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The effects of disease management practices on phylloplane microorganism populations of apple
(Lincoln University, 2004)
Worldwide, growing concern about the harmful effects of pesticides on humans and non-target organisms has resulted in an increasing demand from international markets for fruit that is produced using sustainable management ...
Study of sorption of heavy metals on organic and inorganic fractions of biosolids-amended soils
(Lincoln University, 2003)
Much research has demonstrated that the phytoavailability of heavy metals (HM) are generally greatest in the first year of biosolids applications. It then gradually decreases with time after applications are terminated. ...
Rumen biohydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in high quality pasture
(Lincoln University, 2007)
The intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids, can prevent many diseases such as coronary heart disease, cancer, diabetes and hypertension. This work looked at aspects ...
Typing of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) and relationship to protection in poultry
(Lincoln University, 2000)
This study deals with the detection and differentiation of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) strains present in New Zealand, describes pathology caused by field strains and evaluates protection given by an attenuated live ...
Effect of plant density on soybean seed yield and quality
(Lincoln University, 2003)
The effects of plant density on the growth, development, seed yield and seed quality of soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrill) were investigated in the 2001/2002 season on a Wakanui silt loam soil at Lincoln University, ...
Neuroendocrine regulation of dry matter intake in grazing dairy cows
(Lincoln University, 2014)
Supplementary feeds are offered to grazing dairy cows to increase dry matter and metabolizable energy intakes; however, offering feed supplements reduces pasture dry matter intake, a phenomenon known as substitution. The ...
Why are some species invasive? : determining the importance of species traits across three invasion stages and enemy release of southern African native plants in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2009)
There are many factors that have been proposed to contribute to plant invasiveness in nonnative
ecosystems. Traits of invading species are one of them. It has been proposed that
successful species at a certain invasion ...
Ecology of the naturalisation and geographic distribution of the non-indigenous seed plant species of New Zealand.
(Lincoln University, 2008)
The naturalisation and subsequent spread of non-indigenous plant species (NIPS) is a major problem for most regions of the world. Managing plant invasions requires greater understanding of factors that determine initial ...
Gross nitrogen mineralisation rates in pastoral soils and their relationships with forms of soil organic nitrogen and microbial and enzymatic activities
(Lincoln University, 2002)
The rate of nitrogen (N) mineralisation is an important parameter that determines the amount of soil-N supply to plants and indicates the potential impact of N on the wider environment. A better estimation of N mineralisation ...
The implications of spring grazing management on animal liveweight gain, yield and root reserves of lucerne (Medicago sativa L.)
(Lincoln University, 2012)
Lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) is an important legume for New Zealand dryland farms. To ensure the productivity and persistence of lucerne stands rotational grazing is recommended. However, over spring ewes and lambs are ...