Soybean Science Challenge 2020

Alyssa Butler, Carlisle High School, Carlisle, AR Mentor: Carly Bokker Category: Plant Sciences Project Title: Greenhouse Comparison of Genetically Similar Soybean Varieties and Resistance to the Southern Root-Knot Nematode   Abstract: The southern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) is one of the most important yield-limiting plant-parasitic nematodes that affect soybeans (Glycine max) in Arkansas. One of the…

Tori Mattmiller, Emerson High School, Emerson, AR Mentor: Connie Orsak Category: Agriculture, Earth and Environmental Sciences Project Title: The Effect of Acid Rain on Soybean Root Modules   Abstract: Farmers have started using rhizobia bacteria-based inoculants to fertilize their soybeans. The rhizobia bacteria create a symbiosis relationship with the legume causing root nodules on the…

Natalie Blake, Star City High School, Star City Mentor: Shannon Blake Category: Plant Sciences Project Title: Induced Leaching of High Sodium Water out of Root Uptake Zone of Glycine Max by Ionization   Abstract: Research Question: The research question for this project is ‘How will the electromagnets ionization of salt water affect the depth of saline in the…

Joshua Bryant, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts Mentor: Shane Thompson Category: Material Sciences Project Title: Building the Future, Soybean Waste Construction Material   Abstract: A soybean hull is the thin outer layer of a soybean. Soybean hulls are a by-product of soybean processing facilities. The soybean hulls have limited uses and are…

Cooper Bassham, Salem High School, Salem, AR Mentor: Amanda Smith Category: Materials Science Project Title: Utilizing Desk Top Fabricated Sensors to Measure Transpiration Rates in Glycine Max   Abstract: Purpose: the focus of this experiment was to find a more cost effective and accurate method for analyzing transpiration rates in soybeans (Glycine max). By using…

Caleb Ryan, Providence Classical Christian Academy, Rogers, AR Mentor: Jennifer Main Category: Plant Sciences Project Title: Enhancing Soybean Growth through the Use of Magnetic Fields Abstract: As the world’s population continues to grow, it is important for the agriculture industry to discover ways to keep up with this growth. This project explores how magnetic fields enhance…