Dr. Gregory Peck

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gregory Peck is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, specializing in Plant Sciences. His research addresses the sustainable and profitable production of tree fruits, with a strong emphasis on cider apple germplasm, horticultural practices for hard cider quality improvement, sustainable soil nutrient management, and crop-load management using pollen tube growth models. With extensive experience conducting research in diverse environments such as California, Washington, New York, and Virginia, Peck brings a multidisciplinary approach that integrates horticulture, plant physiology, soil science, and agricultural economics. He maintains strong outreach connections with commercial growers and agricultural educators to disseminate practical knowledge through various publications and extension activities. His commitment to education has been recognized with several awards, including the Teaching, Advising, & Mentoring Award from the Cornell Graduate & Professional Student Assembly in 2021. He aims to cultivate future agricultural leaders through his courses at Cornell, including Sustainable Orchard Management and Fruit Crop Physiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Integrative Plant Science, focuses on research and education in tree fruit production.

Awards

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Pi Alpha Xi Inductee

2023-01-01
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Teaching, Advising, & Mentoring Award

2021-01-01
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Grower Advocate of the Year

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Extension Publication Award

2019-01-01

Courses

Sustainable Orchard Management Fruit Crop Physiology Cider Production Lecture Cider Production Lab Internship Agricultural Sciences Thesis Research, Master of Science

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture