Plant Biology

S1601 Afasizheva, Anna Grade 9, Orange County

Color Crime Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Shrake
School: University High School, Irvine

S1602 Blauvelt, Christine A. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Parameters Affecting the Conversion of Solar Energy to Grass Biomass Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Scott Cameron
School: San Marino High School, San Marino

S1603 Chan, Brendan J. Grade 10, San Joaquin County

Secrets to Better Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Aleathea Langone
School: Middle College High School, Stockton

S1604 Chu, Christina M. Grade 10, Mendocino County

Live and Let Die Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

S1605 Garcia, Natalie M. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

How Will Coca-Cola Affect the Growth of Plants? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Daphne Traeger
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S1606 Gonzalez, Berenice Grade 10, Ventura County

Plants and Salinity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Callaway
School: Hueneme High School, Oxnard

S1607 Hampton, Luke B. Grade 9, Riverside County

Difficulties of Farming in Karst Topography: Adsorption of Iron in Collard Greens in Limestone Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Pia Vanmeter
School: King (Martin Luther, Jr.) High School, Riverside

S1608 Hernaez, Oliver Glenn V. Grade 10, Contra Costa County

Category Award
Determination of Cyanide Content in Philippine Cassava Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Victoria Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord

S1609 Jimenez, Elizabeth Grade 10, Los Angeles County

The Effects of Gibberellic Acid on Seed Germination Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lauren Honeycutt
School: Fremont (John C.) High School, Los Angeles

S1610 Kirk, Kehly D. Grade 10, Kern County

Adding H(2)O(2) to the Mix: Effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on Germination and Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S1611 Lawrence, Brianna L. Grade 10, Kern County

Growing Plants in a Hydroponics System vs. a Traditional Soil Based System: A Comparison of Cost, Growth, & Maintenance Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S1612 Lozano, Ken L.M. Grade 11, Orange County

Determination of Energy Content of Selected Herbs and Spices Classified According to TCD Energy Nature Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Joji Lozano
School: Bethel Baptist Academy, Santa Ana

S1613 McKinnon, Aaron W. Grade 10, Santa Cruz County

Office Oxygen Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Casterson
School: Soquel High School, Soquel

S1614 Muirheid, Ashley N. Grade 12, Fresno County

A Fluoridation Revelation: How Does the Introduction of NaF Affect the Rate of Photosynthesis in Isolated Chloroplasts? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Garabedian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno

S1615 Myers, Astasia S. Grade 11, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Impact of Elevated CO(2) Atmosphere on Germination of Jasper Ridge Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Katherine Lawrence
School: Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto

S1616 Rempel, Hannah C. Grade 9, Mendocino County

The Growing of Grass Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Deep Valley Christian School, Redwood Valley

S1617 Sandoval, Lazaro Grade 12, Santa Cruz County

The Invasion of Foreign Allelopathic Plants in Santa Cruz County Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Miriam Kaplan
School: Soquel High School, Soquel

S1618 Shane, Daniel M. Grade 9, Orange County

Ozone Depletion: A Concern for More than Just Mankind Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Huber
School: University High School, Irvine

S1619 Soni, Meghna Grade 10, Orange County

Does the Type of Soil Affect the Growth Rate of Plants? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Angela Olivares
School: Northwood High School, Irvine

S1620 Thomas, T.J. Grade 9, Alameda County

Category Award
The Effect of Runoff Water on Corn Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Geluardi
School: Piedmont High School, Piedmont