4th ISSS meeting on seeds and the environment, Shenyang, China.
  4. Chien CT, Chen SY. (2012.07). Seed germination and dormancy in the woody plant Viburnum propinquun (Caprifoliaceae) from a temperate mountain of Taiwan. 2nd International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone.
  5. Chen SY. (2010.06). Effect of the acorn pericarp on germination of Pasania konishii (Fagaceae). Seed Ecology III, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
  6. Chien CT, Wang BSP, Chen SY. (2008.09). Bigleaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla King) seeds in Taiwan exhibit orthodox storage behaviour. Tree Seeds 2008: Trees, Seeds and a Changing Climate, 22-25 September 2008, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Wakehurst Place & University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
  7. Chen SY, Chien CT, Chen WL. (2007.09). Seed dormancy and germination in the Taiwan endemic and vulnerable species, Prunus taiwaniana (Rosaceae). Seed Ecology II. The 2nd International Society for Seed Science Meeting on Seeds and the Environment, Perth, Western Australia, 9-13 September 2007.
  8. Chen SY, Chien CT. (2007.09). The role of gibberellins and abscisic acid in germination of Myrica rubra seeds. Seed Ecology II. The 2nd International Society for Seed Science Meeting on Seeds and the Environment, Perth, Western Australia, 9-13 September 2007.
  9. Chien CT, Kuo CF, Chen SY, Cheng YP, Gu SL, Yu MH, Pan FJ, Pan YW, Sun IF, Pan CL, Pan CY, Chang WL, Chen YC, Pan JJ. (2001.09). Management and research of Kenting uplifted coral reef nature reserve. Tropical Forestry Symposium: The Art and Practice of Conservation Planting. 24-29 September 2001, Taipei, Taiwan.
  1. Chien CT, Chen SY, Liu CP. (2024). The theory and application of propagation of woody plants in Taiwan (Volume 2). The theory and application of propagation of woody plants in Taiwan (Volume 2). Taiwan, Taichung: Taichung Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, Ministry of Agriculture. 503頁. (ISBN:9786267368497)
  2. Chen SY. (2008). Mechanisms of dormancy and dormancy-break in seeds of Prunus campanulata (Rosaceae) and Myrica rubra (Myricaceae). National Taiwan University Doctoral Dissertation. 88 p.
  3. Chiou WL, Yang KC, Yang YP, Hsu KS, Chen SY. (2000). Type Specimens in the Herbarium of Taiwan Forestry Research Institute: I. Pteridophyta. Taiwan Forestry Research Institute Published 92 p.
  4. Chen SY. (1997). Effects of nitrogen fertilizers and light on the morphological and physiological changes and outplanting performance of three-cupule tanoak (Pasania ternaticupula Hay.) seedlings. National Taiwan University Master Thesis. 86 p.