Nathan Eylands

Dr. Nate Elyands
Assistant Professor
He/Him/His
[email protected]
260 Alderman

1970 Folwell Ave
St. Paul , MN 55108
United States

Education
  • Ph.D. Cornell University, Horticultural Biology 2022
  • M.S. University of Arkansas, Horticulture 2018
  • B.S. Montana State University, Ecology 2008
External Affiliations
  • Pi Alpha Xi, American Society for Horticultural Science

Areas of Interest

Controlled Environment Agriculture, Hydroponics, LED Lighting, Physiology, Photobiology, Resource Optimization

Biography

Nate is passionate about controlled environment agriculture (CEA). His research program aims to solve production issues in the CEA industry through efficient cultural practices, implementation of advanced technologies, and the employment of sustainability applications. Each facet of his research thread is directed at increasing the productivity and profitability of CEA farmers while bringing consumers higher quality products at a greater value.

Teaching

  • Plant Propagation HORT 1001
  • Scheduling Crops for Protected Environments HORT 4141W

Research

The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Lab at the University of Minnesota focuses on current and evolving challenges facing indoor growers locally, nationally, and internationally. Given that biological systems are complex and interconnected, our research questions are framed to isolate and understand the interacting effects of environmental factors and cultural practices on plant physiology, morphology, and biochemistry. Of particular interest are light management and spectral optimization, photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis, resource optimization, and labor efficiencies.


CEA is the nexus of agriculture and technology. Our lab pursues collaborative efforts with a variety of specialists to diversify thought processes and employ cutting-edge industry-developed technologies. The main goal of our research is to create science-based solutions that help CEA growers succeed as businesses and as stewards of their communities while improving their ecological footprints.
 

Honors and Awards

  • Gardner-Kivnick Professorship in Controlled Environment Horticulture