Publications by authors named "V Ninkovic"
Studying the independent evolution of similar traits provides valuable insights into the ecological and genetic factors driving phenotypic evolution. The transition from outcrossing to self-fertilization is common in plant evolution and is often associated with a reduction in floral attractive features such as display size, chemical signals, and pollinator rewards. These changes are believed to result from the reallocation of the resources used for building attractive flowers, as the need to attract pollinators decreases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlant volatiles play an important role in intra- and interspecific plant communication, inducing direct and indirect defenses against insect pests. However, it remains unknown whether volatile interactions between undamaged cultivars alter host plant volatile emissions and their perception by insect pests. Here, we tested the effects of exposure of a spring barley, Hordeum vulgare L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCommunication through airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and root exudates plays a vital role in the multifarious interactions of plants. Common ragweed ( L.) is one of the most troublesome invasive alien species in agriculture.
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- The study investigates how mixing different wheat cultivars impacts the odors they emit and influences aphid attraction.
- The research found that certain cultivar combinations changed the volatile organic compounds released, making them less appealing to aphids compared to when they were grown alone.
- These findings emphasize the importance of plant diversity in managing aphid populations through altered plant scent, supporting the idea that having the "right neighbor" can enhance pest control.
Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate prevalence of bacteria most frequently associated with bacterial vaginosis using Amsel's criteria as well as to quantify these bacteria by real-time PCR and to explore the difference in their quantity between healthy and bacterial vaginosis samples.
Methodology: For classification of vaginal discharge samples Amsel's criteria have been used. To detect and quantify Gardnerella vaginalis Atopobium vaginae, Lactobacillus spp.