CSEF · 2002
Ants: Farmer's Friend or Foe?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine the effects of the western harvester ant, aphaenogaster cockerelli, on nearby plant growth such as radishes, greenbeans, koh…
Plant Sciences science fair projects from 2002
Browse 48 real Plant Sciences projects entered in 2002, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2002
Bacterial and Enzymatic Soft Rot on Vegetables
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The first part of my project is to determine what causes soft rot on vegetables and which bacteria is the most destructive to the cell walls of the vegetables. Erwinia carot…
CSEF · 2002
Can an Alyssum Become Photo-Luminescent?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals We are trying to make an alyssum plant photo-luminescent. We believe that this plant, with the proper additives, will become photo-luminescent under a black light. Methods/M…
CSEF · 2002
Creating a Protocol for the Micropropagation of Plumcot
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to create a protocol for the micropropagation of plumcot. It addition, it was to find the most effective dose of the growth hormone IBA in th…
CSEF · 2002
Dangerous Dirt: Alleopathy of Eucalyptus Trees on Grass Seedlings
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To measure how alleopathy in a eucalyptus tree effects grass seeds. Methods/Materials I collected 5 soil samples from 1,2,3,4, and 5 feet away from a eucalyptus tree. I had…
CSEF · 2002
Does Leaf Senescence Affect the Absorbance Spectrum of the California Sycamore (Platanaceae racemosa)?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to see if leaf aging(senescence) will affect the absorbance of light. Methods/Materials Procedures: Gather all your materials. Mass a gram sample from a syc…
CSEF · 2002
Does Prehydration of Cotton Seed with Organic Compounds Outyield Prehydration with Water? A Four Year Study
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this year#s experiment is to build on the previous three years work on presoaking of cottonseed before planting. This year#s project is to see if presoaking c…
CSEF · 2002
Effect of Light versus Gravity on Plant Growth
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if light was a stronger factor than gravity to plants in growing upright. Methods/Materials I planted 3 radish seeds in each of 8 bottles, 2 of…
CSEF · 2002
Geotropism: A Study of the Effects of Simulated Micro and Fractional Gravity on the Growth of Maize
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if growing maize in a simulated micro and fractional gravity environment would have any effect on the growth of maize in terms of height and le…
CSEF · 2002
Gettin' Grubby: The Trace Metal Contamination of Plants Grown in Soil Amendment
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My Question was "Will plants grown in soil amendment contain more trace metals than plants grown in unamended soil?" I researched trace metals and their effects on plants an…
CSEF · 2002
Growing Up?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis is if I grow plants at different angles, then they will grow toward their source of energy (most often sunlight). Methods/Materials For my experiment, I grew n…
CSEF · 2002
H20 or H2moo? Will a Feed Crop Grow Better Irrigated with Ground Water, Dairy Lagoon Water, or a Combination of Both?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if a feed crop would grow better if it was irrigated with ground water, dairy lagoon water, or a combination of both. I believe that the dairy…
CSEF · 2002
How Different Plant Hormones Affect Stem Growth in Lima Beans During Germination and Early Stages of Development
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to measure how different plant hormones affect lima bean stem growth depending upon what stage the young plant is in. Methods/Materials Fir…
CSEF · 2002
How Does the Amount of Plant Food Affect the Germination Rate of Black Turtle Beans?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find how the amount of plant food affects the root and stem germination rate of black turtle beans. I believed that the beans being watere…
CSEF · 2002
How Does the Germination Rate of a Plant Affect Its Ability to Outcompete Another Plant Species for Growing Space?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I asked how plant germination rates affect their ability to outcompete other plants for space. I hypothesized that faster germinating plants would outcompete slower germinat…
CSEF · 2002
How Effective Are Polymers in Keeping Pre-Emergent Active in Soil?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal was to see if the polymers would help make the Pre-Emergent become more active and last longer. Methods/Materials I put potting soil into nine flats. Then I mixed p…
CSEF · 2002
In the Shade: A Study on Moss
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine the conditions on the north side of trees which are conducive to moss growth and not found on the south side of trees. I predict the north side will have a cool…
CSEF · 2002
Juicing It Up!
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals it was concluded in research that pectin was a commonly used substance in jams, jellies,and marmalades. An experiment was completed to determine which of the common eaten fr…
CSEF · 2002
Macro Nutrient Effects on Plant Growth
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to learn how the presence of macro-nutrients affects the early stages of plant growth. Methods/Materials Segmented growing tray(5 segments), Cactus potting…
CSEF · 2002
Mars Sweet Mars: Can Plants Survive on Mars?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project is to determine which amounts of fertilizer added to Martian soil produces the most growth to bean, tomato, and carrot plants. Our goal is to ke…
CSEF · 2002
Not on My Turf: A Study of Allelopathic Trees
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine which trees in the neighborhood are allelopathic. Methods/Materials Picked 3 different kinds of trees, chose at least one or two with little u…
CSEF · 2002
Oaks "R" Us
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to see if they were certain patterns that the leaves were shaped in or if there was a characteristic difference in the leaves that defined the interior live oak. Me…
CSEF · 2002
Orchid Tissue Cultures: Cultured with Juice?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to discover if juices are effective in the culturing of orchid tissue cultures (meristem) when placed in pure chemical mediums. The second goal o…
CSEF · 2002
Pitch Canker: Potential Infestations to Coastal Conifers in Humboldt County
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to investigate the pitch canker pathogen in California and its specific affects, if any, on Humboldt County conifers. When directly inoculated with…
CSEF · 2002
Plant Diversity in a Restored Area of Fairview Park
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective in this project was to determine the percentage of native and nonnative plant species in a restored area of Fairview Park. Considering how recently this project…
CSEF · 2002
Plant Reactions to Historic Martian Conditions
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals 1 Problem Statement: Could plants survive on an ancient Mars, which is predicted to be wetter and warmer and have a denser atmosphere? Which plants were fair the best under…
CSEF · 2002
Plant Tissue Culture of Dionaea muscipula: Testing Alternative Media Supportive Materials
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Plant tissue culture is a method of plant propagation in which plant tissue growth is controlled in a sterile, nutrient-rich environment. Traditionally, the nutrient media u…
CSEF · 2002
Pollinating in the Rain
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to answer the following question. What happens to pollen when rain, fog, or due wets its flower? This project explores the behavior of man…
CSEF · 2002
Rain and Primary Production in Estuaries
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if precipitation and water quality effects primary productivity in the small estuaries in northern California. Methods/Materials Water quality…
CSEF · 2002
Salt of the Earth: Inhibition of Corn and Pea Germination by Chloride Salts
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine how much salt a plant can tolerate before germination and growth are significantly inhibited; whether plants tolerate sodium chl…