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The effect of light-dark sequences on wool growth

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

D. S. Hart
D. S. Hart
Affiliation:
Canterbury Agricultural College, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Corriedale ewes in New Zealand on a constant ration throughout the year were subjected to various light treatments and their monthly growth of wool compared with controls having normal daylight hours.

1. In the controls the peak of wool growth occurred during November–January with long daylight hours and the minimum during June–August with short daylight hours.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 56 , Issue 2 , April 1961 , pp. 235 - 242
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1961

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