| Malkolm Boothroyd
Fun with Fungus - Factors affecting the growth of Mushrooms
| Division: | Life Sciences | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Yukon Stikine | | City: | Whitehorse, YT | | School: | Selkirk Elementary School | | Abstract: | I experimented with oyster mushrooms (Plurotus ostreatus) to determine factors which effected growth. Air and pH levels were the variables tested. Using my knowledge of oyster mushroom growth, I then experimented with them to determine how chemical cleaners such as borax, bleach and Dr. Bonners affected the growth of the mushrooms. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 000.00 | Bronze Medal - Life Sciences
Junior
Sponsor: Pfizer Canada | $300.00 | | Total | $1 300.00 | |
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