A5026504727- Forest ecology and management
- Plant responses to elevated CO2
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Forest Management and Policy
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Heavy metals in environment
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Fault Detection and Control Systems
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Croatian Forest Research Institute
2014-2024
Centar za Promociju Nauke
2019-2024
Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School
2018-2019
University of Belgrade
2016
Forest Research Institute
2006-2012
The aim of the study was to screen waste wood biomass 10 species as biosorbents for synthetic dye Congo Red (CR) removal from water and single out most efficient further batch biosorption experiments. Euroamerican poplar (EP), achieving 71.8% CR capacity 3.3 mg g−1, characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Different factors affecting process were investigated: initial biosorbent concentration (1–10 g dm−3), contact...
Tropospheric ozone (O3) increased globally in the 20th century, contributes to climate change and can have adverse effects on terrestrial ecosystems. The response of forest vegetation is modulated by species- site-specific factors visible foliar symptoms (VFS) are only direct evidence vegetation. VFS been observed reproduced under (semi-) controlled conditions their field assessment has largely harmonized Europe. We analyzed concentration data as measured at (respectively) 118 91 intensive...
The input of nitrogen (N) into forests through atmospheric deposition has been determined for the main forest types within ICP Forests Level II monitoring network and Swedish Throughfall Monitoring Network (SWETHRO) since 1990s from measured concentrations in continuously collected precipitation (bulk deposition) throughfall (below tree canopy) samples. Recently, aggregated data sets have created, containing gap-filled monthly annual bulk depositions (including stemflow beech stands) more...
Valorisation of grape pomace, a by-product the winery industry, has been pushed into spotlight in recent years since it can enable lower environmental impact, but also bring an added value to wine production process by recovering several pomace biologically active compounds. The first step that allows for reuse is its drying, which should be carefully performed order preserve compounds' stability. In this study, effects different drying methods on stability polyphenols, tannins and tartaric...
Within the various approaches to organic waste handling, composting has been recognized as an acceptable method valorize waste. Composting is aerobic technique of microbial disruption matter which results with compost a final product. To guarantee quality compost, key process factors (like moisture content, temperature, pH, and carbon-to-nitrogen ratio) must be maintained. In order optimize process, nine trials using grape skins were conducted in present study under initial content air flow...
This study aims to explore potential variations in neonatal outcomes between pregnancies without complications and those complicated by preeclampsia within a tertiary gynecology obstetrics center Serbia. By focusing on outcomes, the research seeks provide nuanced understanding of how may impact health well-being newborns this specific medical setting. The investigation will shed light any distinctive patterns or disparities contributing valuable insights broader maternal context Serbian...
Forests are increasingly affected by global change. Building resilient forests requires – amongst others - leveraging the wealth of knowledge from existing ground-based, field inventory and monitoring programs as well Earth Observation systems to better assess status, detect changes, understand processes, predict future dynamics, guide forest management. A proposal European Commission for a new framework at level aims in this direction but lacks integration some crucial readily available...
Problem Preeclampsia has a multifactorial origin with genetic, immunological, and environmental factors described as main contributors to its onset. This study aimed investigate glutathione‐S‐transferase M1 (GSTM1) T1 (GSTT1) gene polymorphisms, the expression of pro‐inflammatory cytokines (TNF‐α, IL‐1β, IL‐6), potential relationship between GST polymorphisms cytokine levels in preeclampsia uncomplicated pregnancy. Method Study prospective case‐control included 50 women healthy pregnant...
The reusability of by-products in the food industry is consistent with sustainable and greener production; therefore, aim this paper was to evaluate applicability multiple linear regression (MLR), piecewise (PLR) artificial neural network models (ANN) prediction grape-skin compost’s physicochemical properties (moisture, dry matter, organic ash content, carbon nitrogen C/N ratio, total colour change compost samples, pH, conductivity, dissolved solids extract samples) during in-vessel...
Innovative treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) yield the utmost advantages only within presymptomatic phase, underlining significance of newborn screening (NBS). We aimed to establish statewide NBS SMA in Serbia. Our stepwise implementation process involved technical validation a assay, collaboration with patient organizations and medical professionals, feasibility study, negotiation public health representatives. Over 12,000 newborns were tested during 17-month revealing two...
Mediterranean forest ecosystems in Croatia are of very high significance because the ecological functions they provide. This region is highly sensitive to abiotic stresses such as air pollution, sunlight, and temperatures alongside dry periods; therefore, it important monitor state these how respond stresses. study was conducted on trees situ focused four most species Croatia: pubescent oak (Quercus pubescens Willd.), holm ilex L.), Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.) black nigra J. F....
Background and purpose: Wood wood processing industries are generators of a substantial amount waste biomass, such as chips, shavings sawdust.Such is often unused its disposal can be serious environmental problem.Different lignocellulosic materials have been successfully used low-cost adsorbents (biosorbents) for the removal synthetic dyes, well other contaminants, from wastewater.The aim this study was to valorise biomass ten tree species, out which seven most represented species Croatian...
Phytoremediation is defined as the effective use of plants to remove, detoxify or immobilize contaminants in area growth (soil, water, sediment) through biological, chemical physical processes naturally occurring plants. It involves growing a contaminated medium, over certain period growth, order remove from facilitate immobilization (binding/stopping) degradation (detoxification) contaminants. The biggest problem are inorganic contaminants, opposed organic, they not biodegradable less...
Background and Purpose: Recent research indicates that a weed like Indigobush (Amorpha fruticosa L.) gives great opportunities for its commercialization through rich spectrum of beneficial biological features with possible use in the forestry biotechnology field.Therefore, this study we wanted to explore some potential application extract, as source biologically active compounds, animal cell culturing well green corrosion inhibitors. Materials Methods:The effect ethanol extract seeds was...
Considering the fragility of Mediterranean environment, there is an increasing need to improve knowledge this forest environment. The aim study was examine effects air pollution on ecosystem’s condition by analyzing tree vitality. area chosen represent most important and common species in ecosystems Eastern Adriatic coast. Quercus pubescens, ilex, Pinus halepensis, nigra plots were equipped with rain collectors dendrometer bands. Sampling, measurements, analyses atmospheric deposition,...