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ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
I tested how combinations of fertilizers and fungi would affect biological aspects of Zea mays (corn). I also compared soil and tissue samples throughout growth to measure environmental impa…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
In this project, there was a need to come up with a way to combat the depleting reserve of a salt mix for the algae cultures (Thalassiosira p.) and fish growth. The procedure could be applie…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Mutagenesis induces artificial genetic variation which allows breeders to discover the functions of genes previously unavailable. This project looked for yield and disease resistance-related…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Aquatic weeds are classified as an economic, ecological and health problem due to their invasive behavior on aquatic ecosystems. In this work, the vegetal biomass of Eichhornia crassipes, P.…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
The purpose of this project is to test if Glycine max, Zea mays, and Pisum sativum can withstand a flood for a longer duration with the addition of Oscillatoria in a field test experiment. I…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
The presence of healthy dune grass is critical to ensure that sand dunes are stabilized and able to thrive in the harsh coastal environment. This research was conducted with the goal of deve…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Leucaena leucocephala, popularly known as "Leucena", is an exotic plant that has spread throughout the country, after being introduced in Brazil to complement the feeding of cattle. In Campo…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
In the near future, humans will begin to explore and colonize Mars. As a result, methods of in-situ resource utilization must be developed and tested to increase the likelihood of survival o…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
This work reports the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel minimally-invasive mechanical delivery system that can potentially transport therapeutics to Huanglongbing (HLB) affected tr…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
According to the World Resources Institute, by 2050 the human population could reach 9.6 billion, creating potential food security and availability issues throughout the world. Tomatoes are…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
The purpose of my experiment was to determine the effects of Ipomoea aquatica on pH levels and dissolved oxygen concentration on water quality, particularly the water quality of the Kapakahi…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
With climate change continuously imposing detrimental effects towards the environment, identification of solutions increasingly necessitates. One potential solution is soil sequestration. Im…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
This project was conducted to investigate effects of simulated gravitational force applied to germinating plants through circular acceleration. It was hypothesized that increased acceleratio…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
As the human population swells, sustainable food sources become increasingly important. This novel project determines the effects of ultrasonically diffused Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) on the…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
This project explored the potential of utilizing soybean curd residue (SCR) to increase soil productivity and drought resistance by analyzing its effects on the nitrogen and potassium concen…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
About 20 typhoons devastate the Philippines annually. This, along with lengthy rainy seasons, caused wastage of over 12.5 million tons of rice since 2001. Moreover, Filipino farmers have no…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Seedling mortality from water deficit during rain delay period is a major problem of highland rice farming. The objective of this project is to investigate a method to protect the rice seeds…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences Third Award
12% of the global population is impacted by undernutrition, the number one risk to health worldwide, affecting one in three children in developing countries. Fresh produce has large nutritio…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
This project proposes alternative and innovative ideas for the use of manure released by animals such as fertilizer, providing the rural worker increase their income and propose better quali…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
In the present investigation we compare eight types of substrates in sexual and asexual propagation C. officinalis in proportions (70% humus + 20% organic soil + sand 10%); ( 70% litter + 20…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Rice (Oryza sativa) is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population and the main energy source for billions of people worldwide, especially in less developed areas because it…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
The goal with this Juglone experimentation is to create a purely organic substance that can stunt the growth of unwanted trees. Juglone is the chemical compound that naturally occurs through…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Bacteria frequently couple specific phenotypes to cell density through the exchange of low-molecular weight chemical signals. This phenomenon is known as quorum sensing (QS) and allows these…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
As Earth’s climate continues to rapidly change, rising sea levels and pressure on fresh water reserves has made many staple crop plants, especially rice, extremely vulnerable. With arable co…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Beta carotene is a precursor to vitamin-A, a deficiency of which has been linked to blindness. Beta carotene has been found in the endosperm of corn, but not the pericarp. My study will seek…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Recently, the number of patients suffering from food poisoning is increasing. The best way to decrease food poisoning is to eliminate its causes. To do this, we have tried to develop edible…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
White clover (Trifolium repens) has compound leaves, usually with three leaflets. The plant occasionally produces leaves with four leaflets, the so-called four-leaf clover, which is a symbol…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences Third Award
Brazil is the biggest orange producer in the world and the state of Paraná is the third biggest producer in Brazil. Because this fruit has low shelf life, agrochemicals are widely used to co…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Many plants depend on complex communities of microorganisms to support growth. Symbiosis, the interaction between two species, has been occurring for over 400 million years. As close partner…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
The purpose is to better understand the relationships that arise between corn plants and their mycorrhizal symbionts in order to pursue agricultural applications of mycorrhizal fungi. The hy…