1. 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: 87; Downloads: 3
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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
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9. Analysis of genetic diversity in Croatian fig (Ficus carica L.) germplasm using SSR markersDanijela Poljuha, Ines Kralj, Marin Krapac, Tatjana Klepo, Mira Radunić, Frane Strikić, Tim Weber, Sezai Ercişli, Alenka Baruca Arbeiter, Matjaž Hladnik, Dunja Bandelj, 2021, published scientific conference contribution Keywords: Ficus carica, germplasm, national collections, genetic diversity, Croatia, microsatellite
Published in RUP: 18.10.2021; Views: 2436; Downloads: 34
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10. First set of microsatellite markers for immortelle (Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G. Don) : a step towards the selection of the most promising genotypes for cultivationAlenka Baruca Arbeiter, Matjaž Hladnik, Jernej Jakše, Dunja Bandelj, 2021, original scientific article Keywords: curry plant, Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G. Don, high-throughput DNA sequencing, genomic SSRs, genetic diversity, DNA fingerprinting
Published in RUP: 06.05.2021; Views: 2976; Downloads: 37
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