| Thalia Nelson
Effects of a Vacuum Chamber on Bananas
| Division: | Physical & Mathematical Sciences | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | North Channel | | City: | Elliot Lake, ON | | School: | | | Abstract: | 'Going Bananas' investigates an alternative method to decrease the ripening process of bananas to ensure a longer shelf life. The bananas were put into partial vacuum and non-vacuum chambers, and were monitored during ripening. The bananas in the partial vacuum chambers had significantly fewer sugar spots compared to those in the non-vacuum. |
| 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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