CSSF Category Awards: 2013
Plant Biology

Junior Division

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J1998 — First Place

Vincent A. Chen, Grade 6
The Effect of Water Priming on Salt Tolerance in Barley Seeds (Hordeum vulgare)
Advisor: Mrs. Melissa Facio
School: Inland Leaders Charter School, Yucaipa, San Bernardino County

J1902 — Second Place

Hannah O. Cevasco, Grade 6
Cuckoo for Coconuts
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Shimshock
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos, San Mateo County

J1910 — Third Place

Sophia A. Harrison, Grade 7
The Effect of Temperature on the Growth of Red Radishes with Symbiotic Endomycorrhizae
Advisor: Mrs. Elizabeth Levine
School: Carden Academy of Almaden, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J1917 — Fourth Place

Alexander M. Poirier, Grade 8
Aquaponics, Hydroponics, or Soil Farming? Determining the Most Eco-Friendly Approach to Feeding the World
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1914 — Honorable Mention

Sydney L. Marler, Grade 7
The Effect of the Strengths of Electromagnetic Fields on Various Characteristics of Garden Bean Development
Advisor: Mrs. Michele Solem
School: Murray Middle School, Ridgecrest, Kern County

J1919 — Honorable Mention

Tess N. Rodriguez, Grade 8
Effects of Near Infrared Light on Plant Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1925 — Honorable Mention

Younji Youn, Grade 6
What Is the Best Way of Protection that Prevents the Fruits in a Refrigerator from Withering?
Advisor: Mrs. Kristin Zebe
School: Culverdale School, Irvine, Orange County

J1999 — Honorable Mention

Sabrina K. Martin, Grade 8
Pea Plant Party
Advisor: Ms. Christina Fisher
School: Raney (Letha) Intermediate School, Corona, Riverside County