Plant Biology

J1601 Bakken, Katie L. Grade 7, San Diego County

What Julian Apple Produces the Most Apple Cider? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sherry Jones
School: Julian Junior High School, Julian

J1602 Bhatia, Ravi K. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

How Does the Germination Rate of a Plant Affect Its Ability to Outcompete Another Plant Species for Growing Space? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Craig Campbell
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth

J1603 Bishop, Korrin L. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Pitch Canker: Potential Infestations to Coastal Conifers in Humboldt County Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1604 Chew, Nicole B. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Colored Light on Chlorophyll Production of Oxygen Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Joyce Platt
School: Foothills Middle School, Arcadia

J1605 Christensen, Spencer D. Grade 6, Fresno County

Category Award
The Use of Phytoremediation to Lower Selenium Levels in Soil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Christene Christensen
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis

J1606 Clendenen, Elizabeth L. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Growing Up? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Karen Underwood
School: Fortuna Elementary School, Fortuna

J1607 Craig, Michelle A. Grade 7, Kern County

Sow, How Fast Can You Grow? Seed Germination in Different Soils Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kristi McAdoo
School: Lakeside Elementary School, Bakersfield

J1608 Diaz, Constance A. Grade 6, Lassen County

They're Off to a Great Start! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alex DeMartimprey
School: Long Valley Charter School, Doyle

J1608 Kokkonen, Kayla A. Grade 7, Lassen County

They're Off to a Great Start! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alex DeMartimprey
School: Long Valley Charter School, Doyle

J1608 Kuzmack, Elin N. Grade 6, Lassen County

They're Off to a Great Start! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alex DeMartimprey
School: Long Valley Charter School, Doyle

J1609 Florido, Julissa Grade 8, Orange County

Does Leaf Senescence Affect the Absorbance Spectrum of the California Sycamore (Platanaceae racemosa)? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Stephanie Moorlach
School: Villa Fundamental Intermediate School, Santa Ana

J1610 Hamilton, Corin H. Grade 6, Monterey County

Category Award
Dangerous Dirt: Alleopathy of Eucalyptus Trees on Grass Seedlings Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kathy Kelley
School: Creekside Elementary School, Salinas

J1611 Harris, Jory M. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Ants: Farmer's Friend or Foe? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta

J1612 Hill, Justin G. Grade 6, Kern County

Not on My Turf: A Study of Allelopathic Trees Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Vicky Erikson
School: St. Francis Parish School, Bakersfield

J1613 Hoover, Alex C. Grade 7, Ventura County

Searching for Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Donna McDaniel
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J1614 Jedlicka, Catherine E. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Does the Amount of Plant Food Affect the Germination Rate of Black Turtle Beans? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Shelley Thoreson
School: Muir (John) Middle School, Burbank

J1615 Lane, Amanda C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Effects of Transpiration on Transpiration Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J1616 Lee, Audrey A. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

Effect of Light versus Gravity on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. George Merilatt
School: Gateway Middle School, Santa Cruz

J1617 Lopez, Allison A. Grade 6, San Benito County

The Effects of Colored Light on Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Charles Oles
School: San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Bautista

J1618 Luksik, Andrew S. Grade 7, Monterey County

Worms in Your Future? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Arquin
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey

J1619 Merz, Anthony L. Grade 8, Kern County

The Effects of CO(2) on Coleus Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Stanley
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield

J1620 Meyers-Cherry, Natasha L. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

The Effects of Fertilizer Variations on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Holroyd
School: Atascadero Junior High School, Atascadero

J1621 Ng, Jessica S. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Three Is a Crowd Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1622 Nguyen, Michael Q. Grade 8, Orange County

Sinking pH Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kateryna Matwijewsky
School: MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School, Santa Ana

J1623 Pittenger, Allie E. Grade 8, Riverside County

Juicing It Up! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dennis Pittenger
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1624 Schultz, Deanna R. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

The Effects of Radiation on Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Yamamoto
School: Pioneer Junior High School, Upland

J1625 Soares, Jaclynn A. Grade 6, Tulare County

H20 or H2moo? Will a Feed Crop Grow Better Irrigated with Ground Water, Dairy Lagoon Water, or a Combination of Both? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chuck Hunter
School: Kings River Union Elementary, Kingsburg

J1626 Tugas, Steven M. Grade 7, Fresno County

How Effective Are Polymers in Keeping Pre-Emergent Active in Soil? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Allison Gaede
School: Reyburn Intermediate, Clovis

J1627 Wallace, Katherine J. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
Which Pest Resistant Plant Can Best Protect Adjacent Pansies from Garden Snails? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Erickson
School: Maris (Stella) Academy, La Jolla