Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Kong Lab
Led by Yuyao Kong · Horticultural Sciences
What we study
The Kong Lab studies how to grow plants better in greenhouses and indoor systems by controlling light, water, and nutrients. They use experiments with leafy greens, microgreens, and small fruits to improve growth and quality.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Plants
- Papers
- 3
Recent papers, explained
- Rapid photosynthetic induction after short dark periods mitigates growth reduction in lettuce exposed to frequent light-dark cycles
2026 · Frontiers in Plant Science
Measures how frequent light-dark cycles affect lettuce growth.
- Vegetative Growth and Physiological Responses of Vanilla planifolia to Low-level LED Light Intensity in Controlled-environment Systems
2026 · HortScience
Tests if low LED light can help vanilla plants grow in controlled environments.
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- Enhancing phylloquinone levels using ultraviolet-A radiation in indoor farming
2025 · PLoS ONE
Tests how UV-A light affects vitamin K levels in lettuce grown indoors.
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