The primary intent of this study was to clarify the role of the
endophyte in the Ceanothus symbiosis.
A technique utilizing a 20 percent solution of H₂O₂ was developed
which allowed the isolation of a Streptomyces sp. from the root
nodules of some Ceanothus species. Further characterization suggested
that the...
Two case studies of 5 ecosystems were used to examine the nitrogen fixation rate of red alder (Alnus rubra Bong.), varnishleaf (Ceanothus velutinus var. laevigatus (Hook.) T. & G.), deerbrush (C. i ntegerrimus H. & A.), and snowbrush (C. velutinus var. velutinus Dougl. Ex Hook). The first case study assayed...