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ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
This experiment aimed to study the effect of different gravity environments on seed growth using a Clinostat with varying degrees of rotation. The results showed that the gravity environment…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Invasive eucalyptus trees kill native plants and promote the spread of wildfires throughout the state of California. To limit the growth of eucalyptus trees in ecosystems, it is suggested th…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Rice is a staple food for millions around the world and the countries known for exporting it the most have the highest levels of arsenic in their groundwater. Hyperaccumulation of arsenic in…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Third Award
This study investigates plant-specific GAGA-binding factors, BASIC PENTACYSTEINEs (BPCs), which are known to exhibit overlapping and antagonistic effects on various developmental phenotypes,…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Light-emitting plants (LEPs) offer the opportunity for cheap, carbon negative lighting. SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ (strontium aluminate), is the longest lasting, brightest phosphor of its kind. Recen…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
This study aimed to compare and scientifically verify the growth changes resulting from tread pressure in seven rice varieties: Koshihikari (japonica rice), IR8, Basmati-370 (indica rice), S…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Over the course of the years, recent studies indicate a significant decline in Hawaii's native ohia lehua tree population. This is due to a fungal plant pathogen called ceratocystis lukuohia…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
This study addresses Indonesia's demand for healthy and nutritional food supply by improving the productivity of sweet potato plants. Beta-carotene, anthocyanin, potassium, and vitamin C are…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
80% of deforestation across the globe happens for agricultural purposes, with much deforestation resulting in unrecoverable land. However, with over 1.3 billion people suffering from food in…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
To establish long-term human presence on Mars, a method for sustainable agriculture utilizing in-situ resources and minimal fostering materials from Earth must be developed. This study aimed…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
This science fair project investigated the fertilizer application rates on nitrate levels in sudangrass. Four field rows had different rates of nitrogen application. They ranged from 50% to…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
In my science fair experiment, I will be testing different herbicides' effects on invasive weeds. For this experiment, I will be growing four euphorbia lathyris weeds. One plant will be my c…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Over the years, around 20% to 40% of global crop production has been lost because of pests and bioactivity. At the same time, the weed barriers had caused the soil to be unsuitable for plant…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Malnutrition, a severe worldwide problem, falls into two categories: kwashiorkor, the lack of protein, and marasmus, the lack of all nutrients and calories. Nearly all cultures consume maize…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
The purpose of our investigation was to test allelopathic dilutions from Kentucky BlueGrass and Brohm seed on germination of common crops: wheat, barley, and oats. We hypothesized that oats…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Third Award
Over years of increasing environmental awareness and ongoing pollution challenges of single-use plastics, contemporary bioplastics, despite their promise, still present significant ecologica…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences First Award
Every year, farmers around the world lose more than $95 billion from uncontrolled weed infestation. Herbicide-resistant weeds, also known as “superweeds”, are fast becoming a significant par…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Second Award
Waste in the food production chain directly impacts the economy and food shortage, creating the need for alternatives to reduce these losses. This project aims to develop a natural, healthy,…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Second Award
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals", are one of the most common and dangerous water pollutants, having carcinogenic effects and causing 382,000 global de…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Motivated by the Union Strategy for Biodiversity 2030, advocating for significant reductions in chemical pesticide and fertilizer use. By focusing on Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and combining them…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Global warming poses a significant threat to plants by weakening their defense, exacerbating disease outbreaks and threatening global food security. However, limited attention is given to th…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening, is the most devastating disease in the world and has devastated Florida citrus industry. HLB is caused by the phloem-colonizing…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
For many farmers, finding efficient ways to fight infection strengthens their business and saves their crops. Florida's climate makes agriculture especially susceptible to disease or the ele…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
In the United States, 96% of food deserts are in urban areas. Deep Water Culture (DWC) hydroponics increases access to fresh produce in urban communities however economic barriers from initi…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Purpose: In an effort to reduce the spread of Rapid Ohia Death, this project was to find how different fungicides (chemical, natural, and controlled) affect the chlorophyll concentration in…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Human survival and sustenance on Mars depend on sustainable agricultural practices and developing a life support system using in-situ resources. Martian regolith is sterile and devoid of org…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not agricultural pesticides have a negative impact on the root and coleoptile growth of Z. mays seeds. Five seeds were grown per reseala…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Expired milk products pose significant challenges for the dairy industry, with millions of tons of waste generated annually worldwide that must be disposed. Current disposal methods, such as…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Catechin is a chemical by-product of the invasive species spotted knapweed. When secreted by the plant's roots, catechin causes surrounding plants to die. We figured that we could turn this…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Glycine max holds significant global agricultural and economic values. Although caffeine is used as a soil fertilizer, it could inflict adverse effects on the seed, hindering the plant’s ove…