2006 Category Winners in
Plant Biology

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First Place: J1615

Koo, Elizabeth S. Grade 7, Kern County
Humic Acid or Fulvic Acid: Which Organic Acid Accelerates the Germination of the Green Mung Beans?
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Burt
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield

Second Place: J1631

Swantek, Taylor N. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Tea: It Does a Plant Good. The Effect of Watering and Misting with Tea Solutions on Plant Growth
Advisor: Ms. Laura Berger
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

Third Place: J1604

Brothers, Ryan W. Grade 8, San Diego County
What Happens When Plants Smoke?
Advisor: Mrs. Kellie Marcarelli
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego

Honorable Mention: J1607

Dubrow, Zoe E. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Freaked Out Radishes!
Advisor: Mr. Robert Dubrow
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos