CSSF Project Listings: 2012
Plant Biology

Senior Division

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S1901
Grace Deng, Grade 11 portrait
The Characterization of Accelerated Growth of Helianthus annus L Due to Fertilization
Advisor: Dr. John C. Howe
School: Lynbrook High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
S1902 — Honorable Mention
Rachel S. Dokko, Grade 10 portrait
Shreya S. Ramayya, Grade 9 portrait
Environmental and Commercial Benefits of Carbon Sequestration by Encelia californica and Salvia leucophylla
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles County
S1903
Jillian A. Drake, Grade 11 portrait
An Investigation of Chromosomally Integrated Bacteriophage in Candidatus liberibacter psyllaurous Bacteria and Its Effec
Advisor: Ms. Margaret Chapman
School: Fallbrook Union High School, Fallbrook, San Diego County
S1904
Emily J. Guerard, Grade 11 portrait
Ricky F. Sottile, Grade 11 portrait
Seedling Responses to Starter Fertilizers
Advisor: Mrs. Dawn Reed
School: Bakersfield Christian High School, Bakersfield, Kern County
S1905 — Honorable Mention
Kaitlyn A. Jennings, Grade 11 portrait
A Comparative Analysis of Various Types of Manure on Plant Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Kendrick
School: Champion Christian School, Chico, Butte County
S1906
Vidur Kailash, Grade 9 portrait
Efficiency in Irrigation Systems
Advisor: Ms. Anna Vandordrecht
School: Carrillo (Maria) High School, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County
S1907
Cali C. Magdaleno, Grade 10 portrait
How Does Soil pH Affect Plant Growth?
Advisor: Ms. Karen Reynosa
School: Ventura High School, Ventura, Ventura County
S1908
Adriana Navarrete, Grade 11 portrait
Maria G. Santana, Grade 11 portrait
Oscar Sebastian, Grade 11 portrait
The Correlation of the Surface Area or Specific Gravity of an Acorn's Predicted Viability
Advisor: Ms. Christine Dickson
School: Paramount Bard Academy, Delano, Kern County
S1909
Rebecca M. Sine, Grade 9 portrait
"Zapped" Veggies: The Effects of Battery Electricity on Plants
Advisor: Ms. Glendy Ramirez-Delacruz
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
S1910 — Third Place
Aradhana Sinha, Grade 11 portrait
Triforine Sensitivity in Lettuce: Year Two
Advisor: Dr. Ivan Simko
School: Salinas High School, Salinas, Monterey County
S1911
Alisa Smith, Grade 12 portrait
Ian A. Sophie, Grade 11 portrait
How Does Water Salinity Affect the Plant Armeria maritima californica?
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Smith
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
S1912 — First Place
Garrett K. Soiland, Grade 12 portrait
Effects of Dilution on Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Digestive Enzyme Concentration
Advisor: Mrs. Dawn Soiland
School: Jewett Academy, Petaluma, Sonoma County
S1913 — Fourth Place
Hannah B. Spinner, Grade 10 portrait
The Effects of Mycorrhizal Inoculation Compared to Pesticide Use on Milkweed Plants
Advisor: Ms. Cathy Messenger
School: Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County
S1997
Hannah T.M. Almanza-Contreras, Grade 10 portrait
The Effects of Pesticides on Plant DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
Advisor: Dr. Joseph Cocozza
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
S1998
Keegan V. Mendonca, Grade 11 portrait
The Effects of IAA and IBA on Laccaria bicolor
Advisor: Mrs. Amanda Alonzo
School: Lynbrook High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
S1999 — Second Place
Moniyka Sachar, Grade 11 portrait
DNA-Binding Protein in Xcv Bacteria Alters Plant bHLH Gene to Promote Pathogen Growth during Infection: A Genetic Study
Advisor: Mr. Wai-Pan Chan
School: Irvington High School, Fremont, Alameda County


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