Plant Biology

J1601 Alving-Trinh, Chrissie L. Grade 7, Fresno County
Do Photosynthesis and Growth Rate Affect Stomatal Density? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Hoffman
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno
J1602 Atherton, Della K. Grade 7, Tulare County
Are We Ripe Yet? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville
J1603 Bigalimov, Chingiz R. Grade 8, Orange County
Plant Food: Does It Work? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Debra Mauzy-Melitz
School: Costa Mesa High School, Costa Mesa
J1604 Brothers, Ryan W. Grade 8, San Diego County
Category Award
What Happens When Plants Smoke? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kellie Marcarelli
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego
J1605 Cleary, Hillary R., IV Grade 7, Santa Cruz County
A Study of the Santa Cruz Cypress (Cupressus ambramsiana) Tree Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Darrell Steely
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz
J1606 Cover, Eva J. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County
Fertilizer Withdrawal Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lise Whitfield
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz
J1607 Dubrow, Zoe E. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Category Award
Freaked Out Radishes! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Dubrow
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos
J1608 Elliott, Katherine (Katie) C. Grade 6, Los Angeles County
How Do You Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. J.J. Swan
School: Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles
J1609 Haden, Jennifer L. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Sinister Sunflowers Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Howry
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara
J1610 Hamamah, Collette K. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
How Does the Wavelength of Light Affect the Rate of Photosynthesis? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Shant Hamamah
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale
J1611 Juhasz, Victoria C. Grade 6, Orange County
Going Bananas Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Hillman
School: Canyon View Elementary School, Irvine
J1612 Keeley, Kathryn N. Grade 7, Tulare County
Factors Affecting Germination of Native and Non-native Plants in the Sierra Nevada Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Manual Garcia
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers
J1613 Khasigian, Andrew J. Grade 8, Fresno County
To H(2)O(2) or Not to H(2)O(2) for Better Seed Germination? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Stephen Downs
School: Sutter (John) Middle School, Fowler
J1614 Koes, Elizabeth M. Grade 7, Riverside County
Influence of Various Fertilizers on Onion Cell Mitosis Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Koes
School: Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside
J1615 Koo, Elizabeth S. Grade 7, Kern County
Category Award
Humic Acid or Fulvic Acid: Which Organic Acid Accelerates the Germination of the Green Mung Beans? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Burt
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield
J1616 Lee, Amanda D. Grade 8, Ventura County
Violets in Vitro Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Deborah Lee
School: Trinity Pacific Christian School, Thousand Oaks
J1617 McCluney, Kyle R. Grade 8, Orange County
Grow, Grow, Grow with Hydroponics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Noreen Williams
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim
J1618 Meert, Laura N. Grade 6, Kern County
Worming Around: The Effect of Earthworms on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joe Berry
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield
J1619 Mendoza, Alyssa M. Grade 6, Fresno County
Do the Different Types of Soil Affect a Plant's Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Carrie Givens
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger
J1620 Muetterties, Jordan W. Grade 7, Calaveras County
Germinating Seeds: In the Light vs. in the Dark Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Londa Oller
School: Christian Family Learning Center, Angels Camp
J1621 Opalach, Tessa A. Grade 7, Humboldt County
Native or Not? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata
J1622 Pearn, Bryan C. Grade 6, Mendocino County
Moonstruck: Are Plants Affected or Influenced by the Moon? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Gina Hirsch
School: Sherwood School, Willits
J1623 Perdue, William L., IV Grade 7, Sonoma County
Saving the Olive Crop Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Morton
School: St. Francis Solano School, Sonoma
J1624 Peters, Dallas S. Grade 8, Fresno County
The Effects of Fructose Enhanced Ocean Water on Rice Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Luckin
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger
J1625 Pfenninger, Ben J. Grade 8, Tulare County
The Natives Strike Back Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Paul Pfenninger
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers
J1626 Pughe, Natalee N. Grade 7, Sonoma County
What's the Dirt on Compost? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debora Grimma-Lowe
School: Willowside Middle School, Santa Rosa
J1627 Quisno, Christina A. Grade 7, Monterey County
Plant Growth: Type of Liquid vs. Plant Height Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Keith Quisno
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey
J1628 Santos, Andrea Patricia T. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Do Roses Get Heartburn? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Anthony Quan
School: Garvey (Richard) Intermediate, Rosemead
J1629 Shorey, Linnea M. Grade 7, San Benito County
Can a Disease Cross Species? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Maria Shorey
School: Spring Grove School, Hollister
J1630 Snyder, Rebecca S. Grade 6, Orange County
Salty Radishes: Does Salinity Affect the Germination of Radish Seeds? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ann Bennett
School: Culverdale School, Irvine
J1631 Swantek, Taylor N. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Category Award
Tea: It Does a Plant Good. The Effect of Watering and Misting with Tea Solutions on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Laura Berger
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge
J1632 Tran, Stephen Show Grade 8, Los Angeles County
An Investigation of the Bioelectric Response of Mimosa pudica to Physical Stimuli Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Fox
School: St. Bede the Venerable School, La Canada
J1633 Vergara, Elena Grade 8, Riverside County
Succulent Plants: Leaf Material vs. Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Arthur McMahon
School: Elsinore Middle School, Lake Elsinore
J1634 Woodman, Samuel M. Grade 6, Kern County
Extra Carbon Dioxide and Locoweed Growth: Is It Global Warming in a Soda Bottle? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Moore
School: Murray Middle School, Ridgecrest
J1635 Woods, Bryce K. Grade 6, Mendocino County
Oak Leaf Chromatography Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Deep Valley Christian School, Redwood Valley


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