1. Genetic diversity of cultivated figs (Ficus carica L.) from the Eastern Adriatic Coast screened by SSR markersMira Radunić, Alenka Baruca Arbeiter, Mate Čarija, Katarina Hančević, Danijela Poljuha, Miroslav Čizmović, Frane Strikić, Dunja Bandelj, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Fig tree is fruit species, widely distributed throughout the Adriatic region, and is valued as a key component of the Mediterranean diet. Despite its importance for the region’s fruit-growing industry, the genetic makeup of Adriatic fig cultivars has not yet been thoroughly investigated. A comprehensive molecular characterization of 213 fig accessions from the Eastern Adriatic Coast was conducted to assess genotype-specific molecular profiles and genetic diversity using seven Simple Sequence Repeat markers. Aim of this research was to catalogue the cultivars and clarify cases of synonymy and homonymy. The research included three genebank collections: the Institute of Adriatic Crops in Split (Croatia), the Institute of Agriculture and Tourism in Poreč (Croatia), and the Centre for Subtropical Cultures Bar, Biotechnical Faculty University of Montenegro, alongside additional accessions collected from family farms and nursery in Croatia and Slovenia. The analysis revealed 122 alleles, indicating substantial genetic diversity. A total of 80 unique genotypes were identified, along with 51 cases of synonymy or homonymy and 24 accessions with unknown nomenclature. The phylogenetic tree highlighted the heterogeneous nature of the fig population along the East Adriatic Coast. Notably, each of the three major clusters contained accessions from all three countries, underscoring the high genetic diversity across the region. These defined molecular profiles provide a foundation for the effective conservation of fig cultivars, the establishment of high-quality mother blocks, nursery production, and future breeding programs.
Keywords: plant genetic resources, fig germplasm, genetic profiles, SSR markers, synonyms and homonyms
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2. The influence of bacterial inoculants and a biofertilizer on maize cultivation and the associated shift in bacteriobiota during the growing seasonKatarina Kruščić, Aleksandra Jelušić, Matjaž Hladnik, Tamara Janakiev, Jovana Anđelković, Dunja Bandelj, Ivica Dimkić, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) relies heavily on nitrogen and phosphorus inputs, typically supplied through organic and inorganic fertilizers. However, excessive agrochemical use threatens soil fertility and environmental health. Sustainable alternatives, such as poultry manure (PM) and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), offer promising solutions. This study examines the effects of a phytobiotic bacterial formulation (PHY), composed of Bacillus subtilis and Microbacterium sp., applied alone and in combination with PM, on maize’s rhizosphere bacteriobiome across key growth stages. Field trials included four treatments: a control, PHY-coated seeds, PM, and combined PHY_PM. The results show that early in development, the PM-treated rhizospheres increased the abundance of beneficial genera such as Sphingomonas, Microvirga, and Streptomyces, though levels declined in later stages. The PHY_PM-treated roots in the seedling phase showed a reduced abundance of taxa like Chryseobacterium, Pedobacter, Phyllobacterium, Sphingobacterium, and Stenotrophomonas, but this effect did not persist. In the PM-treated roots, Flavisolibacter was significantly enriched at harvesting. Overall, beneficial bacteria improved microbial evenness, and the PHY_PM treatment promoted bacterial diversity and maize growth. A genome analysis of the PHY strains revealed plant-beneficial traits, including nutrient mobilization, stress resilience, and biocontrol potential. This study highlights the complementarity of PM and PGPR, showing how their integration reshapes bacteriobiome and correlates with plant parameters in sustainable agriculture.
Keywords: maize, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), poultry manure, microbiome, biocontrol, sustainable agriculture
Published in RUP: 10.06.2025; Views: 91; Downloads: 3
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4. Pregled bioloških značilnosti, gojenja in raznolikosti sort artičoke (Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus) : zaključna nalogaLuka Bukovič, 2024, undergraduate thesis Keywords: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, vegetativno razmnoževanje, generativno razmnoževanje, in vitro razmnoževanje, trajnostne prakse, sortne razlike, zdravilne lastnosti, zaključne naloge
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5. Možnosti nadaljnjega razvoja vinskega in gastronomskega turizma na kmetijah : zaključno poročiloSimon Kerma, Aleš Gačnik, Igor Jurinčič, Emil Juvan, Štefan Bojnec, Dunja Bandelj, Alenka Baruca Arbeiter, Matjaž Hladnik, Barbara Lampič, Dejan Cigale, Irma Potočnik Slavič, Martina Robačer, Franc Bavec, Martina Bavec, 2023, final research report Keywords: agrarna geografija, podeželje, turistična geografija, vinski turizem, gastronomski turizem, turizem na kmetijah, razvoj turizma, Slovenija
Published in RUP: 20.12.2023; Views: 2144; Downloads: 50
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