Dr. Zoltán Kende focuses on the effects of abiotic stresses on crop germination and development, as well as the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices. His key contributions include examining the influence of temperature and water availability on crops such as sunflowers, barley, maize, wheat, and rapeseed. His soil tillage experiments investigate the long-term impacts of ploughing and conservation tillage methods on soil health with a focus on earthworm abundance and soil structure. His research has been published in renowned  journals, some of which he also contributes to as a guest editor. Currently, he is conducting three innovative experiments: investigating the use of superabsorbent polymers to improve water efficiency in agriculture; evaluating the viability of producing protein crops in hydroponic systems and microgreen production; and testing extraterrestrial soil simulants to explore the potential for off-earth crop production.