Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Recent submissions
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The molecular and physicochemical mechanisms by which mushroom functional foods affect obesity associated metabolic diseases : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
(Lincoln University, 2020)Obesity is rising around the world as a result of many factors, including an imbalance in food intake, an increased consumption of high-calorie diets, and a lack of physical exercise. Obesity not only leads to an increased ... -
Fermentation properties and nutritive value of plantain (Plantago lanceolata) silage: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Science at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2020)Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is a perennial herb from the plantaginaceae family. The increasing adoption of P. lanceolata by pastoral farmers reflects the growing interest in alternative forages to increase biodiversity ... -
Effect of black tea infusion on physicochemical properties, antioxidant capacity and microstructure of acidified dairy gel during cold storage
(MDPI, 2020-06)The impacts of black tea infusion on physicochemical properties, antioxidant capacity and microstructure of stirred acidified dairy gel (ADG) system have not been fully explored. These impacts were studied during a 28-day ... -
Interaction between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and rootstock cultivar on the susceptibility to infection by Ilyonectria species
(Firenze University Press, 2014-12)Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been shown to increase tolerance of grapevine rootstocks to black foot disease caused by Ilyonectria spp. The effect of pre-colonisation of different rootstocks with two AMF species ... -
Mate choice in kaki (black stilts) : Does this highly managed and endangered species avoid inbreeding? : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2001)In order to maximise individual fitness, animals would be expected to pair with a mate of the highest possible quality. One measure of mate quality is relatedness, or genetic similarity. Choosing an unrelated, genetically ...