2002 Category Awards in
Plant Biology

First Place: J1627

Wallace, Katherine J. Grade 8, San Diego County
Which Pest Resistant Plant Can Best Protect Adjacent Pansies from Garden Snails?
Advisor: Mr. Michael Erickson
School: Maris (Stella) Academy, La Jolla

Second Place: J1605

Christensen, Spencer D. Grade 6, Fresno County
The Use of Phytoremediation to Lower Selenium Levels in Soil
Advisor: Mrs. Christene Christensen
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis

Third Place: J1610

Hamilton, Corin H. Grade 6, Monterey County
Dangerous Dirt: Alleopathy of Eucalyptus Trees on Grass Seedlings
Advisor: Ms. Kathy Kelley
School: Creekside Elementary School, Salinas

Honorable Mention: J1621

Ng, Jessica S. Grade 6, Santa Clara County
Three Is a Crowd
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose