Peter Jeranyama

Peter Jeranyama is an Extension Associate Professor at the UMass Cranberry Station, affiliated with the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on cranberry environmental physiology, emphasizing how grower practices can enhance plant performance and conserve resources.

• Specializes in water use, plant stress (heat and cold), and photosynthesis in cranberry cultivation.
• Conducts both laboratory and field experiments to translate basic plant physiology principles into applied agricultural strategies.
• Develops practical recommendations for irrigation and frost management to improve crop yield, quality, and sustainability.