A08 : The Effects of Sodium Chloride on the Reproduction of Lemna Minor: A Model for Road Salt Run-Off


Students Katelyn Johnson
School HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 1 - Earth and Environmental
Abstract The purpose of this project is to explore the effects that different concentrations of sodium chloride have on the reproduction of Common Duckweed (Lemna Minor), measured by the number of fronds grown over an 11 day period, in order to better understand the effect of road salt run-off on our ecosystems.
Awards
Group Award Prize
University of Ottawa Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa Admission Scholarship AwardAdmission Scholarship of $1000
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60