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CWSF 2013 - Lethbridge, Alberta

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Sow With Gypsum; Grow With Gypsum
Challenge:Resources
Category:Intermediate
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Abstract:Traditionally, soil is made fertile by using fertilizer and/or manure. This project explores using gypsum as a soil conditioner to enhance plant growth. Various plants were grown with gypsum, manure, and fertilizer, and heights were compared. Water runoff samples were tested for pH and nitrogen levels. It was concluded that using gypsum as a soil conditioner is an environmentally friendly alternative to using traditional fertilizers!

Awards Value
Challenge Award - Resources
Intermediate
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada
$750.00
Excellence Award - Intermediate
Silver Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada
$300.00
Western University Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University
$2 000.00
Total$3 050.00