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The autecology of sweet brier (Rosa rubiginosa L.)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1966)
Sweet brier is of particular interest in New Zealand, because it occurs widely as an unwanted plant in extensively grazed tussock grasslands of the eastern South Island. Since the control of the rabbit it has rapidly ...
The biology and ecology of Coccinella undecimpunctata undecimpunctata L.
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1966)
The majority of Coccinellid ladybirds are beneficial to man because of their predacious nature. In 1874 Coccinella undecimpunctata Linneaus, was introduced into New Zealand, (Dumbleton 1936), as one of the first attempts ...
A chronosequence of soils and vegetation near the Franz Josef Glacier
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1963)
The recent rapid retreat of the Franz Josef Glacier in South Westland has produced extensive tracts of morainic debris, subsequently fashioned into a series of terraces of varying ages by the meandering Waiho River. These ...
An agronomic evaluation of subterranean clover cultivars
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1969)
The permanent pasture based on a grass-clover association and utilised in situ by grazing stock is the basis of New Zealand's chief primary industries. Although white
clover is the main legume species used for this purpose ...
An econometric study of wholesale meat prices in the United Kingdom
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
Despite the drive to develop new markets for New Zealand’s meat exports, the United Kingdom still remains the most important single market by far. Over the five year period 1962/3 to 1966/7, meat provided about 27% of New ...
Comparative studies on the toxicity of selected Acaricides to susceptible and resistant strains of Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acarina : Tetranychidae)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1966)
Although scientific knowledge on insect resistance to chemicals has advanced spectacularly during the last few years it is not possible to apply directly these findings to resistance within the order Acarina. Not only are ...
Location economics applied to tomato processing in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1967)
The processing of raw agricultural products is the largest function of the New Zealand manufacturing industry. It is inevitable that agricultural processing will expand. If New Zealand's economy continues to be based on ...
Study of crimp expression and related characters in a New Zealand Romney flock
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1969)
A regular and precisely defined staple crimp is an important contributor to the appearance of the fleece (Henderson, 1968). It is also well recognised that young sheep have a fleece that is better than older sheep. In some ...
A study of the economic and managerial effects of automatic irrigation in the Mid-Canterbury District of New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1967)
A summer climate of low humidity, warm winds and high temperatures creates the soil moisture conditions that are sufficient to sustain active plant growth over the summer period in Canterbury. Irrigation was installed to ...
Studies on the biodegradation of picloram (4-amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1969)
Man’s success in increasing agricultural production has resulted from his ability to adopt the environment to his ends. But such manipulation also favours pests which could wipe out hoped for increases unless further steps ...