1997 Category Winners in
Plant Biology

First Place: J1409

Cauzza, Jarod A. Grade 8, San Diego County
Precipitation: Does It Affect Protein/Water Content of Browse Plants?
Advisor: Ms. Sherry Jones
School: Julian Junior High School, Julian

Second Place: J1413

Danielyan, Mariam Grade 7, Los Angeles County
The Effect of Plant Hormones on Root Growth
Advisor: Mr. Dzovig Minassian
School: Dickranian (Arshag T.C.A.) Armenian School, Los Angeles

Third Place: J1435

Rockenbach, Ashley B. Grade 7, Riverside County
Not Too Much Off the Top, Please: The Necesssity of Topsoil Conservation
Advisor: Mr. Rodney Donalson
School: Chemawa Middle School, Riverside

Honorable Mention: J1408

Bungo, Michael H. Grade 7, Fresno County
Determining the Effects of Various Contaminants on Seed Germination
Advisor: Ms. Elizabeth Conkle
School: Washington Middle School, Sanger