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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"ANZSRC::07 Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences"”.
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Agronomic potential of Lupinus polyphyllus L. for dryland Merino properties in the Mackenzie Basin : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
… of Lupinus polyphyllus L. (also known in New Zealand as perennial lupin and Russell lupin) as a productive pasture component for high-country pastures. To do this, a combination of on-farm studies, controlled field experiments and glasshouse experiments were carried out. Throughout the thesis, …
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Factors affecting the response of thrips to an olfactory cue
… Thysanoptera) are key pests of many greenhouse and outdoor crops worldwide. Biological attributes such as polyphagy, rapid reproduction, cryptic behaviour and insecticide resistance make them particularly difficult to manage. Because a large number of insects utilize plant volatiles in host …
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Crop manipulation to improve hybrid radish seed yield and quality : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
… (Raphanus sativus L.) seed is grown in New Zealand for multiplication and re-export, and radish seed exports were worth $22.8 million in 2017. Seed yields vary with hybrid and season, but are reduced by lodging, which reduces seed filling, increases disease problems, and causes harvesting …