Copies of author's previously published articles inserted. Bibliography: leaves 140-154.

Bibliography: leaves 153-169. This study analyses the effect of date of sowing and density, on yield of faba beans, in the winter-rainfall environment of southern Australia. Field experiments are conducted on twelve accessions of faba beans, that differ greatly in seed size with the main treatment being two sowing dates. The field experiments are carried out on the cultivar Fiord, between 1985-1987. The conclusion highlights the advantages of early sowing and the potential merit of large seeded faba beans.

Bibliography: leaves 153-169. / xv, 180 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This study analyses the effect of date of sowing and density, on yield of faba beans, in the winter-rainfall environment of southern Australia. Field experiments are conducted on twelve accessions of faba beans, that differ greatly in seed size with the main treatment being two sowing dates. The field experiments are carried out on the cultivar Fiord, between 1985-1987. The conclusion highlights the advantages of early sowing and the potential merit of large seeded faba beans. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Agronomy, 1991

"April 2001" / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 198-214) / xv, 214, [12] leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Agronomy and Farming Systems, 2005

Bibliography: leaves 158-176. / xxii, 200 leaves : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Yield variation of faba bean in southern Australia is associated with seasonal and site variation in stress levels during podsetting and podfilling. This study examined the development of pods and seed growth in the field; quantified the effects of water stress and temperature on pod and seed development; quantified the importance of stem and podwall dry matter to seed growth and seed yield and examined the importance of genotype to these responses. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Plant Science, 1995

Bibliography: leaves 158-176. Yield variation of faba bean in southern Australia is associated with seasonal and site variation in stress levels during podsetting and podfilling. This study examined the development of pods and seed growth in the field; quantified the effects of water stress and temperature on pod and seed development; quantified the importance of stem and podwall dry matter to seed growth and seed yield and examined the importance of genotype to these responses.