Plant Biology

J1601 Ankrom, Nikole M. Grade 6, Tuolumne County

Growing Plants under Different Types of Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeffery Broaddus
School: Columbia Union School, Columbia

J1602 Torosian, Wyatt J. Grade 7, Fresno County

Where Are the Sweetest Oranges Found? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lavinia Terra
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1602 Battles, Eric M. Grade 7, Fresno County

Where Are the Sweetest Oranges Found? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lavina Terra
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1603 Bauer, Matthew J. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
Characterization of Two Alleles Affecting Hypocotyl Length in Arabidopsis thaliana Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jim Napolitan
School: Warren Walker School, San Diego

J1604 Boldt, Hallie Grade 8, Humboldt County

Fooling Mother Nature Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Young
School: Miranda Junior High School, Miranda

J1605 Bramer, Derk E. Grade 8, Fresno County

Category Award
Orange A-peel: How Does a Fruit's Internal Ethanol Levels Affect External Rind Stress? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Hodges
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1606 Capron, Kelsey L. Grade 7, San Benito County

The Dead Seed Scrolls Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gene Matera
School: San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Bautista

J1607 Carter, Merv D. Grade 8, Riverside County

The Gravitropic Response in Maize Roots Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jeanne Baker
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1608 de Lyon, Michael C. Grade 8, Ventura County

The Germination of Corn, Radish, and Marigolds in Reduced Gravity Environments Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Cynthia Vodraska
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park

J1609 Duchanin, April N. Grade 8, Ventura County

Cryogenics: How Low Can You Go? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J1610 Gomez, Jason A. Grade 8, Kern County

Stunned Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jamie Viveros
School: Fairfax Elementary School, Bakersfield

J1611 Griffin, Maya J. Grade 7, Mendocino County

Transpiration Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Colin Matheson
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

J1611 McNutt, Amanda G. Grade 7, Mendocino County

Transpiration Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Colin Matheson
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

J1612 Ivens-Duran, Morgan Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Which Soil Amendment, Wood Ash, Coffee Grounds, or Leaves, Best Enhances the Development of Pea and Radish Plants? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nel Graham
School: Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School, Los Angeles

J1613 Jimenez, Kevin A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Gray Water/ Sod Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sherry Jones
School: Julian Junior High School, Julian

J1614 Kroll, Amy A. Grade 7, Monterey County

Is Lautuca sativa, Used as a Bioassay Medium, Affected by Different Concentrations of NaCl? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Derek Yonekura
School: San Benancio Middle School, Salinas

J1615 Lopez, Jeorgina Grade 7, Kern County

The Effect of Bean Mass on Plant Height Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Manuel Ramirez
School: Mountain View Middle School, Lamont

J1616 Mileck, Maya J. Grade 8, Mendocino County

Size vs. Depth: The Relationship Between the Size of a Seed and Its Ideal Planting Depth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sunny LeMoine
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

J1617 Nguyen, Catherine M. Grade 8, Orange County

Germination Simulation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alan Perry
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J1618 Njie, Omar E. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

a-MAZE-ing Plants: What Amount of Light Makes a Plant Grow through a Maze the Farthest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jean Gasca
School: Westchester Neighborhood School, Westchester

J1619 Peters, Morgan S. Grade 7, Fresno County

Does Location in an Orchard Affect Sugar Levels in Navel Oranges? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shawn Jones
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

J1620 Pollack, Jason N. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effects of Different Sunlight Regimes on Raphanus sativus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Hawkins
School: Montclair College Prep Middle School, Van Nuys

J1621 Raab, Stephen A. Grade 8, Ventura County

Plants Under the Rainbow Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Pam Ortiz
School: St. Mary Magdalen, Camarillo

J1622 Smith, Courtney J. Grade 6, Tulare County

It's a Miracle: The Effect of Fertilizers on Plants Grown in Various Soil Types Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Michele Patrick
School: Rockford School, Porterville

J1623 Solis, Raquel E. Grade 6, Fresno County

Does a Greenhouse's Glass Affect Plant Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Susana Calderon-Solis
School: Lone Star Elementary School, Fresno

J1624 Spevack, Samuel C. Grade 7, San Diego County

Category Award
The Effects of Angle V Graft on Nerium Oleander Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Gretchen Taylor
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

J1625 Van Noy, Andy M. Grade 7, Nevada County

More Than Just a Hill of Beans: Is It Possible to Grow a Better Bean? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Starr Palumbo
School: Ready Springs Union Elementary School, Penn Valley

J1626 Van Zandt, Colin S. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

Edible Acorns Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bryan Wall
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz

J1627 Webster, Dylan P. Grade 7, Fresno County

Living With Drought Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Don McCoy
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1628 Woo, Geoffrey H. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Hybrid Apple Trees: Creating the Ideal Tree Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Andrea Acres
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J1629 Yu, Christopher G. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Does the Position of the Light Affect Phototropism in Plants? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shelly Thoreson
School: Muir (John) Middle School, Burbank

J1699 Reid, John G. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Category Award
The Effect of Biuret and Urea on Citrus Leaf Necrosis and Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Johnson
School: Moore Middle School, Redlands