2005 Category Winners in
Plant Biology

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First Place: J1606

Butterfield, Aubryn R. Grade 6, Kern County
The Effect of Color on Cherry Trees
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Butterfield
School: North Kern Christian School, Wasco

Second Place: J1639

Waliany, Sarah Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Novel Ways to Increase the Vitamin C Production in Lettuces without Genetic Manipulation
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

Third Place: J1602

Ankrom, Nikole M. Grade 8, Tuolumne County
Does Beta Carotene Prevent Tumor Growth in Plants?
Advisor: Mr. Dan Doane
School: Columbia Union School, Columbia

Honorable Mention: J1629

Nelakanti, Raman V. Grade 7, Santa Clara County
Factors Affecting Nodule Formations in Legumes
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose