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Dr. Kent Kobayashi
Associate Professor
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Contact Information:

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences
3190 Maile Way, St. John 102
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2279

Office: St. John 506
Telephone: (808) 956-7876
Fax: (808) 956-3894

e-mail: kentko@hawaii.edu
photo of Dr. Kent Kobayashi
Educational Background
  • Hilo High School (1968)
  • B.S. Entomology, University of Hawaii at Manoa (1972)
  • M.Ag. Agronomic Crop Science, Oregon State University (1976)
  • B.S. Horticulture, Oregon State University (1978)
  • Ph.D. Horticulture, Oregon State University (1982)
Research Interests
  • Photobiology and photomorphogenesis in ornamentals
  • Modeling growth, phenology, and yield of tropical crops
  • Space biology--production of edible crops under supplemental lighting
Related Interests
  • Robotics
Current Projects
  • Alternative Media and Fertilizer Formulations Utilized in the Production of Floral and Nursery Crops
  • Nutrient Management System for Potted Dendrobium and Oncidium Orchids
  • Controlling Plant Growth with Photoselective Plastic Film
  • Light Manipulation for Flowering of Orchids
  • Light Quality Enhancement of Flowering of Orchids and Anthuriums
Courses
  • TPSS 300 - Tropical Production Systems
  • TPSS 601 - Crop Modeling
  • TPSS 654 - Communications in the Sciences
  • TPSS 674 - Plant Growth and Development (team taught)
Recent Publications
  • Kobayashi, K.D. and E. F. Mersino. 2008. Photoselective shadecloths alter flowering of potted orchids. Proceedings 34th National Agricultural Plastics Congress (in press).
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2008. Enhancing graduate students' professional writing and oral communication skills. 2008 Hawaii International Conference on Education-Conference Proceedings, p. 2093-2100. January 5-8, 2008. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., A.J. Kaufman, J. Griffis, and J. McConnell. 2007. Using houseplants to clean indoor air. Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ornamentals and Flowers, OF-39, 7p..
  • Kobayashi, K.D., J. McConnell, and J. Griffis. 2007. Bougainvillea. Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ornamentals and Flowers, OF-38, 12p.
  • L. Liu and K.D. Kobayashi. 2007. Estimating leaf area of five cultivars of coffee plants in Hawaii. Tropical Agriculture (in press).
  • Kawabata, A.F., J.S. Lichty, K.D. Kobayashi, and W.S. Sakai. 2007. Effects of photoselective shade cloths on potted (Dracaena deremensis) 'Janet Craig' and (Dracaena marginata) 'Colorama.' Journal for Hawaiian and Pacific Agriculture 14:49-54.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2007. Orchid care for the novice -- an orchid's perspective. Orchid World (in press).
  • Kobayashi, K.D., J. McEwen, and A.J. Kaufman. 2007. Ornamental ginger, red and pink. Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ornamentals and Flowers, OF-37, 8 p.
  • Kobayashi, K., J. Griffis, A. Kawabata, and G. Sako. 2007. Hawaiian Ti. Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ornamentals and Flowers, OF-33, 14 p.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., A.F. Kawabata, J.S. Lichty, and W.S. Sakai. 2006. Growth and flowering of potted anthurium 'Lola' under photoselective shadecloths. Proceedings 33rd National Agricultural Plastics Congress, 5 p.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. and A.J. Kaufman. 2006. Common Gardenia. Cooperative Extension Service, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ornamentals and Flowers, OF-32, 7 p.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2006. A writing course to develop scientific writing skills of graduate students in tropical agriculture. 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Education-Conference Proceedings, p. 3425-3434. January 6-9, 2006. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2006. Use of computer simulation to enhance student learning of crop physiology. 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Education-Conference Proceedings, p. 3435-3443. January 6-9, 2006. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2005. Enhancing student learning of computer application,high technology, and robotics in agriculture. 2005 Hawaii International Conference on Education-Conference Preceedings, p. 2307-2314. January 4-7, 2005.Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. and H. Perez. 2005. Professional development series:preparing graduate students for graduate school and beyond. 2005 Hawaii International Conference on Education-Conference Proceedings, p. 23-15-2321. January 4-7, 2005. Honolulu, HI.
  • Perez, H. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2004. Graduate student professional development: a case study. HortTechnology 14(4):625-627.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2004. Effect of photoselective plastic film on the growth of chrysanthemums. 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Sciences-Conference Proceedings. p. 453-459. January 15-18, 2004. Honolulu, HI.
  • Loero, D.R. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2004. Estimating yield of coffee in Kona, Hawaii. 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Sciences-Conference Proceedings. p. 460-469. January 15-18, 2004. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., D.L. Hensley, and H.C. Bittenbender. 2004. Selecting trees for landscaping using a hypermedia information system. 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Computer Sciences-Conference. p. 296-302. January 15-18, 2004. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., H.C. Bittenbender, and I.S. Campbell. 2003. Enhancing stakeholder decision making with an agricultural information delivery system. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2003 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, p. 1040-1041.
  • Liu, L. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2002. Biomass production of four turfgrasses in different light conditions in Hawaii. Journal for Hawaiian and Pacific Agriculture 12:67-74.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., H.C. Bittenbender, and I. Scott Campbell. 2002. Farmer's Bookshelf: Evolution of a horticultural information delivery system. Journal for Hawaiian and Pacific Agriculture 12:57-65.
  • Liu, G. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2000. Growth of ung tsoi under different fertilizer regimes. Proc. of the 55th Annual Conference of the Hawaiian Sugar Technologists, p. 56.
  • Liu, G. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2000. Coffee root systems for transplanting. Proc. of the 55th Annual Conference of the Hawaiian Sugar Technologists, p. 57.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. and H.C. Bittenbender. 2000. Farmer's Bookshelf, a web-based information system for crops in Hawaii. Proc. of the 55th and 56th Annual Conferences of the Hawaiian Sugar Technologists, p. 23.
Conference Abstracts and Paper Presentations
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2008. Enhancing graduate students' professional writing and oral communication skills. 2008 Hawaii International Conference on Education. January 5-8, 2008. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2007. Effects of photoselective shadecloths and plastic film on the growth and flowering of poinsettia and Easter lily. 2007 American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. July 16-19, 2007. Scottsdale, AZ. HortScience 42(4):949.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. and E.F. Mersino. 2007. Effects of photoselective shadecloths on flowering of potted Dendrobium Remy Hartmann orchids. 2007 American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. July 16 19, 2007. Scottsdale, AZ. HortScience 42(4):949-950.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. and E.F. Mersino. 2006. Effects of photoselective shadecloths on flowering of potted orchids. 2006 American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. July 27-30, 2006. New Orleans, LA. HortScience 41(4):1066.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., A.F. Kawabata, and J.S. Lichty. 2006. Effects of photoselective shadecloths on potted Dracaena and Anthurium plants. 2006 American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. July 27-30, 2006. New Orleans, LA. HortScience 41(4):1053-1054.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., A.J. Kaufman, and A.A. Ohama. 2006. A website of horticulturally important plants on the University of Hawaii campus. 2006 American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. July 27-30, 2006. New Orleans, LA. HortScience 41(4):1045.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2006. A writing course to develop scientific writing skills of graduate students in tropical agriculture. 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Education. January 6-9, 2006. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2006. Use of computer simulation to enhance student learning of crop physiology. 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Education. January 6-9, 2006. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2005. Effects of photoselective shadecloths on growth and development of orchids. Hawaii Orchid Growers Association Annual Conference. October 7-9, 2005. Hilo, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2005. Effects of photoselective shadecloths on growth and flowering of potted chrysanthemum. 2005 American Society for Horticultural Sciences Annual Conference. HortScience 40(4):1012. July 18-21, 2005. LasVegas, NV.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. and E.F. Mersino. 2005. Effects of photoselective shadecloths on growth of potted orchids. 2005 American Society for Horticultural Sciences Annual Conference. HortScience 40(4):1014. July 18-21, 2005. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2005. Enhancing professional development of graduate students through a scientific writing course. 2005 American Society for Horticultural Sciences Annual Conference. HortScience 40(4):1043. July 18-21, 2005. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2005. Enhancing student learning of computer application, high technology, and robotics in agriculture. 2005 Hawaii International Conference on Education. January 4-7, 2005. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. and H. Perez. 2005. Professional development series: preparing graduate students for graduate school and beyond. 2005 Hawaii International Conference on Education. January 4-7, 2005. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., H.C. Bittenbender, and I.S. Campbell. 2004. Farmer's Bookshelf information system: Evolving to meet the needs of stakeholders. 2004 Extension Conference. October 20, 2004. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2004. Height control of potted chrysanthemums withphotoselective plastic film and shadecloth. 2004 Extension Conference. October 20, 2004. Honolulu,HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2004. Effect of photoselective shadecloth and plastic film on growth of chrysanthemums under supplemental lighting. 101st Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. HortScience 39(4):837. July 17-20, 2004. Austin, TX.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2004. Enhancing students learning of high technology in horticulture. 101st Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. HortScience 39(4):809. July 17-20, 2004. Austin, TX.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2004. Effect of photoselective plastic film on the growth of chrysanthemums. 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Sciences. January 15-18, 2004. Honolulu, HI.
  • Loero, D.R. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2004. Estimating yield of coffee in Kona, Hawaii. 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Sciences. January 15-18, 2004. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., D. Hensley, and H.C. Bittenbender. 2004. Selecting trees for landscaping using a hypermedia information system. 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Computer Sciences. January 15-18, 2004. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., H.C. Bittenbender, and I.S. Campbell. 2004. Farmers Bookshelf information system on crop production. American Farm Bureau Federation 85th Annual Meeting. 2004 Meet the Researchers, p. 14. January 10-14, 2004. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2003. Using computer simulation software to enhance student learning. 100th Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Sciences. HortScience 38(5):695. October 3-6, 2003. Providence, RI.
  • Liu, L. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2003. Effect of nitrogen fertilization on clipping dry weight of six turfgrasses. 100th Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Sciences. HortScience 38(5):846. October 3-6, 2003. Providence, RI.
  • Perez, H. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2003. Professional development seminar series: a unique approach to enhancing the graduate school experience. Proceedings of the Western Region Teaching Symposium. September 19-20, 2003. Bozeman, MT.
  • Kobayashi, K.D. 2003. Enhancing active learning in a crop modeling course with computer simulation programs. Proceedings of the 2003 Sigma Xi Big Island Science Conference, p. 14. August 13-15, 2003. Hilo, HI.
  • Liu, L. and K.D. Kobayashi. 2003. Effect of shading on vegetative growth and fruiting of coffee (Coffea arabica L.). Plant Biology 2003 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists. <http://abstracts.aspb.org/pb2003/public/P72/1437.html>. July 25-30, 2003. Honolulu, HI.
  • Kobayashi, K.D., H.C. Bittenbender, and I.S. Campbell. 2003. Enhancing stakeholder decision making with an agricultural information delivery system. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, p. 75. June 23-28, 2003. Honolulu, HI.
Extension Interests
Personal Interests
  • Smallmouth bass fishing. Making fishing lures
  • Computers. WWW
  • Reading
  • Science fiction
  • Video games
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Last updated on 2/12/2008