A5079888968- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Garlic and Onion Studies
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Heavy Metals in Plants
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Phytochemistry and biological activities of Ficus species
- Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Pineapple and bromelain studies
- Potato Plant Research
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography
- Heavy metals in environment
- Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance
Institute of Agriculture and Tourism
2017-2024
University of Zagreb
2009-2023
University Hospital Centre Zagreb
2022
In order to investigate the potential of various olive cultivars and leaf sampling times for phytochemical farming practice in Croatia, phenolic mineral composition was determined leaves four Croatian Italian cultivar Leccino collected at three occasions, October 2017, January 2018, March 2018. Istarska bjelica turned out have largest among investigated due steady high oleuropein concentrations found its leaves. The concentration main components changed only slightly during period,...
In this study, we investigated the influence of pedological parameters and variation altitude on mineral nutrients, phenolic compounds, antioxidant activities olive leaves. Samples Chetoui cultivar were collected from eight geographical locations with different altitudes. Levels compounds varied according to altitude. Classification revealed that 1 (>500 m) was characterized by high levels secoiridoids simple phenols, while 2 (500-300 3 (<300 higher in flavonoids. Mn, Ca B leaves level Zn...
Agricultural waste, which is produced in large quantities annually, can be a threat to the environment. Biochar (BC) production represents potential solution for reducing amount of grapevine pruning residues and, accordingly, impact on environment and climate change. by process pyrolysis from was investigated characterized applied as an adsorbent polyphenolic compounds with aim using waste viticultural obtain quality product adsorption recovery potential. Standards caffeic acid (CA), gallic...
It is not yet clear how adding silicon foliar fertilisation affects olive leaf (OL) phenolics and their potential to impact different cancer cells. Thus, we conducted a field trial study the effect of Si biostimulant on OL phenolic content ‘Leccino’ (LE) ‘Istarska Bjelica’ (IB) cultivars. The experiment compared untreated Control (C) three distinct levels (Si1, Si2, Si3) with concentrations 0.55 g/L, 1.1 2.2 respectively. Si3 application resulted in highest oleuropein,...
Composted sewage sludge (CSS) gained attention as a potential fertilizer in agriculture. Application of CSS increases soil microbial activity and biomass, however, it can also lead to increased chemical microbiological risks. In this study, we performed microcosm experiments assess how reshapes the community diluvial sand (DS) soil. Further, assessed increase persistence human pathogens DS colonization Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt). The results revealed...
Rising temperatures and pronounced drought are significantly affecting biodiversity worldwide reducing yields quality of Brassica crops. To elucidate the mechanisms tolerance, 33 kale accessions (B. oleracea var. acephala) were evaluated for individual (osmotic elevated temperature stress) combined stress + temperature). Using root growth, biomass proline content as reliable markers, responses. Four representatives selected further investigation (photosynthetic performance, biochemical sugar...
Drought negatively affects plants by altering morphological, physiological and metabolic processes ultimately reducing yields. Garlic (Allium sativum L.), an important member of the Alliaceae family, is also sensitive to drought maximizing yield garlic bulbs largely dependent on water availability. The objective this study was determine effects stress morphological characteristics, as well phenolic, sugar, inulin free amino acid content antioxidant activity in two Croatian ecotypes,...
Sauerkraut is produced by cabbage fermentation either spontaneously or adding lactic acid bacteria. Although commercial cultivars are more desirable due to their higher yield and uniformity, traditional highly prized for unique sensory characteristics suitability fermentation. The aim of this study was investigate the properties sauerkrauts from ('Brgujski' 'Žminjski') compared samples, unravel effects ambient (18 °C) cold storage (4 on sauerkraut properties. Higher total phenolic contents...
Allium ursinum L. is a wild relative of garlic, and it abundant in many antioxidant compounds. Sulfur compounds, primarily cysteine sulfoxides (CSOs), are converted through several reactions into various volatile molecules, which considered the principal flavor compounds Alliums. In addition to secondary metabolites, garlic primary such as amino acids, serve not only building blocks for health-promoting sulfur but also antioxidants. The aim this study was investigate link between individual...
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The food industry is developing intensively, and products that, with their characteristics, enrich the taste aroma are widely used in culinary arts. White wine vinegar often as a condiment dressing salads. This research aims to explore impact of maceration selected aromatic plants on organoleptic properties, bioactive compounds, sensory profile white vinegar. for (cv ‘Malvazija istarska’) aromatization were rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) thyme (Thymus serpyllum dried leaves black elder...
Shallots are a valuable minor Allium crop, and propagated vegetatively maintained in home gardens across generations along the Croatian coast island areas. Shallot landraces growing fall into three genotypes: cepa Aggregatum group (2n = 2x 16), A. × proliferum (Moench) Schard. cornutum Clementi ex Vis. 3x 24), among which is most widespread. The aim of this study was to differentiate shallot accessions collected from local farmers using morphological markers. Also, chemical composition...
Plant-based fertilizers, such as liquid plant extracts, contribute to the cultivation of vegetables, particularly in organic production. The objective this study was determine if aqueous nettle extract could be successfully used a fertilizer, applied on soil and foliarly, green bean production under field conditions. hypothesis that it replace mineral fertilizers integrated into sustainable agriculture. experiment conducted at two climatically pedologically different locations (Zadar Poreč)...
The sensory properties of fruit and vegetables are a result taste aroma caused by many volatile nonvolatile compounds. sum organic acids (malic citric acids) soluble sugars (fructose glucose), as well their balanced combination interaction, contributes to the characterization tomato flavour. ratio is key sweetness sourness tomatoes. This study aimed determine sugar acid content, several physicochemical parameters, eight landraces from Croatia. All parameters investigated differed between...
Shallots are a perennial plant from the Alliaceae family, classified with common onion under name of Allium cepa Aggregatum group. The term shallot is also used for diploid and triploid viviparous onions, known as × proliferum (Moench) Schrad cornutum Clementi ex Vis., respectively. In this study, we compared dry matter, pyruvic acid content, sugar flavonoid antioxidant capacity mineral composition 34 accessions falling into three species (Allium cornutum, A. Aggregatum). Shallot belonging...