A5045194399- Forest ecology and management
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Wood Treatment and Properties
- Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Medicinal plant effects and applications
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Maritime Navigation and Safety
- Strategic Planning and Analysis
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Turfgrass Adaptation and Management
- Heavy metals in environment
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Plant and animal studies
Institute of Forestry
2018-2025
Croatian Science Foundation
2025
Educons University
2017-2024
University of Rijeka
2019-2021
University of Montenegro
2020
University of Belgrade
2018-2019
Vodovod-Kanalizacija (Slovenia)
2019
Project Management Institute
2015
Croatian Forest Research Institute
2014
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals result in soil degradation, a reduction plant yields, and lower quality agricultural products, which directly endangers people, animals, the ecosystem. The potential three clones Salix alba (347, NS 73/6, B-44) one genotype S. viminalis for phytoextraction was investigated, with aim identifying most physiologically suitable willow genotypes use phytoremediation. experiment placed on contaminated substrate collected Kolubara Mining Basin (Serbia),...
Galanthus reginae-olgae Orph. occurs in mainland Greece, the Ionian Islands, Corfu, Albania, Italy, Sicily, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia. This paper aims to extend knowledge of distribution ecology G. Croatia northwestern Balkans. A field study 2023 revealed as many 35 populations southern Croatia, some them counting up 100.000 individuals. Most exhibit semi-sciophilic behaviour within transitional habitats (ecotones) from insolated grassland shaded eu- sub-Mediterranean...
The rapid development of digital technologies, such as mobile services, information technology, and cloud computing, has irreversibly transformed the way business is conducted opened doors to a new era entrepreneurship. In todays world, successful enterprises are those that can harness benefits tools create value meet needs modern consumers. This paper presents key technological trends in business. Cloud Computing presented an optimal distribute applications, providing flexibility cost...
This paper presents research results on forest decline in Serbia. The were obtained through monitoring defoliation of 34 tree species at 130 sample plots during the period from 2004 to 2018. aimed determine whether occurrence and mortality caused by drought. Defoliation was assessed 5% steps according International Co-operative Programme Assessment Monitoring Air Pollution Effects Forests (ICP Forests) methodology. All trees recorded as dead singled out, annual rates calculated. To changes...
This paper presents research on the circular economy performance in Serbia. The introduction of a field waste management is only first step; concept goes beyond scope and content. In this paper, authors emphasize complexity, starting from set available definitions, encompassing global level, EU as well level Serbia, representative country with an transition. An analysis provided targets Sustainable Development Goals.
This paper presents new records and noteworthy data on the following taxa in SE Europe adjacent regions: red algae Hildenbrandia rivularis, saprotrophic fungus Cryptomarasmius corbariensis, lichenised fungi Lecanora stenotropa, Micarea misella Sticta sylvatica, liverworts Fossombronia caespitiformis Peltolepis quadrata, mosses Dicranoweisia cirrata Fissidens exilis, horsetail Equisetum ? moorei, gymnosperm Juniperus virginiana, monocots Galanthus reginae-olgae subsp. vernalis Spiranthes...
To address the issues of taxonomic delimitation and to select material with desirable traits for horticultural use, a comprehensive study total variability morphological characters two naturally occurring snowdrop species ( Galanthus nivalis L. elwesii Hook.) in central part Balkan Peninsula was conducted. The analyses were performed 16 quantitative aboveground parts 630 plants collected at 21 geographical points territory Republic Serbia. identify trends differentiation, descriptive,...
Natural gas is one of the most sought-after trade commodities in energy market, mainly due to exploitation cleaner and sustainable sources. The common transportation method for natural imports either through designated pipelines its gaseous state or carried liquefied as Liquefied Gas (LNG) by specialized tankers. analysis comparison import FSRU (Floating Storage Regasification Unit) terminals presented this paper. Pipeline currently cheapest feasible option, but it requires significant...
Being a natural, ecological and renewable resource, wood is increasingly replacing artificial toxic materials in the manufacture of various types packaging other products; thus, its proper economically justified use has become necessary. The best utilization raw been sought both practice theory, which led to development number non-destructive semi-destructive methods for quality assessments stages exploitation. In this paper, two instruments inspection internal condition standing trees were...
The results of phytocoenological research in the community beech and Bosnian maple ( Aceri obtusati-Fagetum Fab., Fuk. & Stef. 1963) on territory Manjača Mountain southwestern part Republic Srpska (Bosnia Herzegovina) are presented this paper. spectrum range distribution types, life forms ecological conditions were determined for community. Regarding floral elements, has Central European-Pontic-Central Asian-Sub-Mediterranean character, meaning that thermoxerophilic plant species...
A total of 531 informants were surveyed on the knowledge and use plants in treatment respiratory diseases, four municipalities Pirot District, namely Pirot, Babušnica, Bela Palanka, Dimitrovgrad. Out 65 plant taxa used against system disorders, thyme, chamomile, elderberry most commonly known by rural populations, while predominantly reported families Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Malvaceae. The percentage forms for internal uses was significantly higher than that external uses, frequently parts...
This study aimed to analyze the N storage capacity of litterfall and its impact on C mineralization in beech forests. The research was conducted at 15 sample plots under European stands located different ecological conditions territory Serbia. More than half (53%) are characterized by low very content (<8 g·kg −1 ; 9–12 ), a wide C/N ratio, which indicates slow decomposition organic soil layer. These results could be useful indicators dynamics context preserving biodiversity, stability,...
To investigate and compare hardwood species based on their carbon (C) nitrogen (N) storage capacity, a study of the C N content bark wood nine common broadleaves in Novi Pazar, southwestern Serbia, was conducted. Compared with sycamore maple, Norway ash, hornbeam, black locust, European beech, Turkey oak, sessile field maple has highest C/N ratio (37.05 ± 3.23), representing best for biomass production.
The share of renewable energy sources (RES) in production processes is growing every day many countries. Globally, there a very pronounced tendency to eliminate fossil fuels for production, which are replaced by RES. path decarbonization involves the successive reduction and their replacement One possibilities using RES, could be used co-firing with coal, biomass obtained from fast-growing woody species, such as poplars willows. Willows, effective hyperaccumulators heavy metals, successfully...
The informants in the rural areas of Pirot District were surveyed on knowledge and use medicinal plants. plants from genus Crataegus mentioned by 119 respondents. C. laevigata was against high blood pressure. monogyna for following applications: pressure, heart, improving heart rate, circulation, sclerosis. pentagyna strengthening cardiac diseases, immune system improvement, common cold, cough, diabetes, disease prevention (coffee replacement), as hot drink, kidney bladder diseases. uses,...
A total of 179 Douglas fir trees (Pseudotsuga menziesii /Mirb./ Franco) were examined in the municipality Savski Venac, Belgrade, to assess condition this non-native species Serbia and its adaptability urban environments. Tree measurements (trunk diameter, tree height crown diameter) taken, rated for vitality decorativeness. The found be a very good condition, with 89.05% them showing no visible signs disease. average rating was 3.94, decorativeness 3.57. results some physical exceeded...
In the paper was investigated variability of morphological and anatomical traits one-year-old seedlings different species from genus Quercus (Quercus robur L., petraea Matt. Liebl. frainetto Ten.) cultivated in a plastic container Bosnaplast 18. The acorn sown November 2022, while measurements studied elements were performed at end growing season next year. terms characteristics, highest mean values both researched parameters (root collar diameter height) recorded Q. robur, followed by...
The international ISO 9001:2015 standard for quality management system (QMS) is widely implemented in this country, especially business organisations and public administration. Standard was created 1987; it revised amended 1994, 2000 2008, the latest amendments being of largest scope. Compared to previous 9001:2008 standard, does not require a complicated manual be devised: instead six, needs no documented procedures now only 18 prescribed reports are required comparison with 21 version....
To select softwood broadleaves for biomass cropping, a study of the carbon and nitrogen content bark wood six in southwestern Serbia was conducted. Compared with white willow, european aspen, common alder, black poplar, silver birch, goat willow has high potential storage wood, representing promising broadleaf production.
Based on literature sources, the stress wave and ultrasound methods tools designed for evaluation of effects decay wood are discussed in this paper. To make a review results obtained numerous studies, analytic-synthetic method was used data conducted. The revealed high correlations between measured properties actual quality. A number studies show that acoustic velocities correlate well to density other properties. Changes velocity variations caused by have also been detected successfully...
This paper analyses the applicability of well-known risk management methodologies in energy efficiency projects industry. The possibilities application selected methodology are demonstrated within project plants for injecting pulverized coal into blast furnaces nos. 1 and 2, implemented by company US STEEL SERBIA d.o.o. Smederevo. aim was to increase through reduction quantity coke, whose production requires large amounts energy, harmful exhaust emission productivity costs. complex had high...