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Between two worlds: Maori values and environmental decision-making
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
This study investigates the way in which Maori values are incorporated into environmental decision-making. Recently, the implementation of large resource developments have drawn protest from Maori communities and focussed ...
Management studies in seed production of Tama Westerwolds ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) including aspects of seed physiology : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
The seed production of Tama Westerwolds Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) was investigated under 2 different management systems on a commercial scale during 1979. One system involved grazing with ewes over lambing with ...
Attitudes to wool measurement and marketing - A survey of the Christchurch wool industry: A dissertation in partial fulfilment of a Diploma in Agricultural Science
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
This review examines the advantages of Sale by Description as seen by the Australian Wool Corporation in 1983. It also covers length and strength measurement of wool, focusing on the alternatives in terms of subjective and ...
Assessment and measurement of undercoat fibre production in feral goats : Presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma in Field Technology
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
Subjective assessments of undercoat fibre production on feral goats are compared with measurement results from clipped samples. A technique of separating undercoat fibre from outer guand hair by hand is described. The ...
The toxicity of herbicides and repellency of fluvalinate to the gorse mite Tetranychus llnteartus Dufour (Acari: Tetranychidae): 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, University of Canterbury, 1989)
The toxicity of four herbicides and four surfactants to adult female gorse mites (Tetranychus lintearius Dufour) was investigated in laboratory studies. The herbicides were triclopyr, triclopyr plus picloram, glyphosate, ...
The effect of fenvalerate on the oviposition response of white butterfly: 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, 1986)
The effect of 1/100 field rate, field rate and 10 x fieldrate of fenvalerate on the oviposition response of white butterfly (Artogeia rapae L.) was evaluated in a series of laboratory and field experiments. In the laboratory ...
Analysis of the relationships between a number of fleece characteristics in a group of stud Corriedale ram hoggets: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
A drop of 225 stud Corriedale ram hoggets were midside sampled at hogget shearing. Greasy fleece weights were recorded and quality number assessed. Samples were scoured to give yield and clean fleece weight and then subjected ...
The suitability of fodder beet tops for fermentation to ethanol: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in the University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
These experiments were designed to test the suitability of fodder beet tops for fermentation to produce ethanol. Tops from the fodder beet, Yellow Daeno, were used. This was done by measuring the sugar content of the tops ...
Studies of the biology and pathogenicity of the black rot fungus on apple: 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, University of Canterbury, 1981)
The growth and pathogenicity of the black rot fungus Botryosphaeria obtusa (Schw.) Shoemaker, were investigated using agar plate and apple inoculation experiments.
Mycelial growth was faster and more sporulation occurred ...
Effect of plant population on the yield and yield components of lentils (Lens culinaris L.): A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the post-graduate diploma in Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
Two lentil cultivars were sown on October 4, 1984 at 50, 75, 110 and 257 plants m⁻² for cv. Titore (small- s' eeded), and 50, 70, 96 and 213 plants m⁻² for cv. Laird (large-seeded) to determine optimum plant population for ...