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Neil Mattson is a Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section at Cornell University. His research focuses on understanding how environmental factors influence the physiology, development, and biochemical characteristics of greenhouse crops. He emphasizes the impact of variables such as water quality, nutrient availability, temperature, light, and abiotic stress conditions on herbaceous plants. His work aims to provide producers with relevant, research-based information for producing high-quality floriculture crops while utilizing nutrients, water, and energy efficiently. He conducts both basic and applied research, addressing the diversity of cultivars and species that are economically significant in the floriculture industry. Professor Mattson collaborates with specialists to utilize integrative methods for predicting plant responses to complex environmental interactions. He is also involved in outreach efforts directed at commercial producers of greenhouse crops, delivering essential research-based information to help them make informed management decisions regarding greenhouse sustainability and production efficiency.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaching and research focused on greenhouse horticulture and controlled environment agriculture.
Department of Architecture