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Nutrition and irrigation studies with processing tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2005)
Improved fertilizer and irrigation management has become increasingly important for tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) grown for processing. To reduce potential nutrient loss to the environment due to excessive supply, ...
Investigations on growth and P uptake characteristics of maize and sweet corn as influenced by soil P status : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) (Plant & soil science), Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2005)
Despite being different cultivars of the same plant species (Zea mays L.), maize and sweet corn have contrasting P fertiliser recommendations in New Zealand, that are reflected in different target Olsen P values of 10-15 ...
A study of the combined effects of irrigation frequency and phosphorus fertility on summer pasture production : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil Science, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2003)
During the last five years, there has been an increase in both the area of irrigated pasture in New Zealand and the intensity of this irrigation. Research has failed to keep pace with this change: the benefits of irrigation ...