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Water use of kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivars in Canterbury
(Lincoln University, 2001)
A research program to study the growth, development and water use of Kabuli chickpeas was initiated in 1998 and continued to 2001. The response of early and late sown Kabuli chickpeas (cultivars - Sanford, Dwelley and B-90) ...
The methodists of Selwyn County: the 'society of classes' in a 'classless' society 1860-1913
(Lincoln University, 2001)
This thesis examines the social history of Methodists in Selwyn County between 1860 and 1913. It seeks to place these Methodists in their wider social, economic, and political context. The main aim is to explore evidence ...
Study of sorption of heavy metals on organic and inorganic fractions of biosolids-amended soils
(Lincoln University, 2003)
Much research has demonstrated that the phytoavailability of heavy metals (HM) are generally greatest in the first year of biosolids applications. It then gradually decreases with time after applications are terminated. ...
Rumen biohydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in high quality pasture
(Lincoln University, 2007)
The intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids, can prevent many diseases such as coronary heart disease, cancer, diabetes and hypertension. This work looked at aspects ...
Fortress-dwellers to global players? Globalisation and New Zealand: description, discourse and action
(Lincoln University, 2003)
The simplistic use of broad concepts or metaphors results in 'grooved thinking'. My thesis is that globalisation and its related concepts have become accepted amongst influential opinion-shapers in New Zealand as an ...
Industrial leadership : a historical analysis of merchant shipping
(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 ...
Riparian management: an exploration into connecting the biophysical and social sciences
(Lincoln University, 2006)
Over the last fifty years, environmental management thinking has been moving from the traditional 'balance of nature' and 'command and control' perspectives towards an evolving paradigm that explicitly recognises the ...
Development of educational software for learning equation solving
(Lincoln University, 2006)
Research into the contribution made by educational software to student learning has shown mixed results. More needs to be known about how to include learning theories in the design of educational software, particularly in ...
Agribusiness for rural development: a peripheral view?
(Aotearoa New Zealand International Development Studies Network, 2008-12)
This paper argues that new technology used in the production of biofuels and adopted
rapidly during the recent oil and food price crisis has altered the longterm relationship
between energy and food prices as these products ...
Proposal to build Portside Apartments and Albion Apartments at 44 London Street Lyttelton
(Lincoln University. LEaP, 2009)
The issue of development and/or protection
of cultural heritage causes conflict. Lyttelton
Township, which is well known for its quirky
variety and style of buildings and strong
heritage values, has to work through this
issue ...