Plant Biology

J1601 Alving-Trinh, Chrissie L. Grade 7, Fresno County

Do Photosynthesis and Growth Rate Affect Stomatal Density? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Hoffman
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1602 Atherton, Della K. Grade 7, Tulare County

Are We Ripe Yet? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville

J1603 Bigalimov, Chingiz R. Grade 8, Orange County

Plant Food: Does It Work? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Debra Mauzy-Melitz
School: Costa Mesa High School, Costa Mesa

J1604 Brothers, Ryan W. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
What Happens When Plants Smoke? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kellie Marcarelli
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego

J1605 Cleary, Hillary R., IV Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

A Study of the Santa Cruz Cypress (Cupressus ambramsiana) Tree Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Darrell Steely
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz

J1606 Cover, Eva J. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Fertilizer Withdrawal Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lise Whitfield
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

J1607 Dubrow, Zoe E. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Category Award
Freaked Out Radishes! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Dubrow
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J1608 Elliott, Katherine (Katie) C. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

How Do You Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. J.J. Swan
School: Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles

J1609 Haden, Jennifer L. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Sinister Sunflowers Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Howry
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1610 Hamamah, Collette K. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

How Does the Wavelength of Light Affect the Rate of Photosynthesis? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Shant Hamamah
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J1611 Juhasz, Victoria C. Grade 6, Orange County

Going Bananas Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Hillman
School: Canyon View Elementary School, Irvine

J1612 Keeley, Kathryn N. Grade 7, Tulare County

Factors Affecting Germination of Native and Non-native Plants in the Sierra Nevada Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Manual Garcia
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers

J1613 Khasigian, Andrew J. Grade 8, Fresno County

To H(2)O(2) or Not to H(2)O(2) for Better Seed Germination? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Stephen Downs
School: Sutter (John) Middle School, Fowler

J1614 Koes, Elizabeth M. Grade 7, Riverside County

Influence of Various Fertilizers on Onion Cell Mitosis Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Koes
School: Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside

J1615 Koo, Elizabeth S. Grade 7, Kern County

Category Award
Humic Acid or Fulvic Acid: Which Organic Acid Accelerates the Germination of the Green Mung Beans? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Burt
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1616 Lee, Amanda D. Grade 8, Ventura County

Violets in Vitro Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Deborah Lee
School: Trinity Pacific Christian School, Thousand Oaks

J1617 McCluney, Kyle R. Grade 8, Orange County

Grow, Grow, Grow with Hydroponics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Noreen Williams
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim

J1618 Meert, Laura N. Grade 6, Kern County

Worming Around: The Effect of Earthworms on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joe Berry
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield

J1619 Mendoza, Alyssa M. Grade 6, Fresno County

Do the Different Types of Soil Affect a Plant's Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Carrie Givens
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger

J1620 Muetterties, Jordan W. Grade 7, Calaveras County

Germinating Seeds: In the Light vs. in the Dark Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Londa Oller
School: Christian Family Learning Center, Angels Camp

J1621 Opalach, Tessa A. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Native or Not? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J1622 Pearn, Bryan C. Grade 6, Mendocino County

Moonstruck: Are Plants Affected or Influenced by the Moon? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Gina Hirsch
School: Sherwood School, Willits

J1623 Perdue, William L., IV Grade 7, Sonoma County

Saving the Olive Crop Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Morton
School: St. Francis Solano School, Sonoma

J1624 Peters, Dallas S. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Effects of Fructose Enhanced Ocean Water on Rice Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Luckin
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger

J1625 Pfenninger, Ben J. Grade 8, Tulare County

The Natives Strike Back Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Paul Pfenninger
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers

J1626 Pughe, Natalee N. Grade 7, Sonoma County

What's the Dirt on Compost? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debora Grimma-Lowe
School: Willowside Middle School, Santa Rosa

J1627 Quisno, Christina A. Grade 7, Monterey County

Plant Growth: Type of Liquid vs. Plant Height Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Keith Quisno
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey

J1628 Santos, Andrea Patricia T. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Do Roses Get Heartburn? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Anthony Quan
School: Garvey (Richard) Intermediate, Rosemead

J1629 Shorey, Linnea M. Grade 7, San Benito County

Can a Disease Cross Species? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Maria Shorey
School: Spring Grove School, Hollister

J1630 Snyder, Rebecca S. Grade 6, Orange County

Salty Radishes: Does Salinity Affect the Germination of Radish Seeds? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ann Bennett
School: Culverdale School, Irvine

J1631 Swantek, Taylor N. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Tea: It Does a Plant Good. The Effect of Watering and Misting with Tea Solutions on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Laura Berger
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J1632 Tran, Stephen Show Grade 8, Los Angeles County

An Investigation of the Bioelectric Response of Mimosa pudica to Physical Stimuli Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Fox
School: St. Bede the Venerable School, La Canada

J1633 Vergara, Elena Grade 8, Riverside County

Succulent Plants: Leaf Material vs. Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Arthur McMahon
School: Elsinore Middle School, Lake Elsinore

J1634 Woodman, Samuel M. Grade 6, Kern County

Extra Carbon Dioxide and Locoweed Growth: Is It Global Warming in a Soda Bottle? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Moore
School: Murray Middle School, Ridgecrest

J1635 Woods, Bryce K. Grade 6, Mendocino County

Oak Leaf Chromatography Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Deep Valley Christian School, Redwood Valley