Publications by authors named "Jovan Dobrosavljevic"
A new formulation that gradually released encapsulated Thuja plicata essential oil (TPEO) as an active component from a biopolymer matrix within a given period was obtained. Antimicrobial activity was determined in in-vitro tests where pure TPEO successfully inhibited the development of different Phytophthora species. The TPEO essential oil was encapsulated into the biopolymer matrix and an oil-in-water emulsion was formed.
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- * Research involving citizen scientists revealed that increased impervious surfaces (like concrete) around pedunculate oaks led to a decrease in insect damage, while more forest cover increased herbivory from chewing insects.
- * Local canopy cover can mitigate the negative effects of impervious surfaces on certain herbivores, indicating that urban habitat characteristics play a crucial role in shaping plant-insect interactions.
Oak lace bug - Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera: Tingidae) is a North American species that has been introduced to Europe and Asia, where it became a serious oak pest. As little is known about its behavior, we conducted a study in which we tested the preference and performance of the oak lace bug for different oak species and the influence of powdery mildew and CO2 on the behavior of the oak lace bug. Four of the most represented oak species in Serbia (Hungarian, pedunculate, sessile, and Turkey oak) were used for testing the preference and performance of the oak lace bug, and the influence of oak powdery mildew on the behavior of the oak lace bug.
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