Doctoral (PhD) Theses
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Theses submitted by Lincoln University doctoral students.
Students wishing to submit theses should see the Depositing theses and dissertations guide.
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Host-parasitoid avoidance behaviour in the context of contemporary evolution in insect classical biological control : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2019)Pests are increasingly invading novel environments due to global trade and travel and their management requires a greater emphasis on classical biological control than has previously been the case. This approach has been ... -
Dissecting the events of the Trichoderma-plant interaction through proteomics and metabolomics approaches: Trichoderma virens and maize as model systems
(Lincoln University, 2019)In nature, almost every plant is colonised by fungi. Trichoderma virens is a biocontrol fungus which has the capacity to behave as an facutaltive plant endophyte. Even though many plants are colonised by this symbiont, the ... -
Molecular genetics underlying ovine growth and carcass traits in New Zealand breeds
(Lincoln University, 2019)As a major source of protein in many nations, the global demand for meat is rising. The multi-billion dollar New Zealand (NZ) export sheep meat industry is always searching for new ways to increase profitability, improve ... -
Biowastes to Establish Plants for Essential Oil Production on Low Fertility Soils
(Lincoln University, 2019)Biowastes are unwanted materials of biological origin. They include biosolids (from sewage works), Dairy Shed Effluent (DSE), sawdust and Treated Municipal Wastewater (TMW). When applied to soil, biowastes can provide plant ... -
Impact of Venture Capital Financing on SMEs’ Growth and Development in Ghana
(Lincoln University, 2018)SMEs’ contributions to economic development both in developing and developed countries have been well documented in the economic literature. SMEs have been acknowledged as a catalyst for economic development. Furthermore, ...
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