Plant Biology

J1601 Alameda, Glen L. Grade 6, San Benito County

CO(2): Friend or Foe? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Demetri Stamm
School: San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Bautista

J1602 Basu, Rahul Grade 6, Santa Clara County

The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on the Rooting of Plant Cuttings and Seed Germination Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1603 Beckman, Jonathan B. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Stomata Junction: What's Your Function? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Zucca
School: St. Joseph's School, Atherton

J1604 Burdick, Kyle P. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Salinity on the Growth of Ice Plant at the Ballona Wetlands Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jean Gasca
School: Westchester Neighborhood School, Westchester

J1605 Cherry, Brenna Jean Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

The Effects of Light Variation on Lima Bean Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Librizzi
School: Atascadero Junior High School, Atascadero

J1606 Elhardt, Twyla D. Grade 7, Ventura County

Earthworm Castings: Is There Too Much of a Good Thing? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Maria Elhardt
School: Trinity Pacific Christian School, Thousand Oaks

J1607 Fongheiser, Jillia Grade 8, Ventura County

Can Tobacco Leaves Be Used as an Alternative to Chemical Plant Fertilizers? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Denise Agapoff
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J1608 Fullmer, Austin T. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Hydroponics: Can Blue Green Algae Be Used as a Substitute Hydroponics Solution and Sustain Plant Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J1609 Gac, Brian W. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Effects of Ash on Radish Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Gretchen Taylor
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

J1610 Gillis, Taylor W. Grade 7, Fresno County

Humic Acid: The Root to Healthy Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Piercy
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1610 Louie, Cooper L. Grade 7, Fresno County

Humic Acid: The Root to Healthy Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Piercy
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1611 Henderson, Kellie E. Grade 8, Fresno County

Jack and the Frozen Beanstalk Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Piercy
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1612 Hines, Tyler P. Grade 6, Tulare County

The Evaluation of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in Corn Grown Hydroponically Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Michele Patrick
School: Rockford School, Porterville

J1613 Jennings, Maxx G. Grade 6, Mendocino County

40 Acres and a Mule: Soil Selection for Living the American Dream Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Laurence Jennings
School: Sherwood School, Willits

J1614 Jordan, William C. Grade 8, Kern County

The Effects of Acid Precipitation on Root Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Eric Sands
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1615 Keefe, Morgan S. Grade 7, San Diego County

Is It Ripe Yet? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Hunter Pashkow
School: Warren Walker School, San Diego

J1616 Lee, Nichele R. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Photosynthesis: What Color Light Helps Plants Grow? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sue Harden
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont

J1617 Lu, Taran J. Grade 7, Humboldt County

The Effects of Different Amounts of Light Energy on Plant Growth and Development Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J1618 Nazlikian, Susie S. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Find the Hidden Colors Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Martin Garcia
School: Dickranian (Arshag T.C.A.) Armenian School, Los Angeles

J1619 Nothnagel, Alex L. Grade 7, Riverside County

Category Award
Going, Going, Gone! Loss of Pigments and Proteins during Natural Leaf Senescence in Mulberry (Morus alba L.) Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Kinney
School: Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside

J1620 Perez, Stacy H. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Temperature of Water that is Given to Radishes Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Kathy Flinn
School: Richardson (Edward J.) Middle School, Torrance

J1621 Quinones, Michael D. Grade 8, San Francisco County

Electric Bananas, Are You Ripe Yet? Predicting Banana Ripening Using Electrical Resistance Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lynne Dowdy
School: St. Brendan Elementary School, San Francisco

J1622 Regier, Jason R. Grade 6, Fresno County

Determining the Effects of Nutrient Concentrations on Hydroponic Lettuce Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno

J1623 Scarbrough, Jennifer R. Grade 8, Kern County

Do Rooting Hormones Affect the Germination Rate of Seeds? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steven Duerr
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J1623 Thompson, Makenna M. Grade 8, Kern County

Do Rooting Hormones Affect the Germination Rate of Seeds? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steven Duerr
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J1624 Shein, Karen L. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Does the Intensity of Incandescent Light Affect the Growth of the Stems of Alfalfa Sprouts? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Frank Phillips
School: Kadima Hebrew Academy, Woodland Hills

J1625 Tannin, David B. Grade 8, Orange County

Hydroponics: An Interpretation in Cultivation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Andrea Walker
School: Forster (Marco F.) Middle School, San Juan Capistrano

J1626 Turk, Amanda C. Grade 8, Ventura County

Organic vs. Synthetic: The Effect of Fertilizer on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

J1627 Vlach, Bryce A. Grade 8, Kern County

Does Carbon Dioxide Affect the Production of Oxygen by Elodea? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steven Duerr
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J1628 Waliany, Sarah Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Category Award
The Effect of Estrogen on the Growth of Cruciferous Vegetables Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J1629 Yu, Avery G. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Does the Intensity of Light Affect the Speed of Phototropism? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shelly Thoreson
School: Muir (John) Middle School, Burbank

J1630 Zeller, Madison A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Does the Density of Stomata in a Plant's Leaf Affect the Amount of Water Lost? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Robbie Revel
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth

J1631 Zhang, Xiafei Grade 6, Orange County

Category Award
The Effects of Temperature and pH on the Germination and Early Growth of Mung Beans Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Beth Zemke
School: Turtle Rock Elementary School, Irvine

J1699 Kroll, Amy A. Grade 8, Monterey County

Is Lactuca sativa, Used as a Bioassay Medium, Affected by Different Levels of NaCl? A Two-Year Study Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Derek Yonekura
School: San Benancio Middle School, Salinas