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Some aspects of the biology, damage, population dynamics and flight of Acyrthosiphon kondoi Shinji (Homoptera: Aphidiae) in Canterbury, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
The effect of temperature on aspects of survival fecundity morph determination, rate of development and relative growth rate of the bluegreen lucerne aphid (Acyrthosiphon kondoi Shinji) (BGLA) is discussed. Age specific ...
A study on the biology and economic importance of the Argentine stem weevil, Hyperodes bonariensis kuschel, in New Zealand
(Canterbury Agricultural College, University of New Zealand, 1961)
Since the advent of European settlement in
New Zealand, grassland farmng has dominated the landscape.
Over the past one hundred years, New Zealand's
development has been largely dependent on the export of
pastoral ...
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 ...
Potential for biofumigation against soilborne diseases of potato caused by Rhizoctonia solani, and for effects on soil microbial communities
(Lincoln University, 2018)
The soilborne diseases of potato (Solanum tuberosum) caused by Rhizoctonia solani (stem canker and tuber black scurf) are important factors limiting yields and quality of intensively managed potato crops in New Zealand. ...
Using Burkholderia sp. as a biocontrol agent in kiwifruit plants against Neofusicoccum parvum
(Lincoln University, 2017)
Actinidia chinensis (kiwifruit) is an important horticultural crop in New Zealand. A fungal pathogen, Neofusicoccum parvum (teleomorph Botryosphaeria), was found causing fruit drop symptoms in kiwifruit orchards. To target ...
Effects of insecticides on Sitona discoideus (Gyllenhal) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and its parasitoid Microctonus aethiopoides (Loan) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
(Lincoln University, 1991)
Laboratory and field experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of insecticides on the egg and adult stages of Sitona discoideus (Gyllenhal), and its natural enemy Microctonus aethiopoides (Loan). A range of ...
Development and assessment of onion germplasm engineered to resist Allium white rot attack
(Lincoln University, 2007)
Allium white rot (AWR), caused by the soil-borne fungus Sclerotium cepivorum (Berk.), is the predominant disease of onion crops worldwide. This disease is difficult to control using conventional methods due to the resilience ...
Starling (Sturnus vulgaris L.) predation on grass grub (Costelytra Zealandica (White), Melolonthinae) populations in Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1972)
The main object of this study was to investigate the effects of predation by starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) on
populations of the grass grub (Costelytra zealandica) in Canterbury, with the secondary objective of investigating
the ...
A policy analysis of the attempted control of bovine tuberculosis in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1990)
Bovine Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis) is endemic in over 13% of New Zealand. Despite the concentrated efforts of government departments and regional pest boards over the last 20 years, the disease continues to spread ...
Aspects of the biology of the St. John’s wort beetle, Chrysolina hyperici (Forst.), relating to its role as a biocontrol agent
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1987)
A questionnaire on St. John's wort was presented to all South Island Noxious Plants Officers. Responses show that St. John's wort biocontrol is perceived as only partially effective. Areas of serious infestation remain, ...