New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 21, Issue 4 (1978)

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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 21, Issue 4 (1978)

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Effects of winter weather on the growth rate and heat production of dairy cattle
C. W. Holmes, Robyn Christensen, N. A. McLean & J. Lockyer
Pages: 549-556
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforEffects of winter weather on the growth rate and heat production of dairy cattle | References | PDF (719.2 KB)
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Energy metabolism of Brahman × Friesian and Friesian calves, and the influence of an increase in rectal temperature on their heat production
C. W. Holmes, T. P. Hughes & Robyn Christensen
Pages: 557-561
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforEnergy metabolism of Brahman × Friesian and Friesian calves, and the influence of an increase in rectal temperature on their heat production | References | PDF (509.8 KB)
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Adjustment factors for Hereford and Angus cattle weights
II. Weight at eighteen months
G. B. Nicoll & A. L. Rae
Pages: 563-570
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AbstractforAdjustment factors for Hereford and Angus cattle weights | References | PDF (797.3 KB)
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Utilisation of the phosphorus and magnesium in some calcium and magnesium phosphates by growing sheep
G. Fishwick
Pages: 571-575
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AbstractforUtilisation of the phosphorus and magnesium in some calcium and magnesium phosphates by growing sheep | References | PDF (591.4 KB)
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Post-parturn oestrous interval of single-suckled Angus beef cows
S. T. Morris, A. B. Pleasants & R. A. Barton
Pages: 577-582
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AbstractforPost-parturn oestrous interval of single-suckled Angus beef cows | References | PDF (567.7 KB)
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Survey of magnesium content of soils and pastures and incidence of grass tetany in three selected areas of Taranaki
M. A. Turner, V. E. Neall & G. F. Wilson
Pages: 583-592
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforSurvey of magnesium content of soils and pastures and incidence of grass tetany in three selected areas of Taranaki | References | PDF (1,007 KB)
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Field studies with radioactive sulphur-labelled gypsum fertiliser
I. Soil factors affecting the movement of fertiliser sulphur
P. E. H. Gregg & K. M. Goh
Pages: 593-601
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforField studies with radioactive sulphur-labelled gypsum fertiliser | References | PDF (881.7 KB)
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Pore-size distributions of some New Zealand soil groups
M. W. Gradwell
Pages: 603-614
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AbstractforPore-size distributions of some New Zealand soil groups | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Nitrification activities of some New Zealand soils and the effect of some clay types on nitrification
S. U. Sarathchandra
Pages: 615-621
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AbstractforNitrification activities of some New Zealand soils and the effect of some clay types on nitrification | References | PDF (676.5 KB)
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Symbiotic nitrogen fixation in a sequence of pastures of increasing age measured by a 15N dilution technique
D. C. Edmeades & K. M. Goh
Pages: 623-628
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AbstractforSymbiotic nitrogen fixation in a sequence of pastures of increasing age measured by a 15N dilution technique | References | PDF (617.6 KB)
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Investigations into the availability to lucerne (Medicago saliva) of copper applied to yellow-brown pumice soils
I. Farm survey of Cu in lucerne and soil
E. A. Forbes
Pages: 629-636
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforInvestigations into the availability to lucerne (Medicago saliva) of copper applied to yellow-brown pumice soils | References | PDF (710.4 KB)
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Investigations into the availability to lucerne (Medicago sativa) of copper applied to yellow-brown pumice soils
II. Relationships between topdressing rate and Cu concentration in established lucerne
E. A. Forbes
Pages: 637-642
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforInvestigations into the availability to lucerne (Medicago sativa) of copper applied to yellow-brown pumice soils | References | PDF (576.3 KB)
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Sulphur, phosphate, and molybdenum coating of legume seed
D. Scott & W. J. Archie
Pages: 643-649
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AbstractforSulphur, phosphate, and molybdenum coating of legume seed | References | PDF (777.1 KB)
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Air movements within six vegetations
D. Scott
Pages: 651-654
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AbstractforAir movements within six vegetations | References | PDF (419.2 KB)
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Response surfaces of semidwarf wheat for seeding rate, and levels and times of application of nitrogen fertiliser
C. T. Dougherty, B. G. Love & N. S. Mountier
Pages: 655-663
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforResponse surfaces of semidwarf wheat for seeding rate, and levels and times of application of nitrogen fertiliser | References | PDF (807.9 KB)
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Performance of mixtures of ryegrass cultivars and prairie grass with red clover cultivars under two grazing frequencies
II. Shoot populations and natural reseeding of prairie grass
J. Pineiro & W. Harris
Pages: 665-673
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforPerformance of mixtures of ryegrass cultivars and prairie grass with red clover cultivars under two grazing frequencies | References | PDF (717.2 KB)
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Growth of white clover in undisturbed soils after inoculation with efficient mycorrhizal fungi
C. Ll. Powell & Jeannette Daniel
Pages: 675-681
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforGrowth of white clover in undisturbed soils after inoculation with efficient mycorrhizal fungi | References | PDF (686.5 KB)
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Changes in effectiveness of soil endomycorrhizal fungal populations during pasture development
T. R. Crush
Pages: 683-685
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforChanges in effectiveness of soil endomycorrhizal fungal populations during pasture development | References | PDF (403.9 KB)
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Influence of phosphorus on the phytotoxicity of alachlor
A. Rahman
Pages: 687-690
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforInfluence of phosphorus on the phytotoxicity of alachlor | References | PDF (476.5 KB)
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Leptosphaeria nodorum infection of wheat in New Zealand
J. G. Hampton, R. C. Close & D. Gareth Jones
Pages: 691-695
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforLeptosphaeria nodorum infection of wheat in New Zealand | References | PDF (915.6 KB)
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Two important fungal seed-borne diseases of barley in New Zealand: net blotch caused by Drechslera teres (Sacc.) Shoemaker and leaf stripe caused by Drechslera graminea (Rabenh. ex Schlecht.) Shoemaker
B. J. Arnst, J. E. Sheridan & N. Grbavac
Pages: 697-701
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforTwo important fungal seed-borne diseases of barley in New Zealand: net blotch caused by Drechslera teres (Sacc.) Shoemaker and leaf stripe caused by Drechslera graminea (Rabenh. ex Schlecht.) Shoemaker | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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New plant disease record in New Zealand Uromycladium simplex on Acacia pycnantha
G. F. Laundon & A. J. McCully
Pages: 703-704
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforNew plant disease record in New Zealand Uromycladium simplex on Acacia pycnantha | References | PDF (364 KB)
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New host records of plant disease fungi in New Zealand
G. F. Laundon
Pages: 705-707
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AbstractforNew host records of plant disease fungi in New Zealand | References | PDF (423.5 KB)
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Cynosurus mottle virus, a virus affecting grasses in New Zealand
N. A. Mohamed
Pages: 709-714
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforCynosurus mottle virus, a virus affecting grasses in New Zealand | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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White clover and grass grub
I. Screening technique for resistance and tolerance
E. R. L. Wilson
Pages: 715-721
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforWhite clover and grass grub | References | PDF (1,009.7 KB)
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White clover and grass grub
II. Screening 74 overseas lines for resistance and tolerance
E. R. L. Wilson
Pages: 723-726
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforWhite clover and grass grub | References | PDF (367.1 KB)
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Effect of grass grub on establishment of legume seedlings in pots
E. R. L. Wilson
Pages: 727-731
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforEffect of grass grub on establishment of legume seedlings in pots | References | PDF (995.6 KB)
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Development of hives for field population increase, and studies on the life cycles of the four species of introduced bumble bees in New Zealand
B. J. Donovan & S. S. Wier
Pages: 733-756
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
AbstractforDevelopment of hives for field population increase, and studies on the life cycles of the four species of introduced bumble bees in New Zealand | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Correction
Corrigenda
Pages: 757-758
Published online: 30 Jan 2012
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