CSEF Category Awards: 2018
Plant Biology

Junior Division

Awards Ceremony photo to come

J1909 — First Place

Justin G. Hou, Grade 7
Tasha H. Lera, Grade 7
The Growth of Basil in a Controlled Environment with Modulated Lighting Conditions
Advisor: Ms. Elisa Peters
School: Terman Middle School, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

J1927 — Second Place

Ayana R. Wilmot, Grade 7
Factors Affecting the Rate of Photosynthesis of California Lichens: A Suitability Study into Producing Oxygen on Mars
Advisor: Ms. Nisanti Wilmot
School: Oakwood School, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County

J1910 — Third Place

Emily M. Huitt, Grade 8
The Fungal Effect: Investigating the Effects of Endomycorrhizea Fungi vs. Cow Manure on the Growth of Tomato Plants
Advisor: Mrs. Marie Bordin-Huitt
School: Notre Dame School, Chico, Butte County

J1921 — Fourth Place

Zachary J.T. Patton, Grade 8
Effects of Water pH on Fodder Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Bridger
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County

J1904 — Honorable Mention

Kian Chakamian, Grade 7
Correlating Olive Quick Decline Syndrome Infections to the Presence of Sharpshooters
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County