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Identification and partial characterisation of allene oxide synthase (EC 4.2.1.92) from Vitis vinifera L. Sauvignon blanc, a key enzyme in the jasmonic acid biosynthetic pathway, whose manipulation may confer increased natural resistance to Botrytis cinerea infections

Dumin, Walftor (Lincoln University, 2015-11-25)

Pathogen infection or plant disease cause major losses in crop production across many species. In grapevine, in particular, there is an ongoing need to decrease dependence on chemical agents as a method to control or manage ...
Identification of genetic markers associated with wool quality traits in merino sheep

Itenge Mweza, T. (Lincoln University, Christchurch, 2007)

A candidate gene approach was used to identify potential genetic markers associated with wool quality traits including mean fibre diameter (MFD), fibre diameter standard deviation (FDSD), coefficient of variation of fibre ...
Identification of glucocorticoid-regulated genes and inferring their network focused on the glucocorticoid receptor in childhood leukaemia, based on microarray data and pathway databases

Chaiboonchoe, Amphun (Lincoln University, Christchurch, 2010)

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) has the highest mortality rate in childhood cancer. Glucocorticoids (GCs) have been used as chemotherapeutic drugs for children with ALL for more than 50 years. GCs induce apoptosis in ...
Identification of ornamental fishes for biosecurity

Collins, Rupert A. (Lincoln University, Christchurch, 2012)

Introduction: Poorly regulated international trade in ornamental fishes poses risks to both biodiversity and economic activity via invasive alien species and exotic pathogens. Border security officials need robust tools ...
Identifying the monetary policy transmission mechanism and evaluating the McCallum Rule as a monetary policy guideline for China

Sun, Shuzhang (Lincoln University, 2010)

Over the last thirty years there have been dramatic changes in the monetary policy transmission mechanisms in China. The People’s Bank of China (PBC) began functioning as the central bank in 1984 and since then monetary ...
The Impact of capital intensive farming in Thailand: a computable general equilibrium approach

Pue On, A. (Lincoln University, 2010)

Although the structure of Thai economy has been transforming from an agricultural economy to an industrialized country (measured by the share of agriculture to GDP), in 2008 nearly 40 % of overall employment was still ...
The impact of customer engagement and selected higher order marketing constructs on customer loyalty: an empirical investigation of the Indonesian airline industry

Hapsari, Raditha (Lincoln University, 2015)

The extant literature illustrates that loyal customers lead to an increase in retention rates, lower customer acquisition costs and higher profits. Therefore, several academics have investigated customer loyalty in the ...
The impact of host-plant stress on the performance of two insect biological control agents of Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

Galway, Kylie E. (Lincoln University, 2005)

Weeds often grow over a wide range of environments, experiencing a number of environmental stresses with varying intensities. As a consequence these weeds will often exhibit differences in morphology and physiology. It has ...
The impact of rumen function on neutral detergent fibre degradation across the diurnal period in grazing dairy cows in a pasture based system

Saldias, Bernardita (Lincoln University, 2014)

The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of diurnal variation in rumen environment on fibre disappearance in lactating, grazing dairy cows in a typical South Island dairy production system. This was ...
The impact of selective beech (Nothofagus spp.) harvest on litter-dwelling invertebrates and the process of litter decomposition

Evans Alison (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 ...
Impacts of free trade agreements on Thailand dairy imports

Suriya, Patcharee (Lincoln University, Christchurch, 2012)

Thai dairy industry is heavily intervened by the government and depended on a large proportion of dairy product imports. New Zealand and Australia are the most important suppliers to Thailand dairy import market. Both ...
Impacts of livestock grazing on soil physical quality and phosphorus and suspended sediment losses in surface runoff

Curran Cournane, Fiona (Lincoln University, 2010)

Livestock grazing is considered a major contributor in the loss of phosphorus (P) and suspended sediment (SS) from soil in surface runoff, which in turn can have adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Recent and ongoing ...
The importance of fisheries waste in the diet of Westland Petrels (Procellaria westlandica)

Freeman, Amanda N. D. (Lincoln University, 1997)

Westland petrels Procellaria westlandica breed only near Punakaiki on the West Coast of New Zealand. About 80 km offshore from their breeding colony, New Zealand's largest commercial fishery (for hoki Macruronus novaezelandiae) ...
In the footsteps of the fellowship : understanding the expectations and experiences of Lord of the rings tourists on guided tours in New Zealand

Buchmann, Anne K. (Lincoln University, Christchurch, 2007)

This study seeks to gain an insight into the experiences Lord of the Rings tourists have on guided tours in New Zealand and the role of the tour guide(s) in that experience. The study examines motivations, expectations, ...
In vivo and in vitro studies of 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide in wild-caught female brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) and Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) and its potential as a fertility control agent

Burd, Anna Mae (Lincoln University, 2014)

In New Zealand (NZ), the brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) poses a major threat to native flora and fauna and it is the main wildlife vector for bovine tuberculosis. Primary control utilizes lethal means but these ...
Incorporating rhizosphere microbiota from the native and non-native ranges into tests of post-naturalisation performance: New Zealand Trifolium as a model system

Shelby, Natasha (Lincoln University, 2015)

A critical goal in the study of plant invasions is to understand the traits and mechanisms that contribute to invader success. One of the most compelling hypotheses is the evolution of increased competitive ability (EICA), ...
Indigenous entrepreneurship by Papuan Women in the informal agricultural sector in Manokwari-West Papua Province in Indonesia

Wambrauw, Ludia T. (Lincoln University, 2013)

The majority of Papuan women in Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia, engage in marketing activity in the agricultural informal sector. However, the nature of their entrepreneurial activity, and the factors that impede and ...
Industrial leadership : a historical analysis of merchant shipping

Clydesdale, Gregory M. (Lincoln University, 2002)

This thesis set out to explore the forces that determine the rise and fall of industrial leadership. It attempted to do this by applying an industry life cycle model to the shipping industry. The industrial life cycle was ...
The influence of individual characteristics, product attributes and usage situations on consumer behaviour: An exploratory study of the New Zealand, Australian, UK and US wine markets

Forbes, Sharon L. (Lincoln University, 2008)

Previous research has suggested that the country of origin cue is important to consumers during their purchase decision making process; the cue is utilised as an indicator of product quality and thus has an effect on ...
Influence of natural enemies on Cirsium arvense — a biogeographic perspective

Cripps, Michael (Lincoln University, Christchurch, 2009)

Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. (Californian, Canada, or creeping thistle) is an exotic perennial herb indigenous to Eurasia that successfully established in New Zealand (NZ) approximately 130 years ago. Presently, C. arvense ...

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