2000 Category Winners in
Plant Biology

First Place: J1621

Higley, Megan R. Grade 6, Humboldt County
Epiphytic Macro-Lichens in a Managed Forest
Advisor: Mr. Tom O'Gorman
School: Trinity Valley Elementary School, Willow Creek

Second Place: J1635

Williams, Janelle A. Grade 8, Kern County
Does Presoaking Cottonseed Affect Germinate and Yield of Cotton?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Cornford
School: Tevis Junior High School, Bakersfield

Third Place: J1601

Balmert, Emily C. Grade 7, San Diego County
Does the Pot Size Affect the Growth of Palms?
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Sniffen
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

Honorable Mention: J1617

Dunn, Kestrel K. Grade 8, Humboldt County
Picky Plants
Advisor: Mr. Rand Hall
School: McKinleyville Middle School, McKinleyville