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Asparagus virus 2 : incidence, yield effects and transmission in New Zealand asparagus crops
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Asparagus ilarvirus 2 (AV2) occurs in asparagus crops in New Zealand and worldwide, but its effect on and spread within crops has not been reported in the literature. The causes of declining yields in asparagus crops, ...
Allelopathic effects of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) on pasture species in high country environments
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
The allelopathic activity of white clover Trifolium repens L. 'Grasslands Huia' on the germination and establishment of pasture species frequently used in oversowing was investigated in the laboratory and in a range of ...
Economic aspects of stone fruit marketing in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1972)
New Zealand stone fruit constitutes a multi-million dollar industry. Possibly because the industry exports very little in either value or quantity terms little work has been completed in this industry. Little is known, ...
Studies of soil development and distribution in the eastern hill country, central South Island, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
Hill country in eastern South Island has potential for increased primary production. Reconnaissance surveys have delineated the soil resource into broadly defined mapping units. The objectives of this study were to establish ...
The effects of two herbicides against the biological control agent, the ragwort flea beetle (Longitarsus jacobaea (Waterhouse))
(Lincoln University, 1997)
The toxicity of two herbicides, Tordon® and Escort®, was tested against adult and larval ragwort flea beetles (Longitarsus jacobaeae) (Waterhouse) [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae] by topical application under laboratory conditions. ...
Reconstruction of past climates using pink pine (Halocarpus biformis) tree-ring chronologies
(Lincoln University, 2003)
Knowledge of past climate variability is essential for understanding present and future climate trends. This study used Halocarpus biformis (pink pine) ring-width chronologies to investigate palaeotemperature history in ...
The effects of crown weevil, Trichosirocalus horridus (Panzer) on the growth of nodding thistle, Carduus nutans L. : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science
(Lincoln University, 1992)
Rosettes of nodding thistle smother pasture and crops and reduce their availability to stock. It is a major weed of economic importance world-wide and a noxious weed in New Zealand. Cultural and mechanical control are ...
New Zealand Diptera: no. 2 - Mycetophilidæ
(New Zealand Institute, 1895)
Classification and description of several New Zealand species of the Mycetophilidae.
New Zealand Diptera: no. 3 - Simulidæ
(New Zealand Institute, 1895)
Description of a New Zealand species of the Simulidae.
Biology and control of green vegetable bug, Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in process sweet corn, Zea mays (L.) in the East Cape Region, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), the green vegetable bug (GVB) is a serious pest of process sweet corn Zea mays (L.) in the East Cape region of the North Island, New Zealand. In the past seven years the ...