CSSF Project Listings: 2017
Plant Biology
Junior Division
- J1901
- Garrett M. Angres, Grade 7
Viraj V. Jain, Grade 7
How to Grow the Best Drought Resistant Lawn
Advisor: <none acknowledged>, Mr. Doug Cardwell
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno, Fresno County
- J1902
- Lauren G. Billnitzer, Grade 8
I Wet My Plants... with Hydrogen Peroxide: The Effects of H2O2 on Seed Germination and Stem Cuttings
Advisor: Ms. Megan Margeson
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles 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
- J1904
- Caleb A.G. Carver, Grade 6
Fish Factor
Advisor: Mr. Dustin Vail
School: Ojai Valley School, Ojai, Ventura County
- 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
- J1906
- Catherine Diyakonov, Grade 7
Are Vitamins Plant Friendly?
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Norfleet
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, Irvine, Orange County
- J1907
- Mia L. Dostal, Grade 7
Comparing Plant Growth in Aquaponic Systems to Traditional Soil Farming
Advisor: Mr. Alex Hofsteen
School: International School of Monterey, Seaside, Monterey County
- J1908
- John B. Estrada, Grade 6
Effects of Different Light Wavelengths on Corn (Zea mays) Growth and Chlorophyll Content
Advisor: Mrs. Ginger Byrd
School: Fugman (James S.) Elementary School, Fresno, Fresno County
- J1909
- Alyssa J. Fraser, Grade 8
The Effect of Fertilizer on Java Moss Growth
Advisor: Mr. Issac Hillhouse
School: Baechtel Grove Middle School, Willits, Mendocino County
- J1910
- Jason E. Gravori, Grade 7
Salvage or Sabotage?
Advisor: Dr. Jay Fisch
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J1911
- Hamna Khan, Grade 8
The Antioxidant Mystery: The Effects of Antioxidants and Free Radicals on Seed Germination
Advisor: Ms. Sarah Ganatra
School: Al-Huda Islamic School, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County
- J1912
- Amanda K. Lazaro, Grade 7
The Study of the Effects of Electricity on Seed Germination and Plant Growth of Contender Bush Beans
Advisor: Mr. Santiago
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J1913
- Estrella Leal Martinez, Grade 6
Comparing Soil Fertility Levels Collected from Different Orchards and Vineyards
Advisor: Mrs. Kim Serrato
School: Lone Star Elementary School, Fresno, Fresno County
- J1914
- Emma V. Lenchenkova, Grade 6
Saline Hydroponics
Advisor: Ms. Kanchan Bhandare
School: Merryhill School, Milpitas, Santa Clara 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
- J1916
- Colin J. Manfredo, Grade 6
The Effects of Different Seawater Salinity Solutions on Plant Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Bridger
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1917
- Lily C. Oglesby, Grade 8
How Does Plant Growth Vary between Martian and Earth Soils?
Advisor: Mrs. Tracy Lawrence
School: Riverside STEM Academy, Riverside, Riverside County
- J1918
- Ahmed Owainat, Grade 7
Growing Plants in Volcanic Pumice to Mimic Soil on Mars
Advisor: Mrs. Kavitha Satya
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J1919
- Zachary Patton, Grade 7
The Effect of Soaking Seeds on the Growth of Hordeum vulgare L. in a Fodder System
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Bridger
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1920
- Peyton K. Pettyjohn, Grade 7
Cryogenic Seed Exposure
Advisor: Mr. John Szymanski
School: Scotts Valley Middle School, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz 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
- J1922
- Caitlyn R. Robinson, Grade 8
Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizers
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- J1923
- Mason L. Rodgers, Grade 7
The Effects of Different Water Sources on the Growth Rate of Wheat
Advisor: Mrs. Ashley Gibson
School: McCabe Corfman Middle School, El Centro, San Diego 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
- J1925
- Trevor D. Schwarz, Grade 7
Grow with the Flow
Advisor: Mrs. Robyn Shorr
School: Oak Grove Middle School, Jamul, San Diego County
- J1926
- Jada Smith, Grade 8
Hydroponic vs. Soil
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Baechtel Grove Middle School, Willits, Mendocino County
- J1927
- Vybhav Upadhyayula, Grade 8
The Effect of Irradiation on Radish Plants
Advisor: Mrs. Vimala Sampath
School: Challenger School, Newark, Alameda County
- J1928
- Maggie R. Watts, Grade 7
Comparing Impacts of Different Hydroponic Methods on Plant Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1929
- Xavier D. West, Grade 7
Cryogenics
Advisor: Ms. Fardusa Sharif
School: Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1930
- Kelly A. Zybura, Grade 7
Big vs. Tall: The Redwood
Advisor: Mrs. Sally Ghilarducci
School: Scotts Valley Middle School, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County
- J1999
- Nicholas A. Toscano, Grade 7
Acid Rain and Aquatic Plants
Advisor: Ms. Rita Blickenstaff
School: St. Didacus Parochial School, San Diego, San Diego County
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