Terence Lee Robinson

Terence Lee Robinson is a Professor at Cornell AgriTech, affiliated with the School of Integrative Plant Science and Horticulture Section. His work focuses on applied fruit crop physiology to enhance global fruit production.

• Education: PhD in Horticulture (1984) and MS in Horticulture (1982) from Washington State University; BS in Plant Science (1978) from Brigham Young University.

Research Interests center on solving practical fruit production challenges through orchard systems analysis, rootstock evaluation, and crop load management. His field-oriented studies integrate biological and economic assessments of orchard performance.

Recent Publications highlight his expertise in apple rootstock testing, chemical thinning, and nutrient management, with global implications for improving fruit quality and orchard productivity under diverse conditions.

Scientific Honors:

• Elected Fellow, American Society for Horticultural Science (2021)
• Wilder Medal, American Pomological Society (2021)
• International Fruit Tree Association Hall of Fame (2015)

Extension Leadership includes fostering collaborations between Cornell, Michigan State University, and Ontario Canada extension teams, while editing the NY Fruit Quarterly to disseminate research findings.