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New Zealand’s isolation and periods of marine transgression have limited its biota to an extent which can be considered depauperate, even by island standards. Endemic vertebrates are rare and prominent invertebrate families, such as the renowned forest defoliators of the Lymantriidae, are absent. The proven vulnerability of the flora to introduced vertebrates reaffirms a belief in the... [Thesis or Dissertation]

Grain legumes have the potential to be high yielding crops in Canterbury. However, like most grain legumes the problem of harvest index (HI) variability in Cicer arietinum, Lens culinaris, Lupinus angustifolius and Pisum sativum hinders the realisation of their full potential yield. In 1998/99, the four species were sown at four populations, viz. lentils cv. Rajah (15, 150, 300 and 600 plants... [Thesis or Dissertation]

The influence of soil moisture status and various meteorological parameters on the water relations of wheat were studies both in the field and under controlled environment conditions. Water potentials of the leaf and ear were measured with a pressured bomb, and leaf diffusion resistance with a diffusion porometer. In the field there was a marked diurnal variation in leaf and ear water potential... [Thesis or Dissertation]

The influence of soil moisture status and various meteorological parameters on the water relations of wheat were studies both in the field and under controlled environment conditions. Water potentials of the leaf and ear were measured with a pressured bomb, and leaf diffusion resistance with a diffusion porometer. In the field there was a marked diurnal variation in leaf and ear water potential... [Thesis or Dissertation]

The influence of soil moisture status and various meteorological parameters on the water relations of wheat were studies both in the field and under controlled environment conditions. Water potentials of the leaf and ear were measured with a pressured bomb, and leaf diffusion resistance with a diffusion porometer. In the field there was a marked diurnal variation in leaf and ear water potential... [Thesis or Dissertation]

Brodifacoum is a second-generation anticoagulant used for rodent control in New Zealand. Concerns about the poisoning of non-target species have resulted in restrictions being imposed on the mainland. It is, however, still commonly employed on offshore islands. Previous research investigating the poisoning risks of brodifacoum has generally focused on birds eating brodifacoum bait (primary... [Journal Article]

The effect of the environment (sowing dates and seasons), irrigation and inoculation on the growth, development and yield of pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cv. Othello was investigated in two seasons on a Wakanui silt loam soil in Canterbury, New Zealand. In 1994/95, the pinto beans were sown on 27 October and 24 November under no and full irrigation and three inoculation treatments. In... [Thesis or Dissertation]

The two principal challenges in processing many eucalypts are the distortion/warping of timeber during sawing and the subsequent difficulties in drying the timber without significant degrade. Incorporating wood quality traits associated with these challenges in breeding is considered to be a demanding task. In this paper, simple approaches for mass screening for growth stresses, shrinkage,... [Conference Paper]

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One of the objectives of the Lincoln Ventures (LVL) led Foundation for Research Science and Technology funded research programme is to identify challenges for integrated catchment management (ICM) in New Zealand under the RMA regime and to suggest a way forward. The ‘human dimension’ of ICM research is not as well established or recognised in New Zealand as bio-physical research is. There...Funding for this project was provided by the New Zealand government through the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, particularly under contract LVLX0303. [Journal Article]

This article is written to inform readers about resource recovery facilities in Korea. This article’s descriptions about resource recovery facilities and Korea’s urban solid waste treatment policy and history mainly are based on the contents of the official website of the Seoul’s Resource Recovery Facility, rrf.seoul.go.kr. This article summarized and translated the relevant information...The objective of this short article is to briefly introduce how Korea deals with urban solid waste problems with the use of urban resource recovery facilities, using the example of the city of Seoul to aid in explaining the hot issues related to these resource recovery facilities. [Journal Article]

Although the benefits of further diversifying a portfolio of New Zealand financial assets with unsecuritised New Zealand real estate have been confirmed in previous studies, this paper examines the benefits of further diversifying a portfolio by including rural grazing property. Modern portfolio theory is used to determine the benefits of including rural property, as well as the traditional... [Journal Article]

Christchurch has had a wintertime air pollution problem for much of the last century. In the first half of the century the main pollutants were sulphur dioxide and suspended particulate matter, while in recent years suspended particulate matter and carbon monoxide have exceeded ambient air quality guidelines many times each winter. This paper reviews progress made in understanding and... [Journal Article]

A study of the interactions between lead (Pb) shot and the soil, and the fate of Pb at shooting ranges was conducted in order to address the lack of research on these issues at the current time. Surveys of the spatial and vertical distributions of Pb in the soil were carried out at selected Canterbury clay target shooting ranges. These confirmed that maximum soil Pb concentrations at New... [Thesis or Dissertation]

A study of the interactions between lead (Pb) shot and the soil, and the fate of Pb at shooting ranges was conducted in order to address the lack of research on these issues at the current time. Surveys of the spatial and vertical distributions of Pb in the soil were carried out at selected Canterbury clay target shooting ranges. These confirmed that maximum soil Pb concentrations at New... [Thesis or Dissertation]

A study of the interactions between lead (Pb) shot and the soil, and the fate of Pb at shooting ranges was conducted in order to address the lack of research on these issues at the current time. Surveys of the spatial and vertical distributions of Pb in the soil were carried out at selected Canterbury clay target shooting ranges. These confirmed that maximum soil Pb concentrations at New... [Thesis or Dissertation]

A critique of the Auckland Regional Council Natural Masterpiece Project, where the ARC is attempting to ' brand ' its parks with huge gilt frames. The frames are significant in the way they express a particular perspective on landscape in contemporary New Zealand. [Journal Article]

The relationship between wilderness and design and the landscape architect's role in that environment, was the underpinning theme of a field trip to Stewart Island involving Lincoln students and staff. One of the Lincoln University BLA programme's requirements is for students to participate in at least one field trip during their course of study. These field trips are of value both as... [Journal Article]

Deforestation arising from conversion of forest areas into agriculture is a serious problem in Malawi. Cultivation of subsistence and cash crops is often cited as a major cause of this problem. This paper applies the von Thunen model to firstly, discuss competition for agricultural land and secondly, establish why the poor are closely associated with forests. Further, a regression analysis is... [Working or Discussion Paper]

A mesoscale numerical model was used to perform two-dimensional numerical simulations of a thermally driven circulation, known as the Canterbury Plains Breeze, to examine the effect of key physical mechanisms that determine the intensity of this circulation. The mesoscale model has a 2.5 order turbulence closure scheme with a terrain following coordinate system, and has been previously used... [Journal Article]

A survey of the Blue penguin (Eudyptula minor) was conducted between the Taramakau River and the Mokihinui River on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand from 1 October 2005 until 24 January 2006. The primary aim was to map the distribution of penguins within the study area, estimate population size, document the timing of the breeding season and identify threats. There is a... [Report]

This bulletin records the production of subterranean clover pastures under different fertiliser treatments. Measurements of production were made by means of the grazing animal. The trial was carried out over the years 1939 to 1946. [Book]

Experiments were conducted to assess whether a concept termed 'attract and reward' (A&R) could enhance conservation biological control (CBC). In A&R, a synthetically-produced herbivore induced plant volatile (HIPV) ('attract') is combined with a floral resource ('reward'). It is anticipated that the two will work synergistically attracting natural enemies... [Thesis or Dissertation]

Additional files include; Appendix to 1937-1946 Survey with details of 1946-1948 Seasons, and a map of Ashley Dene.The College property, Ashley Dene, consists of 878 acres, situated about seven miles South-west of the College itself. Over the last eight years, the property has been progressively developed. The purpose of this survey is to record the various changes which have taken place together with a review of the management methods which have been introduced. [Book]

This publication comprises a literature review on quality of life in compact cities from a social scientific perspective. Though compact cities are generally thought to be the most sustainable urban form, it is debateable whether or not such cities do perform better across social, economic or bio-physical environmental measures. Furthermore, urban intensification and consolidation is often... [Book]