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Nutrition of container-grown coleus and the influence of growth retardant chemicals: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Horticultural Science (Honours) in the University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1977)
Coleus blumei is a foliage plant commonly grown indoors in containers. Important aspects of its cultivation like nutrition and the inhibition of excessive growth are scarcely found in literature. The purpose of this study ...
Role of young leaves in controlling lateral growth in (Phaseolus vulgaris): A dissertation presented as a partial requirement for Diploma in Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1972)
The present studies were carried out to investigate whether the leaves are concerned solely with hormone production or whether they are involved in the supply of photosynthates to lateral buds. Also as the earlier work on ...
Studies of the use of streptomycin for control of bacterial blight of peas (Pisum sativum L.) caused by Pseudomonas pisi Sackett: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1972)
The experiments outlined in this dissertation are designed to investigate:
1. Influence of initial seed moisture and imbibition temperature on the water imbibition behaviour of selected pea lines,
2. Influence of the ...
A study of lipolytic activity in germinating soya bean seeds: A report on experimental work submitted in part requirement for the degree of B.Agr.Sci. with Honours in Biochemistry
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1971)
Soya bean (Glycine max) is one of the world's major sources of vegetable oil and protein. The first record of cultivated soya bean dates back to 2838 B.C. in Eastern Asia, where it is one of the five sacred grains on which ...
Some aspects of the reproductive biology and chemosterilisation of the potato moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Gelechiidae: Lepidoptera) : A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
A report of a study on some aspects of reproductive biology and chemosterilisation of the: potato moth is presented. Investigation on reproductive ·biology comprises mating, egg laying, adult body weight, adult longevity, ...
An investigation of a virus disease of fathen (Chenopodium album L.): A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment for the Degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1973)
This project was a study of the properties of a virus or viruses isolated from a naturally infected Chenopodium album plant showing stunting, curling and necrosos of upper leaves. During the investigation, two viruses were found.
A preliminary study of gull (Laridae) predation and cultivation effects on a grass grub (Costelytra Zealandia (white)) population in Canterbury: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1973)
The grass grub Costelytra zealandica, (White, 1846) is universally accepted as being New Zealand's most serious pest of grasslands. Until recently, however, very little attention has been devoted to its natural enemies and ...
Off-Road vehicle recreation: the characteristics, demands and impacts on the physical and social environment with specific reference to Canterbury : [dissertation, Diploma in Parks and Recreation, Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
Off-road vehicle recreation (ORVR) can be defined as the use of any type of-motorized vehicle for active recreational purposes on land not generally suited to conventional vehicles due to the nature of the terrain.
North ...
The potential of the goat in N.Z. agriculture : [a dissertation] presented for partial fulfillment [sic] of the requirements for the Diploma in Field Technology [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
To goat, or not to goat, is a question that has been running through the minds of many individuals in this country. Specialized breeds and purebred stock are only in small numbers at the moment, and if the quarantine laws' ...
Bangor
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
To undertake a study of the regional
landscape of which the property 'Bangor' is
an integral part, in terms of it agricultural, physical, historical, recreational and visual resources. To study the compatibility of farm ...