Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo
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description: Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo (Radovi Poljoprivredno-prehrambenog fakulteta Univerziteta u Sarajevu) is an annual peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing scientific articles, review papers, professional contributions, and preliminary communications. The journal holds the status of a scientific publication and follows internationally recognized standards for scholarly publishing.
publisher: Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo
language: en
publication name: Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo
issn: 0033-8583
items: CORRELATION BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND FREQUENCY OF HONEY CONSUMPTION AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALE
items: GREEN AGENDA AS A NEW PARADIGM OF AGRICULTURE IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
items: CONTRIBUTION TO DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL RESOURCE FAIRY RING MUSHROOM /Marasmius oreades (Bolton) Fr./ IN CANTON SARAJEVO AND HERZEGOVINA-NERETVA CANTON
items: INVASIVE PLANTS OF THE CITY OF TUZLA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
items: MONITORING THE POPULATION OF THE AMERICAN LEAFHOPPER (Scaphoideus titanus Ball) IN THE TERRITORY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ŽEPČE, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
items: STUDY OF INTRODUCED TABLE VINE VARIETIES IN THE LOCALITY VRAPČIĆI
items: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED MODELS FOR PRECISION IRRIGATION OF MAIZE
items: EFFECTS OF BIOSTIMULANTS ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF WINTER CEREALS
items: THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN CROATIA AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE LANDSCAPE - THE EXAMPLE OF BARANJA
items: INNOVATIVE USING FACILITIES OF BEE VENOM
items: THE METABOLISM OF AMINO ACIDS
items: CHANGES IN CIELAB CHROMATIC PROPERTIES OF WHITE WINES WITH MODELED HIGH CONTENTS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE
items: INFLUENCE OF STUNNING METHODS ON THE FRESHNESS OF RAINBOW TROUT MEAT (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792)
items: SEASONAL IMPACT OF HARVESTING ON THE FRESHNESS AND QUALITY OF EUROPEAN SEABASS MEAT (Dicentrarchus labrax Linnaeus, 1758)
items: INFLUENCE OF PROLACTIN ON UDDER DEVELOPMENT IN PREPUBERTAL SHEEP
items: INFLUENCE OF SEASON ON SHEEP UTERINE MORPHOMETRY
items: DEVELOPING SIMPLE AND CHEAP MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND LOGGING BOX FOR OBTAINING CULTIVATOR LEGS DRAFT FORCE USING ARDUINO BOARD
items: MICRODISTRIBUTION OF Gammarus bosniacus Schäferna, 1923 (Amphipoda: Gammaridae) IN THE RIVER BOSNA AT PROTECTED AREA OF VRELO BOSNA
items: BIBLIOGRAPHY OF PUBLICATIONS ABOUT RAGWEED (AMBROSIA ARTEMISIIFOLIA L.) IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 1940-2022
items: A CONTRIBUTION TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOME ALIEN SPECIES IN THE FLORA OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
items: OVERVIEW AND USEFUL VALUE OF WILD PLANTS OF THE CITY OF MOSTAR
items: THE LANDSCAPING OF THE GREEN AREA OF THE RAVNE VISOKO SITE
items: AUTHENTIC BOSNIAN GARDEN THROUGH HISTORY
items: THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF HUMAN LIFE WITH FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH
items: THE PERCEPTION ON USAGE OF THE FOOD PRESERVATIVES BY CONSUMERS IN NORTH MACEDONIA
items: PRODUCTION OF BREADSTICKS ENRICHED WITH HAWTHORN FRUIT
items: THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT DRYING METHODS ON SELECTED QUALITY PARAMETERS OF CELERY ROOT
items: LEGAL ASPECTS OF PROTECTING THE NAMES OF TRADITIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE EU
items: AGRICULTURAL POLICY OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND THE CHALLENGES OF EU INTEGRATION PROCESSES
items: THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEM IN SMALL-SCALE GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

CORRELATION BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND FREQUENCY OF HONEY CONSUMPTION AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALE
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description: The nutrition of children and youth is an issue that is being studied around the world and needs to be addressed at all levels, from the family, through kindergartens, schools, health centers, ministries and departments that operate at the very top of government. Today, socio - economic circumstances affect the purchasing power of the family and the availability of food, thus contributing to the poor eating habits of primary school children. Foods full of sugar are also used, forgetting to use a natural sweetener - honey. Today, honey is one of the last unprocessed natural foods. Honey consumption varies from country to country. There is still no data on the consumption of honey by school age children. The results of many studies show that honey is not just a food sweetener, but that children who consume honey develop a better memory over time. Therefore, the aim of this work is to examine the eating habits of primary school children and the level of consumption of honey and bee products. The results of the research showed the frequency of honey consumption, the type and quantity of consumed honey and other bee products, and the correlation between the degree of nutrition with the eating habits of students.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: honey
  topic: keywords
subject: children's nutrition
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subject: proper nutrition
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subject: nutrition
  topic: keywords
subject: BMI
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creator: Lejla Biber
creator: Milena Mičić
creator: Irzada Taljić
creator: Almir Toroman
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 88
ending page: 97

GREEN AGENDA AS A NEW PARADIGM OF AGRICULTURE IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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description: By signing the Sofia Declaration on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, the leaders of the countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), committed themselves to the implementation of five basic courses of action established by the action plan, which include: 1) decarbonization, 2) circular economy, 3) depollution, 4) sustainable agriculture and 5) protection of nature and biodiversity. This commitment means that the creation and implementation of policies should be strongly marked by an environmental approach, not only because of EU requirements but also because of the practical importance for overall sustainable development. Because of this, support measures in an increasing number of countries imply the application of measures such as making direct payments subject to the fulfillment of the so-called cross-compliance or special payments for agroecological practices, sustainable land management, etc. However, the measures included in the Green Agenda in BiH are applied very modestly, which will be presented in this paper for the period 2018-2021. Practically, measures to support organic production, soil fertility control, and the protection of genetic resources are the only ones on track with the Green Deal goals. It is expected that the new strategic documents in the field of agriculture will take into account the objectives of the CAP, and thus the Green Deal, and will bring the agriculture policy of BiH closer to the policy of the EU, for which BiH decided a long time ago.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: green agenda
  topic: keywords
subject: measures
  topic: keywords
subject: support
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subject: Bosnia and Herzegovina
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subject: agriculture
  topic: keywords
creator: Merima Makaš
creator: Sabahudin Bajramović
creator: Željko Vaško
creator: Vedad Falan
creator: Alejna Krilić
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 88
ending page: 97

CONTRIBUTION TO DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL RESOURCE FAIRY RING MUSHROOM /Marasmius oreades (Bolton) Fr./ IN CANTON SARAJEVO AND HERZEGOVINA-NERETVA CANTON
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description: Bosnia & Herzegovina (B&H) is one of the most important exporters of edible wild mushrooms in Europe. Today, from B&H, the following are exported: penny bun, girolle, true morel, hedgehog mushroom, and, sporadically in recent times, fairy ring mushroom. The aim of the work was to examine the distribution and appearance time of the potentially resource-rich fairy ring mushroom in a number of localities in Canton Sarajevo and Herzegovina-Neretva canton. The time period of the fairy ring mushroom appearance in new localities can serve as a basis for creating an orientation calendar for picking in the coming period.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Marasmius oreades
  topic: keywords
subject: antioxidans
  topic: keywords
subject: grassland
  topic: keywords
subject: Bosna & Herzegovina
  topic: keywords
subject: monitoring
  topic: keywords
creator: Anis Hasanbegović
creator: Fejzo Bašić
creator: Dario Pintarić
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 78
ending page: 87

INVASIVE PLANTS OF THE CITY OF TUZLA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
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description: Invasive species represent major direct pressure on loss of biodiversity, human health, the economy of a given area and negatively affect the general benefits of nature. Invasive plants have a high competitive abilty and often spread around degraded habitats and urban areas. The aim of this paper is to represent diversity of invasive plant species in the area of Tuzla city, to analyse the spectrum of life forms and the geographical origin of species. Scientific researches were conducted in 2018 and 2019 during the summer and autunm season using transect sampling method. Based on field research we determined the presence of 24 plant species which makes almost 30% of the whole number of invasive plants in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Major number of species comes from family of Compositae, while the most common life form is a therophyte. With its representation in the city and suburbs of Tuzla, the species that stand out from the list of the hundred most invasive species in Europe are: Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle, Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., Reynoutria japonica Houtt., Helianthus tuberosus L. and Robinia pseudoacacia L.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: invasive plants
  topic: keywords
subject: Tuzla
  topic: keywords
subject: urban flora
  topic: keywords
subject: pressures
  topic: keywords
subject: biodiversity
  topic: keywords
creator: Jasmina Kamberović
creator: Almina Gajić
creator: Radenko Nešković
creator: Sanida Bektić
creator: Samira Huseinović
creator: Maja Palangetić
creator: Amela Jusufović
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 65
ending page: 77

MONITORING THE POPULATION OF THE AMERICAN LEAFHOPPER (Scaphoideus titanus Ball) IN THE TERRITORY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ŽEPČE, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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description: The American leafhopper (Scaphoideus titanus) is a natural vector of Flavescence dorée phytoplasma. This leafhopper feeds on the plant by sucking, where it introduces phytoplasma into its organism, which it later transfers to healthy plants in the vineyard. The main way to prevent the spread of phytoplasma is to control the vector, and therefore it is necessary to know its ecology and biology. Currently, there is no data on the distribution of the American leafhopper in the area of central Bosnia, so the aim of this research was to determine the presence and population size of this vector. Four different vineyards were included in this research. The population of the vector was monitored with yellow sticky traps from July to September 2022. A total of 579 adults were caught in all vineyards, and statistically significant differences were found between locations. Good agricultural practice can reduce the population of the vector to a minimum, and currently there are no symptoms of grapevine yellows in the area of the municipality of Žepče.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: grapevine
  topic: keywords
subject: American leafhopper
  topic: keywords
subject: grapevine yellows
  topic: keywords
subject: phytoplasma
  topic: keywords
subject: vector
  topic: keywords
creator: Nikolina Kosić
creator: Mato Drenjančević
creator: Mladen Zovko
creator: Ankica Sarajlić
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 51
ending page: 64

STUDY OF INTRODUCED TABLE VINE VARIETIES IN THE LOCALITY VRAPČIĆI
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description: The aim of this work was to study the effect of pruning on the yield and quality of grapes of three table grape varieties Black Magic, Muscat Bleu and Alphonse Lavallee in Herzegovina. The research lasted three years (2011-2013), each variety had three varieties of pruning, and each variety had four repetitions. The load levels of the studs in this research were 28 (Variant I), 32 (Variant II) and 40 (Variant III) buds per vine. The most important indicators of fertility and quality of grapes of the tested varieties were measured. Research carried out at the site of Vrapčić in the Mostar vineyard shows that all three investigated varieties can be successfully grown at the mentioned site, although the meteorological conditions in the years of the research were less favorable than the multi-year average. For all analyzed parameters, the greatest influence on their values was the variety, as an experimental factor, followed by the year of the research, and the least variant of pruning. Based on all the obtained results, it can be concluded that the Alphonse Lavallee variety gives the best results in the area of Herzegovina.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Black Magic
  topic: keywords
subject: Muscat Bleu
  topic: keywords
subject: Alphonse Lavallee
  topic: keywords
subject: pruning
  topic: keywords
creator: Mersija Delić
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 30
ending page: 50

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED MODELS FOR PRECISION IRRIGATION OF MAIZE
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description: Taking into account water resources and their importance for human life and economic development, it is clear that accurate and precise determination of irrigation requirements in modern agricultural practice becomes imperative, especially in the context of increasingly pronounced climate changes and more frequent droughts. Today, there are numerous ways to measure and assess the state of soil moisture and, accordingly, the need for irrigation of individual agricultural crops, in modern agricultural science, software models used for these purposes are increasingly important. This paper provides an overview of some of the more important software models used to determine irrigation needs. Four different models (CROPWAT, EXCEL-IRR, AquaCrop and SIMDualKc) are described and configured to correspond to the state of a maize crop grown during 2021, at the Experimental Field of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo, in Butmir. The mentioned configurations included the definition of meteorological, pedological and agronomic or biological parameters in the field and the use of software models to estimate irrigation requirements. The modeling results were presented through crop evapotranspiration, soil water depletion dynamics and crop irrigation requirements. Evaluation of the results of the generated data proves the appropriate accuracy and applicability of all models. However, each of the four used models has certain advantages and disadvantages, and practical application depends on the type of user and available data. Farmers will prefer to use simpler models such as CROPWAT and EXCEL-IRR, while researchers will prefer more complex and accurate models such as SIMDualKc and AquaCrop.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: precision irrigation
  topic: keywords
subject: evapotranspiration
  topic: keywords
subject: software models
  topic: keywords
subject: maize
  topic: keywords
subject: irrigation needs
  topic: keywords
creator: Benjamin Crljenković
creator: Sabrija Čadro
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 16
ending page: 29

EFFECTS OF BIOSTIMULANTS ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF WINTER CEREALS
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description: Cereals are the most important cultivated crop in the world. Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) have relatively lower cereal yields than their surrounding countries. Unfavourable environmental conditions are one of the reasons for low grain yields. However, farmers can mitigate the adverse effects of environmental conditions on yield by applying various agronomic practices. One possible way to eliminate the environment's negative consequences on cereal yield is the application of biostimulants. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the influence of biostimulants on cereal yields and quality in the environmental conditions of central Bosnia and Herzegovina. A field experiment was conducted at Sarajevo, B&H, at the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science. The treatments used in this research consisted of a combination of biostimulants (applied and unapplied) and different cereal species (wheat, barley and oats). Experimental results showed a significant impact of biostimulant application on the quality traits. The oats' mass of 1.000 seeds ranged from 35.9 g (unapplied) to 37.0 g (applied). Biostimulant barley variants had more test weight (60.7 kg hL-1) than those without it (59.3 kg hL-1). Wheat content protein ranged from 10.94 (unapplied) to 11.25% (applied).
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: cereals
  topic: keywords
subject: biostimulants
  topic: keywords
subject: yield
  topic: keywords
subject: quality
  topic: keywords
subject: protein
  topic: keywords
creator: Teofil Gavrić
creator: Bekir Tankosić
creator: Dženan Hadžić
creator: Muamer Bezdrob
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 8
ending page: 15

THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN CROATIA AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE LANDSCAPE - THE EXAMPLE OF BARANJA
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description: The paper describes the development and presents the goals of agricultural development with the aim of sustainability. Using the example of Baranja (a part of the region located in Croatia) and the model of mixed Family Agricultural Farms (FFAs) that deal with ecological production, but also the sale of finished products and processed products, as well as tourism and the application of the "circular guest" model, it is shown an overall model of how it is possible to maintain the tradition of village organization and achieve rural development with the goal of sustainable development. Preservation of natural resources (soil, water and air and overall environmental values) through the application of ecological production, keeping the dimensions of the existing traditional rural construction renovated with old traditional agricultural estates, but also through the application of modern technologies of agricultural production, as well as the connection of agriculture and tourism, programs outlined by laws are implemented, EU regulations and rules, while achieving economic growth of rural communities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: village
  topic: keywords
subject: development
  topic: keywords
subject: landscape
  topic: keywords
subject: ecological agriculture
  topic: keywords
creator: Luka Turalija
creator: Jasna Avdić
creator: Omar Avdić
creator: Alka Turalija
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 192
ending page: 203

INNOVATIVE USING FACILITIES OF BEE VENOM
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description: Venom production from honeybees has been done since ancient times. Techniques for obtaining bee venom have been developed to the present day. With the new techniques, higher quality and purity medicinal bee venom can be obtained. Bee venom is a colorless, sharp and bitter taste, raw banana odor and slightly acidic (pH 5.0-5.5) structure bee product. It contains peptides, active amine and enzymes such as histamine, mellitin, apamin, MCD peptide, phospholipase-A, hyaluronidase. Bee venom dries in a short time and crystallizes. Bee venom quality varies depending on the technical structure of the collection unit and method, nectar flow, type and amount of pollens, weather conditions, age of bees and strength of the colony. If the bee venom is exposed to oxidation and moisture, its color will change and its medicinal quality will deteriorate. Improper methods can reduce the effectiveness of bee venom. Although it’s a new sector in our country, bee venom has a developing market trend in the world. It’s evaluated in the pharmaceutical industry, especially because its use in Apitherapy. Creams, ointments and needle solutions are produced from bee venom, and these are used successfully in treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as MS, Alzheimer's and rheumatic diseases. Developing nano-bee venom production technology shows promising results in treatment of geriatric and cancer diseases. Beekeepers’ problems in production and marketing of bee venom can be overcome with support and governmental incentives. The development of advanced bee venom innovative products will open new market opportunities in bee products industry.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Honey bee
  topic: keywords
subject: bee venom
  topic: keywords
subject: innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: marketing
  topic: keywords
subject: health
  topic: keywords
creator: Banu Yucel
creator: Ekin Varol
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 185
ending page: 191

THE METABOLISM OF AMINO ACIDS
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description: The building blocks of proteins, amino acids, play a crucial role in both animal and human metabolism and structure. In light of the fact that amino acids are crucial to life, the goal of this review was to analyze their metabolism. It is the liver that has the primary role in the metabolism of amino acids in humans and animals. It is possible to divide amino acids into essential and non-essential ones. Cell membranes in various tissues are the major route through which amino acids travel to the blood, primarily via cotransport systems dependent upon Na+. In most land animals, the ammonium ion is converted to urea. Excess NH4+ is converted into urea. The process by which this takes place is called the urea cycle. During the process, glutamate dehydrogenase generates free NH4+ previously transferred to α-ketoglutarate by transaminases. Fumarate, another product, links the urea cycle to the TCA cycle. The two input nitrogen atoms exit the cycle as urea, which the liver releases into the blood for disposal in the urine via the kidneys. Ammonia could be very toxic to the cells and tissues of all living beings. Therefore, knowing amino acid metabolism is crucial for human and animal nutrition to prevent the prevalence of numerous disorders or diseases.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: amino acids
  topic: keywords
subject: metabolism
  topic: keywords
subject: urea cycle
  topic: keywords
creator: Mirna Gavran
creator: Vesna Gantner
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 175
ending page: 184

CHANGES IN CIELAB CHROMATIC PROPERTIES OF WHITE WINES WITH MODELED HIGH CONTENTS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE
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description: Using the CIELAB method, the influence of extremely high doses of sulfur dioxide (from about 300 to about 1200 mg/L) in experimental-model white wines prepared from 31 samples of white wines from the Western Balkan region on changes in the chromatic properties of the wine was investigated. By spectrophotometric measurements and calculations, the values of the CIELAB indicators L* (clarity), a* (color along the red-green axis), b* (color along the yellow-blue axis) and ΔE* (overall colorimetric difference between the two wines) were determined. In the analyzed basic wines, the contents of free and total sulfur dioxide were found to be below the legally prescribed maximum concentrations in wines that are on the market. Changes in the values of indicators L*, a* and b* did not follow linear increases in sulfur dioxide content in experimental-model wines. However, on average for all wines, with increases in the content of sulfur dioxide in the specified range, there was an increase in the value of L* by about 1.6 units, a shift in the value of a* by about 1.5 units in a greener direction, and a shift in the value of b* in the direction of less yellow by about 2.3. Setting the value ΔE ≥ 2 as a difference in the color of the wine that could be determined visually, it was found that the modeled strong increase in the content of sulfur dioxide in the wines led to a significant change in color in about 65% of the analyzed wines. The predominant contribution to presumably visible changes in colors of the modeled wine came from changes in the value of the parameter b*. Bearing in mind the significant changes in the color of white wines noted in this research at the first model increase in sulfur dioxide content (by 200 mg/L), it would be useful to investigate changes in the color of white wines at different thresholds of increasing sulfur dioxide content up to this level.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: white wine
  topic: keywords
subject: sulfur dioxide
  topic: keywords
subject: CIELAB
  topic: keywords
subject: chromatic characteristics of wine
  topic: keywords
creator: Milenko Blesić
creator: Ajna Serdarević
creator: Nermina Spaho
creator: Mirela Smajić Murtić
creator: Tatjana Jovanović Cvetković
creator: Tijana Banjanin
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 160
ending page: 174

INFLUENCE OF STUNNING METHODS ON THE FRESHNESS OF RAINBOW TROUT MEAT (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792)
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description: The method of fish harvesting, which largely causes stress in fish and a number of other changes in the postmortem phase, reflects on the freshness and quality of the fish meat. The main goal of this research is to determine the impact of stunning methods on the incidence of stress and other postmortem processes that take place on the freshness and quality of fish meat during storage and conservation, since the fish, due to their chemical composition of meat and increased water content, is a perishable food. The research included a number of tasks: determining the chemical composition of fish meat, the implementation of sensory analysis (QIM) of fish meat, monitoring the degree of rigor mortis in fish, color shift tracking of fish meat and fillets, and a number of other non core analyses and measurement. The trial included working with three different groups of stunned fish: by dull thud (hammer) in the head, stunning in ice/freshwater mixture and in CO2 solution. From the third group (CO2) have been prepared fillets, 10 fresh and 10 vacuum. The pH measurements of fish and the concentration of lactate in the blood, after harvesting and stunning showed no statistically significant difference between the groups, which means that they have almost the same level of stress. The obtained values of rigor mortis during the analysis showed constant decline for both groups, and that there are no statistically significant differences between two fish groups. QIM grades showed no significant differences between groups.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Meat freshness
  topic: keywords
subject: Stunning methods
  topic: keywords
subject: Rainbow trout
  topic: keywords
subject: Sensory analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: Quality
  topic: keywords
creator: Irma Kapo
creator: Samir Muhamedagić
creator: Dino Lepara
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 150
ending page: 159

SEASONAL IMPACT OF HARVESTING ON THE FRESHNESS AND QUALITY OF EUROPEAN SEABASS MEAT (Dicentrarchus labrax Linnaeus, 1758)
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description: The main goal and task of this research is to determine the most suitable and effective method of stunning fish during harvesting which affects the maintenance of freshness and quality of fresh market size seabass meat, and also to determine in which season during storage seabass maintains better quality and freshness of meat. Fish harvesting and stunning were performed twice on the fish farm in the Bay of Neum, during summer and winter period. The fish were stunned using two methods, stunning in ice/sea water mixture (group I) and stunning with anaesthetic (group II). Values of temperature and pH of fish meat and lactate in the blood were also recorded during the fieldwork, then each fish was transported to Sarajevo for further analysis. In the laboratory were conducted the following methods and analysis: measured length and weight for each fish; the chemical composition of fish meat was determined; physico-chemical characteristics of meat; values of the Quality Index Method (QIM) were determined. The results of temperature and pH of meat and content of lactate in the blood don't show statistically significant differences between two groups. QIM results don't show statistically significant differences between two groups within one season, but QIM results show statistically significant differences when comparing summer and winter period, and on the basis of these results it is concluded that seabass during winter storage maintains a longer period of time better quality and freshness than in summer period.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Seabass
  topic: keywords
subject: Harvesting
  topic: keywords
subject: Stunning
  topic: keywords
subject: Quality
  topic: keywords
subject: Freshness
  topic: keywords
creator: Dino Lepara
creator: Irma Kapo
creator: Samir Muhamedagić
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 139
ending page: 149

INFLUENCE OF PROLACTIN ON UDDER DEVELOPMENT IN PREPUBERTAL SHEEP
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description: One of the main agricultural activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the production of milk, both from beef and sheep. According to the available data, the number of sheep in the world has exceeded one billion (1.08 billion), and in B&H it is slightly higher than one million (1,021,000 heads). About 8.3 million tons of sheep's milk is produced in the world. The structure and function of the mammary gland is of crucial importance for milk production. The development of the mammary gland is influenced by several factors. One of the most important is the action of hormones. A crucial role for the development of the mammary gland is played by prolactin, which simultaneously affects the initiation and maintenance of lactation. Based on the set experiments, exogenous application of prolactin, its influence on the development of the udder in prepubertal females and the histological picture of the udder in untreated and treated udders were established. Treatment with prolactin was carried out by intramuscular injections in a dose of 5 IU, three times for 60 days (every 20 days). One group (36) was treated in the period of early spring (April-May), and the other (36) in the period of early autumn (September-October). Female lambs were on average 250 days old (8.5 months) at the time of treatment. Sixty days after the treatment, the animals were sacrificed and the complete udders with ligaments were taken, which were then measured. The following measurements were taken: mass of the complete udder, mass of the udder without skin and ligaments, length of the udder, width of the udder and diagonal length. The results obtained during both seasons showed that prolactin influenced the development of the mammary gland in sheep.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sheep
  topic: keywords
subject: hormone
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subject: season
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subject: development
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subject: udder
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creator: Husein Vilić
creator: Emir Mujić
creator: Refik Šahinović
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 126
ending page: 138

INFLUENCE OF SEASON ON SHEEP UTERINE MORPHOMETRY
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description: Domestic animals are of great importance for humans, due to various animal products that are irreplaceable in food and clothing. Owing to the development of the digestive organs and the richness in the microflora of the rumen, some types of domestic animals (ruminants) are able to refine and transform various types of plant nutrients and food by-products into high-value animal products, such as meat, milk and wool. Sheep breeding in our country is significantly less important than cattle breeding, meaning that the sheep production is not satisfactory. Numerous factors have caused such situation, and it is clear that more serious work must be done on the development of sheep breeding, since Bosnia and Herzegovina has extremely favorable conditions for raising sheep. Successful sheep production depends mostly on good reproduction, and reproduction depends primarily on the normal and proper development of sexual organs. Numerous factors influence development of sexual organs, including genetic (species and breed of domestic animals) and paragenetic, the most important of which are handling and care, nutrition, breeding season, etc. The influence of the annual breeding season on the establishment of sexual activity in domestic animals is well-known, and this is especially pronounced in sheep. The aim of this work was to determine whether the season influences development of the sexual organs of sheep. The research was conducted on uteri of sacrificed animals taken at the slaughterhouse. The following were examined and measured: 30 uteri of prepubertal sheep (15 in the autumn-winter season and 15 in the spring-summer season) and 30 ewes (15 in the autumn-winter season and 15 in the spring-summer season). The following morphometric parameters were measured: the mass of the uterus with ligaments, the mass of the preserved uterus, the mass of the ovaries, the length of uterine horns, the length and width of the uterus, the length of the fallopian tubes.The obtained results …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: sheep
  topic: keywords
subject: development
  topic: keywords
subject: parameters
  topic: keywords
subject: uterus
  topic: keywords
creator: Husein Vilić
creator: Emir Mujić
creator: Refik Šahinović
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 119
ending page: 125

DEVELOPING SIMPLE AND CHEAP MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND LOGGING BOX FOR OBTAINING CULTIVATOR LEGS DRAFT FORCE USING ARDUINO BOARD
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description: In this work, an Arduino based system to measure the draft resistance of an individual cultivator leg was developed. Two types of cultivator legs were used: S-type spring leg and rigid leg. An extended octagonal ring was used as the sensor. The strength and strain analyses of the ring were performed by a finite element software. The locations of the strain-gauges were selected so that the load-cell amplifier gives high output voltages. The measuring system outputs were calibrated with the digital force gauge meter. R-squared value was observed as 0.9999. The Designed and produced measuring system was tested on the tractor in the field successfully. Different tractor speeds, tillage depths and cultivator legs were considered. The measurement values recorded in the SD card with the measurement system were transferred to the computer and analysed. It was observed that when the tillage depth and the tractor speed increase then the draft force values also increase. As a result of this study, an Arduino-based low-cost draft force measurement system for obtaining draft force of soil tillage machine has been designed, produced, and used successfully.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: draft force
  topic: keywords
subject: cultivator’s leg
  topic: keywords
subject: octagonal ring
  topic: keywords
subject: Arduino
  topic: keywords
subject: measurement
  topic: keywords
creator: İlker Bülbül
creator: Bülent Çakmak
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 105
ending page: 118

MICRODISTRIBUTION OF Gammarus bosniacus Schäferna, 1923 (Amphipoda: Gammaridae) IN THE RIVER BOSNA AT PROTECTED AREA OF VRELO BOSNA
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description: The microdistribution of crustaceans in the benthic communities of aquatic ecosystems is influenced by a number of factors such as the availability of resources, the population density of predators and symbionts, the variability and structure of the habitat, and the seasonal dynamics of the species itself. The most important ecological factors that determine the type of habitat for the macrozoobenthos species are the speed of the flow, the type of substrate and the temperature of the water. The species Gammarus bosniacus Schäferna, 1923 is an endemic species of crustacean with a narrow distribution in the upper reaches of the Bosna River in the Vrelo Bosna Protected Area and, according to recent data, in some watercourses on Mt. Bjelašnica. The aim of the study was to determine the density of the Bosnian crustacean population on different types of substrates (microhabitats) in the river Bosna. Sampling of macrozoobenthos was realized four times during each season in 2013 and 2014 at three sites. Population density was monitored in three different microhabitats: phytal, argillal and mesolithic. ANOVA testing revealed statistically significant differences in the number of individuals of the Bosnian crustacean in the investigated microhabitats. Using the t-test, statistically significant differences in the abundance of phytal compared to argillal and mesolital were determined. On the basis of the conducted analyses, it was determined that individuals of this narrowly distributed species aggregate on the plant substrate.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Gammarus bosniacus
  topic: keywords
subject: Vrelo Bosne
  topic: keywords
subject: River Bosna
  topic: keywords
subject: microdistribution
  topic: keywords
creator: Mahir Gajević
creator: Selma Pilić
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 94
ending page: 104

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF PUBLICATIONS ABOUT RAGWEED (AMBROSIA ARTEMISIIFOLIA L.) IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 1940-2022
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description: Common ragweed is considered as extremly harmful weed and alergic species in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After it was first found in 1940 in Osojci near Derventa, it was significantly spread all over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to show that, over decades, the problem caused by ragweed is getting gradually more complex. By reviewing a huge number of publications, various papers, graduate, master and doctoral thesis, books and brochures with data on ragweed were singled out. The research period ranges from 1940 to 2022. A total of 109 publications were stated. The largest number of publications was released in 2015, that is 11 publications, and the largest number by decades is 49 publications released between 2010 and 2019.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ambrosia artemisiifolia
  topic: keywords
subject: invasive species
  topic: keywords
subject: bibliography
  topic: keywords
creator: Anis Hasanbegović
creator: Fejzo Bašić
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 79
ending page: 93

A CONTRIBUTION TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOME ALIEN SPECIES IN THE FLORA OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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description: During field research in the period from 2017-2022. in the broader area of Bosnia and Herzegovina, new data on the distribution of alien (non-native, neophyte) plant species were established. This work, concerns new findings on the distribution of following alien plant species: Datura wrightii Regel, Mirabilis jalapa L., i Potentilla indica (Jacks.) Th. Wolf. i Rudbeckia triloba L..
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: alien species
  topic: keywords
subject: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  topic: keywords
subject: distribution
  topic: keywords
subject: Datura wrightii Regel
  topic: keywords
subject: Rudbeckia triloba L.
  topic: keywords
subject: Mirabilis jalapa L.
  topic: keywords
subject: Potentilla indica (Jacks.) Th. Wolf
  topic: keywords
creator: Aldin Boškailo
creator: Edina Muratović
creator: Dubravka Šoljan
creator: Samir Đug
creator: Sabina Trakić
creator: Safija Boškailo
creator: Ermana Lagumdžija
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 62
ending page: 78

OVERVIEW AND USEFUL VALUE OF WILD PLANTS OF THE CITY OF MOSTAR
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description: The plant diversity of urban areas relative to natural ecosystems has been very little researched. Living conditions in urban areas are strongly influenced by man, from direct habitat changes, higher amounts of nitrogen to the impact on other biotic and abiotic factors. Floristic research of urban areas monitors the impact of urbanization on the composition of urban flora, in this case the urban flora of wild plants. During the vegetation season in 2019 and 2020 a floristic survey of wild taxa was conducted in the area of the city of Mostar (Entity of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina). The research recorded 165 plant taxa that were classified into 49 families. Taxonomic analysis of wild plant taxa recorded in the City of Mostar, shows the dominance of taxa from the family Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Lamiaceae. Life expectancy analysis shows the dominance of herbaceous perennials, and the spectrum of life forms is dominated by hemicryptophytes. According to usable value, the most common are wild plant taxa used in food, ornamental plant taxa, and honey plant taxa. A larger number of plant taxa has more useful values.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: urban flora
  topic: keywords
subject: medicinal taxa
  topic: keywords
subject: honey taxa
  topic: keywords
subject: poisonous taxa
  topic: keywords
subject: spice taxa
  topic: keywords
subject: fodder taxa
  topic: keywords
creator: Danijela Petrović
creator: Helena Brekalo
creator: Antonela Musa
creator: Mate Boban
creator: Sandra Medić
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 40
ending page: 47

THE LANDSCAPING OF THE GREEN AREA OF THE RAVNE VISOKO SITE
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description: Suburban greenery represents a significant part of all structural and functional zones of the settlement and connects the settlements with its natural environment. Skilful and creative use of compositional elements and aesthetic principles creates optimal conditions for life, work and rest of the inhabitants of the urban environment. This paper presents the phases of the development of the conceptual design through the analysis and valorization of biological and architectural components of the initial state necessary for the landscaping of the green area of the Ravne Visoko site. The proposed landscaping of the selected green area seeks to eliminate all shortcomings and introduce new useful elements, and direct the goal towards meeting the functions, primarily biological-sanitary-hygienic, cultural-educational and then optimize it with functionality according to the category of greenery to which it belongs.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: suburban greenery
  topic: keywords
subject: a vacation of inhabitants
  topic: keywords
subject: conceptual design
  topic: keywords
subject: analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: landscaping
  topic: keywords
creator: Jasna Avdić
creator: Edina Šabanović
creator: Berina Bečić
creator: Robert Kepić
creator: Alka Turalija
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 25
ending page: 39

AUTHENTIC BOSNIAN GARDEN THROUGH HISTORY
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description: Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country with a rich cultural and historical heritage, of which the least researched is the heritage in the field of landscape architecture. The influence of the Orient on the Bosnian courtyards was very great during the rule of the Ottoman Empire, and combining their style of building gardens with the needs of the then population of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a characteristic style of gardening, called 'Bosnian flower courtyard'. The protection of Bosnian gardens as a cultural and, located at the crossroads of East and West, sublimates the influence of both cultures in its garden architecture. Spatial planning represents the cultural heritage of a nation, its identity, tradition, culture and religion. The Turkish tradition of nurturing flower courts and gardens in Bosnia and Herzegovina and some of its cities has been preserved to this day. The gardens of each country have their own specifics and are a reflection historical heritage requires a multidisciplinary approach from the aspect of analysis of a large number of factors. Bosnia and Herzegovina of tradition, culture and religion. As such garden styles must be nurtured and preserved from oblivion.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: landscape architecture
  topic: keywords
subject: cultural and historical heritage
  topic: keywords
subject: bosnian garden
  topic: keywords
subject: garden arhitecture
  topic: keywords
creator: Jasna Avdić
creator: Amina Kapidžić
creator: Berina Bečić
creator: Robert Kepić
creator: Alka Turalija
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 9
ending page: 24

THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF HUMAN LIFE WITH FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH
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description: Urbanization leads to the exploitation and occupation of green areas, contributing to a high degree of their fragmentation. In this way, the habitats of plants and animals are endangered, which has a very negative effect on biodiversity within cities. These consequences of urbanization require innovative concepts of urban design that will increase the quality of life in urban areas.This paper presents ways of introducing plants into cities, and presents their importance in improving the quality of life in urban areas. Given that there is a higher percentage of mental health problems in cities than in rural areas, special emphasis is placed on the role of green areas and plants indoors in improving the mental state of people, and in preserving their mental health. The results of numerous researches that contribute to the understanding of the effect of plants on the quality of life in urban areas are given.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: urbanization
  topic: keywords
subject: fragmentation of green areas
  topic: keywords
subject: quality of life
  topic: keywords
subject: mental state
  topic: keywords
subject: mental health
  topic: keywords
creator: Jasna Avdić
creator: Amra Kalabić
creator: Berina Bečić
creator: Alka Turalija
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 320
ending page: 327

THE PERCEPTION ON USAGE OF THE FOOD PRESERVATIVES BY CONSUMERS IN NORTH MACEDONIA
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description: Preservatives are one of the most commonly used additives in many food products, such as: soft drinks, fruit and vegetable products, processed meat, various sweet desserts, mayonnaise, ketchup, sauces, wines and beers, some types of milk products, etc. Their use in our country, as well as in other countries around the world, is regulated by law. As part of this research, an anonymous survey of different population groups (children, adolescents and adults) was conducted in order to determine how familiar consumers are with the term food additives, and especially with the preservatives, the benefits of their use versus the adverse effects on human health. The questionnaire consists of 29 questions, divided into 4 groups, namely Demographic data, Knowledge of healthy habits, Knowledge of additives and Knowledge and use of preservatives. The results of the survey conducted on 392 participants from North Macedonia show that the largest percentage of respondents (67.60%) answered that they know what preservatives are, but when asked to list which preservatives they know, only 26.28% of respondents answered correctly, 5.87% partially correctly, 8.42% incorrectly, and 59.44% did not know how to answer. When asked if they were informed about the risk of consuming large amounts of preservatives in the diet, 50.26% respondents answered affirmatively, 38.01 % were partially informed, and 11.73% were not informed. The results of this research indicate that there is a need for better education and awareness of consumers about the use of preservatives in their diet, as well as about the risks of their intake.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: consumer’s perception
  topic: keywords
subject: food preservatives
  topic: keywords
subject: survey
  topic: keywords
creator: Lenche Velkoska-Markovska
creator: Ljubica Karakashova
creator: Frosina Babanovska Milenkovska
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 299
ending page: 308

PRODUCTION OF BREADSTICKS ENRICHED WITH HAWTHORN FRUIT
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description: The common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), is a member of the Rosaceae family that is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Scientific research has shown that the presence of various bioactive substances such as epicatechin and chlorogenic acid in hawthorn fruit results in strong antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties. This study investigated the preparation of hawthorn fruit-enriched breadsticks. The study aimed to produce a healthy snack with health-promoting effects and evaluate its nutritious and antioxidant properties. Breadsticks were prepared by adding different ratios of hawthorn to the dough (5%, 10%, 15%). Proximate (moisture, ash, fat, protein), total phenolic content and sensory analyses were performed. Hawtorn-enriched breadsticks were compared with no hawthorn-added breadsticks. The sensory analysis showed only a color difference between the hawthorn containing different amounts of breadsticks. According to the evaluation of the participants, there was no statistically significant difference in odor, brittleness, flavor and general liking among the breadstick samples (p>0.05). According to the results, as the amount of hawthorn powder increased, the amount of total phenolic substance in the samples increased at a statistically significant level (p<0.05). This shows that the aim of enriching the phenolic content with adding hawthorn was successfully achieved. Further studies will focus on optimizing the recipe to show better sensory qualifications.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Hawthorn
  topic: keywords
subject: breadstick
  topic: keywords
subject: total phenolic content
  topic: keywords
subject: sensory analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: food enrichment
  topic: keywords
creator: Fatma Cebeci
creator: Dilan Eryılmaz
creator: Tuğçe Geyik
creator: Çağla Yılmaz
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 290
ending page: 298

THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT DRYING METHODS ON SELECTED QUALITY PARAMETERS OF CELERY ROOT
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description: In present study, the impact of different drying methods (convective drying, lyophilization and combined drying) on the color, sensory and antioxidative attributes of celery root, was investigated. Samples of celery root were dried convectively in a dryer at 50°C to a constant mass, in a lyophilizer for 48 hours, and by combined dehydration that included low-energy osmotic pretreatment in sugar beet molasses and shortened consecutive lyophilization for 24 hours. Subsequently, dehydrated samples were powdered and subjected to the color instrumental analysis (L, a, b coordinates), sensory analysis (color intensity, taste and odor) and analysis of total phenols content and antioxidant capacity (determined by ABTS and DPPH methods). The results showed that convectively dried celery root sample was darker than combinedly dried, with a greater share of red and yellow tones. The greatest departure from usual taste and odor (grade 4) was characterized for convectively dried powder (grade 5.5 and 5.9), followed by combinedly dehydrated celery (grade 3.2 and 3.0). Regarding the impact of the drying type on the antioxidant capacity, the combined drying confirmed to be the most efficient, DPPH 163.28 μmol TE/100 g d.m. and ABTS 577.28 μmol TE/100 g d.m., due to the molasses input (an excellent source of antioxidants) in the dehydrated celery root. The powder of celery root previously osmotically dried in molasses had an 8.5% higher content of total phenols in comparison to lyophilized powder, even though lyophilization is one of the most effective methods in preserving phenols.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Combined dehydration
  topic: keywords
subject: Lyophilization
  topic: keywords
subject: Osmodehydration
  topic: keywords
subject: Celery root
  topic: keywords
subject: Antioxidant capacity
  topic: keywords
creator: Milica Nićetin
creator: Vladimir Filipović
creator: Jelena Filipović
creator: Ivica Djalović
creator: Goran Trivan
creator: Milenko Košutić
creator: Dragan Živančev
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 279
ending page: 289

LEGAL ASPECTS OF PROTECTING THE NAMES OF TRADITIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE EU
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description: In recent decades, consumers in the European Union have increasingly demanded high-quality food products. Over time, consumers have also shown growing interest in health aspects, as well as the environmental impact of production and animal welfare. For producers, labeling products is the only way to convey information about their characteristics in order to attract consumer attention. To effectively communicate such information, especially in the case of traditional products that meet consumer demands, the legal framework of the European Union provides two labeling instruments: trademark registration and the registration of a geographical indication. A large number of studies have focused on consumer preferences and consumption habits. This paper is motivated by the position of producers who need guidance on product labeling to achieve better market position. The paper focuses on the legal context through an analysis of the requirements for trademark and geographical indication registration, as well as an examination of the legal position of producers after registration. The goal is to determine, through a comparison of the two options, which one offers producers a better legal position, as a broader scope of exclusive rights ensures a better economic position as well. The paper uses legal, analytical, and comparative methods to compare the legal instruments, and it also examines producer preferences through official data on the number of trademark and geographical indication registrations. The results show that the conditions for trademark registration are more liberal, which explains the higher number of trademark registrations. On the other hand, the conditions for registering a geographical indication are stricter, but they provide producers with a broader scope of guaranteed rights compared to a trademark, as well as better implementation of those rights in practice.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: traditional food products
  topic: keywords
subject: legal protection
  topic: keywords
subject: trademarks
  topic: keywords
subject: geographical indications
  topic: keywords
creator: Harun Lozo
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 262
ending page: 278

AGRICULTURAL POLICY OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND THE CHALLENGES OF EU INTEGRATION PROCESSES
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description: Agriculture in Bosnia and Herzegovina faces numerous challenges, including global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, regional issues like African swine fever, and increasingly severe impacts of climate change. On the other hand, BiH is clearly committed to EU integration, as reflected in current state and entity level strategic documents. Moreover, the country's efforts to accelerate the harmonization of its agricultural policy with the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) have been further motivated by the granting of candidate status in 2022 and negotiation status in 2024 for full EU membership. This paper provides an overview of the development of agricultural policy in BiH from 2014 to 2023 at the state and entity levels (including the Brčko District of BiH) to assess the level of harmonization with the EU CAP using the unique APMC methodology for classifying and visualizing agricultural budget transfers. The analysis covers three groups of measures: (1) market measures and direct support to producers, (2) structural measures and rural development measures, and (3) general agricultural measures. Key macroeconomic indicators such as gross value added, employment levels, and trade balance were analyzed to obtain a comprehensive picture of the current state of the agricultural sector and its significance for the economy of BiH. An important contribution of the paper is comparing Bosnia and Herzegovina's agricultural policy with those of the Western Balkan countries. The main conclusion that can be drawn from this paper is that agriculture is an important sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy, with budgetary transfers to this sector showing a growing trend. However, the process of harmonization with the EU acquis is slow and requires greater decisiveness from policymakers, faster adoption of the legislative framework, and appropriate legal solutions, along with the necessary institutional strengthening to address the current challen…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: agricultural policy
  topic: keywords
subject: BiH
  topic: keywords
subject: CAP
  topic: keywords
subject: EU
  topic: keywords
subject: integration processes
  topic: keywords
creator: Merima Makaš
creator: Emir Bećirović
creator: Alejna Krilić
creator: Željko Vaško
creator: Sabahudin Bajramović
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 250
ending page: 261

THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEM IN SMALL-SCALE GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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description: Greenhouse vegetable production offers many advantages over traditional open-field cultivation methods. These benefits include regulating and controlling growing conditions, leading to higher crop yields, year-round production, and increased resource allocation efficiency. Many studies demonstrate that heating systems improve production in greenhouses, leading to increased yields and improved economic profitability. However, similar research is lacking in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in regions with a continental climate. Therefore, the main goal of this study was to evaluate the economic efficiency of vegetable production (lettuce, spring onion, tomato, and spinach) in a greenhouse equipped with an additional heating system compared to one without such a system. The experiment was conducted in two 100 m2 greenhouses using identical cultivation technology. The results showed that the temperature in the two separate greenhouses was statistically significantly different in winter; however, the observed yields did not show a statistically significant difference. Unexpectedly, the economic results were contrary to expectations, with lower returns in the greenhouse with heating. The main reason is the higher costs associated with deprecation (1,238 BAM) and the geothermal pump's electricity consumption (700 BAM). In conclusion, through this research, it was found that the tested vegetable production using a geothermal heat pump is not economically justified. It is recommended to consider the use of such equipment under different conditions, such as larger greenhouse areas with improved insulation (double-layered plastic). Furthermore, it is recommended that similar experiments be conducted at this location to confirm or challenge the results obtained in this study.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: economic efficiency
  topic: keywords
subject: greenhouses
  topic: keywords
subject: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  topic: keywords
subject: geothermal heating system
  topic: keywords
subject: continental climate
  topic: keywords
creator: Emir Bećirović
creator: Sabrija Čadro
creator: Merima Makaš
creator: Ćerima Zahirović Sinanović
creator: Zuhdija Omerović
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Works of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences University of Sarajevo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 237
ending page: 249