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Onset of the breeding season in the Corriedale ewe
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
Any sheep husbandry programme aiming at an improvement of lamb production must rely on known information about ewe and ram reproductive physiology. Of primary importance in the case of the ewe is a knowledge of the breeding ...
The root symbioses of Alnus viridis (Chaix) DC
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
The present investigations were initiated because an understanding of the symbioses of Alnus viridis will influence the use of this species in New Zealand. There are extensive areas in New Zealand where vegetation and ...
An evaluation of recent advances in the use of anhydrous and aqueous ammonia overseas and their application in New Zealand horticulture
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
The object of this study is to evaluate recent advances in the use of anhydrous and aqua ammonia as nitrogenous fertilisers, with emphasis on the prospects and needs there are for their usage in New Zealand. There is at ...
Performance and potential use of Subterranean clover strains in New Zealand
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1968)
Commenting on the discovery of subterranean clover in
New South Wales in 1896, Mr Maiden, Botanist to the
State Government, wrote : “This is not an introduction
which need render us uncomfortable.” In making this
statement, ...
Beef production: potential and output in mid-Canterbury
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1968)
Climate and pasture production in mid-Canterbury have
been discussed by Rickard (1968). Under “dryland” farming
conditions, pasture
of some 110 to 130 aBys when production is very low
reduction is-limited by (1) ...
Growth of lucerne
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1968)
There can be few other forage plants which have stimulated
a greater volume of research work than lucerne.
Although part of the reason for this sustained interest
may be its great antiquity as a fodder plant, for ...
The soybean : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the post-graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science (Plant Science) in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
The soybean is an important crop plant both in China, where it has a long history, and in the United States, where its history is comparatively brief. It is a plant with intriguing characters; it is a short-season crop, ...
Nitrogen supply at various stages of development in wheat : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
The importance of nitrogen in plant nutrition has long been recognised. It is an indispensable constituent of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids, all of which are essential in plant growth and development.
In wheat ...
Effects of temperature stress on growth and yield of wheat : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
All plant activities take place within certain well defined conditions. For normal plant growth, certain environmental conditions such as temperature, light, moisture and mineral nutrients must be met. These requirements ...
The use and application of ammonia fertilizer : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
A review is made of the literature on the world use and crop response to major fertilizers in general and to nitrogenous fertilizers in particular.
The physical and chemical properties of ammonia and its behaviour in ...