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Drought-Resistant Grass

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Drought-Resistant Grass | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Let's find out which type of grass can survive a drought! We'll be testing four different types of grass to see which one can survive the longest without water.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that rye grass will be the most drought-resistant.

Method & Materials

You will need four 10 oz. plastic cups, potting soil, and four types of grass seeds. Fill the cups with soil, add the grass seeds, and place the cups in direct sunlight. Monitor the grasses' germination and growth for a month.
You will need four 10 oz. plastic cups, potting soil, and four types of grass seeds.

Results

The results showed that bermuda grass was the best drought-resistant grass. It continued to thrive throughout the experiment. The centipede grass was just as persistent but did not really grow evenly. The rye grass grew the best from the start but wilted on the fourth week of experimentation. The bent grass did not grow very well and died a week after it sprouted.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it can help golf course designers save money by using the best drought-resistant grass available.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include testing different types of grass, testing different amounts of soil, and testing different amounts of sunlight.

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