2000 Category Winners in
Plant Biology

First Place: S1609

Fleming-Davies, Arietta E. Grade 12, San Diego County
RAPD Analysis of Genetic Variation in Native Orchid Species
Advisor: Dr. Neal Biggart
School: Bonita Vista Senior High School, Chula Vista

Second Place: S1615

Lahr, Daniel R. Grade 11, Santa Barbara County
What Do Lichens Like?
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Khalili
School: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, Santa Ynez

Third Place: S1601

Ahmadian, Alireza Grade 9, Los Angeles County
Lettuce: A Hydroponics Approach: Growth with Different Concentrations of Potassium Nitrate
Advisor: Mr. Mark McLaughlin
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas

Honorable Mention: S1620

Penny, Allyson M. Grade 11, Fresno County
Investigating the Effects of Plants Grown in Mineral Enriched Solutions in Developing Resistance to Crown Gall Tumors
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger

Honorable Mention: S1620

Souza, Stephanie J. Grade 11, Fresno County
Investigating the Effects of Plants Grown in Mineral Enriched Solutions in Developing Resistance to Crown Gall Tumors
Advisor: Mr. Carl Gong
School: Sanger High School, Sanger