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A study of California quail in New Zealand with particular reference to population ecology
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1966)
California quail, probably Lophortyx californicus brunnescens, were first liberated in New Zealand in 1962. The species’ geographical range and habitat types are described.
A general account then follows of local diurnal ...
Abundance, activity and distribution of soil-surface arthropod predators in arable farmland
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Intensive agricultural techniques, such as the high input of pesticides has caused increasing pest problems in arable agroecosystems. In New Zealand, biodiversity and sustainability in agroecosystems have become important ...
The impact of selective beech (Nothofagus spp.) harvest on litter-dwelling invertebrates and the process of litter decomposition
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Minimising the potential impact of forest management requires an understanding of the key elements that maintain forest diversity and its role in ecological processes. Invertebrates are the most diverse of all biota and ...
The reproductive seasonality and morphology of Argentine stem weevil Hyperodes bonariensis Kuschel (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and the effect of host grasses on its pre-reproductive development
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
In order to improve understanding of the phenology of Argentine stem weevil (Hyperodes bonariensis Kuschel), samples were collected at regular intervals from the field and the changes in their reproductive morphology ...
Metabolism of triacylglycerol-rich lipoproteins in sheep
(Lincoln University, 1991)
This thesis describes two approaches for studying of lipoprotein metabolism in sheep. The first approach involves the assay of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity to determine the role of lipoprotein-triacylglycerol fatty ...
Population dynamics and pest assessment studies of grass grub (Costelytra zealandica (White), Melolonthinae) in the North Island of New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1975)
Studies of the common grass grub (Costelytra zealandica (White)) covered two major aspects, population ecology and pest assessment. The object or these studies was to investigate the feasibility of developing models, ...
Use of models and phenological forecasting in applied entomology
(Lincoln University, 1993)
Although experienced modellers are usually aware of the dangers and benefits of the use of models in applied entomology, many scientists who may use models are not. Some remain sceptical that models serve any useful purpose, ...
Biochemical aspects of resistance to rust by barley
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
In this work the in vivo RNA synthesis in the inoculated leaves of barley Hordeum vulgare L. cvs. Kakapo, Zephyr and DSIR725-02, was investigated using the inhibitor Actinomycin-D (Act-D). The results indicated that the ...
Biology and control of green vegetable bug, Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in process sweet corn, Zea mays (L.) in the East Cape Region, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), the green vegetable bug (GVB) is a serious pest of process sweet corn Zea mays (L.) in the East Cape region of the North Island, New Zealand. In the past seven years the ...
Effect of temperature on development of Listronotus bonariensis (Kuschel) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Lolium perenne (L.) (Gramineae: Festucoidae)
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Argentine stem weevil (ASW) Listronotus bonariensis (Kuschel) is an introduced species that attacks improved graminaceous pasture and crop throughout much of New Zealand. It is recognised as the most important arthropod ...