New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 2006

Volume 34/Number 1/March 2006

Editorial report for 2005

• Viroid, phytoplasma, and fungal diseases of stone fruit in eastern Anatolia, Turkey HM Sipahioglu, S Demir, A Myrta, M Al Rwahnih, B Polat, L Schena, M Usta, A Akkopru, M Selcuk, A Ippolito, A Minafra p. 1
• Identification of inbred lines with superior combining ability for hybrid sunflower (Helianthus annuus) production in Turkey A Turkec, A Goksoy p. 7
• Differences in salinity tolerance in terms of growth and water-use efficiency in some amaranth (Amaranthus sp.) genotypes EN Omami, PS Hammes, PJ Robbertse p. 11
• Fungicide control of head smut (Sporisorium reilianum) of of sweetcorn (Zea mays) PJ Wright, RA Fullerton, JP Koolaard p. 23
• Fruit mineral removal rates from New Zealand apple (Malus domestica) orchards in the Nelson region JW Palmer, G Dryden p. 27
• Interactive effects of salinity and water stress on growth, leaf water relations, and gas exchange in amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) EN Omami, PS Hammes p. 33
• Seasonal variation in sprouting of GF677 peach x almond (Prunus persica x Prunus aygdalus) hybrid root cuttings C Tsipouridis, T Thomidis, S Bladenopoulou p. 45
• Covering of peach (Prunus persica) flowers for early spring frost protection P Drogoudi, C Tsipouridis, T Thomidis, T Terzis p. 51
• Efficient regeneration in two potential new crops for subtropical climates, the scarlet (Solanum aethiopicum) and gboma (S. macrocarpon) eggplants C Gisbert, J Prohens, F Nuez p. 55
• Mycotoxin contamination in graded fractions of maize (Zea mays) in New Zealand DR Lauren, DJ Jensen, WA Smith p. 63
• Characterisation of Royal Gala and Cox's Orange Pippin apple (Malus domestica) softening during controlled atmosphere storage JW Johnston, EW Hewett, MLATM Hertog p. 73
• A new bioassay for determining the susceptibility of onion (Allium cepa) bulbs to onion thrips, Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) NA Martin, PJ Workman p. 85
• New model to predict the timing of olive (Olea europaea) flowering: a case study in central Italy F Orlandi, D Lanari, B Romano, M Fornaciari p. 93

  Book reviews

• Teaching in the sciences: learner centered approaches JS Rowarth p. 101
• Agrometeorology: principles and applications of climate studies in agriculture VO Snow p. 101
• Genetically modified crops JS Rowarth p. 101
• Introgression from genetically modified plants into wild relatives JS Rowarth p. 101

Volume 34/Number 2/June 2006

• Yield comparisons of old and new cultivars of swedes (Brassica napus ssp. napobrassica) in Southland, New Zealand S Gowers, RC Butler, SD Armstrong p. 109
• Rhizobium inoculation improves yield and nitrogen accumulation in soybean (Glycine max) cultivars better than fertiliser T Sogut p. 115
• Responses of New Zealand flower thrips (Thrips obscuratus) to synthetic and natural stimuli (odour and colour) in a wind tunnel N Berry, RC Butler, DAJ Teulon p. 121
• Site of nitrate reduction in Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) changes from leaf to root during development LS Camargos, LF Aguiar, RA Azevedo p. 131
• Effect of three plant densities on the corm yield of konjac (Amorphophallus konjac) grown for 1 or 2 years JA Douglas, JM Follett, JE Waller p. 139
• Effects of auxins and cytokinins on graft union of grapevine (Vitis vinifera) C Kose, M Guleryuz p. 145
• Divitalisation of imported horsetail (Equisetum hyemale) MF Large, DJ Blanchon, ML Angus p. 151
• Leaching losses of soil-applied potassium fertiliser in pineapple (Ananas comosus) cultivation on tropical peat soils in Malaysia OH Ahmed, MHA Husni, MM Hanafi, AR Anuar, SR Syed Omar p. 155
• Use of near infrared spectra to identify cultivar in potato (Solanum tuberosum) crisps N Yee, WT Bussell, GG Coghill p. 177
• Taro (Colocasia esculenta) variety release recommendations for Papua New Guinea based on multi-location trials D Singh, J Guaf, T Okpul, G Wiles, D Hunter p. 163
• Promising genetic resources for resistance to powdery mildew in chestnut rose (Rosa roxburghii) and its relatives in China X Wen, Q Xu, Q Cao, X Deng p. 183
• Identification of Cucumber mosaic virus in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) growing areas in the north-west Mediterranean region of Turkey N Yardimci, H Eryigit p. 173
• New dimensions in agroecology JS Rowarth p. 189

  Volume 34/Number 3/September 2006

• Propagation by mound layering of some selected "SO" quince genotypes (Cydonia oblonga) as compatible rootstocks for pears (Pyrus communis) A Aygun, B San, H Dumanoglu, M Celik p. 191
• Rapid and efficient identification protocols for Xanthomonas campestrius pv. citri for quarantine investigations D-C Park, JM Young p. 195
• Effects of past and current management practices on crop yield and nitrogen leaching-a comparison of organic and conventional cropping systems C Stark, LM Condron, A Stewart, HJ Di, M O'Callaghan p. 207
• Factors affecting in vitro propagation of a Chinese wild grape (Vitis piasezkii var. pagnucii): shoot production and rhizogenesis J Zhang, S Wang, R Xu, Z Cao, J Ren p. 217
• Determining performances of some loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) cultivars under Mediterranean coastal conditions in Hatay, Turkey C Durgac, A Polat, O Kamiloglu, p. 225
• Identification of superior walnut (Juglans regia) genotypes in north-eastern Anatolia, Turkey R Aslantas p. 231
• Factors influencing silymarin content and composition in variegated thistle (Silybum marianum) RJ Martin, DR Lauren, WA Smith, DJ Jensen, B Deo, JA Douglas p. 239
• Effects of the field environment before and after seed physiological maturity on hollow heart occurrence in garden pea (Pisum sativum) T Shinohara, JG Hampton, MJ Hill p. 247
• Examining the Turkish wine industry: marketing effectiveness and recommendations for increasing its competitive performance MO Azabagaoglu, A Akyol, A Ozay p. 257
• Initial growth and fruiting of Summit sweet cherry (Prunus avium) on five rootstocks A Santos, R Santos-Ribeiro, J Cavalheiro p. 269

  Book reviews

• Crops and environmental change JS Rowarth p. 279
• The regulation of agricultural biotechnology JS Rowarth p. 279
• Regulating the liabilities of agricultural biotechnology JS Rowarth p. 279

  Volume 34/Number 4/December 2006

• Use of Salsola soda as a companion plant to improve greenhouse pepper (Capsicum annuum) performance under saline conditions G Colla, Y Rouphael, C Fallovo, M Cardarelli p. 283
• Evaluation of the occurrence of root rots on bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris) using different sowing methods and with different techniques of pesticide application JB Valenciano, PA Casquero, JA Boto, V Marcelo p. 291
• Location of deterioration within garden pea (Pisum sativum) cotyledons is associated with the timing of exposure to high temperature T Shinohara, JG Hampton, MJ Hill p. 299
• Physical properties of monogerm sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris var. altissima) seeds A Kasap, E Altuntas p. 311
• Assessment of drought resistance of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) varieties at seedling stage Q Chai, ZG Guo, JZ Ren, ZB Nan p. 319
• Selenium concentration in wheat grain (Triticum aestivum) grain as influenced by method, rate, and timing of sodium selenate application D Curtin, R Hanson, TN Lindley, RC Butler p. 329
• Temperate fruit production in Guatemala JG Cruz-Castillo, F Rodriguez-Bracamontes, J Vasquez-Santizo, P Torres-Lima p. 341
• Plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis in Farfugium japonicum SY Lee p. 349
• First report of Chrondrostereum purpureum causing silver-leaf disease of apricot (Prunus armeniaca) in Malatya, Turkey H Ozgonen, A Erkilic, G Koc, S Baloglu p. 357
• Genetic analysis of sweetness and textural attributes in winter squash (Cucurbita maxima) PL Hurst, VK Corrigan, JP Koolaard p. 359
• Assessment of objective texture measurements for characterising and predicting the sensory quality of squash (Cucurbita maxima) VK Corrigan, DI Hedderley, PL Hurst p. 369
• Application of utility-efficient programming to determine economic efficiency of Turkish farmers in the central Anatolian region HA Cinemre, V Ceyhan p. 381
• Phenological development and frost risk of Challenger sweet corn (Zea mays) in response to phosphorus AL Fletcher, DJ Moot p. 393
• Gas exchange characteristics of four domesticated Primula species F Liu, SM Hou, X Liang p. 403

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