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Light and the growth of prairie grass (Bromus willdenovii) and short-rotation ryegrass (Lolium perenne x L. multiflorum) swards
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1964)
For many reasons, a great deal of recent agricultural research has been directed towards the maximization of pasture and crop yield per unit area of land. One facit of such research has been the evaluation of light as a ...
The influence of population and weeds, on the yield of fodder beet
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1964)
To achieve maximum crop yield, factors influencing growth must be identified, evaluated and limiting ones overcome. Limits to growth will be revealed by studying the crop in terms of its physiology, ecology and particularly ...
A study of ovine urinary 17 - hydroxycorticosteroid levels and their relation to changes in wool production : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1964)
The most widespread fault which occurs in fleece wool produced in New Zealand is a condition known as ‘break’ or ‘tenderness’. Break is characterized by a marked decrease in the tensile strength of a part or parts of the ...