Department of Agricultural Sciences
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The Department of Agricultural Sciences consists of animal science, plant science and farm management and agribusiness staff members.
The range of research conducted is quite extensive including: conversion of forests into pasture, alternative dryland pasture species, grain legume agronomy, sustainability in farming systems, nitrogen fixation and nitrogen cycling, shelter on dairy farms, economic viability of NZ farming systems, animal nutrition, immunology etc.
Recent Submissions
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Fermentation properties and nutritive value of plantain (Plantago lanceolata) silage: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Science at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2020)Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is a perennial herb from the plantaginaceae family. The increasing adoption of P. lanceolata by pastoral farmers reflects the growing interest in alternative forages to increase biodiversity ... -
Sodium deficiency in sheep pastures : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Agriculture Science with Honours at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2002)Sodium (Na) is not essential for plant growth however it is required by grazing ruminants. Natrophobic species are usually deficient for animal nutrition (<0.10% Na) while natrophiles have adequate Na contents except for ... -
Indigenous plantings in New Zealand secondary schools : This dissertation has been submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma of Horticultural Science, Lincoln College
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)Objectives: 1.To increase the awareness of the school community of the value of the grounds as an outdoor resource area rather than the 'green desert' environment that many New Zealand secondary schools illustrate. 2. ... -
The use and application of ammonia fertilizer : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)A review is made of the literature on the world use and crop response to major fertilizers in general and to nitrogenous fertilizers in particular. The physical and chemical properties of ammonia and its behaviour in ... -
Effects of an oestrogen analogue on plasma LH concentrations in red deer (Cervus elaphus) hinds : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours)
(Lincoln University, 1996)LH secretion is actively suppressed during anoestrus. Overcoming active inhibition toward the end of anoestrus would increase the secretion of LH and possibly advance the onset of the breeding season in a highly seasonal ...
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