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ISSN 2233-0070 · University of Banja Luka - Faculty of Agriculture, Banja Luka · 480 articles in the index
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The Zarac smoked cheese from Majevica: Production and quality characteristics
The Zarac smoked cheese from Majevica is a dairy product that is protected in Bosnia and Herzegovina by the protected label of origin (PDO). It received the label in 2024, which reveals a lot about the quality of this cheese. Therefore, the goal of this paper was to describe the technology, examine…
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Economic impacts of oil and gas exploration on fish value chain in the Atlantic Coast of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
This study investigated the economic impacts of intense oil and gas exploration activities on the fish value chain in the Atlantic Coast of Nigeria, using the Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Results show decreasing returns to input supplies, fish output, fish processing and…
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A comparative analysis of sensory and chemical properties of grape rakija from different Macedonian producers
Rakija is a strong alcoholic beverage, deeply rooted in Macedonian cultural heritage, where quality varies significantly between industrial, small-scale, and traditional home producers. This study evaluated sensory and chemical differences among three types of producers using 30 samples of rakija…
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The impact of farm size, production type, and incentives allocated on the productivity and profitability of agricultural enterprises in the Republic of Srpska
This paper investigates the impact of farm size, production type, and incentives allocated on the productivity and profitability of agricultural enterprises in the Republic of Srpska. Using a sample of approximately one hundred enterprises from financial reports and agricultural databases between…
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Morphology and ultrastructure of pollen exine in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars grown in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The morphology and ultrastructure of the pollen exine were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in 14 hazelnut genotypes (Corylus avellana L.). Pollen measurements were performed in a dry stage at magnifications ranging from 500 × to 15,000 ×, during which the following parameters were…
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Farmers' perceptions of climate change impacts on agriculture: A regional analysis
This study analyses agricultural producers' perceptions of climate-related hazards and their impacts on agricultural production across regions of the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The main objective is to identify dominant climatic stressors, examine regional differences in perceived…
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DPPH radical-scavenging activity of the Brkulja wheatgrass juice and its bioactive compound correlation
The antioxidant potential of wheatgrass juice derived from the ancient Brkulja wheat variety was investigated to assess its functional and nutraceutical value. As a heritage landrace, the Brkulja wheat showed genetic resilience and great antioxidant and nutritional values making it a promising…
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Ricotta: A by-product or cheese of the new generations
This work aims to present the research results obtained on the nutritional values of the ricotta cheese by-products in the production of the Trappist cheese. The production of albumin cheese is possible thanks to the specific properties of whey proteins which are not sensitive to the action of acid…
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The impact of soil amendments on the moisture content, soil strength, and yield of okra on a loamy sand soil in southwest Nigeria
The consequences of improper tillage and soil management are reflected through the decrease in soil health and reduction in crop yield. The objective of this study was to provide information about appropriate tillage practices and soil amendments that can not only improve the soil quality but also…
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Mitochondrial DNA analysis and phylogenetic tree construction of maternal lines in the Lipizzan horses
The Lipizzan horse breed comprises 62 mare family lines. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), especially the D-loop region, plays a vital role in tracing maternal lineage and studying the origin of these family lines. The primary aim of this study is to construct phylogenetic trees using the…
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Technological and oenological characteristics of the Ferdinand de Lesseps and Muskat ruža wine grape varieties
The aim of this paper is to present comparative results of the research for the Ferdinand de Lesseps and Muskat ruža varieties grown in the conditions of the Župa wine region, Serbia. The research included phenological observation, yield, mechanical (ampelographic) characteristics of the bunch and…
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Yield of commercial garlic (Allium sativum L.) varieties at three locations in Slovenia over two growing seasons
Garlic is an important crop for domestic consumption in Slovenia, used fresh or cooked in traditional and modern cuisine. However, there is little data available on the yield performance of commercial garlic varieties grown under different climatic conditions, which could help farmers to select the…
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A review of agricultural extension roles in climate change adaptation and mitigation among farmers in Nigeria
This review aims to provide an overview of agricultural extension roles in climate change adaptation and mitigation. It deals with farmers' access to extension services, roles of extension services, climate change-related training needs of extension personnel, the influence of extension contact on…
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Milk coagulation properties of three cattle breeds
Milk coagulation is a crucial process in cheese making, as it directly affects the texture and quality of cheese. This study aimed to determine the influence of breed on milk rennet coagulation properties. The present research included 138 individual milk samples from 3 breeds. The research has…
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Morphometric and colour characteristics of garlic accessions (Allium sativum L.) in the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia
Garlic from the Alliaceae family is a vegetatively propagated bulbous crop with great morphological diversity. It is used worldwide as an important spice in cooking and in traditional medicine. Garlic accessions managed in the Slovenian Plant Gene Bank at the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia were…
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Phenotypic characterization of rice genotypes (Oryza sativa L.)
The study was conducted to examine the phenotypic characteristics of rice (Oryza sativa L.) and to study their variability. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block system with 53 rice genotypes in three replications, with a plot size of 3 m2 during the 2022 vegetative year. From each…
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The impact of different weed control approaches on strawberry yield
Plant protection today is based on the principles of integrated plant protection. For many years, scientific research in the field of plant protection has been oriented towards the study of scientific foundations that are absolutely necessary for the successful implementation of integrated…
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Quality assessment of interspecific hybrids in the Banja Luka region: Morphological traits of grape and physicochemical properties of must
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the morphological characteristics of bunches and berries, as well as the physicochemical properties of must, in five interspecific grapevine hybrids grown in the Banja Luka area: Bronner, Morava, and Muscaris (white cultivars), and Cabernet Cortis…
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The analysis of horse interactions depending on group size through the novel object test
The study analyses equine responses to novelty, focusing on how the size of a horse group affects interactions with unfamiliar objects and the degree of curiosity exhibited by the horses. The novel object test (NOT) was used as a method employing three different objects (with / without food). The…
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Controlling Ostrinia nubilalis Hüb. and Helicoverpa armigera Hüb. in maize using the chlorantraniliprole insecticide
Ostrinia nubilalis Hüb. and Helicoverpa armigera Hüb. represent one of the most important maize pests in Serbia and Europe. Due to the pronounced polyphagy and the increasing number of generations per year, their control has been challenging. In addition to integrated pest management, insecticides…