Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Topics
Our Urban Ag/ CEA lab engages with many research intatives in controlled environment
and traditional agriculture. We ensure that each graduate student gets the opportunity
to pursue their research interests in various CEA topics such as deep water culture,
NFTs, hydroponics, light studies, and more. We also ensure every graduate student
engages in our mentorship program with STEM undergrad research assistants. We hope
to develop many publications, extension demos, research presentations, and learning
experiences for our Kentucky State University students and Kentucky community.
Research Associate Research
Effect of Selenium Fertilization on Carotenoid and Glucosinolate Accumulation in Two
Cress Varieties Grown Hydroponically
Dr. Adeyeye & Cora Teets (Completed August, 2025)
Graduate Thesis Research
Determining the effects of Magnesium Fertilization on Beta-Carotene Accumulation in
Cress Grown Hydroponically
Richard Kabanda (Completed October, 2025)
Optimizing Red-Light Intensity to Maximize Lycopene and Other Carotenoids Accumulation
in Tomato
Germaine N. Akeza (Ongoing)
Impact of Artificial LED Lights Spectra on Swiss Chard Growth, Yield, and Quality
under Controlled Environment Agriculture
Marie Merci Uwimbabazi (Completed May, 2026)
Evaluating the Effects of Blue Light Intensities on Beta-carotene Accumulation in
Two Baby Cress Varieties
Eric Murwanashyaka (Completed May, 2026)
Magnesium Fertilization Affects Carotenoid and Mineral Element Accumulation in Three
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. Acephala) Cultivars Grown Hydroponically
Alex Kofi (Completed December, 2025)
Comparative Analysis of Beta Carotene Accumulation in Two Kale Varieties Grown in
Hydroponic Versus Soil Systems
Nia Ragland (Ongoing)
Enhacing Beta-Carotene Content in Hydroponically Grown Garden Cress and Upland Cress
Through UV-B Supplementation
Faustin Mukunzi (Ongoing)
Student-Run Farm Research
Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet Pepper's Growth, Quality, and Yield Response Under Different
Production Systems
(Alex Kofi & Dr. Adeyeye) (Completed 2024)
Growth and Yield Response of Favorita Tomatoes to Three Different NPK Fertilizer Ratios
in a Controlled Environment
(Dr. Adeyeye & Alex Kofi) (Completed 2024)
Impact of Different Color Plastic Mulch on Weed Suppression, Nutrient Density, and
Growth Performance of Habanero Peppers
(Alex Kofi & Jonathan Kamba) (Completed July, 2025)