Plant Biology

J1601 Abrams, Daniela C. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Growth Rate of Poa pratensis in Pure Humus and Pure Humus Mixed with Sand Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Hawkins
School: Montclair College Prep Middle School, Van Nuys

J1602 Ankrom, Nikole M. Grade 8, Tuolumne County

Category Award
Does Beta Carotene Prevent Tumor Growth in Plants? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dan Doane
School: Columbia Union School, Columbia

J1603 Athavale, Priyanka V. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Making of a Potpourri Fertilizer Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1604 Billiou, Kayla Grade 6, Tulare County

Suck It Up! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Michele Patrick
School: Rockford School, Porterville

J1605 Brandon, Jaron E. Grade 7, Tuolumne County

Hydroponics vs. Aeroponics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cathy Parker
School: Curtis Creek School, Standard

J1606 Butterfield, Aubryn R. Grade 6, Kern County

Category Award
The Effect of Color on Cherry Trees Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Butterfield
School: North Kern Christian School, Wasco

J1607 Case, Michael M. Grade 7, Fresno County

Determining the Effects of Water Temperature and Exposure Terms on Seed Germination Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J1608 Casillas, Kayla E. Grade 6, San Benito County

"Lettuce" Feed the Seed Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Tres Pinos Union Elementary School, Hollister

J1609 Castanon, Daniel E. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effect of the Timing of the Application of Potassium on Antirrbinum majus Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Wendy Hawkins
School: Montclair College Prep Middle School, Van Nuys

J1610 Cho, Raymond Grade 7, Orange County

Are We Eating Genetically Modified Papaya? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Ken Cho
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana

J1611 Coates, Darren W. Grade 7, San Benito County

Death in a Water Bath Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Brown
School: Rancho San Justo Junior High School, Hollister

J1612 Cohenzadeh, Esther L. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Physiology of Plants in a Simulated Martian Atmosphere Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1612 Thomas, Emily L. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Physiology of Plants in a Simulated Martian Atmosphere Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1612 Lindsay, Kaitlyn S. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Physiology of Plants in a Simulated Martian Atmosphere Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1613 Creighton, Zachary J. Grade 6, Riverside County

Does Greater Leaf Diameter Increase Transpiration Rate of Rose Geranium (P. graveolens)? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Charlotte Creighton
School: Monarch Academy, Moreno Valley

J1614 Debchaudhury, Spreeha Grade 8, San Diego County

Sunless Sunflowers: How the Intensity of Artificial Light Affects the Growth of Sunflower Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Mertz
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J1615 Fisher, Brenda A. Grade 7, Riverside County

Is It All Downhill from Here? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Karen Wylie
School: Palm Desert Middle School, Palm Desert

J1616 Flocks, Bryce A. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Organic Worm Castings and Non-Organic Fertilizers in the Growth of Annual Rye Grass Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Darrell Steely
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz

J1617 Gosavi, Radhika S. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Phytoremediation of Zinc Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1618 Gowens, Darrick L. Grade 8, Fresno County

Comparing Varying Levels of Oxygen Aeration in Increasing Plant Production Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J1619 Hannah, Katie M. Grade 8, Kern County

Fun with Phosphorus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Stanley
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield

J1620 Harb, Rami J. Grade 7, Orange County

Chill Out: Investigating Seed Tolerance for Freezing Temperatures Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana

J1621 Howard, Matthew R. Grade 8, Riverside County

Roosters Rule? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Katie McCormack
School: Rancho Community Christian School, Temecula

J1622 Hughes, Chad D. Grade 6, Tulare County

Soil Temperature and Seed Germination Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Michele Patrick
School: Rockford School, Porterville

J1623 Ivey, Kyle M. Grade 6, Humboldt County

The Speed of Sprouting Seeds: Techniques for Seed Germination Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Susan Ivey
School: Redway Elementary School, Redway

J1624 Jacobson, Taimi M. Grade 7, Ventura County

Is Spinach Made in the Shade? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Debbie Dunn
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis

J1625 Kalawi, Adam Z. Grade 7, Orange County

Does the Color of Light Affect Plant Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Annette Siemson
School: Hillsborough School, Anaheim Hills

J1626 Karcher, Mary M. Grade 6, Kern County

The Effect of Sugar on Bean Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield

J1627 Koons, Eric S.K. Grade 7, Ventura County

Compost or Fertilizer Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park

J1628 Nelson, Brianna M. Grade 7, San Mateo County

What Do Plants Need Most? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Nelson
School: Abbott Middle School, San Mateo

J1628 Moseman, Melissa XXXX Grade 7, San Mateo County

What Do Plants Need Most? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Nelson
School: Abbott Middle School, San Mateo

J1629 Nelakanti, Raman V. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Factors Affecting Nodule Formations in Legumes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1630 Pandol, Carolyn C. Grade 7, Kern County

Does the Color of Light Affect Plant Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield

J1631 Patrick, LeeAnn A. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Good Vibrations: How Does Music Affect Plant Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Kinsella
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J1632 Peters, Dallas S. Grade 7, Fresno County

The Effects of Ocean Water as an Irrigation Supplement on the Growth of Rice Seedlings Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Luckin
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger

J1633 Regier, Jason R. Grade 7, Fresno County

Determining the Effects of Nutrient Concentrations on Hydroponically Grown Lettuce, Year 2 Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J1634 Samson, Stephanie Rae P. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Photoperiodism in Mung Bean Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Rizk
School: Nativity Catholic School, Torrance

J1635 Shew, Alexandra L. Grade 8, Tulare County

Live Oaks: Stratification Time vs. Germination Rate Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville

J1636 Shipley, Jennifer A. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

The Mysteries of Plants and Light: The Effects of Wavelengths of Light on Plant Food Production Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jill Resendez
School: Baymonte Christian School, Scotts Valley

J1637 Smith, Courtney J. Grade 8, Tulare County

The Effects of Various Ozone Levels on Gossypium barbadense C.V. Pima S-6 Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Michele Patrick
School: Rockford School, Porterville

J1638 Vergara, Elena Grade 7, Riverside County

Bean Plants and the Amount of Chlorophyll They Have with Different Types of Soils Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kathy Blakemore
School: Elsinore Middle School, Lake Elsinore

J1639 Waliany, Sarah Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Novel Ways to Increase the Vitamin C Production in Lettuces without Genetic Manipulation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J1640 Wallace, Travis C. Grade 8, Kern County

Does a Magnetic Field Affect Plant Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ana Williams
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J1641 Wong, Emily C. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

What Are the Effects of Soil Sterilization on Pea Plant Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Simonds
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Junior High School, Tarzana