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Nitrogen fixation, amino acid, and ureide associations in Chickpea.
The metabolic products of nitrogen fixation ([N.sub.2]) in a legume can be either amides (asparagine, glutamine) or ureides (allantoin and...
Crop Science, 11/01/05 by Ball, Rosalind A.; Schoenau, Jeff J.; Thavarajah, Dil · More from publication -
The colorful red maple
For the past 100 years the red maple (Acer rubrum) has been considered a star both in the forest and in the home landscape. For the past 100...
American Forests, 06/22/04 by Jeff Ball · More from publication -
Live oak: the ultimate southerner - In Profile; includes "Trees Where History Gathered", www.historictrees.org - Column
To think of live oaks is to envision the deep South. Over the years, the spreading branches of Quercus virginiana have symbolized southern culture...
American Forests, 09/22/03 by Jeff Ball · More from publication -
The star-crossed honeylocust - In Profile
The story of the native honeylocust's (Gleditsia spp.) rise in America has more twists than a John Grisham novel. Also called the sweet locust,...
American Forests, 03/22/03 by Jeff Ball · More from publication -
The adaptable apple - In Profile
Come back, Johnny Appleseed. Come back, Johnny Appleseed. Much as we all love apples, people just don't plant apple trees in their yards as...
American Forests, 01/01/03 by Jeff Ball · More from publication -
The popular pin oak - In Profile
The native pin oak (Quercus palustris) suffers a bit from overexposure, much like an actor when he or she becomes a star and reaches celebrity...
American Forests, 09/22/02 by Jeff Ball · More from publication -
The prized Black Walnut - In Profile - trees - Brief Article
For Americans, there's no uncertainty about the eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra): Either you love it or you hate it. On the plus side, the tree...
American Forests, 06/22/02 by Jeff Ball · More from publication -
The festive American holly - In profile - plants
The American holly has always played an important role in this country's culture. Even before European settlers arrived in North America, native...
American Forests, 01/01/02 by Jeff Ball · More from publication -
The tasty Pecan - In Profile
Whether you pronounce it "pih KAHN" or prefer "PEE kan" the pecan tree (Carya illinoensis) is about as American as a tree can get. Archeological...
American Forests, 09/22/01 by Jeff Ball · More from publication -
The Exquisite Ornamental Cherry
The Ornamental cherry, Oriental cherry, or Japanese cherry are catchall labels for hundreds of cultivars of decorative nonfruiting cherry trees...
American Forests, 03/22/01 by Jeff Ball · More from publication
