The beaners/ Miami Coral Park Senior High School / mcp_005

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Research Information


Research Question


Research Predictions
If organic ferilizer is to be used, then the seeds will germinate faster and greater number than they would if organic fertilizer is to be used.

Experimental Design
Procedures:
1.Gather pots of the same size- 4 inches-and pour the same amount of soil in each.
2. Plant 5 seeds in each pot.
3. Pour the organic fertilizer to two of the pots accordingly to the directions on the label.
4.Pour the inorganic fertilizer to the remaining pots, accordingly to the directions on the label.
5.Measure 20mL of water and pour in the pots.
6. Place the four pots under aarticifial lighting for 2 weeks.
7. Water the pots every other day.
8.Measure and record results.

Research Conclusions



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December 16, 2006 | 6:24 AM | Delaymai  (Team Member)

Lack of data
It has been several weeks, and we have yet to see any sprouting.
November 16, 2006 | 7:17 AM | Dr. Judy Jernstedt  (Scientist/Mentor)

Research predictions and experimental design
November 15, 2006 | 2:01 AM | Andrew  (Student, The Growers - LOHS_S13_P06 · -1)


I think that organic fertilizer is the way to go because it is full of minerals that help plants grow better. Do you think that farmers with livestock would be at an advantage with an abundent supply of fertilizer?
November 14, 2006 | 1:28 AM | mnami5  (Student, Yucca - NAZ_004 · 3)


Hey, this experiment seems very interesting. I agree with your prediction that the ferilizer will help the seeds germinate faster and a greater number will germinate. Fertilizers usually contain the nutrients needed for the seeds to use so that they reach dormancy at a faster rate and therefore germinate faster.
keep up the good work!
November 13, 2006 | 5:33 AM | kschnee0  (Student, Big Seed - NAZ_002 · 3)

Research Question?
Hey, I thought your experimental question was very interesting. I'm not sure if you know right know but components differ between organic and inorganic fertilizers? Once you know what are the components of the fertilizers it is easier to understand what is ACTUALLY effecting the growth of your sprouts. Just an interesting point I thought you might want to look into.

Keep up the good work!
-Katie
November 13, 2006 | 3:58 AM | Dr. Judy Jernstedt  (Scientist/Mentor)

Greetings from Your Scientist
Hello Beaners
I'm happy to learn that your team is beginning to work. This is my second year with Planting Science, and I'm looking forward to hearing about you and your project.
I am a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis. Davis is a small city about 13 miles east of Sacramento, surrounded by tomato fields and some rice paddies. The main "industry" in Davis is the university, which has 31,000 students.
Good luck with your research project.
Dr. JJ (Judy Jernstedt)




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