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A study of the grazing preference of sheep on developed and undeveloped grassland at a high-country site : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1975)
There are now some 57 million sheep and 9 million cattle in New Zealand (N.Z. Meat and Wool Bds Econom. Serv. 1974). For most of the year almost all of them graze pasture of mixed botanical composition. New Zealand has ...
A study of the epicuticular wax of Chionochloa
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1981)
Epicuticular wax from 18 New Zealand and one Australian species of Chionochloa was analysed to determine inter- and intra-specific differences. The majority of the wax was found on the adaxial surface of younger leaves ...
Pathogenicity studies, biochemical characterisation and use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of Pseudomonas spp.
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1988)
The pathogenicity, identification and serology of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato (Okabe 1933), Young et al. 1978, P. cichorii (Swingle 1925) Stapp 1928, and P. corrugata (Scarlett et al. 1978) were studied. Low humidities ...
Effect of temperature on development of Listronotus bonariensis (Kuschel) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Lolium perenne (L.) (Gramineae: Festucoidae)
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Argentine stem weevil (ASW) Listronotus bonariensis (Kuschel) is an introduced species that attacks improved graminaceous pasture and crop throughout much of New Zealand. It is recognised as the most important arthropod ...
The homogeneity of leisure constraints
(Lincoln University, 1995)
Factors such as not knowing where to learn new skills and a lack of transport constrain leisure participation. These factors prevent individuals from participating in physical recreation to the extent they would like. Four ...
Park - People conflict in Langtang National Park, Nepal
(Lincoln University, 1993)
Out of 23 village units that are dependent on Park resources for wood and pasture, nine village units were randomly selected for detailed investigation. The investigation included structured questionnaire interviews of 212 ...
Genetic differences in glucose tolerance of sheep : effect on insulin status and carcass composition
(Lincoln University, 1990)
High dietary fat intake has been linked with human health problems. Reduction in the fatness of meat-producing animals will convey substantial health and commercial benefits, since meat is a major source of dietary fat in ...
Use of models and phenological forecasting in applied entomology
(Lincoln University, 1993)
Although experienced modellers are usually aware of the dangers and benefits of the use of models in applied entomology, many scientists who may use models are not. Some remain sceptical that models serve any useful purpose, ...
Claims-making and rhetoric in the contest between conservation and recreation : the case of the Wainui Marine Reserve proposal
(Lincoln University, 1995)
In this thesis I examine the tension between conservation and recreation which arises from the environmental impacts caused by recreationists, on protected natural areas. The tension is often manifested as conflict between ...
Soil-landscape models as a basis of land resource assessment Flock Hill Station, Central Canterbury, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1987)
A methodology for using physiographic analysis and soil-landscape models to apply nationally available data to land resource assessment at the property level is outlined. The analytical procedure promotes the sequential ...