1992 Category Winners in
Botany

First Place: J0343

Shapiro, Kevin A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
When Plants Smoke: The Effect of Nicotine on Carnivorous Plants
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Simonds
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Junior High School, Tarzana

Second Place: J0326

Minasi, Petros N., Jr. Grade 8, San Francisco County
The Effect of Salinity and Ultraviolet Rays on the Growth of Food Crops
Advisor: Ms. Kathleen Farrell
School: St. Brendan Elementary School, San Francisco

Third Place: J0315

Gorcey, David D. Grade 8, Ventura County
The Effects of Artificial Light on Hydroponically Grown Lettuce
Advisor: Mr. Timothy Peddicord
School: Fremont (John C.) Intermediate School, Oxnard

Honorable Mention: J0399

Berry, Marissa T. Grade 8, San Diego County
Plant Cancer: Can Antibiotics Prevent It?
Advisor: Ms. Karen Ellsworth
School: Nazareth Elementary School, San Diego