• DGAT1 + cysteine-oleosin expression in Lolium perenne leaves enhances photosynthetic efficiency, growth, and pasture energy density : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University 

  Beechey-Gradwell, Zac (Lincoln University, 2020)

  Two compelling strategies for enhancing food security are increasing photosynthesis and engineering higher levels of valuable nutrients such as lipids into plant tissues. Manipulation of many gene combinations has increased ...

• The soil microbiota associated with New Zealand’s kauri (Agathis australis) forests under threat from dieback disease : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University 

  Byers, Alexa-Kate (Lincoln University, 2021)

  Kauri (Agathis australis) is one of New Zealand’s most iconic native tree species, which are of cultural significance to Māori and function as an ecological foundation species. However, only around 1% of the original kauri ...

• Phosphorus buffering in streams by benthic sediments : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University 

  Simpson, Zachary Paul (Lincoln University, 2021)

  The loss of phosphorus (P) to aquatic ecosystems accelerates eutrophication – a problem felt worldwide. Central to any effort to monitor and mitigate the effect of P in stream is knowing how inputs of P, whether point or ...

• Subfertility in grazing dairy cows: insights from a multi-omic exploration of the uterine microenvironment : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University 

  Aranciaga, Nicolas (Lincoln University, 2021)

  Dairy cow subfertility is a worldwide issue arising from multiple factors. One of its main manifestations is around 30% early pregnancy loss by day 7 of gestation in seasonal, pasture-grazed dairy herds. Pregnancy loss has ...

• Mitigating N2O emissions from pasture soils by optimising irrigation scheduling based on relative gas diffusivity : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University 

  Rousset, Camille (Lincoln University, 2021)

  It is projected that the World’s average temperature could rise by 0.2 oC over each of the next two decades, and by 1.1 up to 6.4 oC this century. Grazed pasture irrigation practices play a vital role in meeting the global ...

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