Efficacy of low-copper-content and silicate-based particle film products against olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae Rossi) infestations in olive groves

Efficacy of low-copper-content and silicate-based particle film products against olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae Rossi) infestations in olive groves Elda Vitanović1, Jakša Rošin2, Gvozden Dumičić2, Katja Žanić1, Maja Jukić Špika1,3 1 Department of Applied Sciences, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, 21000 Split, Croatia2 Department of Plant Sciences, Institute for Adriatic […]

Influence of common copper fungicides and low-copper products used in olive disease control on olive oil quality

Influence of common copper fungicides and low-copper products used in olive disease control on olive oil quality Maja Jukić Špika1,2*, Mirella Žanetić1,2, Gvozden Dumičić3, Jakša Rošin3, Elda Vitanović1 1. Department of Applied Sciences, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, 21000 Split, Croatia;2. Center of Excellence for Biodiversity and Molecular Plant Breeding […]

The olive moth (Prays oleae Bern.) attraction to volatile compounds of olive canopy

FILIPA BURUL1*, MARIJANA POPOVIĆ1, MAJA JUKIĆ ŠPIKA1, RENATA BAŽOK2, ELDA VITANOVIĆ1 1 Department of Applied Science, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, 21000 Split, Croatia;2 University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;* Filipa.Burul@krs.hr Abstract The olive moth (Prays oleae Bern.) is one of the most important pests […]

Inhibition of β-glucosidase by different copper salts in model systems: insights into phenolic compound formation in virgin olive oil

Inhibition of β-glucosidase by different copper salts in model systems: insights into phenolic compound formation in virgin olive oil Natalija Bulaš, Klara Kraljić, Elda Vitanović, Maja Jukić Špika Abstract β-glucosidase plays a central role in the metabolism of the olive fruit by hydrolyzing secoiridoid glucosides and releasing aglycones, which strongly influence the phenolic profile of […]

Low-Copper Products vs. Copper Fungicide: Implications for Oxidative Stability of Virgin Olive Oil

Low-Copper Products vs. Copper Fungicide: Implications for Oxidative Stability of Virgin Olive Oil Natalija Bulaš1, Maja Jukić Špika1,2, *, Luka Čotić1, Mirella Žanetić1,2, Gvozden Dumičić1, Jakša Rošin1, Elda Vitanović1 1Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, 21000 Split, Croatia (maja@krs.hr)2Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity and Molecular Plant Breeding, Svetošimunska 25, 10000 Zagreb, […]

Laboratory and field efficacy of natural products against the invasive pest Halyomorpha halys and side effects on the biocontrol agent Trissolcus japonicus

Laboratory and field efficacy of natural products against the invasive pest Halyomorpha halys and side effects on the biocontrol agent Trissolcus japonicus Elena Chierici1, Elisa Marchetti2, Adriana Poccia1, Antonio Russo2, Vito Antonio Giannuzzi1, Lorenzo Governatori2, Luca Zucchi2, Gabriele Rondoni1 & Eric Conti1 1Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06121, Italy. […]

Evaluation of the effect of agroclimatic variables on the probability and timing of olive fruit fly attack

Evaluation of the effect of agroclimatic variables on the probability and timing of olive fruit fly attack Gabriele Rondoni1*†, Elisabetta Mattioli1,2†,Vito Antonio Giannuzzi1†, Elena Chierici1, Andrea Betti3, Gaetano Natale1,3, Ruggero Petacchi4, Franco Famiani1, Antonio Natale2 and Eric Conti1 1Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy, 2TeamDev – Software, GIS and […]