CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Plant Biology

Senior Division

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S2018 — First Place

Sheena W. Song, Grade 11
The Effects of Recycled Water on the Growth and Germination of Leymus triticoides, Nassella cernua, and Poa secunda
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S2021 — Second Place

Daniel D. Wright, Grade 10
Suppressing Harmful Algal Blooms through the Use of Calcium Chloride
Advisor: Mrs. Victoria Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County

S2015 — Third Place

Diane L. Polyakov, Grade 10
The Effect of Ultraviolet Light on Plant Development and Fruit Production
Advisor: Ms. Gwen Corbett
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park, Orange County

S2009 — Fourth Place

Christina C. Gunzenhauser, Grade 10
The Effects of Episodic Drought on the Rhus integrifolia Phenology
Advisor: Dr. Dianna Chooljian
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County

S2010 — Honorable Mention

Vivien Macnguyen, Grade 11
The Effects of Soil-Contaminating Mercury on an Arbuscular mycorrhizal Symbiosis in Garden Bean Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Melanie Navarro
School: Oak Grove High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

S2017 — Honorable Mention

Patricia S. Bruce, Grade 12
MaryAnne Russell, Grade 12
In the Spotlight: The Effects of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis
Advisor: Ms. Julie Haws
School: Seaside High School, Seaside, Monterey County