TY  - JOUR
AU  - Srdić, Sretenka
AU  - Srđević, Zorica
AU  - Stričević, Ružica
AU  - Čereković, Nataša
AU  - Benka, Pavel
AU  - Rudan, Nada
AU  - Rajić, Milica
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/17/3065
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6429
AB  - The study evaluated nine empirical methods for estimating reference evapotranspiration (ETo) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) across different climatic zones. The methods compared were the Hargreaves–Samani method (HS), the modified Hargreaves–Samani method (HM), the calibrated Hargreaves–Samani method (HC), the Priestley–Taylor method (PT), the Copais method (COP), the Makkink method (MAK), the Penman–Monteith method based on air temperature and overall average windspeed (PMT2), the Penman–Monteith method based on air temperature and regional average windspeed (PMT1.3), and the Penman–Monteith method based on air temperature and site-specific windspeed (PMTlok). These methods were tested against the “Food Agricultural Organization-Penman Monteith approach” (FAO-PM). The evaluation was performed using data from 20 meteorological stations in BiH, considering a common irrigation season (April–October) for two periods (2000–2005 and 2018–2022). The stations represented three climatic zones: semi-arid (SA), dry sub-humid (DSH), and moist sub-humid (MSH). The performance and ranking of the ETo methods were analyzed using the TOPSIS method. The trend of ETo during the common irrigation season for the period from 2018 to 2022 was determined using the Mann–Kendall test. The results of the study indicated that the HC method showed the best performance across all three climatic zones. The average root mean square error (RMSE) was 0.67 mm day−1, 0.49 mm day−1, and 0.50 mm day−1 for the SA, DSH, and MSH zones, respectively. As an alternative to the HC method, the PT method is recommended for its favorable results in both periods and in all zones. On the other hand, the HS method exhibited the highest average overestimation, particularly in the MSH zone, where ETo values were 18% higher compared with those of the FAO-PM method. The COP method also showed high overestimation and was not recommended for use. Regarding the MAK method, it resulted in underestimation during the period from 2000 to 2005, ranging from 17% in the DSH zone to 11% in the MSH zone. However, its performance improved during the period from 2018 to 2022, for which it ranked second place in the MSH zone. Among the PMT methods, the PMTlok, which utilized local average windspeed, yielded the best results. Despite performing well in the neighboring country of Serbia, the HM method showed poor overall performance in BiH. The findings of this study can serve as a foundation for further research in BiH to enhance irrigation practices in response to climate changes.
T2  - Water
T2  - Water
T1  - Assessment of Empirical Methods for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration in Different Climatic Zones of Bosnia and Herzegovina
IS  - 17
SP  - 3065
VL  - 15
DO  - 10.3390/w15173065
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Srdić, Sretenka and Srđević, Zorica and Stričević, Ružica and Čereković, Nataša and Benka, Pavel and Rudan, Nada and Rajić, Milica and Todorović, Mladen",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The study evaluated nine empirical methods for estimating reference evapotranspiration (ETo) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) across different climatic zones. The methods compared were the Hargreaves–Samani method (HS), the modified Hargreaves–Samani method (HM), the calibrated Hargreaves–Samani method (HC), the Priestley–Taylor method (PT), the Copais method (COP), the Makkink method (MAK), the Penman–Monteith method based on air temperature and overall average windspeed (PMT2), the Penman–Monteith method based on air temperature and regional average windspeed (PMT1.3), and the Penman–Monteith method based on air temperature and site-specific windspeed (PMTlok). These methods were tested against the “Food Agricultural Organization-Penman Monteith approach” (FAO-PM). The evaluation was performed using data from 20 meteorological stations in BiH, considering a common irrigation season (April–October) for two periods (2000–2005 and 2018–2022). The stations represented three climatic zones: semi-arid (SA), dry sub-humid (DSH), and moist sub-humid (MSH). The performance and ranking of the ETo methods were analyzed using the TOPSIS method. The trend of ETo during the common irrigation season for the period from 2018 to 2022 was determined using the Mann–Kendall test. The results of the study indicated that the HC method showed the best performance across all three climatic zones. The average root mean square error (RMSE) was 0.67 mm day−1, 0.49 mm day−1, and 0.50 mm day−1 for the SA, DSH, and MSH zones, respectively. As an alternative to the HC method, the PT method is recommended for its favorable results in both periods and in all zones. On the other hand, the HS method exhibited the highest average overestimation, particularly in the MSH zone, where ETo values were 18% higher compared with those of the FAO-PM method. The COP method also showed high overestimation and was not recommended for use. Regarding the MAK method, it resulted in underestimation during the period from 2000 to 2005, ranging from 17% in the DSH zone to 11% in the MSH zone. However, its performance improved during the period from 2018 to 2022, for which it ranked second place in the MSH zone. Among the PMT methods, the PMTlok, which utilized local average windspeed, yielded the best results. Despite performing well in the neighboring country of Serbia, the HM method showed poor overall performance in BiH. The findings of this study can serve as a foundation for further research in BiH to enhance irrigation practices in response to climate changes.",
journal = "Water, Water",
title = "Assessment of Empirical Methods for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration in Different Climatic Zones of Bosnia and Herzegovina",
number = "17",
pages = "3065",
volume = "15",
doi = "10.3390/w15173065"
}

Srdić, S., Srđević, Z., Stričević, R., Čereković, N., Benka, P., Rudan, N., Rajić, M.,& Todorović, M.. (2023). Assessment of Empirical Methods for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration in Different Climatic Zones of Bosnia and Herzegovina. in Water, 15(17), 3065.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w15173065

Srdić S, Srđević Z, Stričević R, Čereković N, Benka P, Rudan N, Rajić M, Todorović M. Assessment of Empirical Methods for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration in Different Climatic Zones of Bosnia and Herzegovina. in Water. 2023;15(17):3065.
doi:10.3390/w15173065 .

Srdić, Sretenka, Srđević, Zorica, Stričević, Ružica, Čereković, Nataša, Benka, Pavel, Rudan, Nada, Rajić, Milica, Todorović, Mladen, "Assessment of Empirical Methods for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration in Different Climatic Zones of Bosnia and Herzegovina" in Water, 15, no. 17 (2023):3065,
https://doi.org/10.3390/w15173065 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Knežević, Mirko
AU  - Životić, Ljubomir
AU  - Cereković, Nataša
AU  - Topalović, Ana
AU  - Koković, Nikola
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4702
AB  - The impact of climate change on potato cultivation in Montenegro was assessed. Three scenarios (A1B, A1Bs and A2) for 2001-2030, 2071-2100 and 2071-2100, respectively, were generated by a regional climate model and compared with the baseline period 1961-1990. The results indicated an increase of temperature during the summer season from 1.3 to 4.8 degrees C in the mountain region and from 1 to 3.4 degrees C in the coastal zone. The precipitation decreased between 5 and 50% depending on the scenario, region and season. The changes in temperature and precipitation influenced phenology, yield and water needs. The impact was more pronounced in the coastal areas than in the mountain regions. The growing season was shortened 13.6, 22.9 and 29.7 days for A1B, A1Bs and A2, respectively. The increase of irrigation requirement was 4.0, 19.5 and 7.3 mm for A1B, A1Bs and A2, respectively. For the baseline conditions, yield reduction under rainfed cultivation was lower than 30%. For A1B, A1Bs and A2 scenarios, yield reductions were 31.0 +/- 8.2, 36.3 +/- 11.6 and 34.1 +/- 10.9%, respectively. Possible adaptation measures include shifting of production to the mountain (colder) areas and irrigation application. Rainfed cultivation remains a viable solution when the anticipation of sowing is adopted.
PB  - IWA Publishing, London
T2  - Journal of Water and Climate Change
T1  - Impact of climate change on water requirements and growth of potato in different climatic zones of Montenegro
EP  - 671
IS  - 4
SP  - 657
VL  - 9
DO  - 10.2166/wcc.2018.211
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Knežević, Mirko and Životić, Ljubomir and Cereković, Nataša and Topalović, Ana and Koković, Nikola and Todorović, Mladen",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The impact of climate change on potato cultivation in Montenegro was assessed. Three scenarios (A1B, A1Bs and A2) for 2001-2030, 2071-2100 and 2071-2100, respectively, were generated by a regional climate model and compared with the baseline period 1961-1990. The results indicated an increase of temperature during the summer season from 1.3 to 4.8 degrees C in the mountain region and from 1 to 3.4 degrees C in the coastal zone. The precipitation decreased between 5 and 50% depending on the scenario, region and season. The changes in temperature and precipitation influenced phenology, yield and water needs. The impact was more pronounced in the coastal areas than in the mountain regions. The growing season was shortened 13.6, 22.9 and 29.7 days for A1B, A1Bs and A2, respectively. The increase of irrigation requirement was 4.0, 19.5 and 7.3 mm for A1B, A1Bs and A2, respectively. For the baseline conditions, yield reduction under rainfed cultivation was lower than 30%. For A1B, A1Bs and A2 scenarios, yield reductions were 31.0 +/- 8.2, 36.3 +/- 11.6 and 34.1 +/- 10.9%, respectively. Possible adaptation measures include shifting of production to the mountain (colder) areas and irrigation application. Rainfed cultivation remains a viable solution when the anticipation of sowing is adopted.",
publisher = "IWA Publishing, London",
journal = "Journal of Water and Climate Change",
title = "Impact of climate change on water requirements and growth of potato in different climatic zones of Montenegro",
pages = "671-657",
number = "4",
volume = "9",
doi = "10.2166/wcc.2018.211"
}

Knežević, M., Životić, L., Cereković, N., Topalović, A., Koković, N.,& Todorović, M.. (2018). Impact of climate change on water requirements and growth of potato in different climatic zones of Montenegro. in Journal of Water and Climate Change
IWA Publishing, London., 9(4), 657-671.
https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2018.211

Knežević M, Životić L, Cereković N, Topalović A, Koković N, Todorović M. Impact of climate change on water requirements and growth of potato in different climatic zones of Montenegro. in Journal of Water and Climate Change. 2018;9(4):657-671.
doi:10.2166/wcc.2018.211 .

Knežević, Mirko, Životić, Ljubomir, Cereković, Nataša, Topalović, Ana, Koković, Nikola, Todorović, Mladen, "Impact of climate change on water requirements and growth of potato in different climatic zones of Montenegro" in Journal of Water and Climate Change, 9, no. 4 (2018):657-671,
https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2018.211 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Gajić, Boško
AU  - Kresović, Branka
AU  - Tapanarova, Angelina
AU  - Životić, Ljubomir
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4634
AB  - In temperate climatic regions, agricultural production depends on precipitation amount and its distribution during the growing season. A 3-year field study was conducted to investigate the effects of different irrigation regimes on yield parameters and water productivity of sprinkler-irrigated soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.], grown under wet, semi-dry and dry conditions in a temperate environment. Four irrigation levels were applied: full irrigation (I-100), 65% and 40% of full irrigation (I-65 and I-40) and non-irrigated control (I-0). On average, the I-0 treatment resulted in the highest harvest index (HI) and I-100 produced the lowest HI. A significant quadratic correlation between seed yield and crop water use was observed in dry and semi-dry year. The irrigation regime significantly influenced seed yield and water use. 165 treatment produced the highest seed yield (3.69 t ha(-1)) and showed the highest water productivity (WP) (0.90 kg m(-3)) and irrigation WP (1.08 kg m(-3)). The present study indicated that irrigation is necessary for soybean cultivation in semi-dry and dry years i.e., when seasonal precipitation is lower than about 300 mm. In wet years, with a favourable amount and distribution of precipitation during the growing season, yields are similar to those achieved with irrigation and high ET values of soybean are attributable to increased evaporation.
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - Agricultural Water Management
T1  - Effect of irrigation regime on yield, harvest index and water productivity of soybean grown under different precipitation conditions in a temperate environment
EP  - 231
SP  - 224
VL  - 210
DO  - 10.1016/j.agwat.2018.08.002
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Gajić, Boško and Kresović, Branka and Tapanarova, Angelina and Životić, Ljubomir and Todorović, Mladen",
year = "2018",
abstract = "In temperate climatic regions, agricultural production depends on precipitation amount and its distribution during the growing season. A 3-year field study was conducted to investigate the effects of different irrigation regimes on yield parameters and water productivity of sprinkler-irrigated soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.], grown under wet, semi-dry and dry conditions in a temperate environment. Four irrigation levels were applied: full irrigation (I-100), 65% and 40% of full irrigation (I-65 and I-40) and non-irrigated control (I-0). On average, the I-0 treatment resulted in the highest harvest index (HI) and I-100 produced the lowest HI. A significant quadratic correlation between seed yield and crop water use was observed in dry and semi-dry year. The irrigation regime significantly influenced seed yield and water use. 165 treatment produced the highest seed yield (3.69 t ha(-1)) and showed the highest water productivity (WP) (0.90 kg m(-3)) and irrigation WP (1.08 kg m(-3)). The present study indicated that irrigation is necessary for soybean cultivation in semi-dry and dry years i.e., when seasonal precipitation is lower than about 300 mm. In wet years, with a favourable amount and distribution of precipitation during the growing season, yields are similar to those achieved with irrigation and high ET values of soybean are attributable to increased evaporation.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam",
journal = "Agricultural Water Management",
title = "Effect of irrigation regime on yield, harvest index and water productivity of soybean grown under different precipitation conditions in a temperate environment",
pages = "231-224",
volume = "210",
doi = "10.1016/j.agwat.2018.08.002"
}

Gajić, B., Kresović, B., Tapanarova, A., Životić, L.,& Todorović, M.. (2018). Effect of irrigation regime on yield, harvest index and water productivity of soybean grown under different precipitation conditions in a temperate environment. in Agricultural Water Management
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 210, 224-231.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.08.002

Gajić B, Kresović B, Tapanarova A, Životić L, Todorović M. Effect of irrigation regime on yield, harvest index and water productivity of soybean grown under different precipitation conditions in a temperate environment. in Agricultural Water Management. 2018;210:224-231.
doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2018.08.002 .

Gajić, Boško, Kresović, Branka, Tapanarova, Angelina, Životić, Ljubomir, Todorović, Mladen, "Effect of irrigation regime on yield, harvest index and water productivity of soybean grown under different precipitation conditions in a temperate environment" in Agricultural Water Management, 210 (2018):224-231,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.08.002 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćosić, Marija
AU  - Stričević, Ružica
AU  - Djurović, Nevenka
AU  - Moravčević, Djordje
AU  - Pavlović, Milos
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4352
AB  - The applicability of the FAO AquaCrop model to simulate sweet pepper growth with and without plastic film mulching under different water supply and weather conditions is assessed. Pepper yield and biomass are simulated using the results of a two-year (2012 and 2013) field experiment conducted in Stara Pazova and a three-year (2011, 2012 and 2013) field experiment in Sombor, both in Serbia. The year 2012 was much warmer and drier than the two other years. At the Stara Pazova site, black plastic mulch was used and three different irrigation treatments applied: 1) full irrigation (F), at 100% of ETc (crop evapotranspiration); 2) deficit irrigation (R), at 80% of ETc; and 3) deficit irrigation (S), at 70% of ETc. In Sombor, only full irrigation (F*) was applied and there was no mulching. Two different cultivars (cv. Elephant Ear and Misina) were grown in Stara Pazova and Sombor, respectively. The model was calibrated using data from the F-treatment in 2012 at Stara Pazova and F*-treatment in 2011 at Sombor, given that the highest yields were recorded in these two cases. The difference between the measured and simulated values was 2.9% and 7.5% for yield and 7.6% and -14.3% for biomass, in Stara Pazova and Sombor, respectively. The calibration results showed a very good agreement between the measured and simulated values. The deviation of simulated yields from the measured values in the validation data set depended on weather and soil conditions. Namely, the match was very good in the case of well-watered pepper grown without plastic film mulching in the average year at Sombor (1.2%), and was the worst in the extremely warm year (-45.2%). Similar differences were noted in biomass. Based on statistical indicators, the coefficient of determination (R-2) of pepper yield at Stara Pazova and Sombor was 0.61 and 1.00 and the Willmott index of agreement (d), 0.79 and 0.89, respectively. Thus the AquaCrop model simulates the yield of pepper grown with and without plastic film mulching quite well. Biomass simulations resulted in slightly lower values of R2 and d. The AquaCrop model can also predict the amount of water needed for pepper grown with and without black plastic mulch.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Agricultural Water Management
T1  - Predicting biomass and yield of sweet pepper grown with and without plastic film mulching under different water supply and weather conditions
EP  - 100
SP  - 91
VL  - 188
DO  - 10.1016/j.agwat.2017.04.006
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ćosić, Marija and Stričević, Ružica and Djurović, Nevenka and Moravčević, Djordje and Pavlović, Milos and Todorović, Mladen",
year = "2017",
abstract = "The applicability of the FAO AquaCrop model to simulate sweet pepper growth with and without plastic film mulching under different water supply and weather conditions is assessed. Pepper yield and biomass are simulated using the results of a two-year (2012 and 2013) field experiment conducted in Stara Pazova and a three-year (2011, 2012 and 2013) field experiment in Sombor, both in Serbia. The year 2012 was much warmer and drier than the two other years. At the Stara Pazova site, black plastic mulch was used and three different irrigation treatments applied: 1) full irrigation (F), at 100% of ETc (crop evapotranspiration); 2) deficit irrigation (R), at 80% of ETc; and 3) deficit irrigation (S), at 70% of ETc. In Sombor, only full irrigation (F*) was applied and there was no mulching. Two different cultivars (cv. Elephant Ear and Misina) were grown in Stara Pazova and Sombor, respectively. The model was calibrated using data from the F-treatment in 2012 at Stara Pazova and F*-treatment in 2011 at Sombor, given that the highest yields were recorded in these two cases. The difference between the measured and simulated values was 2.9% and 7.5% for yield and 7.6% and -14.3% for biomass, in Stara Pazova and Sombor, respectively. The calibration results showed a very good agreement between the measured and simulated values. The deviation of simulated yields from the measured values in the validation data set depended on weather and soil conditions. Namely, the match was very good in the case of well-watered pepper grown without plastic film mulching in the average year at Sombor (1.2%), and was the worst in the extremely warm year (-45.2%). Similar differences were noted in biomass. Based on statistical indicators, the coefficient of determination (R-2) of pepper yield at Stara Pazova and Sombor was 0.61 and 1.00 and the Willmott index of agreement (d), 0.79 and 0.89, respectively. Thus the AquaCrop model simulates the yield of pepper grown with and without plastic film mulching quite well. Biomass simulations resulted in slightly lower values of R2 and d. The AquaCrop model can also predict the amount of water needed for pepper grown with and without black plastic mulch.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Amsterdam",
journal = "Agricultural Water Management",
title = "Predicting biomass and yield of sweet pepper grown with and without plastic film mulching under different water supply and weather conditions",
pages = "100-91",
volume = "188",
doi = "10.1016/j.agwat.2017.04.006"
}

Ćosić, M., Stričević, R., Djurović, N., Moravčević, D., Pavlović, M.,& Todorović, M.. (2017). Predicting biomass and yield of sweet pepper grown with and without plastic film mulching under different water supply and weather conditions. in Agricultural Water Management
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 188, 91-100.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2017.04.006

Ćosić M, Stričević R, Djurović N, Moravčević D, Pavlović M, Todorović M. Predicting biomass and yield of sweet pepper grown with and without plastic film mulching under different water supply and weather conditions. in Agricultural Water Management. 2017;188:91-100.
doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2017.04.006 .

Ćosić, Marija, Stričević, Ružica, Djurović, Nevenka, Moravčević, Djordje, Pavlović, Milos, Todorović, Mladen, "Predicting biomass and yield of sweet pepper grown with and without plastic film mulching under different water supply and weather conditions" in Agricultural Water Management, 188 (2017):91-100,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2017.04.006 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Knežević, Mirko
AU  - Životić, Ljubomir
AU  - Perović, Veljko
AU  - Topalović, Ana
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4418
AB  - This study investigated the possible impact of climate change on the olive cultivation in Montenegro in terms of growth suitability, crop phenology, water requirements and yield. The elaborations were performed in GIS through the integration of climate, soil and crop data and successive application of the agro-ecological zoning methodology and a soil-water balance model. The analysis included the baseline climate (1961-1990) and the climate data projections from the coupled regional climate model EBU-POM corresponding to the three scenarios: i) A1B (2001-2030), ii) A1B (2071-2100) and iii) A2 (2071-2100). Preference evapotranspiration was calculated using a modified Penman-Monteith approach from the air temperature data, while crop evapotranspiration and irrigation requirements were estimated following the standard FAO methodology. The results revealed that the foreseen increase of air temperature would extend the potentially cultivable areas from the present 17% of the total land surface to 30.2% in the A2 scenario. The areas suitable for olive cultivation are expected to shift northwards, and to the higher altitudes. Global warming would anticipate the flowering period of olives up to 17 days under the A2 scenario. Crop water requirements would likely increase in the future up to 3%, while the crop evapotranspiration under rainfed is foreseen to decrease from 5.5% to 21.7%. Net irrigation requirements would increase from 29.5 mm in the A1B scenario to 103.4 mm in the A2 scenario. The highest relative yield loss of 16.2 +/- 7.6% is expected under the A2 scenario which does not preclude the rainfed cultivation of olives in the future.
PB  - Firenze Univ Press, Firenze
T2  - Italian Journal of Agrometeorology-Rivista Italiana Di Agrometeorologia
T1  - Impact of climate change on olive growth suitability, water requirements and yield in Montenegro
EP  - 52
IS  - 2
SP  - 39
VL  - 22
DO  - 10.19199/2017.2.2038-5625.039
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Knežević, Mirko and Životić, Ljubomir and Perović, Veljko and Topalović, Ana and Todorović, Mladen",
year = "2017",
abstract = "This study investigated the possible impact of climate change on the olive cultivation in Montenegro in terms of growth suitability, crop phenology, water requirements and yield. The elaborations were performed in GIS through the integration of climate, soil and crop data and successive application of the agro-ecological zoning methodology and a soil-water balance model. The analysis included the baseline climate (1961-1990) and the climate data projections from the coupled regional climate model EBU-POM corresponding to the three scenarios: i) A1B (2001-2030), ii) A1B (2071-2100) and iii) A2 (2071-2100). Preference evapotranspiration was calculated using a modified Penman-Monteith approach from the air temperature data, while crop evapotranspiration and irrigation requirements were estimated following the standard FAO methodology. The results revealed that the foreseen increase of air temperature would extend the potentially cultivable areas from the present 17% of the total land surface to 30.2% in the A2 scenario. The areas suitable for olive cultivation are expected to shift northwards, and to the higher altitudes. Global warming would anticipate the flowering period of olives up to 17 days under the A2 scenario. Crop water requirements would likely increase in the future up to 3%, while the crop evapotranspiration under rainfed is foreseen to decrease from 5.5% to 21.7%. Net irrigation requirements would increase from 29.5 mm in the A1B scenario to 103.4 mm in the A2 scenario. The highest relative yield loss of 16.2 +/- 7.6% is expected under the A2 scenario which does not preclude the rainfed cultivation of olives in the future.",
publisher = "Firenze Univ Press, Firenze",
journal = "Italian Journal of Agrometeorology-Rivista Italiana Di Agrometeorologia",
title = "Impact of climate change on olive growth suitability, water requirements and yield in Montenegro",
pages = "52-39",
number = "2",
volume = "22",
doi = "10.19199/2017.2.2038-5625.039"
}

Knežević, M., Životić, L., Perović, V., Topalović, A.,& Todorović, M.. (2017). Impact of climate change on olive growth suitability, water requirements and yield in Montenegro. in Italian Journal of Agrometeorology-Rivista Italiana Di Agrometeorologia
Firenze Univ Press, Firenze., 22(2), 39-52.
https://doi.org/10.19199/2017.2.2038-5625.039

Knežević M, Životić L, Perović V, Topalović A, Todorović M. Impact of climate change on olive growth suitability, water requirements and yield in Montenegro. in Italian Journal of Agrometeorology-Rivista Italiana Di Agrometeorologia. 2017;22(2):39-52.
doi:10.19199/2017.2.2038-5625.039 .

Knežević, Mirko, Životić, Ljubomir, Perović, Veljko, Topalović, Ana, Todorović, Mladen, "Impact of climate change on olive growth suitability, water requirements and yield in Montenegro" in Italian Journal of Agrometeorology-Rivista Italiana Di Agrometeorologia, 22, no. 2 (2017):39-52,
https://doi.org/10.19199/2017.2.2038-5625.039 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćosić, Marija
AU  - Djurović, Nevenka
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
AU  - Maletić, Radojka
AU  - Zecević, Bogoljub
AU  - Stričević, Ružica
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3710
AB  - The present paper reports research that focused on the effect of kaolin on the yield, quality and water use efficiency of the sweet pepper Capsicum annuum L, grown under different irrigation regimes. The research was conducted in an open field with carbonate chernozem soil, at Stara Pazova (40 km north of Belgrade, Serbia). It lasted for three years (2011, 2012, and 2013). Three irrigation regimes and two kaolin treatments were compared. The irrigation regimes were: (i) full irrigation (F) ensuring 100% of crop evapotranspiration (ETc), (ii) deficit irrigation at 80% ETc (R1), and (iii) deficit irrigation at 70% ETc (R2). The kaolin treatments were: (i) control without kaolin (C) and (ii) treatment with kaolin application (K). The setup was a two-factorial, completely random block system, with three replications. The first factor was the irrigation regime and the second kaolin application. On average, the highest fresh sweet pepper yields were achieved under full irrigation (10 kg m(-2)). Also, FC and FK treatments resulted in the highest first-class, second-class and first + second class yields. On average, the lowest percentage of sunburn was noted in the case of the FK treatment (10%), and the highest with the R2C treatment (about 27%). The sugar content of the pepper was quite consistent, while the organic acid content varied from 15.0 mLg(-1) with R1C to 18.7 mLg(-1) with FK. The application of kaolin and the irrigation regime did not have a statistically significant effect on the antioxidant activity of the pepper and ranged from 5538.4 to 6447.4 p.mol TU g(-1). The highest yield water use efficiency (yWUE) of first-class and first+second class yields was recorded with the FC, FK and RIC treatments. Throughout the study period, yWUE levels of the second-class yields, and of the total yield, were rather uniform, regardless of the type of treatment.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Agricultural Water Management
T1  - Effect of irrigation regime and application of kaolin on yield, quality and water use efficiency of sweet pepper
EP  - 147
SP  - 139
VL  - 159
DO  - 10.1016/j.agwat.2015.05.014
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ćosić, Marija and Djurović, Nevenka and Todorović, Mladen and Maletić, Radojka and Zecević, Bogoljub and Stričević, Ružica",
year = "2015",
abstract = "The present paper reports research that focused on the effect of kaolin on the yield, quality and water use efficiency of the sweet pepper Capsicum annuum L, grown under different irrigation regimes. The research was conducted in an open field with carbonate chernozem soil, at Stara Pazova (40 km north of Belgrade, Serbia). It lasted for three years (2011, 2012, and 2013). Three irrigation regimes and two kaolin treatments were compared. The irrigation regimes were: (i) full irrigation (F) ensuring 100% of crop evapotranspiration (ETc), (ii) deficit irrigation at 80% ETc (R1), and (iii) deficit irrigation at 70% ETc (R2). The kaolin treatments were: (i) control without kaolin (C) and (ii) treatment with kaolin application (K). The setup was a two-factorial, completely random block system, with three replications. The first factor was the irrigation regime and the second kaolin application. On average, the highest fresh sweet pepper yields were achieved under full irrigation (10 kg m(-2)). Also, FC and FK treatments resulted in the highest first-class, second-class and first + second class yields. On average, the lowest percentage of sunburn was noted in the case of the FK treatment (10%), and the highest with the R2C treatment (about 27%). The sugar content of the pepper was quite consistent, while the organic acid content varied from 15.0 mLg(-1) with R1C to 18.7 mLg(-1) with FK. The application of kaolin and the irrigation regime did not have a statistically significant effect on the antioxidant activity of the pepper and ranged from 5538.4 to 6447.4 p.mol TU g(-1). The highest yield water use efficiency (yWUE) of first-class and first+second class yields was recorded with the FC, FK and RIC treatments. Throughout the study period, yWUE levels of the second-class yields, and of the total yield, were rather uniform, regardless of the type of treatment.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Amsterdam",
journal = "Agricultural Water Management",
title = "Effect of irrigation regime and application of kaolin on yield, quality and water use efficiency of sweet pepper",
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Ćosić, M., Djurović, N., Todorović, M., Maletić, R., Zecević, B.,& Stričević, R.. (2015). Effect of irrigation regime and application of kaolin on yield, quality and water use efficiency of sweet pepper. in Agricultural Water Management
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 159, 139-147.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2015.05.014

Ćosić M, Djurović N, Todorović M, Maletić R, Zecević B, Stričević R. Effect of irrigation regime and application of kaolin on yield, quality and water use efficiency of sweet pepper. in Agricultural Water Management. 2015;159:139-147.
doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2015.05.014 .

Ćosić, Marija, Djurović, Nevenka, Todorović, Mladen, Maletić, Radojka, Zecević, Bogoljub, Stričević, Ružica, "Effect of irrigation regime and application of kaolin on yield, quality and water use efficiency of sweet pepper" in Agricultural Water Management, 159 (2015):139-147,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2015.05.014 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Perović, Veljko
AU  - Životić, Ljubomir
AU  - Kadović, Ratko
AU  - Djordjević, Aleksandar
AU  - Jaramaz, Darko
AU  - Mrvić, Vesna
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
PY  - 2013
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3314
AB  - This work aims at the assessment of soil erosion rate and its spatial distribution in hilly mountainous Nisava River Basin (South-eastern Serbia) with a surface area of approximately 2,848 km(2). The study was conducted using Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) model due to its modest data demand and easy comprehensible structure. The erosion factors of USLE were collected and processed through a GIS-based approach. Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM+) image and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) were used for the determination of crop management factor. The average annual soil loss was estimated at 27.0 t ha(-1) year(-1) classifying Nisava River Basin under very high erosion rate category. About 39.0 % of the watershed area was characterized by slight erosion rate ( lt  5 t ha(-1) year(-1)), 7.7 % of the area was found to be under moderate erosion rate (5-10 t ha(-1)), 13.8 % of the area is under high erosion rate (10-20 t ha(-1)), while around 17.5 % of the area was under very high erosion rate (20-40 t ha(-1) year(-1)). Severe erosion rate (40-80 t ha(-1) year(-1)) was observed at 14.2 % of the study area, whereas very severe erosion rate (> 80 t ha(-1) year(-1)) described about 7.8 % of the watershed. The results of this work are in agreement with the soil erosion map of Serbia, the sediment yield measurements in the basin and with other, more detailed, studies in the watershed. Therefore, the presented methodology could be applied as a framework for the evaluation of erosion factors on soil resources in South-eastern Serbia when limited data are available. The outputs of these studies can be used for the identification of vulnerable areas on a cell basis and for planning of conservation practices.
PB  - Springer, New York
T2  - Environmental Earth Sciences
T1  - Spatial modelling of soil erosion potential in a mountainous watershed of South-eastern Serbia
EP  - 128
IS  - 1
SP  - 115
VL  - 68
DO  - 10.1007/s12665-012-1720-1
ER  - 

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year = "2013",
abstract = "This work aims at the assessment of soil erosion rate and its spatial distribution in hilly mountainous Nisava River Basin (South-eastern Serbia) with a surface area of approximately 2,848 km(2). The study was conducted using Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) model due to its modest data demand and easy comprehensible structure. The erosion factors of USLE were collected and processed through a GIS-based approach. Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM+) image and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) were used for the determination of crop management factor. The average annual soil loss was estimated at 27.0 t ha(-1) year(-1) classifying Nisava River Basin under very high erosion rate category. About 39.0 % of the watershed area was characterized by slight erosion rate ( lt  5 t ha(-1) year(-1)), 7.7 % of the area was found to be under moderate erosion rate (5-10 t ha(-1)), 13.8 % of the area is under high erosion rate (10-20 t ha(-1)), while around 17.5 % of the area was under very high erosion rate (20-40 t ha(-1) year(-1)). Severe erosion rate (40-80 t ha(-1) year(-1)) was observed at 14.2 % of the study area, whereas very severe erosion rate (> 80 t ha(-1) year(-1)) described about 7.8 % of the watershed. The results of this work are in agreement with the soil erosion map of Serbia, the sediment yield measurements in the basin and with other, more detailed, studies in the watershed. Therefore, the presented methodology could be applied as a framework for the evaluation of erosion factors on soil resources in South-eastern Serbia when limited data are available. The outputs of these studies can be used for the identification of vulnerable areas on a cell basis and for planning of conservation practices.",
publisher = "Springer, New York",
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title = "Spatial modelling of soil erosion potential in a mountainous watershed of South-eastern Serbia",
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Perović, V., Životić, L., Kadović, R., Djordjević, A., Jaramaz, D., Mrvić, V.,& Todorović, M.. (2013). Spatial modelling of soil erosion potential in a mountainous watershed of South-eastern Serbia. in Environmental Earth Sciences
Springer, New York., 68(1), 115-128.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-012-1720-1

Perović V, Životić L, Kadović R, Djordjević A, Jaramaz D, Mrvić V, Todorović M. Spatial modelling of soil erosion potential in a mountainous watershed of South-eastern Serbia. in Environmental Earth Sciences. 2013;68(1):115-128.
doi:10.1007/s12665-012-1720-1 .

Perović, Veljko, Životić, Ljubomir, Kadović, Ratko, Djordjević, Aleksandar, Jaramaz, Darko, Mrvić, Vesna, Todorović, Mladen, "Spatial modelling of soil erosion potential in a mountainous watershed of South-eastern Serbia" in Environmental Earth Sciences, 68, no. 1 (2013):115-128,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-012-1720-1 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Životić, Ljubomir
AU  - Perović, Veljko
AU  - Jaramaz, Darko
AU  - Djordjević, Aleksandar
AU  - Petrović, Rastko
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
PY  - 2012
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2793
AB  - The assessment of soil erosion rate and its spatial distribution in the hilly-mountainous Nisava River basin was conducted by Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) model through a GIS-based approach. A Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM+) image and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) were used for the determination of crop management factor. The average annual soil loss was estimated at 13.1 t.ha(-1).yr(-1), classifying the Nisava River basin under the high erosion rate category. About 44.1% of the watershed area was characterized by slight erosion rate ( lt 5 t.ha(-1).yr(-1)), 15.5% of the area was found to be under moderate erosion rate (5-10 t.ha(-1)), 18.9% of the area was under high erosion rate (10-20 t.ha(-1)), while around 14.4% of the area was under a very high erosion rate (20-40 t.ha(-1).yr(-1)). Severe erosion rates (40-80 t.ha(-1).yr(-1)) were observed at 5.9% of the study area (168 km(2)), whereas very severe erosion rate (>80 t.ha(-1).yr(-1)) described about 1.3% of the watershed (35.9 km(2)). The highest erosion was found on a sloppy terrain with agricultural activity. The results of this work are in agreement with previous studies conducted in the watershed, which indicates the presented methodology could be applied with eventual further improvements for the evaluation of erosion factors on soil resources in Serbia when limited data are available.
T2  - Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
T1  - Application of USLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in the Assessment of Soil Erosion Rates in Southeastern Serbia
EP  - 1935
IS  - 6
SP  - 1929
VL  - 21
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_2793
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Životić, Ljubomir and Perović, Veljko and Jaramaz, Darko and Djordjević, Aleksandar and Petrović, Rastko and Todorović, Mladen",
year = "2012",
abstract = "The assessment of soil erosion rate and its spatial distribution in the hilly-mountainous Nisava River basin was conducted by Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) model through a GIS-based approach. A Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM+) image and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) were used for the determination of crop management factor. The average annual soil loss was estimated at 13.1 t.ha(-1).yr(-1), classifying the Nisava River basin under the high erosion rate category. About 44.1% of the watershed area was characterized by slight erosion rate ( lt 5 t.ha(-1).yr(-1)), 15.5% of the area was found to be under moderate erosion rate (5-10 t.ha(-1)), 18.9% of the area was under high erosion rate (10-20 t.ha(-1)), while around 14.4% of the area was under a very high erosion rate (20-40 t.ha(-1).yr(-1)). Severe erosion rates (40-80 t.ha(-1).yr(-1)) were observed at 5.9% of the study area (168 km(2)), whereas very severe erosion rate (>80 t.ha(-1).yr(-1)) described about 1.3% of the watershed (35.9 km(2)). The highest erosion was found on a sloppy terrain with agricultural activity. The results of this work are in agreement with previous studies conducted in the watershed, which indicates the presented methodology could be applied with eventual further improvements for the evaluation of erosion factors on soil resources in Serbia when limited data are available.",
journal = "Polish Journal of Environmental Studies",
title = "Application of USLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in the Assessment of Soil Erosion Rates in Southeastern Serbia",
pages = "1935-1929",
number = "6",
volume = "21",
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Životić, L., Perović, V., Jaramaz, D., Djordjević, A., Petrović, R.,& Todorović, M.. (2012). Application of USLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in the Assessment of Soil Erosion Rates in Southeastern Serbia. in Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 21(6), 1929-1935.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_2793

Životić L, Perović V, Jaramaz D, Djordjević A, Petrović R, Todorović M. Application of USLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in the Assessment of Soil Erosion Rates in Southeastern Serbia. in Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. 2012;21(6):1929-1935.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_2793 .

Životić, Ljubomir, Perović, Veljko, Jaramaz, Darko, Djordjević, Aleksandar, Petrović, Rastko, Todorović, Mladen, "Application of USLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in the Assessment of Soil Erosion Rates in Southeastern Serbia" in Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 21, no. 6 (2012):1929-1935,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_2793 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
AU  - Albrizio, Rossella
AU  - Životić, Ljubomir
AU  - Saab, Marie-Therese Abi
AU  - Stockle, Claudio
AU  - Steduto, Pasquale
PY  - 2009
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1988
AB  - This work compares the performance of AquaCrop, a crop simulation model developed by FAO, with that of two well established models, CropSyst and WOFOST, in simulating sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) growth under different water regimes in a Mediterranean environment. The models differ in the level of complexity describing crop development, in the main growth modules driving the simulation of biomass growth, and in the number of input parameters. AquaCrop is exclusively based on the water-driven growth module, in that transpiration is converted into biomass through a water productivity (WP) parameter; Cropsyst is based on both water and radiation driven modules, while WOFOST simulates crop growth using a carbon driven approach and fraction of intercepted radiation. The data used in the analysis were obtained in field experiments with hybrid Sanbro_MR, performed in a typical Mediterranean area of Southern Italy in 2005 and 2007. The models were calibrated on data from a full irrigation treatment in 2007, and were validated on a full irrigation treatment in 2005 and several deficit irrigation (DI) treatments, including regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) and rain-fed (RF) conditions. Although AquaCrop required less input information than CropSystand WOFOST, it performed similarly to them in simulating both biomass and yield at harvesting. The use of different numbers of parameters and crop growth modules by the tested models did not influence substantially the simulation results. Therefore, for management purposes and in conditions of limited input information, the use of simpler models should be encouraged.
PB  - Wiley, Hoboken
T2  - Agronomy Journal
T1  - Assessment of AquaCrop, CropSyst, and WOFOST Models in the Simulation of Sunflower Growth under Different Water Regimes
EP  - 521
IS  - 3
SP  - 509
VL  - 101
DO  - 10.2134/agronj2008.0166s
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Todorović, Mladen and Albrizio, Rossella and Životić, Ljubomir and Saab, Marie-Therese Abi and Stockle, Claudio and Steduto, Pasquale",
year = "2009",
abstract = "This work compares the performance of AquaCrop, a crop simulation model developed by FAO, with that of two well established models, CropSyst and WOFOST, in simulating sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) growth under different water regimes in a Mediterranean environment. The models differ in the level of complexity describing crop development, in the main growth modules driving the simulation of biomass growth, and in the number of input parameters. AquaCrop is exclusively based on the water-driven growth module, in that transpiration is converted into biomass through a water productivity (WP) parameter; Cropsyst is based on both water and radiation driven modules, while WOFOST simulates crop growth using a carbon driven approach and fraction of intercepted radiation. The data used in the analysis were obtained in field experiments with hybrid Sanbro_MR, performed in a typical Mediterranean area of Southern Italy in 2005 and 2007. The models were calibrated on data from a full irrigation treatment in 2007, and were validated on a full irrigation treatment in 2005 and several deficit irrigation (DI) treatments, including regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) and rain-fed (RF) conditions. Although AquaCrop required less input information than CropSystand WOFOST, it performed similarly to them in simulating both biomass and yield at harvesting. The use of different numbers of parameters and crop growth modules by the tested models did not influence substantially the simulation results. Therefore, for management purposes and in conditions of limited input information, the use of simpler models should be encouraged.",
publisher = "Wiley, Hoboken",
journal = "Agronomy Journal",
title = "Assessment of AquaCrop, CropSyst, and WOFOST Models in the Simulation of Sunflower Growth under Different Water Regimes",
pages = "521-509",
number = "3",
volume = "101",
doi = "10.2134/agronj2008.0166s"
}

Todorović, M., Albrizio, R., Životić, L., Saab, M. A., Stockle, C.,& Steduto, P.. (2009). Assessment of AquaCrop, CropSyst, and WOFOST Models in the Simulation of Sunflower Growth under Different Water Regimes. in Agronomy Journal
Wiley, Hoboken., 101(3), 509-521.
https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2008.0166s

Todorović M, Albrizio R, Životić L, Saab MA, Stockle C, Steduto P. Assessment of AquaCrop, CropSyst, and WOFOST Models in the Simulation of Sunflower Growth under Different Water Regimes. in Agronomy Journal. 2009;101(3):509-521.
doi:10.2134/agronj2008.0166s .

Todorović, Mladen, Albrizio, Rossella, Životić, Ljubomir, Saab, Marie-Therese Abi, Stockle, Claudio, Steduto, Pasquale, "Assessment of AquaCrop, CropSyst, and WOFOST Models in the Simulation of Sunflower Growth under Different Water Regimes" in Agronomy Journal, 101, no. 3 (2009):509-521,
https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2008.0166s . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Todorović, Mladen
AU  - Albrizio, Rossella
AU  - Životić, Ljubomir
PY  - 2007
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6749
AB  - This work aims at: analyzing response of sunflower crop to several irrigation water regimes and evaluating the suitability of sunflower to deficit irrigation strategies. An open-field trial on hybrid Sanbro_MR was carried out at experimental fields in Valenzano (Bari, Southern Italy), characterized by semi-arid Mediterranean climate and clay-loamy soil. The experiment includes five irrigation regimes: optimal water supply, application of 100 percent of water requirements up to flowering and 70 percent thereafter, application of 70 percent of water requirements through the whole season, application of 70 percent of water requirements up to flowering and rainfed conditions thereafter, and rainfed conditions during the whole season. Sunflower response to water supply and intensity, timing and duration of water stress was investigated by means of leaf area index (LAI), radiation interception, biomass production, water consumption, yield, water use efficiency (WUE) and radiation use efficiency (RUE). The overall results indicate deficit irrigation as an acceptable strategy for sunflower highlighting the importance of irrigation between flowering and maturity.

Ce travail vise à analyser la réponse de la culture de tournesol à plusieurs régimes hydriques et à évaluer l'aptitude de la plante aux stratégies d'irrigation déficitaire. Une expérimentation a été menée sur l'hybride Sanbro_MR cultivé dans les champs expérimentaux de Valenzano (Bari, Italie du Sud), dans un climat méditerranéen semi-aride et sur un sol moyennement argileux. L'expérience comprend cinq régimes d'irrigation: un apport hydrique optimal, une application à 100 pour cent des besoins en eau jusqu'à la floraison puis à 70 pour cent, une application de 70 pour cent des besoins en eau durant toute la saison, une application de 70 pour cent des besoins en eau jusqu'à la floraison suivie d'un régime en culture pluviale et enfin, un régime de culture pluviale pendant toute la saison. La réponse du tournesol à l'intensité de l'apport hydrique et à la durée de sa contrainte a été étudiée à l'aide des moyens suivants : l'indice de surface foliaire (LAI), l'interception du rayonnement, la production de biomasse, la consommation en eau, le rendement, l'efficience d'utilisation de l'eau (WUE) et l'efficience d'utilisation du rayonnement (RUE). Les résultats globaux indiquent que l'irrigation déficitaire est une stratégie acceptable pour le tournesol et soulignent l'importance de l'irrigation entre la floraison et la maturité.
PB  - Bari : CIHEAM, 2007
C3  - International Conference on Water Saving in Mediterranean Agriculture & Future Research Needs, CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Italy – Valenzano, Italy
T1  - Deficit irrigation of sunflower under Mediterranean environmental conditions
EP  - 168
SP  - 153
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_6749
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Todorović, Mladen and Albrizio, Rossella and Životić, Ljubomir",
year = "2007",
abstract = "This work aims at: analyzing response of sunflower crop to several irrigation water regimes and evaluating the suitability of sunflower to deficit irrigation strategies. An open-field trial on hybrid Sanbro_MR was carried out at experimental fields in Valenzano (Bari, Southern Italy), characterized by semi-arid Mediterranean climate and clay-loamy soil. The experiment includes five irrigation regimes: optimal water supply, application of 100 percent of water requirements up to flowering and 70 percent thereafter, application of 70 percent of water requirements through the whole season, application of 70 percent of water requirements up to flowering and rainfed conditions thereafter, and rainfed conditions during the whole season. Sunflower response to water supply and intensity, timing and duration of water stress was investigated by means of leaf area index (LAI), radiation interception, biomass production, water consumption, yield, water use efficiency (WUE) and radiation use efficiency (RUE). The overall results indicate deficit irrigation as an acceptable strategy for sunflower highlighting the importance of irrigation between flowering and maturity.

Ce travail vise à analyser la réponse de la culture de tournesol à plusieurs régimes hydriques et à évaluer l'aptitude de la plante aux stratégies d'irrigation déficitaire. Une expérimentation a été menée sur l'hybride Sanbro_MR cultivé dans les champs expérimentaux de Valenzano (Bari, Italie du Sud), dans un climat méditerranéen semi-aride et sur un sol moyennement argileux. L'expérience comprend cinq régimes d'irrigation: un apport hydrique optimal, une application à 100 pour cent des besoins en eau jusqu'à la floraison puis à 70 pour cent, une application de 70 pour cent des besoins en eau durant toute la saison, une application de 70 pour cent des besoins en eau jusqu'à la floraison suivie d'un régime en culture pluviale et enfin, un régime de culture pluviale pendant toute la saison. La réponse du tournesol à l'intensité de l'apport hydrique et à la durée de sa contrainte a été étudiée à l'aide des moyens suivants : l'indice de surface foliaire (LAI), l'interception du rayonnement, la production de biomasse, la consommation en eau, le rendement, l'efficience d'utilisation de l'eau (WUE) et l'efficience d'utilisation du rayonnement (RUE). Les résultats globaux indiquent que l'irrigation déficitaire est une stratégie acceptable pour le tournesol et soulignent l'importance de l'irrigation entre la floraison et la maturité.",
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title = "Deficit irrigation of sunflower under Mediterranean environmental conditions",
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Todorović, M., Albrizio, R.,& Životić, L.. (2007). Deficit irrigation of sunflower under Mediterranean environmental conditions. in International Conference on Water Saving in Mediterranean Agriculture & Future Research Needs, CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Italy – Valenzano, Italy
Bari : CIHEAM, 2007., 153-168.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_6749

Todorović M, Albrizio R, Životić L. Deficit irrigation of sunflower under Mediterranean environmental conditions. in International Conference on Water Saving in Mediterranean Agriculture & Future Research Needs, CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Italy – Valenzano, Italy. 2007;:153-168.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_6749 .

Todorović, Mladen, Albrizio, Rossella, Životić, Ljubomir, "Deficit irrigation of sunflower under Mediterranean environmental conditions" in International Conference on Water Saving in Mediterranean Agriculture & Future Research Needs, CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Italy – Valenzano, Italy (2007):153-168,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_6749 .