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The ecology of the skylark Alauda arvensis L. on the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2002)
This thesis investigated habitat associations of the skylark on the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand, a lowland farming area characterized by extensive pastoral and mixed cropping/arable farming. Findings were discussed in ...
A preliminary study of the fauna associated with lucerne, Medicago sativa L., variety Wairau in New Zealand : with special reference to pests, sampling methods and lucerne seed production
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1970)
Insects and other pests of Lucerne in New Zealand have received only spasmodic and cursory attention in the past (see Section 2.1). As a result, basic and applied information on insects associated with lucerne in New Zealand ...
The control of stored products pests in the South Island of New Zealand : a two part study
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
This study is in two parts. The first reports the results of a mail questionnaire which was sent to 180 companies storing agricultural produce in the South Island of New Zealand. Sixty-eight percent were returned and showed ...
Evaluation of insecticides against the larval stages of the Argentine stem weevil, Hyperodes bonariensis Kuschel (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on wheat : 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, 1970)
With the increased recognition of the Argentine stem weevil, Hyperodes bonariensis Kuschel, as an important pest of pastures, cereal and brassica crops, and in the absence of any known biological control agents in New ...
Insect pest resistance : technological, biological and economic dimensions
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
The literature on pest control technology, biology and economics is reviewed. The problem of resistance is considered in economic terms. Pest susceptibility is defined as a resource and because of a lack of property rights, ...
An investigation of the susceptibility of varieties of lucerne, Medicago sativa L., to the nematode Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kuhn)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1971)
The results of testing lucerne for resistance to the stem nematode Ditylenchus dipsaci are recorded. A major part of the study was given to perfecting a technique for growing lucerne seedlings for inoculation with nematodes. ...
Yield and phytotoxicity responses of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L.) sprayed with different herbicides for broadleaf weed control
(Lincoln University, 2017-03-31)
A key factor for integrating subterranean clover into pastoral systems is its success in the establishment year. With appropriate management, establishment ensures productivity and persistence in future years. This thesis ...
The incidence and control of Botrytis spp. on onion seed in New Zealand : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Horticultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
Botrytis allii is one of several Botrytis species causing diseases of Allium species. It causes the disease known as grey-mould neck rot which is one of the major bulb destroying diseases of the onion crop. It has caused ...
Transmission of the bacteria Bacillus stearothermophilus Donk by the dried fruit beetles, Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) Steph.
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1973)
The dried fruit beetle, Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) (Coleoptera : Nitidulidae), is one of the most serious stored products’ pests and destroys fruit in almost every country. Fruit such as apples, apricots, bananas, plums, ...
A study of certain aspects of leaf spot disease of celery
(Canterbury Agricultural College, University of New Zealand, 1959)
The Lincoln form of Septoria apii is shown to be pathogenic towards celery (Apium graveolens L.).
The biologic and morphologic characters of the organism are described. Significant differences are found to exist between ...