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Nutrition of container grown plants with emphasis on the Proteaceae
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
A range of Proteaceous shrubs and other nursery plants were grown
in containers with soilless media and various N levels. Plants demonstrated a range of responsiveness. Supplying soilless media with Osmocote (26% N) and ...
The effects of nitrogen on ryegrass seed production
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1971)
Pasture plants, particularly the perennial species, are poor seed producers. Where the seed itself is agriculturally important, as in cereals, excessive vegetation is unnecessary for maximum yields per acre and a real ...
Uptake of phosphate by mycorrhizal Griselinia littoralis
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1970)
The aim of this particular study, was to examine the uptake of phosphate by the New Zealand broadleaf Griselinia littoralis with emphasis on the role played by the associated endophytic symbiotic organism of the plant. An ...
Regional linear programming models for the New Zealand dairy industry
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1971)
Exports of pastoral products have always occupied a most important place in the New Zealand economy. The viability of the economy is closely connected with the growing amount of products New Zealand is able to export and ...
Dynamic planning and pig fattening
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1977)
Farmers make decisions in a planning environment in which planning information is frequently imperfect and outcomes uncertain. Efficient planning systems must therefore be dynamic in nature. However, available systems which ...
Economic aspects of stone fruit marketing in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1972)
New Zealand stone fruit constitutes a multi-million dollar industry. Possibly because the industry exports very little in either value or quantity terms little work has been completed in this industry. Little is known, ...
The botanical analysis of sheep diet: a comparison of three methods of sheep diet determination and the field application of faecal cuticle analysis
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1977)
Three methods of sheep diet determination were compared at Brooksdale Station during one time of the year under conditions of declining herbage availability.
Improved methods for establishing and maintaining oesophageal ...
An insecticide screening trial against grass grub (Costelytra zealandica (white))
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1975)
1. Topical applications, bioassay, residue analysis and field assessment of HOE 2960 carried out against third instar larvae of grass grub.
2. HOE 2960 was found to be similar in activity to diazinon in topical test ...
Distribution of carbon assimilates in tomatoes
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1971)
This study considers incorporation of applied ¹⁴CO₂ into ¹⁴C assimilate in tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) and its translocation within plants.
Such studies aim at defining sources for the various carbon sinks within ...
Growth of red clover
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1972)
Red clover is one of the world's leading forage legumes (Fergus and Hollowell, 1960). It is well adapted to the wide range of soil and climatic conditions of the agricultural areas of the temperate zones. It is widely used ...