TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragićević, Vesna
AU  - Stoiljković, Milovan
AU  - Brankov, Milan
AU  - Tolimir, Miodrag
AU  - Tabaković, Marijenka
AU  - Dodevska, Margarita S.
AU  - Simić, Milena
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10283
AB  - Organic agriculture offers many benefits through the increased nutritional quality of produced crops, agro-ecosystem preservation, and climate change mitigation. The development of an efficient nutrient management strategy in low-input systems, such as organic agriculture, which supports soil fertility and essential nutrients absorption by crops, is continually exploring. Thus, a study with maize–spelt–soybean rotation during a 5-year period in organic production was established to evaluate the variability in soil organic matter (SOM) and the status of available elements: N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, and Si from the soil, as well as grain yield (GY) and the content of protein, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, and Si concentration in the grain of spelt, maize, and soybean. Significant variations in mineral elements in the soil, GY, and grain composition were detected. Spelt achieved the highest average GY, while soybean grain was the richest in a majority of examined nutrients. The soil Ca content was important for GY, while the protein level in grain was generally tied to the Mn level in the soil. It was recognized that soil–crop crosstalk is an important strategy for macro- and micro-nutrients management in the soil and grain of organically produced spelt, maize, and soybean. While a reduction in the GY and protein concentration in grain was present over time, it was established that a low-input system under dry-farming conditions supports nutrient availability and accumulation in grain, under semi-arid agro-ecological conditions of central Serbia.
T2  - Agriculture
T1  - Status of Essential Elements in Soil and Grain of Organically Produced Maize, Spelt, and Soybean
VL  - 12
IS  - 5
SP  - 702
DO  - 10.3390/agriculture12050702
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dragićević, Vesna and Stoiljković, Milovan and Brankov, Milan and Tolimir, Miodrag and Tabaković, Marijenka and Dodevska, Margarita S. and Simić, Milena",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Organic agriculture offers many benefits through the increased nutritional quality of produced crops, agro-ecosystem preservation, and climate change mitigation. The development of an efficient nutrient management strategy in low-input systems, such as organic agriculture, which supports soil fertility and essential nutrients absorption by crops, is continually exploring. Thus, a study with maize–spelt–soybean rotation during a 5-year period in organic production was established to evaluate the variability in soil organic matter (SOM) and the status of available elements: N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, and Si from the soil, as well as grain yield (GY) and the content of protein, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, and Si concentration in the grain of spelt, maize, and soybean. Significant variations in mineral elements in the soil, GY, and grain composition were detected. Spelt achieved the highest average GY, while soybean grain was the richest in a majority of examined nutrients. The soil Ca content was important for GY, while the protein level in grain was generally tied to the Mn level in the soil. It was recognized that soil–crop crosstalk is an important strategy for macro- and micro-nutrients management in the soil and grain of organically produced spelt, maize, and soybean. While a reduction in the GY and protein concentration in grain was present over time, it was established that a low-input system under dry-farming conditions supports nutrient availability and accumulation in grain, under semi-arid agro-ecological conditions of central Serbia.",
journal = "Agriculture",
title = "Status of Essential Elements in Soil and Grain of Organically Produced Maize, Spelt, and Soybean",
volume = "12",
number = "5",
pages = "702",
doi = "10.3390/agriculture12050702"
}

Dragićević, V., Stoiljković, M., Brankov, M., Tolimir, M., Tabaković, M., Dodevska, M. S.,& Simić, M.. (2022). Status of Essential Elements in Soil and Grain of Organically Produced Maize, Spelt, and Soybean. in Agriculture, 12(5), 702.
https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12050702

Dragićević V, Stoiljković M, Brankov M, Tolimir M, Tabaković M, Dodevska MS, Simić M. Status of Essential Elements in Soil and Grain of Organically Produced Maize, Spelt, and Soybean. in Agriculture. 2022;12(5):702.
doi:10.3390/agriculture12050702 .

Dragićević, Vesna, Stoiljković, Milovan, Brankov, Milan, Tolimir, Miodrag, Tabaković, Marijenka, Dodevska, Margarita S., Simić, Milena, "Status of Essential Elements in Soil and Grain of Organically Produced Maize, Spelt, and Soybean" in Agriculture, 12, no. 5 (2022):702,
https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12050702 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragičević, Vesna
AU  - Brankov, Milan
AU  - Stoiljković, Milovan
AU  - Tolimir, Miodrag
AU  - Travlos, Ilias
AU  - Simić, Milena
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10578
AB  - Maize is an important staple crop and a significant source of various nutrients.We aimed to determine the macronutrients, antioxidants, and essentialelements in maize genotypes (white, yellow, and red kernel) using threedifferent fertilizers, which could be used as a basis to increase the nutrientdensity of maize. The fertilizer treatments used bio- and organic fertilizers as asustainable approach, urea, as a commonly used mineral fertilizer, and thecontrol (no fertilization). We evaluated the yield, concentration ofmacronutrient (protein, oil, and starch), nonenzymatic antioxidants(phenolics, yellow pigment, total glutathione (GSH), and phytic phosphorus),and reduction capacity of the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, aswell as essential elements that are commonly deficient in the diet (Mg, Ca, Fe,Mn, Zn, Cu, and S) and their relationships with phytic acid. The genotypeexpressed the strongest effect on the variability of grain yield and the analyzedgrain constituents. The red-kernel hybrid showed the greatest accumulation ofprotein, oil, phenolics, and essential elements (Ca, Fe, Cu, and S) than a yellowand white hybrid, especially in the biofertilizer treatment. The yellow kernel hadthe highest concentrations of yellow pigment, GSH, phytic phosphorous, Mg,Mn, and Zn (19.61 µg g−1, 1,134 nmol g−1, 2.63 mg g−1, 1,963 µg g−1, 11.7 µg g−1,and 33.9 µg g−1, respectively). The white kernel had a greater starchconcentration (2.5% higher than that in the red hybrid) and the potentialbioavailability of essential metals, particularly under no fertilization. Thissupports the significance of white maize as a staple food in many traditionaldiets across the world. Urea was important for the enhancement of theantioxidant status (with 88.0% reduction capacity for the DPPH radical) andincreased potential Zn bioavailability in the maize kernels (13.3% higher thanthat in the biofertilizer treatment). This study underlines the differences in theyield potential and chemical composition of red, yellow, and white-kernelmaize and their importance as a necessary part of a sustainable human diet.This information can help determine the most appropriate genotype based onthe antioxidants and/or essential elements targeted for kernel improvement.
T2  - Frontiers in Plant Science
T1  - Kernel color and fertilization as factors of enhanced maize quality
SP  - 1
EP  - 13
DO  - 10.3389/fpls.2022.1027618
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dragičević, Vesna and Brankov, Milan and Stoiljković, Milovan and Tolimir, Miodrag and Travlos, Ilias and Simić, Milena",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Maize is an important staple crop and a significant source of various nutrients.We aimed to determine the macronutrients, antioxidants, and essentialelements in maize genotypes (white, yellow, and red kernel) using threedifferent fertilizers, which could be used as a basis to increase the nutrientdensity of maize. The fertilizer treatments used bio- and organic fertilizers as asustainable approach, urea, as a commonly used mineral fertilizer, and thecontrol (no fertilization). We evaluated the yield, concentration ofmacronutrient (protein, oil, and starch), nonenzymatic antioxidants(phenolics, yellow pigment, total glutathione (GSH), and phytic phosphorus),and reduction capacity of the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, aswell as essential elements that are commonly deficient in the diet (Mg, Ca, Fe,Mn, Zn, Cu, and S) and their relationships with phytic acid. The genotypeexpressed the strongest effect on the variability of grain yield and the analyzedgrain constituents. The red-kernel hybrid showed the greatest accumulation ofprotein, oil, phenolics, and essential elements (Ca, Fe, Cu, and S) than a yellowand white hybrid, especially in the biofertilizer treatment. The yellow kernel hadthe highest concentrations of yellow pigment, GSH, phytic phosphorous, Mg,Mn, and Zn (19.61 µg g−1, 1,134 nmol g−1, 2.63 mg g−1, 1,963 µg g−1, 11.7 µg g−1,and 33.9 µg g−1, respectively). The white kernel had a greater starchconcentration (2.5% higher than that in the red hybrid) and the potentialbioavailability of essential metals, particularly under no fertilization. Thissupports the significance of white maize as a staple food in many traditionaldiets across the world. Urea was important for the enhancement of theantioxidant status (with 88.0% reduction capacity for the DPPH radical) andincreased potential Zn bioavailability in the maize kernels (13.3% higher thanthat in the biofertilizer treatment). This study underlines the differences in theyield potential and chemical composition of red, yellow, and white-kernelmaize and their importance as a necessary part of a sustainable human diet.This information can help determine the most appropriate genotype based onthe antioxidants and/or essential elements targeted for kernel improvement.",
journal = "Frontiers in Plant Science",
title = "Kernel color and fertilization as factors of enhanced maize quality",
pages = "1-13",
doi = "10.3389/fpls.2022.1027618"
}

Dragičević, V., Brankov, M., Stoiljković, M., Tolimir, M., Travlos, I.,& Simić, M.. (2022). Kernel color and fertilization as factors of enhanced maize quality. in Frontiers in Plant Science, 1-13.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1027618

Dragičević V, Brankov M, Stoiljković M, Tolimir M, Travlos I, Simić M. Kernel color and fertilization as factors of enhanced maize quality. in Frontiers in Plant Science. 2022;:1-13.
doi:10.3389/fpls.2022.1027618 .

Dragičević, Vesna, Brankov, Milan, Stoiljković, Milovan, Tolimir, Miodrag, Travlos, Ilias, Simić, Milena, "Kernel color and fertilization as factors of enhanced maize quality" in Frontiers in Plant Science (2022):1-13,
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1027618 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragičević, Vesna
AU  - Dolijanović, Željko
AU  - Janošević, Biljana
AU  - Brankov, Milan
AU  - Stoiljković, Milovan
AU  - Dodevska, Margarita S.
AU  - Simić, Milena
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9825
AB  - Cover crops (CC) are an important low-input strategy in sustainable agricultural sys-tems. The impact of different CC (common vetch, field pea, winter oats, fodder kale, common vetch + winter oats and field pea + winter oats), organic mulch, control treatment-fallow, and bio-fertilizer (BF) application, on yield and quality of sweet maize kernel was evaluated. CC biomass was higher in mixtures: field pea + winter oats, and common vetch + winter oats, as well as in fodder kale. Kernel yield and its chemical composition varied significantly by CC, BF, year, and their interaction. Organic mulch enhanced the concentration of sugars and glutathione in maize kernel. BF increased kernel yield, the concentration of sugars, vitamin C, Mg, Fe, Zn, and reduced phytate concentration. The highest Mg and Mn concentration in maize kernel was achieved with fodder kale, Zn concentration with common vetch + winter oats + BF, and Fe concentration with winter oats. The same treatments expressed the highest impact on variability in concentration of the phytate, phenolics, and yellow pigment, thus affecting further bio-availability of essential elements. Results indicate that in a semi-arid climate, under rain-fed conditions, CC such as fodder kale and winter oats + common vetch could enhance sweet maize productivity and kernel quality, serving as an important part of a sustainable cropping system, to facilitate food security.
T2  - Agronomy
T1  - Enhanced nutritional quality of sweet maize kernel in response to cover crops and bio-fertilizer
VL  - 11
IS  - 5
SP  - 981
DO  - 10.3390/agronomy11050981
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dragičević, Vesna and Dolijanović, Željko and Janošević, Biljana and Brankov, Milan and Stoiljković, Milovan and Dodevska, Margarita S. and Simić, Milena",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Cover crops (CC) are an important low-input strategy in sustainable agricultural sys-tems. The impact of different CC (common vetch, field pea, winter oats, fodder kale, common vetch + winter oats and field pea + winter oats), organic mulch, control treatment-fallow, and bio-fertilizer (BF) application, on yield and quality of sweet maize kernel was evaluated. CC biomass was higher in mixtures: field pea + winter oats, and common vetch + winter oats, as well as in fodder kale. Kernel yield and its chemical composition varied significantly by CC, BF, year, and their interaction. Organic mulch enhanced the concentration of sugars and glutathione in maize kernel. BF increased kernel yield, the concentration of sugars, vitamin C, Mg, Fe, Zn, and reduced phytate concentration. The highest Mg and Mn concentration in maize kernel was achieved with fodder kale, Zn concentration with common vetch + winter oats + BF, and Fe concentration with winter oats. The same treatments expressed the highest impact on variability in concentration of the phytate, phenolics, and yellow pigment, thus affecting further bio-availability of essential elements. Results indicate that in a semi-arid climate, under rain-fed conditions, CC such as fodder kale and winter oats + common vetch could enhance sweet maize productivity and kernel quality, serving as an important part of a sustainable cropping system, to facilitate food security.",
journal = "Agronomy",
title = "Enhanced nutritional quality of sweet maize kernel in response to cover crops and bio-fertilizer",
volume = "11",
number = "5",
pages = "981",
doi = "10.3390/agronomy11050981"
}

Dragičević, V., Dolijanović, Ž., Janošević, B., Brankov, M., Stoiljković, M., Dodevska, M. S.,& Simić, M.. (2021). Enhanced nutritional quality of sweet maize kernel in response to cover crops and bio-fertilizer. in Agronomy, 11(5), 981.
https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11050981

Dragičević V, Dolijanović Ž, Janošević B, Brankov M, Stoiljković M, Dodevska MS, Simić M. Enhanced nutritional quality of sweet maize kernel in response to cover crops and bio-fertilizer. in Agronomy. 2021;11(5):981.
doi:10.3390/agronomy11050981 .

Dragičević, Vesna, Dolijanović, Željko, Janošević, Biljana, Brankov, Milan, Stoiljković, Milovan, Dodevska, Margarita S., Simić, Milena, "Enhanced nutritional quality of sweet maize kernel in response to cover crops and bio-fertilizer" in Agronomy, 11, no. 5 (2021):981,
https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11050981 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đurović, Sanja
AU  - Dragičević, Vesna
AU  - Waisi, Hadi
AU  - Pagnacco, Maja C.
AU  - Luković, Nevena
AU  - Knežević-Jugović, Zorica
AU  - Nikolić, Bogdan
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8679
AB  - Polyphenols present in different plant cell organelles increase the resistance of plants to various types of environmental stresses. We investigated the possibility of increasing the content of bioactive compounds in the seed of yellow soybean variety Laura. The soybean was treated during vegetation with five products based on plant extracts, on the assumption of enrichment of plants with various nutrients. Soybean flour extracts were screened spectrophotometrically for total phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activity was evaluated using three methods. The content of phenolic acids was determined by HPLC, and the raw protein content was estimated by the Kjeldahl method. Depending on the treatment, variations in the quantity of individual phenolic acids with up to 90% higher concentration as compared to the control were observed. Controlled usage of certain plant extracts can increase the concentration of the target group of bioactive compounds in the samples. The synergistic effect of proteins and phenolic compounds on the antioxidant activity of extracts was detected. The results of this study are not only important from the aspect of plant resistance to various types of stress, but also when considering soybean as a functional food. © 2019 by the Serbian Biological Society.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Enhancement of antioxidant activity and bioactive compound contents in yellow soybean by plant-extract-based products
VL  - 71
IS  - 3
SP  - 425
EP  - 434
DO  - 10.2298/ABS190123024D
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đurović, Sanja and Dragičević, Vesna and Waisi, Hadi and Pagnacco, Maja C. and Luković, Nevena and Knežević-Jugović, Zorica and Nikolić, Bogdan",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Polyphenols present in different plant cell organelles increase the resistance of plants to various types of environmental stresses. We investigated the possibility of increasing the content of bioactive compounds in the seed of yellow soybean variety Laura. The soybean was treated during vegetation with five products based on plant extracts, on the assumption of enrichment of plants with various nutrients. Soybean flour extracts were screened spectrophotometrically for total phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activity was evaluated using three methods. The content of phenolic acids was determined by HPLC, and the raw protein content was estimated by the Kjeldahl method. Depending on the treatment, variations in the quantity of individual phenolic acids with up to 90% higher concentration as compared to the control were observed. Controlled usage of certain plant extracts can increase the concentration of the target group of bioactive compounds in the samples. The synergistic effect of proteins and phenolic compounds on the antioxidant activity of extracts was detected. The results of this study are not only important from the aspect of plant resistance to various types of stress, but also when considering soybean as a functional food. © 2019 by the Serbian Biological Society.",
journal = "Archives of Biological Sciences",
title = "Enhancement of antioxidant activity and bioactive compound contents in yellow soybean by plant-extract-based products",
volume = "71",
number = "3",
pages = "425-434",
doi = "10.2298/ABS190123024D"
}

Đurović, S., Dragičević, V., Waisi, H., Pagnacco, M. C., Luković, N., Knežević-Jugović, Z.,& Nikolić, B.. (2019). Enhancement of antioxidant activity and bioactive compound contents in yellow soybean by plant-extract-based products. in Archives of Biological Sciences, 71(3), 425-434.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190123024D

Đurović S, Dragičević V, Waisi H, Pagnacco MC, Luković N, Knežević-Jugović Z, Nikolić B. Enhancement of antioxidant activity and bioactive compound contents in yellow soybean by plant-extract-based products. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2019;71(3):425-434.
doi:10.2298/ABS190123024D .

Đurović, Sanja, Dragičević, Vesna, Waisi, Hadi, Pagnacco, Maja C., Luković, Nevena, Knežević-Jugović, Zorica, Nikolić, Bogdan, "Enhancement of antioxidant activity and bioactive compound contents in yellow soybean by plant-extract-based products" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 71, no. 3 (2019):425-434,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190123024D . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Waisi, Hadi
AU  - Janković, Bojan Ž.
AU  - Nikolić, Bogdan R.
AU  - Dragičević, Vesna
AU  - Panić, I.
AU  - Tosti, Tomislav B.
AU  - Trifković, Jelena Đ.
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0254629918300814
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7863
AB  - 24-epibrassinolide (24-EBL) is plant steroid hormone that can regulate several physiological effects in plants, including promotion of cell growth and induction of heat stress tolerance. The purpose of this work is to investigate the influence of various concentrations of 24-EBL on the dehydration mechanism of seedlings of two maize hybrids (ZP434 and ZP704). Control and treated samples were subjected to isothermal conditions for dehydration processes. The effects of carbohydrates and mineral contents on the possible changes in the dehydration mechanism (from kinetics standpoint) were investigated. Comparing control samples to samples treated with 24-EBL, it was found that different dehydration mechanisms exist. The differences arise from the influence of 24-EBL, that causes a significant increase of phosphorus values for ZP704, whilst the reverse was identified for ZP434. It was assumed that the plumule sensitivity to dehydration stress originates from the interaction of water with primary amino groups as cations in polyamines, for lower concentrations of 24-EBL. It was found that the temperature variation (105–130 °C) leads to situations where trehalose does not arrive fast enough to “replace the water” because its handicap to binds (by hydrogen bonds) to biomolecules instead of water. It was found that 24-EBL cause changes of carbohydrates properties, which are important for the defense mechanism from environmental stresses. © 2018 SAAB
T2  - South African Journal of Botany
T1  - Influence of various concentrations of 24-epibrassinolide on the kinetic parameters during isothermal dehydration of two maize hybrids
VL  - 119
SP  - 69
EP  - 79
DO  - 10.1016/j.sajb.2018.08.006
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Waisi, Hadi and Janković, Bojan Ž. and Nikolić, Bogdan R. and Dragičević, Vesna and Panić, I. and Tosti, Tomislav B. and Trifković, Jelena Đ.",
year = "2018",
abstract = "24-epibrassinolide (24-EBL) is plant steroid hormone that can regulate several physiological effects in plants, including promotion of cell growth and induction of heat stress tolerance. The purpose of this work is to investigate the influence of various concentrations of 24-EBL on the dehydration mechanism of seedlings of two maize hybrids (ZP434 and ZP704). Control and treated samples were subjected to isothermal conditions for dehydration processes. The effects of carbohydrates and mineral contents on the possible changes in the dehydration mechanism (from kinetics standpoint) were investigated. Comparing control samples to samples treated with 24-EBL, it was found that different dehydration mechanisms exist. The differences arise from the influence of 24-EBL, that causes a significant increase of phosphorus values for ZP704, whilst the reverse was identified for ZP434. It was assumed that the plumule sensitivity to dehydration stress originates from the interaction of water with primary amino groups as cations in polyamines, for lower concentrations of 24-EBL. It was found that the temperature variation (105–130 °C) leads to situations where trehalose does not arrive fast enough to “replace the water” because its handicap to binds (by hydrogen bonds) to biomolecules instead of water. It was found that 24-EBL cause changes of carbohydrates properties, which are important for the defense mechanism from environmental stresses. © 2018 SAAB",
journal = "South African Journal of Botany",
title = "Influence of various concentrations of 24-epibrassinolide on the kinetic parameters during isothermal dehydration of two maize hybrids",
volume = "119",
pages = "69-79",
doi = "10.1016/j.sajb.2018.08.006"
}

Waisi, H., Janković, B. Ž., Nikolić, B. R., Dragičević, V., Panić, I., Tosti, T. B.,& Trifković, J. Đ.. (2018). Influence of various concentrations of 24-epibrassinolide on the kinetic parameters during isothermal dehydration of two maize hybrids. in South African Journal of Botany, 119, 69-79.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2018.08.006

Waisi H, Janković BŽ, Nikolić BR, Dragičević V, Panić I, Tosti TB, Trifković JĐ. Influence of various concentrations of 24-epibrassinolide on the kinetic parameters during isothermal dehydration of two maize hybrids. in South African Journal of Botany. 2018;119:69-79.
doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2018.08.006 .

Waisi, Hadi, Janković, Bojan Ž., Nikolić, Bogdan R., Dragičević, Vesna, Panić, I., Tosti, Tomislav B., Trifković, Jelena Đ., "Influence of various concentrations of 24-epibrassinolide on the kinetic parameters during isothermal dehydration of two maize hybrids" in South African Journal of Botany, 119 (2018):69-79,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2018.08.006 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragičević, Vesna
AU  - Mladenović-Drinić, Snežana
AU  - Stoiljković, Milovan
AU  - Filipović, Milomir
AU  - Nikolić, Bogdan R.
AU  - Babić, Vojka B.
AU  - Kravić, Natalija
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1075
AB  - Malnutrition, as a global problem, is mainly caused by low level of mineral elements in staple food (deficient soil). Biofortification is based on selection of genotypes with enhanced concentration of mineral elements in grain, as well as decreased concentration of substances which interfere bioavailability of mineral elements in gut (like phytic acid), and increased content of substances that increase availability (such as beta-carotene). The experiment with 51 maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines with different heterotic background was set up in order to evaluate chemical composition of grain and to determine the relations between phytic acid (PA), beta-carotene, and mineral elements: Mg, Fe, Mn, and Zn. The highest average phytate, beta-carotene, Fe, and Mn content was found in grain of inbreds from Lancaster heterotic group. The highest content of Mg was in grain of Independent source and Zn in grain of BSSS group. Increased level of Fe and Mn in Lancaster lines could be partially affected by higher PA content in grain, while increased beta-carotene content could improve Mn and Zn availability from grain of BSSS genotypes and Mg availability from Lancaster inbreds. It is important to underline that PA reduction is followed by Zn content increase in grain of Lancaster heterotic group, as well as that variations in Mg, Fe, and Mn contents are independent on PA status in inbreds from Independent source, indicating that the genotypes with higher Mg, Fe and Mn status from this group could serve as favorable source for improved Mg, Fe, and Mn absorption.
T2  - Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research
T1  - Maize inbreds from different heterotic groups as favorable sources for increased potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc
VL  - 76
IS  - 2
SP  - 213
EP  - 219
DO  - 10.4067/S0718-58392016000200011
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dragičević, Vesna and Mladenović-Drinić, Snežana and Stoiljković, Milovan and Filipović, Milomir and Nikolić, Bogdan R. and Babić, Vojka B. and Kravić, Natalija",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Malnutrition, as a global problem, is mainly caused by low level of mineral elements in staple food (deficient soil). Biofortification is based on selection of genotypes with enhanced concentration of mineral elements in grain, as well as decreased concentration of substances which interfere bioavailability of mineral elements in gut (like phytic acid), and increased content of substances that increase availability (such as beta-carotene). The experiment with 51 maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines with different heterotic background was set up in order to evaluate chemical composition of grain and to determine the relations between phytic acid (PA), beta-carotene, and mineral elements: Mg, Fe, Mn, and Zn. The highest average phytate, beta-carotene, Fe, and Mn content was found in grain of inbreds from Lancaster heterotic group. The highest content of Mg was in grain of Independent source and Zn in grain of BSSS group. Increased level of Fe and Mn in Lancaster lines could be partially affected by higher PA content in grain, while increased beta-carotene content could improve Mn and Zn availability from grain of BSSS genotypes and Mg availability from Lancaster inbreds. It is important to underline that PA reduction is followed by Zn content increase in grain of Lancaster heterotic group, as well as that variations in Mg, Fe, and Mn contents are independent on PA status in inbreds from Independent source, indicating that the genotypes with higher Mg, Fe and Mn status from this group could serve as favorable source for improved Mg, Fe, and Mn absorption.",
journal = "Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research",
title = "Maize inbreds from different heterotic groups as favorable sources for increased potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc",
volume = "76",
number = "2",
pages = "213-219",
doi = "10.4067/S0718-58392016000200011"
}

Dragičević, V., Mladenović-Drinić, S., Stoiljković, M., Filipović, M., Nikolić, B. R., Babić, V. B.,& Kravić, N.. (2016). Maize inbreds from different heterotic groups as favorable sources for increased potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc. in Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 76(2), 213-219.
https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-58392016000200011

Dragičević V, Mladenović-Drinić S, Stoiljković M, Filipović M, Nikolić BR, Babić VB, Kravić N. Maize inbreds from different heterotic groups as favorable sources for increased potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc. in Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. 2016;76(2):213-219.
doi:10.4067/S0718-58392016000200011 .

Dragičević, Vesna, Mladenović-Drinić, Snežana, Stoiljković, Milovan, Filipović, Milomir, Nikolić, Bogdan R., Babić, Vojka B., Kravić, Natalija, "Maize inbreds from different heterotic groups as favorable sources for increased potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc" in Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 76, no. 2 (2016):213-219,
https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-58392016000200011 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragičević, Vesna
AU  - Oljača, Snezana
AU  - Stoiljković, Milovan
AU  - Simić, Milena
AU  - Dolijanović, Željko K.
AU  - Kravić, Natalija
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/817
AB  - This study concerned the effect of different intercropping systems (alternating rows and alternating strips) of maize and soybean compared with single cropping, in combination with different fertilisers (biofertiliser, organic fertiliser, and urea) on the potential availability of magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) from grain, through their ratio with phytate (as inhibitor) and beta-carotene (as promoter). The higher grain yield and land equivalent ratio obtained under alternating rows + biofertiliser treatment demonstrated the improved ability of crops in close proximity for better utilisation of existing agro-ecological conditions. Alternating rows + organic fertiliser decreased the molar ratios phytate : beta-carotene, phytate : Fe, phytate : Mg and phytate : Zn, indicating increased availability of the mineral elements in both crops. However, alternating strips + organic fertiliser contributed mostly to an increase in beta-carotene, Mg, Fe and Zn concentrations in soybean. Increased grain yield of both crops was followed by decrease in beta-carotene and increase in phytate, particularly in maize. In soybean, beta-carotene could be considered as the main contributor to Fe availability. Accordingly, cropping in alternating rows or strips, combined with biofertilisers, could serve as fortification measures for improved nutritional quality of maize and soybean grain, without grain yield losses.
T2  - Crop and Pasture Science
T1  - Effect of the maize-soybean intercropping system on the potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron and zinc
VL  - 66
IS  - 11
SP  - 1118
EP  - 1127
DO  - 10.1071/CP14211
ER  - 

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author = "Dragičević, Vesna and Oljača, Snezana and Stoiljković, Milovan and Simić, Milena and Dolijanović, Željko K. and Kravić, Natalija",
year = "2015",
abstract = "This study concerned the effect of different intercropping systems (alternating rows and alternating strips) of maize and soybean compared with single cropping, in combination with different fertilisers (biofertiliser, organic fertiliser, and urea) on the potential availability of magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) from grain, through their ratio with phytate (as inhibitor) and beta-carotene (as promoter). The higher grain yield and land equivalent ratio obtained under alternating rows + biofertiliser treatment demonstrated the improved ability of crops in close proximity for better utilisation of existing agro-ecological conditions. Alternating rows + organic fertiliser decreased the molar ratios phytate : beta-carotene, phytate : Fe, phytate : Mg and phytate : Zn, indicating increased availability of the mineral elements in both crops. However, alternating strips + organic fertiliser contributed mostly to an increase in beta-carotene, Mg, Fe and Zn concentrations in soybean. Increased grain yield of both crops was followed by decrease in beta-carotene and increase in phytate, particularly in maize. In soybean, beta-carotene could be considered as the main contributor to Fe availability. Accordingly, cropping in alternating rows or strips, combined with biofertilisers, could serve as fortification measures for improved nutritional quality of maize and soybean grain, without grain yield losses.",
journal = "Crop and Pasture Science",
title = "Effect of the maize-soybean intercropping system on the potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron and zinc",
volume = "66",
number = "11",
pages = "1118-1127",
doi = "10.1071/CP14211"
}

Dragičević, V., Oljača, S., Stoiljković, M., Simić, M., Dolijanović, Ž. K.,& Kravić, N.. (2015). Effect of the maize-soybean intercropping system on the potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron and zinc. in Crop and Pasture Science, 66(11), 1118-1127.
https://doi.org/10.1071/CP14211

Dragičević V, Oljača S, Stoiljković M, Simić M, Dolijanović ŽK, Kravić N. Effect of the maize-soybean intercropping system on the potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron and zinc. in Crop and Pasture Science. 2015;66(11):1118-1127.
doi:10.1071/CP14211 .

Dragičević, Vesna, Oljača, Snezana, Stoiljković, Milovan, Simić, Milena, Dolijanović, Željko K., Kravić, Natalija, "Effect of the maize-soybean intercropping system on the potential bioavailability of magnesium, iron and zinc" in Crop and Pasture Science, 66, no. 11 (2015):1118-1127,
https://doi.org/10.1071/CP14211 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragičević, Vesna
AU  - Mladenović Drinić, Snežana
AU  - Stoiljković, Milovan
AU  - Filipović, Milomir
AU  - Dumanović, Zoran
AU  - Kovačević, Dragan
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5853
AB  - Deficiencies of some mineral elements are causing serious health problems, which could be prevented by increase of mineral nutrients in food with supplementation, food fortification or plant breeding. From this point, experiment with 78 maize inbred lines was set up to determine maize lines with improved contents of Fe, Zn and Mn, as well as their relations with phytic acid, inorganic phosphorus and beta-carotene, as factors which affect their absorption. Obtained results suggest that investigated maize lines show high variability in concentration of Fe, Mn and Zn, as well as phytic acid (which sustain availability of mineral elements) and beta-carotene (which enables better absorption of mineral element and minimize negative effect of phytic acid). From this point of view, group of genotypes with phytic P LT = 3 g kg(-1) was interesting. Among them, L2 and L23 are maize lines with relatively high inorganic P, Fe and Zn contents, and together with relatively low ratio between phytic and inorganic P, they could be used as a good source of P, Fe and Zn. On the other hand, L1 and L4 are also maize lines with high inorganic P, beta-carotene and Mn, and favourable ratio between phytic acid and Fe and Zn, what could give them advance as source of Mn in breeding programs. The same maize lines could also be candidates with improved ability for Fe and Zn absorption, what is based on high beta-carotene content. Maize line L14, with relatively high concentration of all three
T2  - Genetika
T1  - Variability of Factors That Affect Availability of Iron, Manganese and Zinc in Maize Lines
VL  - 45
IS  - 3
SP  - 907
EP  - 920
DO  - 10.2298/GENSR1303907D
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dragičević, Vesna and Mladenović Drinić, Snežana and Stoiljković, Milovan and Filipović, Milomir and Dumanović, Zoran and Kovačević, Dragan",
year = "2013",
abstract = "Deficiencies of some mineral elements are causing serious health problems, which could be prevented by increase of mineral nutrients in food with supplementation, food fortification or plant breeding. From this point, experiment with 78 maize inbred lines was set up to determine maize lines with improved contents of Fe, Zn and Mn, as well as their relations with phytic acid, inorganic phosphorus and beta-carotene, as factors which affect their absorption. Obtained results suggest that investigated maize lines show high variability in concentration of Fe, Mn and Zn, as well as phytic acid (which sustain availability of mineral elements) and beta-carotene (which enables better absorption of mineral element and minimize negative effect of phytic acid). From this point of view, group of genotypes with phytic P LT = 3 g kg(-1) was interesting. Among them, L2 and L23 are maize lines with relatively high inorganic P, Fe and Zn contents, and together with relatively low ratio between phytic and inorganic P, they could be used as a good source of P, Fe and Zn. On the other hand, L1 and L4 are also maize lines with high inorganic P, beta-carotene and Mn, and favourable ratio between phytic acid and Fe and Zn, what could give them advance as source of Mn in breeding programs. The same maize lines could also be candidates with improved ability for Fe and Zn absorption, what is based on high beta-carotene content. Maize line L14, with relatively high concentration of all three",
journal = "Genetika",
title = "Variability of Factors That Affect Availability of Iron, Manganese and Zinc in Maize Lines",
volume = "45",
number = "3",
pages = "907-920",
doi = "10.2298/GENSR1303907D"
}

Dragičević, V., Mladenović Drinić, S., Stoiljković, M., Filipović, M., Dumanović, Z.,& Kovačević, D.. (2013). Variability of Factors That Affect Availability of Iron, Manganese and Zinc in Maize Lines. in Genetika, 45(3), 907-920.
https://doi.org/10.2298/GENSR1303907D

Dragičević V, Mladenović Drinić S, Stoiljković M, Filipović M, Dumanović Z, Kovačević D. Variability of Factors That Affect Availability of Iron, Manganese and Zinc in Maize Lines. in Genetika. 2013;45(3):907-920.
doi:10.2298/GENSR1303907D .

Dragičević, Vesna, Mladenović Drinić, Snežana, Stoiljković, Milovan, Filipović, Milomir, Dumanović, Zoran, Kovačević, Dragan, "Variability of Factors That Affect Availability of Iron, Manganese and Zinc in Maize Lines" in Genetika, 45, no. 3 (2013):907-920,
https://doi.org/10.2298/GENSR1303907D . .