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Management of phytophthora root rot in radiata pine seedlings by Reglinski, T, Spiers, T.M, Dick, M.A, Taylor, J.T, Gardner, J

“…Chemical and biological agents were evaluated for their ability to suppress root rot, caused by Phytophthora cactorum, in field-grown radiata pine seedlings in…”
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Infection criteria, inoculum sources and splash dispersal pattern of Colletotrichum acutatum causing bitter rot of apple in New Zealand by Everett, K. R., Pushparajah, I. P. S., Timudo, O. E., Ah Chee, A., Scheper, R. W. A., Shaw, P. W., Spiers, T. M., Taylor, J. T., Wallis, D. R., Wood, P. N.

“…Infection of Malus x domestica cv. Royal Gala fruit by Colletotrichum acutatum causing bitter rot was studied in the temperate climate of New Zealand…”
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Green Waste Compost as a Component in Soilless Growing Media by Spiers, T.M, Fietje, G

“…Green waste compost (GWC) was examined for its suitability as an ingredient in soilless growing media by measuring nutrient content, nutrient retention and…”
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Waste stream utilisation for sustainable viticulture by Agnew, R H, Mundy, D C, Spiers, T M, Greven, M M

“…Field trials were established at four vineyards in January 1999 to evaluate the effects of four mulch mixtures on different soil and plant parameters. Mulches…”
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Effects of pre-harvest foliar calcium sprays on fruit calcium levels and brown rot of peaches by Elmer, P.A.G., Spiers, T.M., Wood, P.N.

“…Brown rot of stonefruits caused by Monilinia fructicola (Wint.) Honey continues to be responsible for significant crop losses in New Zealand despite the…”
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Trichoderma atroviride promotes growth and enhances systemic resistance to Diplodia pinea in radiata pine (Pinus radiata) seedlings by Regliński, T., Rodenburg, N., Taylor, J. T., Northcott, G. L., Ah Chee, A., Spiers, T. M., Hill, R. A.

“…Summary Root drench application of Trichoderma atroviride isolates R32, R33, R40 and R84 promoted the growth of potted radiata pine seedlings. After 6 weeks,…”
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Integrating pre and postharvest 'nil fungicide residue' treatments for control of brown rot of stone fruits caused by Monilinia fructicola by Elmer, P.A.G, Spiers, T.M, Wood, P.N, Reglinski, T, Hoyte, S, Parry, F.J, Usall, J

“…The aim of this investigation was to evaluate pre- and postharvest options for control of brown rot (caused by Monilinia fructicola (Wint.) Honey) with a view…”
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Comparison of a Laboratory and Commercial Block Digester for Plant Analysis by Prasad, M., Spiers, T. M.

“…The design of a block digester fabricated in the laboratory is presented. The digester was capable of attaining 380°C in about 1 hour. Variation of temperature…”
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