CSSF Category Awards: 2017
Plant Biology

Junior Division

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J1905 — First Place

Katie P. Champion, Grade 7
Creating Food Options for People Allergic to Heavy Metals
Advisor: Ms. Tammy Levy
School: American Martyrs School, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County

J1924 — Second Place

Aylin G. Salahifar, Grade 7
Comparing the Effects of Biodegradable vs. Biobased Laundry Detergent Greywater on Arabidopsis thaliana
Advisor: Mr. Gregory Lampard
School: Stratford Middle School, Sunnyvale Raynor, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County

J1921 — Third Place

Wynn Phaychanpheng, Grade 8
Audrey T. Sogata, Grade 8
The Effects of Varied Increments of Auxin and Gibberellin on Brassica rapa
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Townsend (Robert O.) Junior High School, Chino Hills, San Bernardino County

J1915 — Fourth Place

Emily M. Lickiss, Grade 6
Dietary Protein, Dog Urine, and Its Effect on Your Lawn
Advisor: Dr. Stacy Pettigrew
School: Mountain Oaks School, San Andreas, Calaveras County

J1903 — Honorable Mention

Sullivan Braun-Slavin, Grade 8
Synthetic Insecticides in GMO Plants: Necessary or Avoidable?
Advisor: Mr. Ravishanth (Ravi) Dev Anandhan
School: Sierra Madre Middle School, Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County