CSSF Category Awards: 2012
Plant Biology

Senior Division

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S1912 — First Place

Garrett K. Soiland, Grade 12
Effects of Dilution on Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Digestive Enzyme Concentration
Advisor: Mrs. Dawn Soiland
School: Jewett Academy, Petaluma, Sonoma County

S1999 — Second Place

Moniyka Sachar, Grade 11
DNA-Binding Protein in Xcv Bacteria Alters Plant bHLH Gene to Promote Pathogen Growth during Infection: A Genetic Study
Advisor: Mr. Wai-Pan Chan
School: Irvington High School, Fremont, Alameda County

S1910 — Third Place

Aradhana Sinha, Grade 11
Triforine Sensitivity in Lettuce: Year Two
Advisor: Dr. Ivan Simko
School: Salinas High School, Salinas, Monterey County

S1913 — Fourth Place

Hannah B. Spinner, Grade 10
The Effects of Mycorrhizal Inoculation Compared to Pesticide Use on Milkweed Plants
Advisor: Ms. Cathy Messenger
School: Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County

S1902 — Honorable Mention

Rachel S. Dokko, Grade 10
Shreya S. Ramayya, Grade 9
Environmental and Commercial Benefits of Carbon Sequestration by Encelia californica and Salvia leucophylla
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles County

S1905 — Honorable Mention

Kaitlyn A. Jennings, Grade 11
A Comparative Analysis of Various Types of Manure on Plant Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Kendrick
School: Champion Christian School, Chico, Butte County