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View article: Predictive Modelling of Maize Yield Under Different Crop Density Using a Machine Learning Approach
Predictive Modelling of Maize Yield Under Different Crop Density Using a Machine Learning Approach Open
In the face of increasing climate variability, understanding the dynamics of plant-to-plant interactions within crops is becoming increasingly important. This study aimed to examine plant responses to varying intensities of inter-plant com…
View article: Seed Quality and Seedling Growth After Applying Ecological Treatments to Crimson Clover Seeds
Seed Quality and Seedling Growth After Applying Ecological Treatments to Crimson Clover Seeds Open
The effect of different treatments on the seed quality of crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.) from six localities in eastern Serbia was investigated. The aim of this study was to improve seed quality and seedling growth of T. incarnat…
View article: Dynamics of moisture release from maize husks as a function of crop density
Dynamics of moisture release from maize husks as a function of crop density Open
Maize husk mass affects the dynamics of maize kernel moisture release as well as the yield and harvest timing of maize. The aim of this study was to observe the dynamics of moisture release in maize husks depending on the sowing density te…
View article: Quality of alfalfa seeds from different regions of Serbia during storage up to 42 months
Quality of alfalfa seeds from different regions of Serbia during storage up to 42 months Open
This study presents the findings from assessing the quality of alfalfa seeds collected from three Serbian regions: in each region, batches of seeds from six places were analyzed. The following criteria were investigated: the proportion of …
View article: Nematofauna of the Natural Park “Devil’s Town”
Nematofauna of the Natural Park “Devil’s Town” Open
“Devil’s Town” is a natural park dominated by broadleaf deciduous trees, and made up of two rare natural phenomena in the world: earthen statues, as specific forms of relief, and two springs of highly acidic water with high mineralization.…
View article: Impact of essential oils on seed quality and seed-borne pathogens of Althea officinalis seeds of different ages
Impact of essential oils on seed quality and seed-borne pathogens of Althea officinalis seeds of different ages Open
View article: Variability of the number and weight of 1000 seeds of weeds present in alfalfa natural seeds from different locations in Serbia
Variability of the number and weight of 1000 seeds of weeds present in alfalfa natural seeds from different locations in Serbia Open
Alfalfa is the most significant perennial and multi-crop forage legume in Serbia. Seed production has numerous problems, which causes high variability in seed yield. One of the problems in this production is the weed seeds that are in the …
View article: Application of alternative methods of crop protection in sustainable agriculture
Application of alternative methods of crop protection in sustainable agriculture Open
Environmental problems such as global warming, pollution, and the decline of plant species biodiversity are leading to new social trends and discussions. A relatively new idea of global sustainable development aims to meet societal demands…
View article: Application of lavender and mint essential oils for improvement of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seed properties
Application of lavender and mint essential oils for improvement of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seed properties Open
Essential oils (EOs) are widely studied in agriculture. The study's objective was to examine the impact of EOs on alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seed dormancy. The four different varieties of alfalfa were used for the experiment (Zaječarka-8…
View article: Impact of essential oils on the seed quality and the seed-borne pathogens of Althea officinalis
Impact of essential oils on the seed quality and the seed-borne pathogens of Althea officinalis Open
Background The production of medicinal plants depends on two major factors: the seed quality and the presence of seed-borne pathogens. The use of conventional plant protection products is not allowed in organic production, and therefore su…
View article: Importance of sowing date optimization for morphological properties and grain yield of maize inbred lines
Importance of sowing date optimization for morphological properties and grain yield of maize inbred lines Open
This study aimed to determine the influence of sowing dates on morphological properties and grain yield. The experiment was conducted during 2018 (Y1) and 2019 (Y2) at one location in Serbia (Zemun Polje). Three inbred lines, produced at t…
View article: Joint and direct effects of genotypes and environment conditions on yield and yield components variability of maize inbred lines
Joint and direct effects of genotypes and environment conditions on yield and yield components variability of maize inbred lines Open
This study aimed to evaluate the influence of environmental conditions and genotype on the yield of three maize lines and the morphological properties of ears and seeds. Three hybrid maize lines were used as material in the study conducted…
View article: Phylogeography of oat cyst nematode: Heterodera avenae
Phylogeography of oat cyst nematode: Heterodera avenae Open
Cereals, especially wheat, have been staple food in Serbia and on the Balkan Peninsula since the Neolithic age. Heterodera avenae is one of three main species of the Cereal Cyst Nematode complex. In our country, the oat cyst nematode dates…
View article: Sugar Beet Cyst Nematode (Heterodera schachtii Schmidt): Identification and Antagonists
Sugar Beet Cyst Nematode (Heterodera schachtii Schmidt): Identification and Antagonists Open
View article: Sowing date as a response to ecological conditions in maize seed production
Sowing date as a response to ecological conditions in maize seed production Open
The environment protection, energy, and resources preservation are especially pronounced under present climate changes. In agriculture, these changes are recognised as drought, high temperatures, occurrence of stormy winds and hail. The ai…
View article: Diversity of Mycobiota Associated with the Cereal Cyst Nematode Heterodera filipjevi Originating from Some Localities of the Pannonian Plain in Serbia
Diversity of Mycobiota Associated with the Cereal Cyst Nematode Heterodera filipjevi Originating from Some Localities of the Pannonian Plain in Serbia Open
Cereals, particularly wheat, are staple food of the people from the Balkans, dating back to the Neolithic age. In Serbia, cereals are predominantly grown in its northern part between 44° and 45.5° N of the Pannonian Plain. One of the most …
View article: Semi-Crystalline Copolymer Hydrogels as Smart Drug Carriers: In Vitro Thermo-Responsive Naproxen Release Study
Semi-Crystalline Copolymer Hydrogels as Smart Drug Carriers: In Vitro Thermo-Responsive Naproxen Release Study Open
In this study, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) hydrogels were synthesized using free radical initiated copolymerization method. Four hydrogels with different cross-linker concentrations were prepared. Semi-cryst…
View article: Variability and correlative interdependence of red clover and Italian ryegrass seed quality depending on varieties during the multi-year storage period
Variability and correlative interdependence of red clover and Italian ryegrass seed quality depending on varieties during the multi-year storage period Open
Seed quality is crucial for achieving the desired number of plants in the mixture, as well as the ratio of grass-legume components. Seeds of red clover and Italian ryegrass can be placed on the market with germination of 70 % and more. In …
View article: Nematicidal effect of plant essential oils of the family Lamiaceae ON Panagrolaimus sp. (Nematoda:Panagrolaimidae)
Nematicidal effect of plant essential oils of the family Lamiaceae ON Panagrolaimus sp. (Nematoda:Panagrolaimidae) Open
The long-term presence of conventional pesticides changes the ecological balance in nature, causing the disappearance of many beneficial organisms, while their residues in food and water pose a global threat to humans. The consequences of …
View article: Quality assessment of hybrid maize seeds according to their shape and size
Quality assessment of hybrid maize seeds according to their shape and size Open
Maize seed is characterised by a variety of shapes and sizes, which directly or indirectly affect physiological properties. The aim of the present study was to establish the significance of the seed shape and size on the first count and ge…
View article: The influence of impurities in natural seeds of alfalfa and red clover on the seed cleaning process
The influence of impurities in natural seeds of alfalfa and red clover on the seed cleaning process Open
The paper presents the results of the cleaning process of five different lots of natural alfalfa seeds and five different lots of natural red clover seeds. Natural alfalfa and red clover seeds had 75 % to 77 % purity. The experiment was pe…
View article: Nematicidal Activity of Essential Oils on a Psychrophilic Panagrolaimus sp. (Nematoda: Panagrolaimidae)
Nematicidal Activity of Essential Oils on a Psychrophilic Panagrolaimus sp. (Nematoda: Panagrolaimidae) Open
Essential oils (EOs) have historically been used for centuries in folk medicine, and nowadays they seem to be a promising control strategy against wide spectra of pathogens, diseases, and parasites. Studies on free-living nematodes are sca…
View article: Bacterial Microbiota Isolated from Cysts of Globodera rostochiensis (Nematoda: Heteroderidae)
Bacterial Microbiota Isolated from Cysts of Globodera rostochiensis (Nematoda: Heteroderidae) Open
The potato cyst nematode (PCN) Globodera rostochiensis is a plant parasite of potato classified into a group of quarantine organisms causing high economic losses worldwide. Due to the long persistence of the parasite in soil, cysts harbor …
View article: The root-knot nematodes on root vegetables
The root-knot nematodes on root vegetables Open
Root vegetables have been present in our country from the earliest times. Paleobotanical sources indicate the presence of seeds of plants of the family Apiaceae (carrots or parsnips) from the 6th millennium BC from the Belo Brdo site. The …
View article: Effects of sowing date on emergence and yield of maize inbred lines
Effects of sowing date on emergence and yield of maize inbred lines Open
The paper presents the seed production technologies of maize sown on three different sowing dates. Seeds of three maize inbred lines (L1, L2, L3) were used as a seed material in the location of Zemun Polje in 2018. The objectives of the pr…
View article: Phylogeography of some European populations of the sugar beet cyst nematode
Phylogeography of some European populations of the sugar beet cyst nematode Open
Sugar beet is an important crop of temperate climates and Serbia. The paleobotanic data suggest the sea beet was grown from ancient times, while the beets with swollen roots were cultivated in the Middle Ages in Europe. Phylogeography of t…
View article: The impact of agroecological factors on morphological traits of maize
The impact of agroecological factors on morphological traits of maize Open
Climate changes are one of the crucial issues of modern agriculture. These changes imply the increase in average temperatures and the frequent occurrence of temperature extremes. Such conditions are stressful to maize concerning the expres…
View article: A preliminary study of antibacterial activity of thirty essential oils against several important plant pathogenic bacteria
A preliminary study of antibacterial activity of thirty essential oils against several important plant pathogenic bacteria Open
Numerous scientific research studies all over the world have addressed the problem of agriculture in the 21st century as being particularly sensitive to climate change, which has caused phytopathogenic bacteria to spread. Therefore, there …
View article: Domestication of cabbage and the cabbage cyst nematode, Heterodera cruciferae (Nematoda: Heteroderidae).
Domestication of cabbage and the cabbage cyst nematode, Heterodera cruciferae (Nematoda: Heteroderidae). Open
Cabbage and other plants from the family Brassicaceae are grown worldwide as important vegetable crops with the estimated annual production near 100 million tonnes. The domestication process of Brassica oleracea has not been fully clarified…
View article: Status of root-knot nematodes in Serbia
Status of root-knot nematodes in Serbia Open
Root-knot nematodes represent a polyphagous group of obligatory parasites characterized by widespread distribution and great adaptability. On the top 10 list of the most harmful species, they are at the first place. They produce gall forma…