1. Regional genetic signatures in underrepresented Mediterranean grapevine germplasm: comparative ssr analysis reveals distinct diversity patterns in Greek, Moroccan, and Slovenian landracesBarbara Pipan, Mohamed Neji, Georgios Merkouropoulos, Mohammed Ater, Lovro Sinkovič, Demetrios Taskos, Salama El Fatehi, Nohaila Dihaz, Theodora Pitsoli, Vladimir Meglič, Younes Hmimsa, Aliki Kapazoglou, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: genetic diversity, SSR markers, Mediterranean landraces, germplasm conservation, climate resilience, mosaic domestication Objavljeno v DiRROS: 29.06.2026; Ogledov: 104; Prenosov: 70
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2. Genotype, mulching, and cropping system interactions drivevegetative growth and storage root yield in temperate-grownsweetpotatoMohamed Neji, Vladimir Meglič, Nataša Kunstelj, Barbara Pipan, Lovro Sinkovič, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: AbstractUnderstanding interactions among genotype, environment, and management iscrucial for optimizing crop performance under climate variability. Sweetpotato (Ipo-moea batatas (L.) Lam.), a nutrient-rich root crop increasingly cultivated in temperateregions, exhibits complex source-sink dynamics that remain insufficiently character-ized in organic and mulch-based systems. This study evaluated vegetative growth andstorage root yield of four varieties (Martina, Janja, Lučka, and Purple Speclet) grownunder conventional and organic production, with and without polyethylene mulch,across two contrasting seasons (2021–2022) in Slovenia. A randomized completeblock design with four replications was used to assess 15 agro-morphological traits,and linear mixed-effects models and multivariate analyses quantified factor effectsand interactions. Variety and cultivation method predominantly influenced vegetativetraits (η2 = 30.26% and 24.85%), while variety and growing season contributed mostto yield variance (35.56% and 20.88%). Polyethylene mulch significantly increasedabove-ground biomass (677–1329 g plant−1 ) and total storage root yield (922–1548 gplant−1 ), confirming its role in improving the soil-plant microenvironment. Mar-tina showed the highest and most stable yield across systems. Pearson correlationsindicated strong positive relationship among yield components (r = 0.77–0.93) andmoderate positive correlations between vegetative biomass and yield (r = 0.49–0.60),reflecting coordinated yet distinct source-sink patterns. Principal component analysisseparated treatment combinations and revealed significant genotype × management× season interactions, particularly under mulch in 2022. Overall, combining suit-able varieties with polyethylene mulch substantially enhanced productivity, reducingthe organic-conventional yield gap to ∼11%. These results support climate-adapted strategies based on efficient resource use and optimized biomass partitioning intemperate agroeccosystems. Ključne besede: sweetpotato, genotype, environment, management, climate variability Objavljeno v DiRROS: 21.05.2026; Ogledov: 201; Prenosov: 213
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3. Screening frost-tolerant kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) genotypes through cold-responsive metabolic changes in open field conditionsLovro Sinkovič, Barbara Pipan, Mohamed Neji, Hajer Ben Ammar, Vladimir Meglič, Robert Veberič, Ana Slatnar, Jerneja Jakopič, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: leafy kale, glucosinolate, sugars, pigments, frost stress, metabolic plasticity Objavljeno v DiRROS: 16.01.2026; Ogledov: 577; Prenosov: 274
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4. Adapted and yet evolving : Long-term agronomic, nutritional and genetic assessment of the buckwheat variety Čebelica (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) under Central European conditionsBarbara Pipan, Mohamed Neji, Vladimir Meglič, Lovro Sinkovič, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Common buckwheat is valued for its adaptability, nutritional quality and potential to enhance sustainable cropping systems. However, yield instability and limited data on long-term genetic and nutritional stability remain key challenges. To address this, we conducted a nine-year field study (2012–2020) of the Slovenian variety Čebelica under Central European conditions, integrating agronomic, environmental, nutritional and genetic analyses. Grain yields varied widely (498.8–1418.0 kg ha−1), primarily due to climatic differences, with the precipitation as the dominant factor (F = 4.324, P = 0.027). Crop rotation explained 39.9 % of yield variation, with highest productivity following oats, maize or red clover. In contrast, protein (10.1–12.5 %) and fat (2.6–3.2 %) contents were highly stable (CV < 6 %), indicating robust physiological regulation. Micro-nutrient trends showed increasing iron and zinc, and decreasing sodium. Redundancy analysis revealed that precipitation, soil phosphorus and solar radiation explained over 75 % of trait variation, highlighting complex environmental control. Solar radiation influenced a trade-off between protein/fat and total phenolic content, suggesting metabolic shifts under varying light. Genetic analysis using nine SSR loci showed high diversity (Ho = 0.863) and a significant genetic shift between 2014 and 2015. Principal coordinate analysis and Mantel test (r = 0.556, P = 0.005) confirmed temporal genetic structuring, indicating ongoing adaptation despite the use of a single variety. These findings demonstrate that Čebelica is a nutritionally stable yet genetically dynamic variety, well suited for climate-resilient agriculture. This work offers rare, long-term insights into the ecological, agronomic and genetic dynamics of an underutilised but valuable crop. Ključne besede: common buckwheat, grain yield stability, buckwheat, nutritional quality, temporal genetic structure, crop protein Objavljeno v DiRROS: 30.10.2025; Ogledov: 720; Prenosov: 481
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5. Agro-morphological characteristics of selected sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) varieties from organic farming and their genetic backgroundNataša Kunstelj, Lovro Sinkovič, Barbara Pipan, Mohamed Neji, Vladimir Meglič, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: allele polymorphisms, genetic diversity, organic farming, plant descriptor, SSR marker Objavljeno v DiRROS: 18.10.2025; Ogledov: 698; Prenosov: 475
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6. Establishment and phenotypic characterization of genetically diverse core collections of Lupinus albusUmesh Kumar Tanwar, Magdalena Tomaszewska, Katarzyna Czepiel, Mohamed Neji, Humaira Jamil, Lorenzo Rocchetti, Alice Pieri, Elena Bitocchi, Elisa Bellucci, Barbara Pipan, Vladimir Meglič, Markus Oppermann, Magdalena Kroc, Roberto Papa, Karolina Susek, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: plant genetic resources, phenotypic diversity, germplasm conservation, core collection, food legumes Objavljeno v DiRROS: 06.10.2025; Ogledov: 719; Prenosov: 404
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7. Genetic and phenotypic characterization of global Lupinus albus genetic resources for the development of a CORE collectionUmesh Kumar Tanwar, Magdalena Tomaszewska, Katarzyna Czepiel, Mohamed Neji, Humaira Jamil, Lorenzo Rocchetti, Alice Pieri, Elena Bitocchi, Elisa Bellucci, Barbara Pipan, Vladimir Meglič, Magdalena Kroc, Roberto Papa, Karolina Susek, 2024, drugi sestavni deli Ključne besede: food grain legume, seed protein, adaptability, climatic conditions, soil conditions, cultivars, phenotypically diverse germplasm Objavljeno v DiRROS: 09.04.2025; Ogledov: 1105; Prenosov: 618
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8. Application of non-destructive MARVIN and NIR seed screening of pre-breeding material: A case study on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), white lupin (Lupinus albus) and Andean lupin (L. mutabilis)Barbara Pipan, Lovro Sinkovič, Mohamed Neji, Vladimir Meglič, Karolina Susek, Magdalena Kroc, Elisa Bellucci, Elena Bitocchi, Roberto Papa, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: legumes, NIR, spectroscopy, plant genetic resources, pre-breeding collection, protein content, seed traits Objavljeno v DiRROS: 25.02.2025; Ogledov: 1218; Prenosov: 742
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9. Genomic insights into genetic diversity and seed coat color change in common bean composite populationsEva Plestenjak, Mohamed Neji, Lovro Sinkovič, Vladimir Meglič, Barbara Pipan, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: seed coat color, phenotypic variation, composite populations, whole genome sequencing Objavljeno v DiRROS: 24.01.2025; Ogledov: 1836; Prenosov: 711
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10. Combining multi-criteria decision analysis with agro-morphological-biochemical-molecular traits of interest for use in breeding in promising common bean breeding lines (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)Lovro Sinkovič, Hourieh Tavakoli Hasanaklou, Mohamed Neji, Eva Plestenjak, Peter Dolničar, Vladimir Meglič, Barbara Pipan, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: Breeding line, multivariateanalysis, quantitative trait, qualitative trait, SCarmarker, trypsin inhibitors Objavljeno v DiRROS: 18.12.2024; Ogledov: 1319; Prenosov: 714
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