TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lazarević, Jovan
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Konstantinović, Bojan
AU  - Popov, Milena
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Travičić, Vanja
AU  - Sikora, Vladimir
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/4282
AB  - The purpose of this study was to obtain additional value of hydrolates (HYs), by-products during essential oil distillation. Chemical compositions of angelica and hop hydrolates were determined and compared with the corresponding essential oils, and their biological potential tested. Steam distilled essential oils and hydrolates were analyzed by GC-MS, and their biological potential was tested for antioxidant (DPPH, ABTS and reduction power) and antimicrobial activities (against nine bacteria and fungi). Hydrolates were additionally tested for allelopathic activity (on corn and redroot pigweed). The investigated essential oils have totally different volatile profiles and aromas in comparison to hydrolates. The most dominant constituents in the angelica essential oil were limonene, β-phellandrene, α-pinene, α-phellandrene and δ-3-carene, while in the hydrolate it was trans-verbenol. In the hop essential oil the most dominant constituents were myrcene and α-humulene, while in the hydrolate isovaleric acid and linalool were dominant. Angelica essential oil showed higher antioxidant activity in comparison with hop, while hydrolates displayed significantly lower antioxidant activity. Low antimicrobial potential of both essential oils was observed in the case of Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida albicans. Antimicrobial activity was not detected in neither of the two hydrolates. In terms of allelopathic activity, hydrolates showed a dose-dependent decreasing activity on germination and seedling growth of corn and redroot pigweed. Angelica and hop essential oils are mainly used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries because of their aroma. Hydrolates, as by-products, possess potential for application in agriculture as natural herbicides.
PB  - Springer
T2  - Waste and Biomass Valorization
T1  - Chemical Composition and In Vitro Biological Activity of Angelica Root and Hop Strobile Essential Oils and Hydrolates
EP  - 883
SP  - 867
VL  - 15
DO  - 10.1007/s12649-023-02209-1
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lazarević, Jovan and Aćimović, Milica and Pezo, Lato and Lončar, Biljana and Konstantinović, Bojan and Popov, Milena and Šovljanski, Olja and Travičić, Vanja and Sikora, Vladimir and Vujisić, Ljubodrag",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The purpose of this study was to obtain additional value of hydrolates (HYs), by-products during essential oil distillation. Chemical compositions of angelica and hop hydrolates were determined and compared with the corresponding essential oils, and their biological potential tested. Steam distilled essential oils and hydrolates were analyzed by GC-MS, and their biological potential was tested for antioxidant (DPPH, ABTS and reduction power) and antimicrobial activities (against nine bacteria and fungi). Hydrolates were additionally tested for allelopathic activity (on corn and redroot pigweed). The investigated essential oils have totally different volatile profiles and aromas in comparison to hydrolates. The most dominant constituents in the angelica essential oil were limonene, β-phellandrene, α-pinene, α-phellandrene and δ-3-carene, while in the hydrolate it was trans-verbenol. In the hop essential oil the most dominant constituents were myrcene and α-humulene, while in the hydrolate isovaleric acid and linalool were dominant. Angelica essential oil showed higher antioxidant activity in comparison with hop, while hydrolates displayed significantly lower antioxidant activity. Low antimicrobial potential of both essential oils was observed in the case of Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida albicans. Antimicrobial activity was not detected in neither of the two hydrolates. In terms of allelopathic activity, hydrolates showed a dose-dependent decreasing activity on germination and seedling growth of corn and redroot pigweed. Angelica and hop essential oils are mainly used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries because of their aroma. Hydrolates, as by-products, possess potential for application in agriculture as natural herbicides.",
publisher = "Springer",
journal = "Waste and Biomass Valorization",
title = "Chemical Composition and In Vitro Biological Activity of Angelica Root and Hop Strobile Essential Oils and Hydrolates",
pages = "883-867",
volume = "15",
doi = "10.1007/s12649-023-02209-1"
}

Lazarević, J., Aćimović, M., Pezo, L., Lončar, B., Konstantinović, B., Popov, M., Šovljanski, O., Travičić, V., Sikora, V.,& Vujisić, L.. (2024). Chemical Composition and In Vitro Biological Activity of Angelica Root and Hop Strobile Essential Oils and Hydrolates. in Waste and Biomass Valorization
Springer., 15, 867-883.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02209-1

Lazarević J, Aćimović M, Pezo L, Lončar B, Konstantinović B, Popov M, Šovljanski O, Travičić V, Sikora V, Vujisić L. Chemical Composition and In Vitro Biological Activity of Angelica Root and Hop Strobile Essential Oils and Hydrolates. in Waste and Biomass Valorization. 2024;15:867-883.
doi:10.1007/s12649-023-02209-1 .

Lazarević, Jovan, Aćimović, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Lončar, Biljana, Konstantinović, Bojan, Popov, Milena, Šovljanski, Olja, Travičić, Vanja, Sikora, Vladimir, Vujisić, Ljubodrag, "Chemical Composition and In Vitro Biological Activity of Angelica Root and Hop Strobile Essential Oils and Hydrolates" in Waste and Biomass Valorization, 15 (2024):867-883,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02209-1 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Miljković, Ana
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Božanić Tanjga, Biljana
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Raičević, Vidak
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Travičić, Vanja
AU  - Pezo, Milada
AU  - Pezo, Lato
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/4481
AB  - The purpose of this systematic overview is to establish the impact of inhalation and topical application of Rosa damascena essential oil in aromatherapy practice. A bibliometric analysis using the different scientific databases was conducted to examine scientific documents related to “rose aromatherapy” and “Rosa damascena aromatherapy”. Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer software were used to extract and visualize information. Founded on a review of 93 papers, the scent of rose essential oil has applications in aromatherapy for reducing anxiety, alleviating pain, improving sleep quality, as well as alleviating physiological symptoms during menopause and PMS. It aids in mitigating stress and reducing stress and reducing depression and fatigue, for relaxation and improving cognitive function, among other benefits. Ultimately, rose essential oil is safe and suitable for self-administration via inhalation or topical application, either alone or with other essential oils.
PB  - Novi Sad : Univerzitet Privredna akademija, Fakultet za ekonomiju i inženjerski menadžment
T2  - Journal of Agronomy, Technology and Engineering Management (JATEM)
T1  - Inhalation and Topical Application of Rose Essential  Oil – A Systematic Overview of Rosa damascena Aromatherapy
EP  - 1020
IS  - 1
SP  - 998
VL  - 7
DO  - 10.55817/ASIJ6404
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Miljković, Ana and Aćimović, Milica and Božanić Tanjga, Biljana and Lončar, Biljana and Raičević, Vidak and Šovljanski, Olja and Travičić, Vanja and Pezo, Milada and Pezo, Lato",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The purpose of this systematic overview is to establish the impact of inhalation and topical application of Rosa damascena essential oil in aromatherapy practice. A bibliometric analysis using the different scientific databases was conducted to examine scientific documents related to “rose aromatherapy” and “Rosa damascena aromatherapy”. Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer software were used to extract and visualize information. Founded on a review of 93 papers, the scent of rose essential oil has applications in aromatherapy for reducing anxiety, alleviating pain, improving sleep quality, as well as alleviating physiological symptoms during menopause and PMS. It aids in mitigating stress and reducing stress and reducing depression and fatigue, for relaxation and improving cognitive function, among other benefits. Ultimately, rose essential oil is safe and suitable for self-administration via inhalation or topical application, either alone or with other essential oils.",
publisher = "Novi Sad : Univerzitet Privredna akademija, Fakultet za ekonomiju i inženjerski menadžment",
journal = "Journal of Agronomy, Technology and Engineering Management (JATEM)",
title = "Inhalation and Topical Application of Rose Essential  Oil – A Systematic Overview of Rosa damascena Aromatherapy",
pages = "1020-998",
number = "1",
volume = "7",
doi = "10.55817/ASIJ6404"
}

Miljković, A., Aćimović, M., Božanić Tanjga, B., Lončar, B., Raičević, V., Šovljanski, O., Travičić, V., Pezo, M.,& Pezo, L.. (2024). Inhalation and Topical Application of Rose Essential  Oil – A Systematic Overview of Rosa damascena Aromatherapy. in Journal of Agronomy, Technology and Engineering Management (JATEM)
Novi Sad : Univerzitet Privredna akademija, Fakultet za ekonomiju i inženjerski menadžment., 7(1), 998-1020.
https://doi.org/10.55817/ASIJ6404

Miljković A, Aćimović M, Božanić Tanjga B, Lončar B, Raičević V, Šovljanski O, Travičić V, Pezo M, Pezo L. Inhalation and Topical Application of Rose Essential  Oil – A Systematic Overview of Rosa damascena Aromatherapy. in Journal of Agronomy, Technology and Engineering Management (JATEM). 2024;7(1):998-1020.
doi:10.55817/ASIJ6404 .

Miljković, Ana, Aćimović, Milica, Božanić Tanjga, Biljana, Lončar, Biljana, Raičević, Vidak, Šovljanski, Olja, Travičić, Vanja, Pezo, Milada, Pezo, Lato, "Inhalation and Topical Application of Rose Essential  Oil – A Systematic Overview of Rosa damascena Aromatherapy" in Journal of Agronomy, Technology and Engineering Management (JATEM), 7, no. 1 (2024):998-1020,
https://doi.org/10.55817/ASIJ6404 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Erceg, Tamara
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Tomić, Ana
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Stupar, Alena
AU  - Baloš, Sebastian
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/4235
AB  - The development of active edible coatings with improved mechanical and barrier properties is a huge challenge. In this study, active edible coatings for sliced cheese have been developed using pullulan (Pull) in combination with two different biopolymers, chitosan (CS) and gelatine (Gel), and a combination of hydrolats as a source of active compounds with antimicrobial effects. In comparison to the monolayer coating, the bilayer coating system demonstrates improved barrier and mechanical properties. A preliminary assessment of the antimicrobial effect of lemongrass and curry plant hydrolats has revealed that both hydrolats exhibited antimicrobial activity against the targeted bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, albeit at different levels. The obtained results suggest that a mixture of 1.56% lemongrass and 12.5% curry plant hydrolats yielded a lower fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) value. Bilayer coating systems (Pull/CS and Pull/Gel) with an incorporated mixture of hydrolats have demonstrated effectiveness in both cases: artificial contamination before application of the coating system and after application of the coating system. In both contamination scenarios, the coating systems consistently effectively limited bacterial proliferation, indicating the antimicrobial effect of the hydrolat mixture in the coating layers. In the case of artificial contamination before applying the coating system, both coatings demonstrated antimicrobial effectiveness, but the formulation with chitosan had a biocide effect, while the other, with gelatine, had only a bacteriostatic effect in a long-term setting. In the second case, both Pull/CS and Pull/Gel coatings demonstrated effectiveness in inhibiting bacterial growth regardless of the moment of contamination of the sample; the Pull/CS coating showed slightly better antimicrobial activity, achieving complete elimination of bacteria earlier compared with the Pull/Gel coating system.
PB  - Basel : MDPI
T2  - Polymers - Basel
T1  - Comparison of the Properties of Pullulan-Based Active Edible Coatings Implemented for Improving Sliced Cheese Shelf Life
IS  - 2
SP  - 178
VL  - 16
DO  - 10.3390/polym16020178
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Erceg, Tamara and Šovljanski, Olja and Tomić, Ana and Aćimović, Milica and Stupar, Alena and Baloš, Sebastian",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The development of active edible coatings with improved mechanical and barrier properties is a huge challenge. In this study, active edible coatings for sliced cheese have been developed using pullulan (Pull) in combination with two different biopolymers, chitosan (CS) and gelatine (Gel), and a combination of hydrolats as a source of active compounds with antimicrobial effects. In comparison to the monolayer coating, the bilayer coating system demonstrates improved barrier and mechanical properties. A preliminary assessment of the antimicrobial effect of lemongrass and curry plant hydrolats has revealed that both hydrolats exhibited antimicrobial activity against the targeted bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, albeit at different levels. The obtained results suggest that a mixture of 1.56% lemongrass and 12.5% curry plant hydrolats yielded a lower fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) value. Bilayer coating systems (Pull/CS and Pull/Gel) with an incorporated mixture of hydrolats have demonstrated effectiveness in both cases: artificial contamination before application of the coating system and after application of the coating system. In both contamination scenarios, the coating systems consistently effectively limited bacterial proliferation, indicating the antimicrobial effect of the hydrolat mixture in the coating layers. In the case of artificial contamination before applying the coating system, both coatings demonstrated antimicrobial effectiveness, but the formulation with chitosan had a biocide effect, while the other, with gelatine, had only a bacteriostatic effect in a long-term setting. In the second case, both Pull/CS and Pull/Gel coatings demonstrated effectiveness in inhibiting bacterial growth regardless of the moment of contamination of the sample; the Pull/CS coating showed slightly better antimicrobial activity, achieving complete elimination of bacteria earlier compared with the Pull/Gel coating system.",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Polymers - Basel",
title = "Comparison of the Properties of Pullulan-Based Active Edible Coatings Implemented for Improving Sliced Cheese Shelf Life",
number = "2",
pages = "178",
volume = "16",
doi = "10.3390/polym16020178"
}

Erceg, T., Šovljanski, O., Tomić, A., Aćimović, M., Stupar, A.,& Baloš, S.. (2024). Comparison of the Properties of Pullulan-Based Active Edible Coatings Implemented for Improving Sliced Cheese Shelf Life. in Polymers - Basel
Basel : MDPI., 16(2), 178.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16020178

Erceg T, Šovljanski O, Tomić A, Aćimović M, Stupar A, Baloš S. Comparison of the Properties of Pullulan-Based Active Edible Coatings Implemented for Improving Sliced Cheese Shelf Life. in Polymers - Basel. 2024;16(2):178.
doi:10.3390/polym16020178 .

Erceg, Tamara, Šovljanski, Olja, Tomić, Ana, Aćimović, Milica, Stupar, Alena, Baloš, Sebastian, "Comparison of the Properties of Pullulan-Based Active Edible Coatings Implemented for Improving Sliced Cheese Shelf Life" in Polymers - Basel, 16, no. 2 (2024):178,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16020178 . .

Aćimović, M., Konstantinović, B., Vasiljević, S., Samardžić, N., Lončar, B., Popov, M.,& Šovljanski, O.. (2023). Primena hidrolata u proizvodnji mikroklica lucerke. 
Novi Sad : Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo..
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_4524

Aćimović M, Konstantinović B, Vasiljević S, Samardžić N, Lončar B, Popov M, Šovljanski O. Primena hidrolata u proizvodnji mikroklica lucerke. 2023;.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_4524 .

Aćimović, Milica, Konstantinović, Bojan, Vasiljević, Sanja, Samardžić, Nataša, Lončar, Biljana, Popov, Milena, Šovljanski, Olja, "Primena hidrolata u proizvodnji mikroklica lucerke" (2023),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_4524 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Erceg, Tamara
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Stupar, Alena
AU  - Ugarković, Jovana
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Tomić, Ana
AU  - Todosijević, Marina
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/3290
AB  - Biopolymer-based films present an ideal matrix for the incorporation of active substances such as antimicrobial agents, giving active packaging a framework of green chemistry and a step forward in food packaging technology. The chitosan-gelatine active coating has been prepared using lemongrass oil as an antimicrobial compound applying a different approach. Instead of surfactants, to achieve compatibilization of compounds, β-cyclodextrin was used to encapsulate lemongrass oil. The antimicrobial effect was assessed using the dip-coating method on freshly harvested cherry tomatoes artificially contaminated by Penicillium aurantiogriseum during 20 days of cold storage. According to the evaluation of the antimicrobial effect of coating formulation on cherry tomato samples, which was mathematically assessed by predictive kinetic models and digital imaging, the applied coating formulation was found to be very effective since the development of fungal contamination for active-coated samples was observed for 20 days.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
T1  - A comprehensive approach to chitosan-gelatine edible coating with β-cyclodextrin/lemongrass essential oil inclusion complex — Characterization and food application
VL  - 228
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.132
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Erceg, Tamara and Šovljanski, Olja and Stupar, Alena and Ugarković, Jovana and Aćimović, Milica and Pezo, Lato and Tomić, Ana and Todosijević, Marina",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Biopolymer-based films present an ideal matrix for the incorporation of active substances such as antimicrobial agents, giving active packaging a framework of green chemistry and a step forward in food packaging technology. The chitosan-gelatine active coating has been prepared using lemongrass oil as an antimicrobial compound applying a different approach. Instead of surfactants, to achieve compatibilization of compounds, β-cyclodextrin was used to encapsulate lemongrass oil. The antimicrobial effect was assessed using the dip-coating method on freshly harvested cherry tomatoes artificially contaminated by Penicillium aurantiogriseum during 20 days of cold storage. According to the evaluation of the antimicrobial effect of coating formulation on cherry tomato samples, which was mathematically assessed by predictive kinetic models and digital imaging, the applied coating formulation was found to be very effective since the development of fungal contamination for active-coated samples was observed for 20 days.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "International Journal of Biological Macromolecules",
title = "A comprehensive approach to chitosan-gelatine edible coating with β-cyclodextrin/lemongrass essential oil inclusion complex — Characterization and food application",
volume = "228",
doi = "10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.132"
}

Erceg, T., Šovljanski, O., Stupar, A., Ugarković, J., Aćimović, M., Pezo, L., Tomić, A.,& Todosijević, M.. (2023). A comprehensive approach to chitosan-gelatine edible coating with β-cyclodextrin/lemongrass essential oil inclusion complex — Characterization and food application. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Elsevier., 228.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.132

Erceg T, Šovljanski O, Stupar A, Ugarković J, Aćimović M, Pezo L, Tomić A, Todosijević M. A comprehensive approach to chitosan-gelatine edible coating with β-cyclodextrin/lemongrass essential oil inclusion complex — Characterization and food application. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2023;228.
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.132 .

Erceg, Tamara, Šovljanski, Olja, Stupar, Alena, Ugarković, Jovana, Aćimović, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Tomić, Ana, Todosijević, Marina, "A comprehensive approach to chitosan-gelatine edible coating with β-cyclodextrin/lemongrass essential oil inclusion complex — Characterization and food application" in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 228 (2023),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.132 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tomić, Ana
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Nikolić, Višnja
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Cvetković, Mirjana
AU  - Stanojev, Jovana
AU  - Kuzmanović, Nebojša
AU  - Markov, Siniša
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/3341
AB  - The main challenge in controlling the microbiological contamination of historical paper is finding an adequate method that includes the use of cost-effective, harmless, and non-toxic biocides whose effectiveness is maintained over time and without adverse effects on cultural heritage and human health. Therefore, this study demonstrated the possibility of using a non-invasive method of historical paper conservation based on plant essential oils (EOs) application. Evaluation of antimicrobial effects of different EOs (lemongrass, oregano, rosemary, peppermint, and eucalyptus) was conducted against Cladosporium cladosporoides, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Penicillium chrysogenum, which are commonly found on archive papers. Using a mixture of oregano, lemongrass and peppermint in ratio 1:1:1, the lower minimal inhibition concentration (0.78%) and better efficiency during a vapour test at the highest tested distance (5.5 cm) compared with individual EOs was proven. At the final step, this EOs mixture was used in the in situ conservation of historical paper samples obtained from the Archives of Vojvodina. According to the SEM imaging, the applied EOs mixture demonstrates complete efficiency in the inhibition of fungi colonization of archive papers, since fungal growth was not observed on samples, unlike the control samples.
PB  - Basel : MDPI
T2  - Antibiotics - Basel
T1  - Screening of Antifungal Activity of Essential Oils in Controlling Biocontamination of Historical Papers in Archives
IS  - 1
SP  - 103
VL  - 12
DO  - 10.3390/antibiotics12010103
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tomić, Ana and Šovljanski, Olja and Nikolić, Višnja and Pezo, Lato and Aćimović, Milica and Cvetković, Mirjana and Stanojev, Jovana and Kuzmanović, Nebojša and Markov, Siniša",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The main challenge in controlling the microbiological contamination of historical paper is finding an adequate method that includes the use of cost-effective, harmless, and non-toxic biocides whose effectiveness is maintained over time and without adverse effects on cultural heritage and human health. Therefore, this study demonstrated the possibility of using a non-invasive method of historical paper conservation based on plant essential oils (EOs) application. Evaluation of antimicrobial effects of different EOs (lemongrass, oregano, rosemary, peppermint, and eucalyptus) was conducted against Cladosporium cladosporoides, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Penicillium chrysogenum, which are commonly found on archive papers. Using a mixture of oregano, lemongrass and peppermint in ratio 1:1:1, the lower minimal inhibition concentration (0.78%) and better efficiency during a vapour test at the highest tested distance (5.5 cm) compared with individual EOs was proven. At the final step, this EOs mixture was used in the in situ conservation of historical paper samples obtained from the Archives of Vojvodina. According to the SEM imaging, the applied EOs mixture demonstrates complete efficiency in the inhibition of fungi colonization of archive papers, since fungal growth was not observed on samples, unlike the control samples.",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Antibiotics - Basel",
title = "Screening of Antifungal Activity of Essential Oils in Controlling Biocontamination of Historical Papers in Archives",
number = "1",
pages = "103",
volume = "12",
doi = "10.3390/antibiotics12010103"
}

Tomić, A., Šovljanski, O., Nikolić, V., Pezo, L., Aćimović, M., Cvetković, M., Stanojev, J., Kuzmanović, N.,& Markov, S.. (2023). Screening of Antifungal Activity of Essential Oils in Controlling Biocontamination of Historical Papers in Archives. in Antibiotics - Basel
Basel : MDPI., 12(1), 103.
https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12010103

Tomić A, Šovljanski O, Nikolić V, Pezo L, Aćimović M, Cvetković M, Stanojev J, Kuzmanović N, Markov S. Screening of Antifungal Activity of Essential Oils in Controlling Biocontamination of Historical Papers in Archives. in Antibiotics - Basel. 2023;12(1):103.
doi:10.3390/antibiotics12010103 .

Tomić, Ana, Šovljanski, Olja, Nikolić, Višnja, Pezo, Lato, Aćimović, Milica, Cvetković, Mirjana, Stanojev, Jovana, Kuzmanović, Nebojša, Markov, Siniša, "Screening of Antifungal Activity of Essential Oils in Controlling Biocontamination of Historical Papers in Archives" in Antibiotics - Basel, 12, no. 1 (2023):103,
https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12010103 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Raičević, Vidak
AU  - Božanić Tanjga, Biljana
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Šuput, Danijela
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Tomić, Ana
AU  - Cvanić, Teodora
AU  - Radovanović, Katarina
AU  - Kiprovski, Biljana
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/3913
AB  - Rose essential oil is one of the most valuable and pivotal raw materials in the perfume industry. However, the limited yield of essential oil in rose flowers increased the interest of both breeders and scientists to create and discover species that have potential for multifaceted applications aiming to increase the economic viability of rose cultivation. Consequently, garden roses (Rosa hybrida) through ongoing development emerge as possibly profitable for cultivation and processing. This opens possibilities for numerous applications in both food and pharmaceutical industries. The main objective of this study was to identify the essential oil composition of R. hybrida cv. Mileva and compare it against essential oil chemical compositions of 32 accessions of other non-commercial (wild and hybrid) roses available literature. The dominant compound detected in R. hybrida cv. Mileva essential oil was geranyl acetate (47.9%), followed by nonadecane and heneicosane. It was shown that the essential oil possesses moderate antimicrobial activity, good antioxidant potential and strong anti-inflammatory activity.
PB  - Taylor & Francis
T2  - Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants
T1  - Profiling of Rosa hybrida cv. Mileva essential oil, evaluation of its bioactivity in vitro, chemometric analysis and comparison to other non-commercial roses
EP  - 861
IS  - 4
SP  - 848
VL  - 26
DO  - 10.1080/0972060X.2023.2258910
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Aćimović, Milica and Raičević, Vidak and Božanić Tanjga, Biljana and Lončar, Biljana and Šuput, Danijela and Šovljanski, Olja and Tomić, Ana and Cvanić, Teodora and Radovanović, Katarina and Kiprovski, Biljana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Rose essential oil is one of the most valuable and pivotal raw materials in the perfume industry. However, the limited yield of essential oil in rose flowers increased the interest of both breeders and scientists to create and discover species that have potential for multifaceted applications aiming to increase the economic viability of rose cultivation. Consequently, garden roses (Rosa hybrida) through ongoing development emerge as possibly profitable for cultivation and processing. This opens possibilities for numerous applications in both food and pharmaceutical industries. The main objective of this study was to identify the essential oil composition of R. hybrida cv. Mileva and compare it against essential oil chemical compositions of 32 accessions of other non-commercial (wild and hybrid) roses available literature. The dominant compound detected in R. hybrida cv. Mileva essential oil was geranyl acetate (47.9%), followed by nonadecane and heneicosane. It was shown that the essential oil possesses moderate antimicrobial activity, good antioxidant potential and strong anti-inflammatory activity.",
publisher = "Taylor & Francis",
journal = "Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants",
title = "Profiling of Rosa hybrida cv. Mileva essential oil, evaluation of its bioactivity in vitro, chemometric analysis and comparison to other non-commercial roses",
pages = "861-848",
number = "4",
volume = "26",
doi = "10.1080/0972060X.2023.2258910"
}

Aćimović, M., Raičević, V., Božanić Tanjga, B., Lončar, B., Šuput, D., Šovljanski, O., Tomić, A., Cvanić, T., Radovanović, K.,& Kiprovski, B.. (2023). Profiling of Rosa hybrida cv. Mileva essential oil, evaluation of its bioactivity in vitro, chemometric analysis and comparison to other non-commercial roses. in Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants
Taylor & Francis., 26(4), 848-861.
https://doi.org/10.1080/0972060X.2023.2258910

Aćimović M, Raičević V, Božanić Tanjga B, Lončar B, Šuput D, Šovljanski O, Tomić A, Cvanić T, Radovanović K, Kiprovski B. Profiling of Rosa hybrida cv. Mileva essential oil, evaluation of its bioactivity in vitro, chemometric analysis and comparison to other non-commercial roses. in Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants. 2023;26(4):848-861.
doi:10.1080/0972060X.2023.2258910 .

Aćimović, Milica, Raičević, Vidak, Božanić Tanjga, Biljana, Lončar, Biljana, Šuput, Danijela, Šovljanski, Olja, Tomić, Ana, Cvanić, Teodora, Radovanović, Katarina, Kiprovski, Biljana, "Profiling of Rosa hybrida cv. Mileva essential oil, evaluation of its bioactivity in vitro, chemometric analysis and comparison to other non-commercial roses" in Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 26, no. 4 (2023):848-861,
https://doi.org/10.1080/0972060X.2023.2258910 . .

TY  - GEN
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Samardžić, Nataša
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Stanković Jeremić, Jovana
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Konstantinović, Bojan
AU  - Vasiljević, Sanja
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/4280
AB  - Sprouted seeds and microgreens are emerging as innovative specialty raw salad crops, valued for their health-promoting properties. However, the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with microbial contamination in microgreens underscores the need for effective sanitization in their production. This study explores using hydrolates, by-products of essential oil distillation from six plants, as natural sanitizers in alfalfa microgreen production. The research investigates their impact on seed germination, antimicrobial activity, and sensory attributes. Results revealed that oregano, fennel, lavender, and lemon catmint hydrolates decrease alfalfa seed germination, while peppermint and hop hydrolates have no significant impact. Peppermint and fennel hydrolates demonstrate notable efficacy in antimicrobial testing. Sensory analysis indicates differences in odour and flavour, with peppermint, oregano, and lavender receiving high scores. According to the results, peppermint hydrolate can be considered a favourable option for alfalfa micro sprout production, contributing to sustainable and organic approaches in urban agriculture and underlining the importance of natural sanitizers for food safety.
PB  - Springer
T2  - Waste and Biomass Valorization
T1  - The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers
DO  - 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3676886/v1
ER  - 

@misc{
author = "Aćimović, Milica and Samardžić, Nataša and Šovljanski, Olja and Lončar, Biljana and Stanković Jeremić, Jovana and Pezo, Lato and Konstantinović, Bojan and Vasiljević, Sanja",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Sprouted seeds and microgreens are emerging as innovative specialty raw salad crops, valued for their health-promoting properties. However, the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with microbial contamination in microgreens underscores the need for effective sanitization in their production. This study explores using hydrolates, by-products of essential oil distillation from six plants, as natural sanitizers in alfalfa microgreen production. The research investigates their impact on seed germination, antimicrobial activity, and sensory attributes. Results revealed that oregano, fennel, lavender, and lemon catmint hydrolates decrease alfalfa seed germination, while peppermint and hop hydrolates have no significant impact. Peppermint and fennel hydrolates demonstrate notable efficacy in antimicrobial testing. Sensory analysis indicates differences in odour and flavour, with peppermint, oregano, and lavender receiving high scores. According to the results, peppermint hydrolate can be considered a favourable option for alfalfa micro sprout production, contributing to sustainable and organic approaches in urban agriculture and underlining the importance of natural sanitizers for food safety.",
publisher = "Springer",
journal = "Waste and Biomass Valorization",
title = "The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers",
doi = "10.21203/rs.3.rs-3676886/v1"
}

Aćimović, M., Samardžić, N., Šovljanski, O., Lončar, B., Stanković Jeremić, J., Pezo, L., Konstantinović, B.,& Vasiljević, S.. (2023). The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers. in Waste and Biomass Valorization
Springer..
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3676886/v1

Aćimović M, Samardžić N, Šovljanski O, Lončar B, Stanković Jeremić J, Pezo L, Konstantinović B, Vasiljević S. The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers. in Waste and Biomass Valorization. 2023;.
doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-3676886/v1 .

Aćimović, Milica, Samardžić, Nataša, Šovljanski, Olja, Lončar, Biljana, Stanković Jeremić, Jovana, Pezo, Lato, Konstantinović, Bojan, Vasiljević, Sanja, "The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers" in Waste and Biomass Valorization (2023),
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3676886/v1 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Tomić, Ana
AU  - Travičić, Vanja
AU  - Pezo, Milada
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/3237
AB  - Predicting yield is essential for producers, stakeholders and international interchange demand. The majority of the divergence in yield and essential oil content is associated with environmental aspects, including weather conditions, soil variety and cultivation techniques. Therefore, aniseed production was examined in this study. The categorical input variables for artificial neural network modelling were growing year (two successive growing years), growing locality (three different locations in Vojvodina Province, Serbia) and fertilization type (six different treatments). The output variables were morphological and quality parameters, with agricultural importance such as plant height, umbel diameter, number of umbels, number of seeds per umbel, 1000-seed weight, seed yield per plant, plant weight, harvest index, yield per ha, essential oil (EO) yield, germination energy, total germination, EO content, as well as the share of EOs compounds, including limonene, cis-dihydro carvone, methyl chavicol, carvone, cis-anethole, trans-anethole, β-elemene, α-himachalene, trans-βfarnesene, γ-himachalene, trans-muurola-4(14),5-diene, α-zingiberene, β-himachalene, β-bisabolene, trans-pseudoisoeugenyl 2-methylbutyrate and epoxy-pseudoisoeugenyl 2-methylbutyrate. The ANN model predicted agricultural parameters accurately, showing r2 values between 0.555 and 0.918, while r2 values for the forecasting of essential oil content were between 0.379 and 0.908. According to global sensitivity analysis, the fertilization type was a more influential variable to agricultural parameters, while the location site was more influential to essential oils content.
PB  - Basel : MDPI
T2  - Life (Basel)
T1  - Agricultural parameters and essential oil content composition prediction of aniseed, based on growing year, locality and fertilization type - an artificial neural network approach
IS  - 11
SP  - 1722
VL  - 12
DO  - 10.3390/life12111722
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Pezo, Lato and Lončar, Biljana and Šovljanski, Olja and Tomić, Ana and Travičić, Vanja and Pezo, Milada and Aćimović, Milica",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Predicting yield is essential for producers, stakeholders and international interchange demand. The majority of the divergence in yield and essential oil content is associated with environmental aspects, including weather conditions, soil variety and cultivation techniques. Therefore, aniseed production was examined in this study. The categorical input variables for artificial neural network modelling were growing year (two successive growing years), growing locality (three different locations in Vojvodina Province, Serbia) and fertilization type (six different treatments). The output variables were morphological and quality parameters, with agricultural importance such as plant height, umbel diameter, number of umbels, number of seeds per umbel, 1000-seed weight, seed yield per plant, plant weight, harvest index, yield per ha, essential oil (EO) yield, germination energy, total germination, EO content, as well as the share of EOs compounds, including limonene, cis-dihydro carvone, methyl chavicol, carvone, cis-anethole, trans-anethole, β-elemene, α-himachalene, trans-βfarnesene, γ-himachalene, trans-muurola-4(14),5-diene, α-zingiberene, β-himachalene, β-bisabolene, trans-pseudoisoeugenyl 2-methylbutyrate and epoxy-pseudoisoeugenyl 2-methylbutyrate. The ANN model predicted agricultural parameters accurately, showing r2 values between 0.555 and 0.918, while r2 values for the forecasting of essential oil content were between 0.379 and 0.908. According to global sensitivity analysis, the fertilization type was a more influential variable to agricultural parameters, while the location site was more influential to essential oils content.",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Life (Basel)",
title = "Agricultural parameters and essential oil content composition prediction of aniseed, based on growing year, locality and fertilization type - an artificial neural network approach",
number = "11",
pages = "1722",
volume = "12",
doi = "10.3390/life12111722"
}

Pezo, L., Lončar, B., Šovljanski, O., Tomić, A., Travičić, V., Pezo, M.,& Aćimović, M.. (2022). Agricultural parameters and essential oil content composition prediction of aniseed, based on growing year, locality and fertilization type - an artificial neural network approach. in Life (Basel)
Basel : MDPI., 12(11), 1722.
https://doi.org/10.3390/life12111722

Pezo L, Lončar B, Šovljanski O, Tomić A, Travičić V, Pezo M, Aćimović M. Agricultural parameters and essential oil content composition prediction of aniseed, based on growing year, locality and fertilization type - an artificial neural network approach. in Life (Basel). 2022;12(11):1722.
doi:10.3390/life12111722 .

Pezo, Lato, Lončar, Biljana, Šovljanski, Olja, Tomić, Ana, Travičić, Vanja, Pezo, Milada, Aćimović, Milica, "Agricultural parameters and essential oil content composition prediction of aniseed, based on growing year, locality and fertilization type - an artificial neural network approach" in Life (Basel), 12, no. 11 (2022):1722,
https://doi.org/10.3390/life12111722 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Čabarkapa, Ivana
AU  - Trudić, Anika
AU  - Stanković Jeremić, Jovana
AU  - Varga, Ana
AU  - Lončar, Biljana
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Tešević, Vele
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/3172
AB  - This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition of steam distillate essential oil and corresponding hydrolate obtained from S. officinalis grown in Serbia, as well as the influence of weather conditions (temperature and precipitations) on their chemical profiles. Furthermore, their antimicrobial activity was investigated in vitro. The main compounds in essential oil were cis-thujone, followed by camphor, trans-thujone, and 1,8-cineole, while hydrolate was slightly different from the essential oil, with camphor, cis-thujone, and 1,8-cineole as the main compounds. Among the eight respiratory-associated microorganisms, Klebsiella oxytoca was the most sensitive to the tested EOs (minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)/minimal bactericidal/fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC) were 14.20 and 28.4 μL mL−1, respectively). MIC and MBC values of other tested bacteria ranged between 28.40 and 227.25 μL mL−1 while for Candida albicans MIC/MFC ranged from 28.40/56.81 to 56.81–113.63 μL mL−1. Antibiotic susceptibility patterns for the analyzed eight respiratory-associated microorganisms showed an intermediate level of resistance to commonly used antibiotics such as ampicillin, levofloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. As a preliminary approach to the antimicrobial profiling of the tested EO, the obtained results revealed that the tested samples possess remarkable antibacterial activities and could be used to develop pharmaceutical formulations as an alternative to conventional antibiotic therapy.
PB  - Basel : MDPI
T2  - Processes
T1  - Variation of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil and hydrolate composition and their antimicrobial activity
IS  - 8
SP  - 1608
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.3390/pr10081608
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Aćimović, Milica and Pezo, Lato and Čabarkapa, Ivana and Trudić, Anika and Stanković Jeremić, Jovana and Varga, Ana and Lončar, Biljana and Šovljanski, Olja and Tešević, Vele",
year = "2022",
abstract = "This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition of steam distillate essential oil and corresponding hydrolate obtained from S. officinalis grown in Serbia, as well as the influence of weather conditions (temperature and precipitations) on their chemical profiles. Furthermore, their antimicrobial activity was investigated in vitro. The main compounds in essential oil were cis-thujone, followed by camphor, trans-thujone, and 1,8-cineole, while hydrolate was slightly different from the essential oil, with camphor, cis-thujone, and 1,8-cineole as the main compounds. Among the eight respiratory-associated microorganisms, Klebsiella oxytoca was the most sensitive to the tested EOs (minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)/minimal bactericidal/fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC) were 14.20 and 28.4 μL mL−1, respectively). MIC and MBC values of other tested bacteria ranged between 28.40 and 227.25 μL mL−1 while for Candida albicans MIC/MFC ranged from 28.40/56.81 to 56.81–113.63 μL mL−1. Antibiotic susceptibility patterns for the analyzed eight respiratory-associated microorganisms showed an intermediate level of resistance to commonly used antibiotics such as ampicillin, levofloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. As a preliminary approach to the antimicrobial profiling of the tested EO, the obtained results revealed that the tested samples possess remarkable antibacterial activities and could be used to develop pharmaceutical formulations as an alternative to conventional antibiotic therapy.",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Processes",
title = "Variation of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil and hydrolate composition and their antimicrobial activity",
number = "8",
pages = "1608",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.3390/pr10081608"
}

Aćimović, M., Pezo, L., Čabarkapa, I., Trudić, A., Stanković Jeremić, J., Varga, A., Lončar, B., Šovljanski, O.,& Tešević, V.. (2022). Variation of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil and hydrolate composition and their antimicrobial activity. in Processes
Basel : MDPI., 10(8), 1608.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10081608

Aćimović M, Pezo L, Čabarkapa I, Trudić A, Stanković Jeremić J, Varga A, Lončar B, Šovljanski O, Tešević V. Variation of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil and hydrolate composition and their antimicrobial activity. in Processes. 2022;10(8):1608.
doi:10.3390/pr10081608 .

Aćimović, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Čabarkapa, Ivana, Trudić, Anika, Stanković Jeremić, Jovana, Varga, Ana, Lončar, Biljana, Šovljanski, Olja, Tešević, Vele, "Variation of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil and hydrolate composition and their antimicrobial activity" in Processes, 10, no. 8 (2022):1608,
https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10081608 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Erceg, Tamara
AU  - Vukić, Nevena
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Stupar, Alena
AU  - Šergelj, Vanja
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Baloš, Sebastian
AU  - Ugarković, Jovana
AU  - Šuput, Danijela
AU  - Popović, Senka
AU  - Rakić, Srđan
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/2876
AB  - Biodegradable active packaging films based on a cellulose acetate and poly(caprolactone diol) blend with incorporated lemongrass oil were developed. Films were prepared using a novel bio-based plasticizer, glycerol tritartarate, synthesized using the principles of green chemistry. The influence of the plasticizer, as well as the essential oil amount, on the structural, surface, mechanical, and thermal properties of the blend was investigated. The plasticizer was shown to work as a compatibilizer for two polymers, according to the results of scanning electron microscopy and surface energy analysis. Blends with a greater amount of plasticizer possessed better mechanical properties but showed worse resistance to water. The antimicrobial property of the blend with lemongrass oil was found to be superior to that of the blend without essential oil. The incorporation of lemongrass oil into the polymer blend resulted in one more step longer thermal degradation process. The optimal film properties, biodegradability, cost-effective preparation method, and additional functions made these films suitable for the production of packaging for grapefruit.
PB  - Washington : American Chemical Society (ACS)
T2  - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
T1  - Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles
EP  - 9154
IS  - 28
SP  - 9141
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Erceg, Tamara and Vukić, Nevena and Šovljanski, Olja and Stupar, Alena and Šergelj, Vanja and Aćimović, Milica and Baloš, Sebastian and Ugarković, Jovana and Šuput, Danijela and Popović, Senka and Rakić, Srđan",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Biodegradable active packaging films based on a cellulose acetate and poly(caprolactone diol) blend with incorporated lemongrass oil were developed. Films were prepared using a novel bio-based plasticizer, glycerol tritartarate, synthesized using the principles of green chemistry. The influence of the plasticizer, as well as the essential oil amount, on the structural, surface, mechanical, and thermal properties of the blend was investigated. The plasticizer was shown to work as a compatibilizer for two polymers, according to the results of scanning electron microscopy and surface energy analysis. Blends with a greater amount of plasticizer possessed better mechanical properties but showed worse resistance to water. The antimicrobial property of the blend with lemongrass oil was found to be superior to that of the blend without essential oil. The incorporation of lemongrass oil into the polymer blend resulted in one more step longer thermal degradation process. The optimal film properties, biodegradability, cost-effective preparation method, and additional functions made these films suitable for the production of packaging for grapefruit.",
publisher = "Washington : American Chemical Society (ACS)",
journal = "ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering",
title = "Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles",
pages = "9154-9141",
number = "28",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009"
}

Erceg, T., Vukić, N., Šovljanski, O., Stupar, A., Šergelj, V., Aćimović, M., Baloš, S., Ugarković, J., Šuput, D., Popović, S.,& Rakić, S.. (2022). Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles. in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
Washington : American Chemical Society (ACS)., 10(28), 9141-9154.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009

Erceg T, Vukić N, Šovljanski O, Stupar A, Šergelj V, Aćimović M, Baloš S, Ugarković J, Šuput D, Popović S, Rakić S. Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles. in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2022;10(28):9141-9154.
doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009 .

Erceg, Tamara, Vukić, Nevena, Šovljanski, Olja, Stupar, Alena, Šergelj, Vanja, Aćimović, Milica, Baloš, Sebastian, Ugarković, Jovana, Šuput, Danijela, Popović, Senka, Rakić, Srđan, "Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles" in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 10, no. 28 (2022):9141-9154,
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Erceg, Tamara
AU  - Vukić, Nevena
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Stupar, Alena
AU  - Šergelj, Vanja
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Baloš, Sebastian
AU  - Ugarković, Jovana
AU  - Šuput, Danijela
AU  - Popović, Senka
AU  - Rakić, Srđan
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/2875
AB  - Biodegradable active packaging films based on a cellulose acetate and poly(caprolactone diol) blend with incorporated lemongrass oil were developed. Films were prepared using a novel bio-based plasticizer, glycerol tritartarate, synthesized using the principles of green chemistry. The influence of the plasticizer, as well as the essential oil amount, on the structural, surface, mechanical, and thermal properties of the blend was investigated. The plasticizer was shown to work as a compatibilizer for two polymers, according to the results of scanning electron microscopy and surface energy analysis. Blends with a greater amount of plasticizer possessed better mechanical properties but showed worse resistance to water. The antimicrobial property of the blend with lemongrass oil was found to be superior to that of the blend without essential oil. The incorporation of lemongrass oil into the polymer blend resulted in one more step longer thermal degradation process. The optimal film properties, biodegradability, cost-effective preparation method, and additional functions made these films suitable for the production of packaging for grapefruit.
PB  - Washington : American Chemical Society (ACS)
T2  - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
T1  - Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles
EP  - 9154
IS  - 28
SP  - 9141
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Erceg, Tamara and Vukić, Nevena and Šovljanski, Olja and Stupar, Alena and Šergelj, Vanja and Aćimović, Milica and Baloš, Sebastian and Ugarković, Jovana and Šuput, Danijela and Popović, Senka and Rakić, Srđan",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Biodegradable active packaging films based on a cellulose acetate and poly(caprolactone diol) blend with incorporated lemongrass oil were developed. Films were prepared using a novel bio-based plasticizer, glycerol tritartarate, synthesized using the principles of green chemistry. The influence of the plasticizer, as well as the essential oil amount, on the structural, surface, mechanical, and thermal properties of the blend was investigated. The plasticizer was shown to work as a compatibilizer for two polymers, according to the results of scanning electron microscopy and surface energy analysis. Blends with a greater amount of plasticizer possessed better mechanical properties but showed worse resistance to water. The antimicrobial property of the blend with lemongrass oil was found to be superior to that of the blend without essential oil. The incorporation of lemongrass oil into the polymer blend resulted in one more step longer thermal degradation process. The optimal film properties, biodegradability, cost-effective preparation method, and additional functions made these films suitable for the production of packaging for grapefruit.",
publisher = "Washington : American Chemical Society (ACS)",
journal = "ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering",
title = "Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles",
pages = "9154-9141",
number = "28",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009"
}

Erceg, T., Vukić, N., Šovljanski, O., Stupar, A., Šergelj, V., Aćimović, M., Baloš, S., Ugarković, J., Šuput, D., Popović, S.,& Rakić, S.. (2022). Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles. in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
Washington : American Chemical Society (ACS)., 10(28), 9141-9154.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009

Erceg T, Vukić N, Šovljanski O, Stupar A, Šergelj V, Aćimović M, Baloš S, Ugarković J, Šuput D, Popović S, Rakić S. Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles. in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2022;10(28):9141-9154.
doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009 .

Erceg, Tamara, Vukić, Nevena, Šovljanski, Olja, Stupar, Alena, Šergelj, Vanja, Aćimović, Milica, Baloš, Sebastian, Ugarković, Jovana, Šuput, Danijela, Popović, Senka, Rakić, Srđan, "Characterization of films based on cellulose acetate/poly(caprolactone diol) intended for active packaging prepared by green chemistry principles" in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 10, no. 28 (2022):9141-9154,
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02009 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Šeregelj, Vanja
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Zheljazkov, Valtcho
AU  - Ljujić, Jovana
AU  - Tomić, Ana
AU  - Ćetković, Gordana
AU  - Čanadanović-Brunet, Jasna
AU  - Miljković, Ana
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/2564
AB  - Steam distillation was used for the isolation of Dracocephalum moldavica L. (Moldavian dragonhead) essential oil (DMEO). This aromatic herbaceous plant is widespread across the Northern Hemisphere regions and has been utilized in health-improving studies and applications. In addition to the DMEO, the hydrolate (DMH), a byproduct of the distillation process, was also collected. The DMEO and DMH were analyzed and compared in terms of their chemical composition, as well as their in vitro biological activities. The main component in DMEO was geranyl acetate, while geranial was dominant in DMH. The DMEO demonstrated better antioxidant and antimicrobial activities compared with the DMH against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes, which represent sources of food-borne illness at the global level. The DMEO and DMH show promise as antioxidant and antimicrobial additives to various products.
PB  - Basel : MDPI
T2  - Plants (Basel)
T1  - Chemical composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of Dracocephalum moldavica L. essential oil and hydrolate
IS  - 7
SP  - 941
VL  - 11
DO  - 10.3390/plants11070941
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Aćimović, Milica and Šovljanski, Olja and Šeregelj, Vanja and Pezo, Lato and Zheljazkov, Valtcho and Ljujić, Jovana and Tomić, Ana and Ćetković, Gordana and Čanadanović-Brunet, Jasna and Miljković, Ana and Vujisić, Ljubodrag",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Steam distillation was used for the isolation of Dracocephalum moldavica L. (Moldavian dragonhead) essential oil (DMEO). This aromatic herbaceous plant is widespread across the Northern Hemisphere regions and has been utilized in health-improving studies and applications. In addition to the DMEO, the hydrolate (DMH), a byproduct of the distillation process, was also collected. The DMEO and DMH were analyzed and compared in terms of their chemical composition, as well as their in vitro biological activities. The main component in DMEO was geranyl acetate, while geranial was dominant in DMH. The DMEO demonstrated better antioxidant and antimicrobial activities compared with the DMH against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes, which represent sources of food-borne illness at the global level. The DMEO and DMH show promise as antioxidant and antimicrobial additives to various products.",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Plants (Basel)",
title = "Chemical composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of Dracocephalum moldavica L. essential oil and hydrolate",
number = "7",
pages = "941",
volume = "11",
doi = "10.3390/plants11070941"
}

Aćimović, M., Šovljanski, O., Šeregelj, V., Pezo, L., Zheljazkov, V., Ljujić, J., Tomić, A., Ćetković, G., Čanadanović-Brunet, J., Miljković, A.,& Vujisić, L.. (2022). Chemical composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of Dracocephalum moldavica L. essential oil and hydrolate. in Plants (Basel)
Basel : MDPI., 11(7), 941.
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11070941

Aćimović M, Šovljanski O, Šeregelj V, Pezo L, Zheljazkov V, Ljujić J, Tomić A, Ćetković G, Čanadanović-Brunet J, Miljković A, Vujisić L. Chemical composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of Dracocephalum moldavica L. essential oil and hydrolate. in Plants (Basel). 2022;11(7):941.
doi:10.3390/plants11070941 .

Aćimović, Milica, Šovljanski, Olja, Šeregelj, Vanja, Pezo, Lato, Zheljazkov, Valtcho, Ljujić, Jovana, Tomić, Ana, Ćetković, Gordana, Čanadanović-Brunet, Jasna, Miljković, Ana, Vujisić, Ljubodrag, "Chemical composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of Dracocephalum moldavica L. essential oil and hydrolate" in Plants (Basel), 11, no. 7 (2022):941,
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11070941 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
AU  - Šeregelj, Vanja
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Tumbas Šaponjac, Vesna
AU  - Švarc Gajić, Jaroslava
AU  - Brezo-Borjan, Tanja
AU  - Pezo, Lato
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/2196
AB  - As the main goal of this study was the verification of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. in form of the crude extract obtained by subcritical water extraction (SWE) technique in terms of polyphenolic composition, in vitro antioxidant capacity, antihyperglycemic, and anti-inflammatory activities as well as an antimicrobial effect against 10 microorganisms. HPLC analysis showed the presence of ten compounds in a total concentration of 89.33 mg/g of the SWE extract, and demonstrated that subcritical water polarity was the most selective for extracting syringic and caffeic acid, as well as epicatechin (37.88 18.06, and 10.04 mg/g, respectively), while flavonoids like rutin, luteolin, and apigenin were present in low concentration (<2 mg/g). Results of antioxidant activity assays revealed that superoxide anion and ABTS•+ radical models expressed the highest scavenging abilities (437.35 and 412.09 μmol TE/g, respectively), followed by lipid radicals (69.61 μmol TE/g), and DPPH• (32.28 μmol TE/g), while in the case of ferric ion reducing ability was noted a high value (118.19 μmol TE/g). S. kitaibelii SWE was less efficient in the antihyperglycemic assay (AhgA = 30.72 %), but the high antiinflammatory activity of S. kitaibelii SWE was observed (30.35 %). The antimicrobial activity was demonstrated against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Listeria monocytogenes as well as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis through antimicrobial screening, minimal inhibitory concentration, and pharmacodynamics study.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Industrial Crops and Products
T1  - In vitro antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract
SP  - 113672
VL  - 169
DO  - 10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113672
ER  - 

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author = "Aćimović, Milica and Šeregelj, Vanja and Šovljanski, Olja and Tumbas Šaponjac, Vesna and Švarc Gajić, Jaroslava and Brezo-Borjan, Tanja and Pezo, Lato",
year = "2021",
abstract = "As the main goal of this study was the verification of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. in form of the crude extract obtained by subcritical water extraction (SWE) technique in terms of polyphenolic composition, in vitro antioxidant capacity, antihyperglycemic, and anti-inflammatory activities as well as an antimicrobial effect against 10 microorganisms. HPLC analysis showed the presence of ten compounds in a total concentration of 89.33 mg/g of the SWE extract, and demonstrated that subcritical water polarity was the most selective for extracting syringic and caffeic acid, as well as epicatechin (37.88 18.06, and 10.04 mg/g, respectively), while flavonoids like rutin, luteolin, and apigenin were present in low concentration (<2 mg/g). Results of antioxidant activity assays revealed that superoxide anion and ABTS•+ radical models expressed the highest scavenging abilities (437.35 and 412.09 μmol TE/g, respectively), followed by lipid radicals (69.61 μmol TE/g), and DPPH• (32.28 μmol TE/g), while in the case of ferric ion reducing ability was noted a high value (118.19 μmol TE/g). S. kitaibelii SWE was less efficient in the antihyperglycemic assay (AhgA = 30.72 %), but the high antiinflammatory activity of S. kitaibelii SWE was observed (30.35 %). The antimicrobial activity was demonstrated against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Listeria monocytogenes as well as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis through antimicrobial screening, minimal inhibitory concentration, and pharmacodynamics study.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Industrial Crops and Products",
title = "In vitro antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract",
pages = "113672",
volume = "169",
doi = "10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113672"
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Aćimović, M., Šeregelj, V., Šovljanski, O., Tumbas Šaponjac, V., Švarc Gajić, J., Brezo-Borjan, T.,& Pezo, L.. (2021). In vitro antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract. in Industrial Crops and Products
Elsevier., 169, 113672.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113672

Aćimović M, Šeregelj V, Šovljanski O, Tumbas Šaponjac V, Švarc Gajić J, Brezo-Borjan T, Pezo L. In vitro antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract. in Industrial Crops and Products. 2021;169:113672.
doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113672 .

Aćimović, Milica, Šeregelj, Vanja, Šovljanski, Olja, Tumbas Šaponjac, Vesna, Švarc Gajić, Jaroslava, Brezo-Borjan, Tanja, Pezo, Lato, "In vitro antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract" in Industrial Crops and Products, 169 (2021):113672,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113672 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Špirić, Nemanja
AU  - Šeregelj, Vanja
AU  - Tumbas, Vesna
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Tomić, Ana
AU  - Aćimović, Milica
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/2346
AB  - Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. or Rtanj tea is an endemic species of the Carpathian
mountain chain on the Balkan Peninsula. It grows in Eastern Serbia, Northwest Bulgaria, and
Southwest Romania. As traditional remedy, it is used for treatment of different stomach
discomforts such as pains in the lower abdomen, upset stomach, diarrhoea and nausea, for the
regulation of the menstrual cycle and fertility, for muscle relaxation, and in the treatment of the
upper respiratory tract infections. Therefore, the aim of this research was to examine the
phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of S. kitaibelii in form of subcritical water
extract (SWE). HPLC analysis of SWE of S. kitaibelii showed the presence of ten compounds in
a total concentration of 89.33 mg/g of the extract. It was demonstrated that the polarity of
subcritical water was the most selective for extracting syringic acid (37.88 mg/g), caffeic acid
(18.06 mg/g), and epicatechin (10.04 mg/g). Flavonoids like rutin, luteolin, and apigenin were the
least abundant in this extract (<2 mg/g). Additionally, this study investigated in vitro antioxidant
activities of S. kitaibelii SWE by five antioxidant assays. Four assays present radical scavenging
activity while the last assay indicates transitional metal reduction. The highest scavenging
abilities were observed against superoxide anion and ABTS•+ radicals (437.35 and 412.09 μmol
TE/g), followed by lipid radicals (69.61 μmol TE/g), and DPPH• (32.28 μmol TE/g).
PB  - East Sarajevo : Faculty of Agriculture
C3  - Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021
T1  - In vitro antioxidant activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract
EP  - 234
SP  - 234
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2346
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Špirić, Nemanja and Šeregelj, Vanja and Tumbas, Vesna and Šovljanski, Olja and Tomić, Ana and Aćimović, Milica",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. or Rtanj tea is an endemic species of the Carpathian
mountain chain on the Balkan Peninsula. It grows in Eastern Serbia, Northwest Bulgaria, and
Southwest Romania. As traditional remedy, it is used for treatment of different stomach
discomforts such as pains in the lower abdomen, upset stomach, diarrhoea and nausea, for the
regulation of the menstrual cycle and fertility, for muscle relaxation, and in the treatment of the
upper respiratory tract infections. Therefore, the aim of this research was to examine the
phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of S. kitaibelii in form of subcritical water
extract (SWE). HPLC analysis of SWE of S. kitaibelii showed the presence of ten compounds in
a total concentration of 89.33 mg/g of the extract. It was demonstrated that the polarity of
subcritical water was the most selective for extracting syringic acid (37.88 mg/g), caffeic acid
(18.06 mg/g), and epicatechin (10.04 mg/g). Flavonoids like rutin, luteolin, and apigenin were the
least abundant in this extract (<2 mg/g). Additionally, this study investigated in vitro antioxidant
activities of S. kitaibelii SWE by five antioxidant assays. Four assays present radical scavenging
activity while the last assay indicates transitional metal reduction. The highest scavenging
abilities were observed against superoxide anion and ABTS•+ radicals (437.35 and 412.09 μmol
TE/g), followed by lipid radicals (69.61 μmol TE/g), and DPPH• (32.28 μmol TE/g).",
publisher = "East Sarajevo : Faculty of Agriculture",
journal = "Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021",
title = "In vitro antioxidant activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract",
pages = "234-234",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2346"
}

Špirić, N., Šeregelj, V., Tumbas, V., Šovljanski, O., Tomić, A.,& Aćimović, M.. (2021). In vitro antioxidant activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract. in Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021
East Sarajevo : Faculty of Agriculture., 234-234.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2346

Špirić N, Šeregelj V, Tumbas V, Šovljanski O, Tomić A, Aćimović M. In vitro antioxidant activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract. in Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021. 2021;:234-234.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2346 .

Špirić, Nemanja, Šeregelj, Vanja, Tumbas, Vesna, Šovljanski, Olja, Tomić, Ana, Aćimović, Milica, "In vitro antioxidant activity of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. subcritical water extract" in Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021 (2021):234-234,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2346 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Cvetković, Nikola
AU  - Tomić, Ana
AU  - Šovljanski, Olja
AU  - Đurović, Saša
AU  - Markov, Siniša
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/2350
AB  - As a worldwide cultivar, Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary) in form of essential oils, extracts,
and spice possesses many pharmacological properties due to different biological activities.
Interestingly, the chemical profile of rosemary depends on regionality, seasonality, environmental
conditions, agronomic conditions, and its own varieties. Therefore, this research aimed to
investigate the impact of geographical origin on the antimicrobial activity of the essential oils.
Screening of the in vitro antimicrobial activity was performed by the discdiffusion and
microdilution methods. It can be noticed that Russian oil (RF) showed far better antimicrobial
potential in comparison to Serbian oil (SRB). In the case of RF, the maximum inhibition zone of
40.00 mm was registered for all tested microorganisms, except for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(21.33 mm) and Aspergillus brasiliensis (33.00 mm) where the activity might be estimated as
moderate to high. These results can indicate the possibility of using RF as a natural ingredient in
combating the microbial and antimycotic resistance toward antibiotics. A high antimicrobial
activity (above 30.00 mm) was also observed for SRB against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus
aureus, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
PB  - East Sarajevo : Faculty of Agriculture
C3  - Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021
T1  - Influence of geographical origin on antimicrobial activity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oils
EP  - 235
SP  - 235
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2350
ER  - 

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author = "Cvetković, Nikola and Tomić, Ana and Šovljanski, Olja and Đurović, Saša and Markov, Siniša",
year = "2021",
abstract = "As a worldwide cultivar, Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary) in form of essential oils, extracts,
and spice possesses many pharmacological properties due to different biological activities.
Interestingly, the chemical profile of rosemary depends on regionality, seasonality, environmental
conditions, agronomic conditions, and its own varieties. Therefore, this research aimed to
investigate the impact of geographical origin on the antimicrobial activity of the essential oils.
Screening of the in vitro antimicrobial activity was performed by the discdiffusion and
microdilution methods. It can be noticed that Russian oil (RF) showed far better antimicrobial
potential in comparison to Serbian oil (SRB). In the case of RF, the maximum inhibition zone of
40.00 mm was registered for all tested microorganisms, except for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(21.33 mm) and Aspergillus brasiliensis (33.00 mm) where the activity might be estimated as
moderate to high. These results can indicate the possibility of using RF as a natural ingredient in
combating the microbial and antimycotic resistance toward antibiotics. A high antimicrobial
activity (above 30.00 mm) was also observed for SRB against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus
aureus, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.",
publisher = "East Sarajevo : Faculty of Agriculture",
journal = "Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021",
title = "Influence of geographical origin on antimicrobial activity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oils",
pages = "235-235",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2350"
}

Cvetković, N., Tomić, A., Šovljanski, O., Đurović, S.,& Markov, S.. (2021). Influence of geographical origin on antimicrobial activity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oils. in Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021
East Sarajevo : Faculty of Agriculture., 235-235.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2350

Cvetković N, Tomić A, Šovljanski O, Đurović S, Markov S. Influence of geographical origin on antimicrobial activity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oils. in Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021. 2021;:235-235.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2350 .

Cvetković, Nikola, Tomić, Ana, Šovljanski, Olja, Đurović, Saša, Markov, Siniša, "Influence of geographical origin on antimicrobial activity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oils" in Book of Abstracts, 12th International scientific agriculture symposium "Agrosym 2021", Jahorina, 07-10 October 2021 (2021):235-235,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2350 .