Grade Grouping - Grade 10
Team Size - 1
Subject Area - Biology
Project Type - Experimental
Project Level - Standard
Project Format - Traditional
Summary - I used pea flour to control stored grain pests such as the rice
weevil and the red flour beetle. In an attempt to determine the active
ingredient which kills grain pests in the pea, I also tested the cotyledon and
testa flours of the pea.
Software Tools - Microsoft FrontPage,
Microsoft Photo Editor, Adobe Acrobat, and Swish.
Hardware Tools - Web cam, Digital Camera
Source
of Idea - One day while reading the Western Producer, I
discovered an article which interested me. This article briefly explained
the experimental use of pea flour on stored grain pests. I have always had
a keen interest in biotechnology since I do live and work on a farm. One
other aspect which influenced me to pursue a project in this area was the fact
that both my father and grandfather are involved in the industry of grain
farming. In the past we have been forced to spend thousands of dollars
on harmful chemicals to protect and repel pests from our stored
grain. I thought it would be beneficial to both our farm and as well as
farms across North America and the world to possibly research efficient
methods of controlling stored grain pests.
Special
Skills - JavaScript and Java Applets
Awards
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