A5086965521- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Medicinal plant effects and applications
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Agriculture and Biological Studies
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Marine and environmental studies
- Balkan and Eastern European Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Sesquiterpenes and Asteraceae Studies
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
University of Zagreb
2015-2024
Tehničko Veleučilište u Zagrebu
2023
University of Maribor
2021
United States Department of Agriculture
2020
Wild fruits and vegetables (WFVs) have been vital to local communities for centuries make an important contribution daily life income. However, traditional knowledge of the use wild is at risk being lost due inadequate documentation. This study aimed secure this through intermittent field visits a semi-structured questionnaire. Using various ethnobotanical data analysis tools SPSS (IBM 25), identified 65 WFV species (52 genera 29 families). These species, mostly consumed as (49%) or (43%),...
The aim of this study was to document the use wild foods in two locations coastal part Croatia – on island Krk and Poljica area, near Split. We chose these places as they have historical data plant (1900 1903 respectively). carried out 67 interviews 55 estimate current knowledge foods. Altogether, 80 species food herbal tea plants were recorded 76 Krk. On average, 13.2 listed by per interview Poljica, including 7.1 vegetables, 14.6 species, 7.9 vegetables. Out list names past, Krk, we...
The paper presents the first ethnobotanical application of Ellenberg indicator values, which are widely used in European plant ecology. aim study was to find out if values (indicating habitat preferences) differ for wild food and medicinal plants north-eastern Istria (Croatia). We Ellenberg-Pignatti (the version this part Europe).Fifty semi-structured interviews were carried among local key informants, asking they used.The mean number mentioned per interview 30. Altogether, 121 species...
Archipelagos of islands have played an important role in shaping some the paradigms biology, including theory evolution species. Later, their importance biology was further emphasised by island biogeography, which contributed to a better understanding species richness not only on real islands, but isolated habitat as well. Although ethnobotany is well-established discipline, patterns knowledge about plant uses archipelagos never been quantitatively analysed, and whole concept has briefly...
The Adriatic islands in Croatia, usually divided into two archipelagos – the Kvarner and Dalmatian is one of largest groups Europe. Over 40 are still inhabited. Unfortunately traditional use medicinal plants was never properly documented there. Our data comes from 343 interviews carried out 36 islands, including 15 archipelago. mainly used to make herbal infusions or decoctions, occasionally liqueurs, syrups, compresses, juices squeezed raw plants. We recorded 146 taxa, among them 131 with...
Abstract The present study examined a sub-Mediterranean pastoral system in the central Apennines (Italy) with long history of grazing, where winter cold stress is alternated summer drought stress. research goals were to ascertain whether different floristic structures correspond conditions (xeric and semimesic), peculiar functional plant traits (such as avoidance tolerance mechanisms) respond stress/disturbance intensities, understand how vegetation reacts changeable livestock pressure...
This paper aims to record the species used for flavouring and making alcoholic drinks, mainly rakija, on islands of Adriatic (Croatia).Our data comes from 295 interviews performed 36 islands, in both Dalmatian Kvarner areas Adriatic.Altogether, 114 are used-46% wild locations only, 15% cultivated, 38% only cultivated two imported. The most common local alcohol is wine, made without spices, but grape pomace distillate often flavoured with single or mixed species. mix called travarica....
Invasive species such as Xanthium strumarium L., can disrupt ecosystems, reduce crop yields, and degrade pastures, leading to economic losses jeopardizing food security biodiversity. To address the challenges posed by invasive X. strumarium, this study uses distribution modeling (SDM) map its potential in Pakistan assess how it might respond climate change. This addresses urgent need for proactive conservation management strategies amidst escalating ecological threats. SDM forecasts a...
State boundaries limit human contacts in a homogenous context of landscape and its natural features, including plants. After nine centuries separation, finally the two territories Slovenia share same political history. In this paper we tried to answer question which extent past borders, geographical cultural drivers affect today's traditional knowledge on wild plants use Slovenians, living unified entity. Data were collected using 60 in-depth semi-structured interviews, from March August...
This study analyzed the use of plants and fungi, some wild cultivated, in three municipalities Lika-Senj County (Perušić, Gospić Lovinac). The range area was about 60 km. Forty in-depth semi-structured interviews were performed. 111 plant taxa from 50 families five mushrooms fungi belonging to recorded (on average 27 per interview). results showed quite large differences between studied areas terms ethnobotanical ecological knowledge. In Perušić area, (101 mentioned), people still on a daily...
Carici humilis-Centaureetum rupestris association is one of the most widespread types pasture in Istria and great environmental economic interest.The research aims were to test if forage quantity, nutritive value functional composition (grasses grass-like, legumes, forbs percentage) these pastures change significantly relation to: time growing season, management type (low use intensity grazing/grazing abandonment) topographic variables.During 2008, phytomass samples collected grazed ungrazed...
Various aspects of blessing plants in Roman Catholic churches throughout the year were recorded on 33 Croatian islands. The fieldwork was carried out by using 131 semi-structured interviews. Altogether, 74 species mentioned. Plants are blessed mainly Palm Sunday and St. Anthony’s Day (13th June). Flower petals strewn processions Corpus Christi. In very few locations, also Good Friday, John’s (24th June), a other occasions. A interesting find is thirteen herbs some islands, northern Dalmatia....
The present study emphasizes the importance of documenting ethnomedicinal plants and herbal practices local rural communities Tehsil Hajira (Pakistan). aim was to document, explore quantify traditional knowledge. Ethnobotanical data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires analyzed various quantitative indices. results showed that 144 medicinal plant species from 70 families 128 genera play an important role in preparations. most common type preparation powder (19.0%), followed by...
Abstract Background In the intricate tapestry of food security, wild species stand as pillars, nourishing millions in low-income communities, and reflecting resilience adaptability human societies. Their significance extends beyond mere sustenance, intertwining with cultural traditions local knowledge systems, underscoring importance preserving biodiversity traditional practices for sustainable livelihoods. Methods The present study, conducted between February 2022 August 2023 along Line...
This ethnobiological study addresses the complicated relationship between Dard ethnic group and their natural environment in Gurez region of Kashmir Valley. The documents traditional knowledge use plant species for medicinal culinary purposes. A total 87 from 41 different families were cataloged, with Asteraceae family (15 species) Lamiaceae (12 being most commonly used. These plants found to be used treat 20 ailments, menstrual cramps common species). fidelity values these ranged 11.10...
Effect of Management Modification on the Coenological Composition North Adriatic Pastoral Landscape (Ćićarija, Croatia) The research aim was to assess dynamics pastoral landscape with regard coenological composition grassland communities, and, more specifically, to: i) current mosaic from a viewpoint; ii) effects management abandonment species composition, also taking into account, as basis for comparison, data communities collected in past decades. To achieve aims, 73 phytosociological...
This paper is first inventarisation of threatened and invasive vascular plants on the rocky grasslands situated northern slopes mountain Matokit abandoned arable land in vicinity town Vrgorac. These sites represent a new site for Croatian flora. research was conducted year 2010 2011. We found 11 species that by Red Book (Nikolić Topić [14]) Flora Croatica Database [13]) 15 species, according to preliminary list alien (IAS) Croatia (Boršić et al. [3]). In this habitat some their distribution...
The agricultural practice of burning straw or vine stem is widespread in the Mediterranean to control excess biomass. Although widespread, long-term effects on structure flora, natural ecological restoration and impact biodiversity remain poorly understood researched. species have post-fire strategies, such as ability resprout, persistence seed bank, grow disperse. In this work, an abandoned field (AAF) was burned by induced fire. Fifteen rings (diameter 0.2 m2) were established studied...
Slavonia is the most developed agricultural region in Croatia. With rich and fertile soils that have enabled cultivation of a wide variety fruits, vegetables, cereals, has always met food needs its population. Today, biocultural diversity local varieties semi-natural vegetation irretrievably disappeared. Our aim was to document remaining knowledge plant use this area through in-depth semi-structured interviews, which were conducted 2022-2023. All possible aspects plants fungi recorded as...
Abstract In this study, we evaluated the integration of urban habitat data in spatial development documents across Poland’s 28 largest cities and assessed implications for environmental management biodiversity conservation. The detailed maps identify critical areas protection, enhancing ecosystem services, supporting nature-based solutions that positively impact residents’ health social cohesion. A total 372 sources were analyzed 467 types identified primarily from phytosociological surveys....