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Mills, Annamaria. "Understanding constraints to cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) based pasture production." Phd thesis, Lincoln University. Agriculture and Life Sciences Division, 2007. http://theses.lincoln.ac.nz/public/adt-NZLIU20070717.161658/.

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This research examined the mechanisms by which temperature, water availability and nitrogen (N) affect the dry matter (DM) yield potential of cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) dominant pastures. The experiment was a split plot design with main plots of fully irrigated (I) or dryland (D), sub-plots of N fertiliser at 800 kg N/ha in 2003/04; and 1600 kg N/ha in 2004/05 (+N) or 0 kg N/ha (-N). The potential environmental yield of an established 8 year old cocksfoot dominant pasture was 21.9 t DM/ha/y from I+N pastures compared with 9.8 t DM/ha by I-N pastures and 15.1 t DM/ha/y by D+N pastures.

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Varella, Alexandre Costa. "Modelling lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) crop response to light regimes in an agroforestry system." Lincoln University, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1477.

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The general goal of this research was to understand the agronomic and physiological changes of a lucerne crop in distinct physical radiation environments and to verify the potential of lucerne to grow under shaded conditions. To achieve this, the research was conducted in four main steps: (i) firstly, experimental data collection in the field using two artificial shade materials (shade cloth and wooden slats) under inigated and non-irrigated conditions; (ii) a second experiment with data collection in a typical temperate dryland agroforestry area under non-irrigated conditions; (iii) generatio

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Tonmukayakul, Nop. "Water use efficiency of six dryland pastures in Canterbury." Lincoln University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1498.

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The annual and seasonal water use efficiency of six pasture combinations were calculated from the ‘MaxClover’ Grazing Experiment at Lincoln University. Pastures have been established for six years and are grazed by best management practices for each combination. Measurements for this study are from individual plots of four replicates of ryegrass (RG)/white clover (Wc), cocksfoot (CF)/Wc; CF/balansa (Bal) clover; CF/Caucasian (Cc) clover; CF/subterranean (Sub) clover or lucerne. Water extraction measurements showed soils for all dryland pastures had a similar plant available water content of

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Leeks, C. R. F. "Determining seed vigour in selected Brassica species." Lincoln University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1274.

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Variables for the accelerated ageing (AA) test, methods for reducing fungal contamination during the AA test, using the conductivity test as a vigour test, the effect of seed size on seed vigour and the relationship between laboratory test results and field perfonnance in selected Brassica spp were investigated. In the first experiment, three seed lots of turnip rape hybrid (B. rapa x campestris), turnip (B. campestris) and forage rape (B. napus); and seven seed lots of Asian rape (B. napus), six seed lots of Asian kale (B. oleraceae var. alboglabra L.) and five seed lots of choisum (B. rapa v

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Schaffer, M. J. "Spatial aspects of bumble bee (Bombus spp. Apidae) foraging in farm landscapes." Lincoln University, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/2243.

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Bumble bees (Bombus spp.: Apidae) are valuable pollinators of many crop and wildflower species. However, in some situations their potential is limited. Evaluation of, and management to improve bumble bee efficacy should include spatial information which is currently limited. Distance and direction determine the success of gene flow via pollen cross-over within and between plant populations at several scales. Studies of movement by bumble bees at large scales in semi-natural and intensively managed habitats are scarce. Few studies of bumble bee dispersal from the nest exist, particularly in rel

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Moot, Derrick J. "Harvest index variability within and between field pea (Pisum sativum L.) crops." Lincoln University, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1285.

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The association between individual plant performance and seed yield variability within and between field pea crops was investigated. In 1988/89 six F8 genotypes with morphologically distinct characteristics were selected from a yield evaluation trial. Analysis of the individual plant performance within these crops indicated an association between low seed yields and the location and dispersion of plant harvest index (PHI) and plant weight (PWT) distributions. The analyses also showed there was a strong linear relationship between the seed weight (SWT) and PWT of the individual plants within ea

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Bithell, S. L. "An evaluation of Solanum nigrum and S. physalifolium biology and management strategies to reduce nightshade fruit contamination of process pea crops." Lincoln University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1160.

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The contamination of process pea (Pisum sativum L.) crops by the immature fruit of black nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) and hairy nightshade (S. physalifolium Rusby var. nitidibaccatum (Bitter.) Edmonds) causes income losses to pea farmers in Canterbury, New Zealand. This thesis investigates the questions of whether seed dormancy, germination requirements, plant growth, reproductive phenology, or fruit growth of either nightshade species reveal specific management practices that could reduce the contamination of process peas by the fruit of these two weeds. The seed dormancy status of these we

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Monks, D. P. "The vegetative and reproductive development of balansa clover." Lincoln University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1337.

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The vegetative and reproductive development of balansa clover (Trifolium michelianum Savi.) were quantified in relation to the environmental drivers of each phenophase in field and controlled environments. In a grazed experiment over 6 years, balansa clover sown with cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) contributed 1.6 t DM/ha/year, or ~20% of the total DM production. However, grazing management for increased seed production during flowering in the establishment year strongly influenced balansa clover regeneration. The earliest closed plot (September) averaged between 2.2 and 4.3 t DM/ha/year of bal

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Fu, J. "Effects of different harvest start times on leafy vegetables (Lettuce, Pak Choi and Rocket) in a reaping and regrowth system." Lincoln University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/670.

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Leafy vegetables, lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. cv. Green Oakleaf), pak choi (Brassica sinensis L. cv. Oriental Taisai) and rocket (Eruca sativa L.), were planted in an open field at Lincoln University on January 2005. Plants were harvested at 5 cm cutting height above the growing point with three different harvest start times, early start (ES), mid start (MS) and late start (LS) of harvest respectively. There were three harvests during the growing season with a 4-week interval between harvests. Generally, lettuce produced significantly higher total FW/plant (208 g) than pak choi or rocket (123

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Beyers, Hendrik Philippus. "The effect of haloxyfop-R-methyl ester and imazamox herbicides, tine or no tillage and nine different medic cultivars on the seed and dry matter production as well as the quality of medic pastures." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52517.

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Thesis (MScAgric)--University of Stellenbosch, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a grass herbicide, a broadleaf herbicide with some grass control capabilities, method of tillage (tine and no-tillage) at planting of wheat as well as different medic cultivars on the regeneration, dry matter (OM) production and quality of a medic pasture. The trial was conducted at Langgewens experimental farm in the Swartland wheat producing area. Nine medic cultivars of three different species were evaluated after being sprayed with either haloxyfop-R-methyl

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Medeiros, Henrique Rocha de. "Avaliação de modelos matemáticos desenvolvidos para auxiliar a tomada de decisão em sistemas de produção de ruminantes em pastagens." Universidade de São Paulo, 2003. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11139/tde-27112003-100019/.

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Nos sistemas agropecuários (SA) o meio-ambiente, o solo, os animais e as plantas são componentes indissociáveis no processo de produção. Além disso, nesses sistemas o tempo de produção é relativamente longo. Essas características dos SA incrementam o risco e a incerteza associados às alternativas de decisão tomadas no processo de produção. Uma ferramenta que pode ser utilizada para auxiliar esse processo são os modelos matemáticos. Os modelos são uma representação simplificada da realidade e permitem estimar a resposta (e.g., produção) de um sistema face a alterações no processo e/ou de

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Childerhouse, Emma. "The effect of a natural plant extract and synthetic plant growth regulators on growth, quality and endogenous hormones of Actinidia chinensis and Actinidia deliciosa fruit : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Horticultural Science at Massey University, New Zealand." Massey University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/1052.

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Kiwifruit are of huge economic importance for New Zealand representing 29 percent of total horticultural exports. Fruit size is the biggest determinant of what consumers are willing to pay, and there is also a positive relationship between consumer preference for flavour and percentage dry matter. The two main cultivars exported from New Zealand are Actinidia chinensis ‘Hort 16A’ (gold kiwifruit) and A. deliciosa ‘Hayward’ (green kiwifruit). Under current commercial practice the only product allowed for use on kiwifruit to increase fruit size in New Zealand is Benefit®. Benefit® has been shown

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Bates, Andrew John. "Effects of grazing management and pasture composition on the nitrogen dynamics of a dairy farm : a simulation analysis : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University /." Diss., Lincoln University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1360.

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There is an extensive debate on the potential environmental impact of dairy farms and in particular the effect of dairy farms on the nitrogen cycle and the effect that this has on ecosystems. Within New Zealand and in particular in the South Island, the expansion of dairying and the adoption of new dairy systems has led to this becoming an increasingly important issue, locally through its effect on water quality and the environment and nationally and internationally through the production of green house gases. Increases in nitrogen usage at the expense of clover nitrogen fixation, irrigation,

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Dickson, Ross L. "The effect of water stress, nitrogen and gibberellic acid on the phytotoxicity of post-emergent herbicides to Avena spp." Lincoln University, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1283.

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A series of experiments was carried out on cultivated oat (Avena sativa L. cv Amuri) to examine the efficacies of fluazifop-butyl and glyphosate against water stressed plants, plants grown in low and high nitrogen and plants treated with gibberellic acid (GA₃). Avena sativa L. was used as a test plant and on completion of the experiments, further studies were carried out on the weed species wild oat (Avena fatua L.). In the laboratory, plants maintained at wilting point for five days before and nine days after spraying and treated with fluazifop-butyl (0.5 kg a.i./ha) appeared healthy 32 days

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Muraki, Tomohiro. "Effects of alternative grass species on grazing preference of sheep for white clover." Diss., Lincoln University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1095.

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Despite the importance of a high white clover (Trifolium repens) content in temperate pastoral systems in terms of livestock performance and nitrogen fixation, the proportion of white clover in grass-clover pastures is often low (<20%). This thesis examined in two experiments whether the white clover content of pastures could be improved by sowing white clover with alternative grass species to diploid perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). In a pasture experiment, DM production, pasture composition and morphology of grass-clover mixtures was measured over the establishment year (January 2007

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Kellman, Anthony W. "Rhizobium inoculation, cultivar and management effects on the growth, development and yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)." Diss., Lincoln University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/378.

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Genotypic differences in growth and yield of two common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) cultivars to Rhizobium inoculation and management were investigated. In 2003-04, the two bean cultivars (Scylla and T-49) were combined with three inoculant treatments (strains CC 511 and RCR 3644, and a control of no inoculation), two fertiliser levels (0 and 150 kg N ha⁻¹) and two irrigation treatments (irrigated and rainfed). There was no nodulation on either cultivar. To further investigate the symbiotic relationship, 16 rhizobial isolates, including the two used in the first field experiment, were combined

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Patterson, R. G. "A study of the soils and agronomy of a high country catchment." Lincoln University, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1315.

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This study was undertaken to research the principles and practices behind increased pasture productivity on Longslip Station, Omarama. A range of landscape - soil - climate - plant systems were identified, then analysed and the legume responses measured. By isolating cause and effect and appreciating the driving variables of each system, lessons learnt could be reliably and objectively transferred to the rest of the farm. Extrapolation to the balance of the property (15,150 ha) permitted immediate large-scale development and engendered confidence to lending institutions, Lands Department, catc

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McLaughlin, Michael John. "Phosphorus cycling in soil under wheat-pasture rotations /." Title page, contents and summary only, 1986. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09PH/09phm1615.pdf.

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Svinurai, Walter. "Manure production and nutrient management in pasture-based dairy production systems." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/475.

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Manure production and nutrient management in pasture-based dairy production systems by Walter Svinurai The effect of dietary treatments on nutrient excretion was determined and an attempt to improving the retention of excreted nitrogen in stored manure using Aloe ferox leaf gel (AFLG) and pine bark was conducted at a pasture-based dairy farm. The animal mass-balance method was used to determine nutrient excretion by cows fed on three dietary treatments, Lolium perrene-based treatment (LP), Lolium multiforium-based treatment (LM) and Lolium perenne- Trifolium repens -based treatment (LTF). In s

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Séguin, Philippe 1974. "Pasture renovation : introduction of legumes in a grass dominated pasture with physical suppression of the resident vegetation." Thesis, McGill University, 1997. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=27907.

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Herbicide sod suppression during pasture renovation by legume sod-seeding often results in the loss of potentially usable forage, weed encroachment, and inadequate glass-legume ratios. A study was conducted to investigate the viability of sod suppression by sheep grazing or mowing, as alternatives to herbicide, during pasture renovation with no-till seeding of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) or white clover (Trifolium pratense L.). Sod suppression methods evaluated were: strategically timed mowing or sheep grazing to 5 or 10 cm at seeding and during legume establishment, or similarly manage

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Chiy, Paul Chu. "Sodium supply for pasture and dairy cow production." Thesis, Bangor University, 1992. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.331954.

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Latta, Roy A. "Improving medic pastures in pasture-wheat rotations in the Mallee district of North-Western Victoria /." Title page, contents and abstract only, 1994. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09A/09al364.pdf.

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O'Connell, Kathleen Ann. "Environmentally sustainable fertiliser nitrogen management practices for pasture production." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2005. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.426720.

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TAKABE, Tetsuko. "Biotechnology of Crop Production and International Consortium." 名古屋大学農学国際教育協力研究センター, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2237/8933.

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Sedibe, Moosa Mahmood. "Optimising water use efficiency for crop production." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53541.

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Thesis (MScAgric)--University of Stellenbosch, 2003.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Poor water management and poor water use efficiency (WUE) have been identified as one of the major problems experienced by vegetable growers in most of the developing countries, including South Africa. This poor management and poor utilization of water have led to a drastic decline in the quality and quantity of available water. In South Africa agriculture uses about 50% of available water. Increasing water demand for domestic, industrial and mining uses, may decrease agriculture's share to less than the current 5

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Butler, Holly. "Optimising nutrient use efficiency in crop production." Thesis, Lancaster University, 2016. http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/83220/.

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Food security for a growing population presents a significant challenge for crop production, with increasing pressures upon agriculutral productivity. There is a vast need to improve crop yield and quality using an efficient approach that does not present negative environmental impacts. A novel interrogation technique that is able to provide information of the overall health of a plant, would be extremely beneficial in an agriculutral, as well as research, setting. This information could be utilised to better understand the mechanisms of plant functions, including stress responses. Vibrational

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Ellis, Ciaran R. "Valuing wild pollinators for sustainable crop production." Thesis, University of Stirling, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22327.

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This thesis looks at the role of wild pollinators in providing services to crops. Two data chapters (2 and 3) are accompanied by a modelling chapter (4) which build on the findings of the field studies. The thesis ends with an overview of the trends in pollinator populations and how these relate to the needs of farmers in the UK (chap-ter 5). It is often assumed that commercial pollinators are appropriate substitutes of wild pollinators on farms; however this view neglects the differing roles that particular pollinator taxa might play in providing pollination services. For example, crops with

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Mallory, Ellen B. "Crop/Livestock Integration Effects on Soil Quality, Crop Production, and Soil Nitrogen Dynamics." Fogler Library, University of Maine, 2007. http://www.library.umaine.edu/theses/pdf/MalloryEB2007.pdf.

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Benedict, Katherine A. "Modelling applications to pasture-based beef production in Atlantic Canada." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/MQ49312.pdf.

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Stewart, Alan V. "Plant breeding aspects of ryegrasses (Lolium sp.) infected with endophytic fungi." Phd thesis, University of Canterbury. Lincoln College, 1987. http://theses.lincoln.ac.nz/public/adt-NZLIU20071005.172250/.

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Some aspects of the presence of systemic endophytic fungi in agriculturally important New Zealand grasses were studied in relation to plant breeding. Seedling resistance to adult Argentine stem weevil feeding in perennial ryegrass, Italian ryegrass and tall fescue was found to be related to the presence of their respective Acremonium endophytes in the seed rather than to plant genetic resistance. In addition a study of perennial ryegrass revealed that this resistance was independent of endophyte viability. The seedling resistance conferred by the endophyte of Italian ryegrass was found to be b

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Merfield, C. N. "Predator interactions within a trophic level : Phalangium opilio L. (Arachnida: Opiliones) and mites (Arachnida: Acari)." Diss., Lincoln University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/21.

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This study investigated commensal feeding interactions between the European harvestman (P. opilio L.) and the predatory mites Balaustium spp. and Anystis baccarum L. It also investigated the feeding behaviour of P. opilio. Experiments were conducted in the laboratory using standardised temperature, humidity, photoperiod and experimental arenas, with eggs of the brown blowfly (Calliphora stygia F.) as prey facsimiles. Due to initial difficulties in obtaining enough predatory mites, mite feeding was manually simulated piercing blowfly eggs with a minuten pin. P. opilio consumed significantly mor

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Kang, Sideth. "Effect of irrigation on growth and nitrogen accumulation of Kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) and narrow-leafed lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.)." Diss., Lincoln University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1126.

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A field experiment was conducted to examine the responses in growth, total dry matter (TDM), seed yield and nitrogen (N) accumulation of Kabuli chickpea cv. Principe and narrow-leafed lupin cv. Fest to different irrigation levels and N fertilizer on a Templeton silt loam soil at Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand in 2007/08. The irrigation and fertilizer treatments were double full irrigation, full irrigation, half irrigation and nil irrigation and a control, full irrigation plus 150 kg N ha⁻¹. There was a 51 % increase in the weighed mean absolute growth rate (WMAGR) by full irrigati

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Kean, J. M. "Metapopulation theory in practice." Lincoln University, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1372.

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A metapopulation is defined as a set of potential local populations among which dispersal may occur. Metapopulation theory has grown rapidly in recent years, but much has focused on the mathematical properties of metapopulations rather than their relevance to real systems. Indeed, barring some notable exceptions, metapopulation theory remains largely untested in the field. This thesis investigates the importance of metapopulation structure in the ‘real world’, firstly by building additional realism into metapopulation models, and secondly through a 3-year field study of a real metapopulation s

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Ates, Serkan. "Grazing management of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L.) in South Island (New Zealand)." Diss., Lincoln University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1338.

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This study consisted of two sheep grazed dryland pasture experiments. Experiment l compared sheep production from 3-year-old cocksfoot based pastures grown in combination with white, Caucasian, subterranean or balansa clover with a ryegrass-white clover pasture and a pure lucerne forage. Sheep liveweight gain per head from each pasture treatment and the pure lucerne stand was recorded in the 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons. The cocksfoot-subterranean clover pasture provided equal (381 kg LW/ha in 2006) or higher (476 kg LW/ha in 2007) animal production in spring and gave the highest total animal p

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Payne, Kathryn Marie. "ENHANCED EFFICIENCY NITROGEN FORMULATION EFFECT ON GRASS-LEGUME PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY." UKnowledge, 2019. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pss_etds/113.

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The use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer is generally restricted on mixed species forage systems due to its stimulatory effect on grasses which increases competition with legume species. Reduced legume growth from this competition can compromise forage nutritive value and prospective yields. The controlled-release nature of several enhanced efficiency fertilizer N products holds the potential to improve legume persistence in mixed species pastures while providing supplemental N required by the grass component. The studies contained in this dissertation evaluated the effect of different enhanced effi

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Fenby, Nicholas Simon. "Rhizomania - approaches to diagnosis and production of resistant cultivars." Thesis, De Montfort University, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.391078.

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Shi, Xiaoqing. "Biotechnological production of antifungal proteins for crop protection." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/671681.

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Els fongs patògens de plantes causen importants pèrdues en les collites, posant en perill la seguretat i qualitat alimentària. Els pèptids antimicrobians (AMPs) mostren una activitat lítica potent i duradora específicament enfront de microorganismes, de manera que tenen un gran potencial com a nous fungicides naturals per al control dels fongs patògens. La seva explotació requereix de sistemes de producció ràpids, eficaços, econòmics i segurs. El principal objectiu d’aquest treball era desenvolupar sistemes de producció sostenibles de AMPs, i la seva caracterització en el control d’infeccions

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(217363), Mei Li. "Genetic diversity, physiology and production of Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis (Burm. f.) Trin. ex Henschel)." Thesis, 1998. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Genetic_diversity_physiology_and_production_of_Chinese_water_chestnut_Eleocharis_dulcis_Burm_f_Trin_ex_Henschel_/20010443.

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<p>Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis (Burm. f.) Trin. ex Henschel) is a new aquatic vegetable to Australia. Lack of research on this crop greatly limits the understanding of its production performance. Therefore, studies on several aspects of this crop were undertaken to provide a scientific basis for improvement in yield and quality.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Firstly, the genetic relationship of Chinese water chestnuts growing in Australia was assessed by using random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs). For the genetic</p> <p>analysis of wild putative E. dulcis, three primers separated the s

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(12246268), Alan Andrew Duff. "Growth and development of onions in a subtropical environment." Thesis, 2004. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Growth_and_development_of_onions_in_a_subtropical_environment/19365128.

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<div>Australia currently produces 210 000 tonnes of onions annually. The major production areas are in southern Australia where the predominant onion type is adapted to an intermediate long daylength. Queensland's annual production is stable at 10% (20 000 to 25 000 tonnes) of the national production. Ninety percent of the Queensland crop is grown in southern Queensland (Lockyer Valley and the Darling Downs). Small production areas can be found in central and tropical north Queensland. Consequently, onions in Queensland are grown under a predominantly subtropical environment. Crops are sown fr

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(9800051), Colin Greensill. "Non-invasive assessment of fruit quality by near-infrared spectroscopy for fruit grading in an in-line setting." Thesis, 2000. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Non-invasive_assessment_of_fruit_quality_by_near-infrared_spectroscopy_for_fruit_grading_in_an_in-line_setting/13426595.

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Instrument criteria, in terms of wavelength range, wavelength resolution, signal to noise ratio, sensitivity and illumination/detector were defined for the use of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in the assessment of soluble solids content (SSC) in intact fruit in an in-line system. Techniques for predictive model generation and transfer of predictive models across a number of systems were assessed in tenns of root mean squared error of prediction (RMSEP). A comparative study of components making up an NIR spectroscopic system established that for the application of assessment of SSC in intac

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(9822500), Tika Neupane. "Improving predictability of time to harvest and yield of field grown tomato crops." Thesis, 2016. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Improving_predictability_of_time_to_harvest_and_yield_of_field_grown_tomato_crops/13387178.

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Accurate predictions of the timing of harvest and crop yield are of major benefit to large scale commercial tomato growers as they support efficient utilisation of resources and enable planting schedules to be managed so that there is a regular supply of product to the market. The predictive tools available to field tomato growers are limited as most tomato crop models have been developed for greenhouse conditions and indeterminate tomato cultivars. As the success of a crop yield forecasting system strongly depends on the crop simulation models ability to quantify the influence of weather and

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(9237167), A. Garrett. "The pollination biology of Papaw (Carica papaya L.) in Central Queensland." Thesis, 1995. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/The_pollination_biology_of_Papaw_Carica_papaya_L_in_Central_Queensland/13416722.

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Project aims to evaluate the pollination biology of C. papaya in regards to anemophily, entomophily and agamospermy. The variation in seasonal fruit set typical of subtropical climates is also investigated. The research aims to improve crop management strategies.. Papaws are one of the most significant fruits in central Queensland, yet there are specific problems associated with consistent fruit production in this subtropical region. This is the first time that a comprehensive analysis into the pollination mechanism of papaw has been conducted, in a country other than that of its origin. Addit

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(9798107), Geeta Gautam Kafle. "Some studies on the physiology of Stevia rebaundiana (Bertoni)." Thesis, 2011. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Some_studies_on_the_physiology_of_Stevia_rebaundiana_Bertoni_/13457141.

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"Stevia, a zero calorie natural sweetener, is a new crop for Australia. It was approved in 2008 for use as a food ingredient by Food Standard Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ). Steviol Glycoside (SG) found in the leaves is responsible for the sweetness of Stevia. As a new crop to Australia, commercial cultivation of Stevia is yet to commence. The agronomic requirements of the crop in Australian conditions are yet to be determined. Therefore, the current study aims to lay the foundation for developing both agronomic practice and varietal selection for stevia cultivation in Australia"--Abstract.

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(12804776), Stephen Barry Johnson. "Nitrogen fixation by potential ley pasture legumes for Central Queensland." Thesis, 1997. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Nitrogen_fixation_by_potential_ley_pasture_legumes_for_Central_Queensland/20010641.

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<p>Yield decline following continuous cropping cycles in Central Queensland has been attributed to the declining soil nitrogen status. In this study an assessment of the level of nitrogen fixation was made to assist in the selection of potential ley pasture legumes for use in rotational systems to achieve sustainable cropping yields.</p> <p>Twenty one winter and summer growing legumes were evaluated for nitrogen fixation in glasshouse trials in two seasons. Nitrogen fixation was determined using the hydrogen evolution technique (an instantaneous measure of fixation rate) in an artificial media

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(1100327), F. M. AMIRUL ISLAM. "The macro-scale influence of climate on crop production in the Fitzroy catchment of Central Queensland." Thesis, 1996. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/The_macro-scale_influence_of_climate_on_crop_production_in_the_Fitzroy_catchment_of_Central_Queensland/19930196.

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<p>Climate is the most significant factor in determining plant growth and productivity (Buchdahl, 1996). Recent studies with general circulation models suggest that one of the consequences of increase in greenhouse gases may be greater variability in the climate of a region. Given the possibility of increased variations in climatic conditions, it is deemed that the study of the relationship between climate and crop yield would be useful. For a system which is too complex to be explained by the laws of physics, typically, the determination of the relationship is done through multiple regression

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(9876824), L. John. "Development of a novel harvester for grass seeds and cereal crops." Thesis, 1996. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Development_of_a_novel_harvester_for_grass_seeds_and_cereal_crops/13430048.

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Involves study of the grass seed industry in Central Queensland by conducting a market survey to determine the existing mechanisation in the seed industry and the problems faced by farmers. The main aim of the study is the design of an improved, effective grass seed harvester.. This research project sponsored by the Centre for Agricultural Technology(CAT) is seen as assistance to the Agricultural and Beef Industries which are among the major contributing industries to the Australian economy. The project involves a study of the grass seed industry in Central Queensland by conducting a market su

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(9826022), Lance Pendergast. "Benefits of aeration of subsurface drip irrigation water: Field evidence on CQ highlands vertosols." Thesis, 2011. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Benefits_of_aeration_of_subsurface_drip_irrigation_water_Field_evidence_on_CQ_highlands_vertosols/13463510.

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Irrigation of heavy soils can result in temporary anoxic conditions in the rhizosphere. The aeration of the subsurface drip irrigation water was calculated to deliver an amount of oxygen that is significant to root respiration (equivalent to some hours of respiration need). Broadacre cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) irrigated with aerated water developed significantly more extensive and heavier (17.3%) root systems, canopies that enabled greater light interception (2.6% ), and produced significantly higher lint yields ( 16%) due to more bolls per plant (15%) in the 05/06 season. The increased y

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(9823514), Stephen Ockerby. "Leaves shed light on flowering: (Vegetative growth and control of floral induction in Sorghum bicolor)." Thesis, 2001. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Leaves_shed_light_on_flowering_Vegetative_growth_and_control_of_floral_induction_in_Sorghum_bicolor_/13465283.

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Project tests the hypothesis that floral induction and flowering time in Sorghum bicolor L. can be "regulated by in-crop canopy modification", with the result that farmers would be better able to manage their corps to avoid severe crop water stress at flowering.

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Kaur, Arvinder. "The effects of production techniques on the yield and quality of some leafy vegetables." Thesis, 1997. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/15382/.

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An opportunity exists for Australia to satisfy the expanding Asian fresh produce markets, because of our climate, space and technology to expand and enhance production of fruit and vegetables. Growers always strive to obtain maximum yields of high quality produce from their fields. Many factors such as climate, suitable cultivars, cultivation practices, soil, availability of water and nutrients can influence yields of high quality produce. An important and effective method to reduce costs is to improve productivity while maintaining quality. East Gippsland, the focus of this study, has a sig

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(9829109), Donna Rayner. "Spiders in central Queensland mango orchards: Diversity, diel activity and impact of pesticides." Thesis, 2000. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Spiders_in_central_Queensland_mango_orchards_Diversity_diel_activity_and_impact_of_pesticides/13424552.

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Spiders are naturally occurring predators of insects in agroecosystems. The use of broad spectrum pesticides in agriculture is likely to disrupted spider communities and have a negative impact on their role as biocontrollers. The overall abundance, the species richness, diversity and guild structure of spiders in tropical mango orchards in central Queensland were investigated in this study. Experiments were performed to assess the potential of spiders as natural predators to pest insects in mango orchards. The effects of pesticides on the spider communities were assessed to establish the exten

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