The Nemali Lab has published a new article in Frontiers in Plant Science. The research was conducted by graduate student, Sangrak Son, with Drs. Lori Hoagland, Amanda Deering, and Jin Wei-Kocsis as committee members. Nutrient release and yield comparison between customized organic and conventional fertilizers in hydroponic lettuce production.
On Thursday, the HLA Social Committee brought colleagues together for an engaging Lunch and Learn celebrating the rich heritage of India. Krishna Nemali and Kranthi Varala led the session, sharing fascinating insights into their homeland. Krishna highlighted cultural traditions and practices, while Kranthi introduced us to the vibrant spices that make Indian cuisine so distinctive….Read more about HLA Social Committee Hosts Cultural Lunch and Learn[Read More]
Sangrak Son Major Professor: Dr. Krishna Nemali PhD DEFENSE SEMINAR December 1st @ 9:00 A.M. Room: HORT 222 “HYDROPONIC CROPS GROWN WITH ORGANIC FERTILIZERS: YIELD, NUTRIENT RELEASE, AND STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY” Abstract: Hydroponic production is capital and resource intensive. Organic labels for hydroponic crops can potentially increase revenue as organic produce is sold…Read more about PhD Defense Seminar: Sangrak Son[Read More]
The 2025 Indiana Horticulture Conference welcomed 200+ attendees and 19 vendors to the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville, IN on January 14-15th. It was great to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces. Speakers traveled from as far as Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. Anderson Orchard took home the gold…Read more about 2025 Indiana Horticulture Conference Draws Over 200 Attendees and 19 Vendors[Read More]
The Nemali Lab organized a crash course on hydroponic crop production for growers and communities in Indiana in November. The day-long course provided both classroom-style and experiential learning opportunities to 30 participants. Thanks to Ms. Lori Jolly-Brown, Uzma Gulzar, Sangrak Son, Nicholas Feddersen, and Akshay Nemali for organizing and supporting the workshop.
Congratulations to Lian Durón (Gómez Lab) and Tanvir Dutt (Li Lab) for successfully defending their MS Defenses! Congratulations to Sangrak Son (Nemali Lab) for passing the prelim!
Dr. Krishna Nemali was invited by Pure Green Farms-a large greenhouse-based hydroponics facility in South Bend, Indiana, to assess their production protocols and help them improve their practices and crop yields. Nemali and his student, Sangrak Son, are seen inspecting plants. Thanks to Gaby Lin, a Purdue graduate student from ABE currently interning at the…Read more about Nemali Visits Pure Green Farms, Indiana[Read More]
Nemali’s lab was invited to present at the Digital Ag Showcase organized by Purdue College of Agriculture at the Beck Center. Krishna Nemali and his graduate student, Sangrak Son, presented and demonstrated low-cost smart (IoT) sensors and mobile apps for plant monitoring in agriculture to a group of farmers, educators, faculty, and industry professionals.
Krishna Nemali and Sangrak Son (Ph.D. student in Nemali’s lab) are continuing their outreach and engagement work at Otterbein Elementary School, Indiana. The goal of their project is to shift the attitudes in schoolchildren towards healthy eating by providing both hands on and curriculum-based training. They installed indoor hydroponic systems to enable schoolchildren produce leafy…Read more about Krishna Nemali Continues Outreach in Otterbein[Read More]