Environmental impacts of grazed clover/grass pastures [PDF]
, 2009 peer-reviwedGrazed clover/grass pastures are important for animal production systems and the clover component is critical for its contribution to N inputs via biological fixation of atmospheric N2.
Erikson, J. +3 more
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A provisional assessment of risk associated with heavy metal accumulation in New Zealand agricultural soil: Effects of landfarming and fertiliser use on the heavy metal concentrations in plants : A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Environmental Management (without major) at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2016 This study investigated heavy metal accumulation in New Zealand agricultural soil (horticultural soil and landfarm-impacted soil), factors influencing their concentration in leafy vegetables and pasture, and the potential implications to food safety ...
Okafor, Chioma MaryAnn
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Drought tolerance of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and the role of Epichloë endophyte : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2016 Perennial ryegrass is the most important grass species in New Zealand. Due to climate change, drought will become more severe and frequent in New Zealand, which makes it increasingly important to improve drought tolerance of perennial ryegrass. There are
He, Lulu
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A study of patchiness in mid-season dairy pastures : consequences and control : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science at Massey University [PDF]
, 1997 There is interest among some dairy farmers in increasing herbage intake of cows during spring by increasing pasture cover but without compromising pasture quality into the summer.
Padilla Pérez Peña, Mauricio Javier
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ISPEC Journal of Agricultural SciencesRyegrass (Lolium sp.) species are widely utilized in turfgrass areas worldwide due to their rapid establishment, aesthetic appeal, and adaptability to various environmental conditions.
Şükrü Sezgi ÖZKAN +1 more
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The effect of grasses grown for seed in mixture with legumes on the incidence of weeds and soil nitrogen content [PDF]
, 2002 This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference on behalf of the Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR). The incidence of weeds and the content of soil nitrogen were investigated in the first year of a field trial with organic ...
Cagas, Bohumir, Machac, Radek
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Modeling dissolved organic matter mobilization and immobilization in the root zone: Effect of soil treatment on denitrification and N leaching [PDF]
, 2005 This report summarizes the technical description of a code/model concept simulating mobilization and immobilization of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the Daisy model.
Gjettermann, Birgitte
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Milkweed Production Trials [PDF]
, 2017 Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a plant native to North America and has recently become the focus of conservation programs as milkweed is the sole food source for the Monarch butterfly larvae.
Darby, Heather +4 more
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Forage cuts as a by-product in organic seed production [PDF]
, 2002 A major problem in organic grass seed production on arable farms is to provide for a sufficient nitrogen supply. A nitrogen-fixing crop may be able to cover the nitrogen requirement - wholly or partly.
Boelt, B., Deleuran, L.C.
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