The effects of shading and defoliation on the nodulation and nitrogen fixation of white clover (Trifolium repens L.): a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorChu, Alexander Cheong Ping
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-13T00:14:40Z
dc.date.available2017-01-13T00:14:40Z
dc.date.issued1971
dc.description.abstractThe ability of the legume-Rhizobium symbiosis to fix atmospheric nitrogen, hence contributing towards the maintenance of soil fertility is well recognised. Although increasing usage of mineral nitrogen is evident in agricultural practices overseas (Watkin, Williams 1970), in New Zealand legume nitrogen is still by far the most important source of nitrogen in grassland farming. Nitrogen fixation in a fertile ryegrass-white clover association has been estimated to yield as much as 550 1b N Per acre per annum (Sears 1953), and it has been emphasised that for maximum benefit to the grass component in a mixed sward the white clover should be periodically defoliated and have ample light for regrowth (Butler, Greenwood &Soper 1959). The present study examines the effects of defoliation and shading on nodulation and nitrogen fixation in white clover.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/10234
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectWhite cloveren_US
dc.subjectNitrogen -- Fixationen_US
dc.subjectRoot-tuberclesen_US
dc.titleThe effects of shading and defoliation on the nodulation and nitrogen fixation of white clover (Trifolium repens L.): a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorChu, Alexander Cheong Pingen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineAgricultural Scienceen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Agricultural Science (M. Agr. Sc.)en_US
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