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Kastrati G, Paçarizi M, Sopaj F, Tašev K, Stafilov T, Šajn R, Millaku F. Distribution and statistical analysis of major and trace elements in the bee pollen from the territory of Republic of Kosovo. J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng 2022; 57:880-890. [PMID: 36134509 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2022.2125738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The objective of this study was the determination of major and trace elements in the bee pollen samples from the whole territory of Republic of Kosovo. Pollen, as a natural plant product, is exposed to different contaminations absorbed by plants from the soil through the root system or with water intake, as well as to pollutants of different origins, including anthropogenic ones, deposited directly on pollen. In total 67 pollen samples were collected in 2019. The samples were analyzed for 27 macro and microelements by using ICP-AES and ICP-MS. The mean content of major elements in bee pollen was 4065, 3455, 1375 and 549 mg/kg for K, P, Ca and Mg, respectively. The range of the contents for some potentially toxic elements was 11.9-139.1, 1.9-16, 0.11-6.25, 0.01-0.329 and 0.001-0.38 mg/kg for Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd and As, respectively. Three groups of elements of mixed origin were identified through factor analysis: the first and the third Factors, are mostly of geogenic origin (Ag, Li, Al, Fe, Ca, Sr, K, Mg and P and Co, Ni, Cr, Cu and Mn) and the second Factor association is related to anthropogenic processes (Sb, As, Pb, Tl, Sn and Cd).
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- Granit Kastrati
- Faculty of Agribusiness, University of Peja "Haxhi Zeka", Pejë, Republic of Kosovo
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
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- State Phytosanitary Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Skopje, North Macedonia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia
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- Geological Survey of Slovenia, Geochemical Department, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
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Bytyçi P, Shala-Abazi A, Zhushi-Etemi F, Bonifazi G, Hyseni-Spahiu M, Fetoshi O, Çadraku H, Feka F, Millaku F. The Macrophyte Indices for Rivers to Assess the Ecological Conditions in the Klina River in the Republic of Kosovo. Plants (Basel) 2022; 11:1469. [PMID: 35684241 PMCID: PMC9183134 DOI: 10.3390/plants11111469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Macrophytes are important elements of aquatic ecosystems that grow in or near water. Their taxonomic composition, species diversity, depth, and density are indicators of environmental health; as such, Macrophytes are used to assess the ecological status of water bodies. Under the aim of assessing the ecological status of the Klina River in Kosovo, a survey was conducted at eight sampling sites along the river course to analyze macrophyte composition, diversity, density, and cover. Three samples were collected at each sampling site from early June to late September. The following macrophyte indices were used to assess the ecological status of the river: Macrophyte Index for Rivers (MIR), River Macrophyte Nutrient Index (RMNI), and River Macrophyte Hydraulic Index (RMHI). Our sampling area included the upper reaches of the river where no organic pollution was detected (oligotrophic), the middle reaches where polluted water from farms is discharged into the river, and the lower reaches characterized by heavy organic pollution from settlements and various industrial activities. There is a positive correlation (p < 0.05) between water temperature, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), orthophosphates (PO43−), ammonia (NH4+), nitrites (NO2−), calcium (Ca2+), and potassium (K+) with plant density, RMNI, RMHI, EQR-RMNI, EQR-RMHI, and MIR. Sodium (Na+) has stronger positive correlation (p < 0.01) with RMNI and RMHI indices and negative correlation with EQR-RMNI and EQR-RMHI. Our results show that ecological status along the river varies from high and good upstream to poor, bad, and moderate running downstream.
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- Pajtim Bytyçi
- UBT—Higher Education Institution, Kalabria, Street Rexhep Krasniqi Nr. 56, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo; (P.B.); (H.Ç.); (F.F.)
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- Management of Tourism, Hospitality and Environment, University “Haxhi Zeka” in Peja, 30000 Peja, Kosovo;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Mother Teresa 5, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo; (F.Z.-E.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Materials & Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy;
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- Management of Tourism, Hospitality and Environment, University “Haxhi Zeka” in Peja, 30000 Peja, Kosovo;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, 51240 Niğde, Turkey;
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- UBT—Higher Education Institution, Kalabria, Street Rexhep Krasniqi Nr. 56, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo; (P.B.); (H.Ç.); (F.F.)
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- UBT—Higher Education Institution, Kalabria, Street Rexhep Krasniqi Nr. 56, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo; (P.B.); (H.Ç.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Mother Teresa 5, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo; (F.Z.-E.); (F.M.)
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Berisha N, Rizani KL, Kadriaj B, Millaku F. Notes on the distribution, ecology, associated vegetation and conservation status of Gymnadenia (Orchidaceae) in Kosovo. IB 2021. [DOI: 10.3897/italianbotanist.12.65699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Four species of Gymnadenia are native to Kosovo: G. conopsea, G. frivaldii, G. nigra, and G. odoratissima. In this study, field expedition data, phytosociological relevés, herbarium specimens along with extensive literature sources were used to analyse vegetation and ecological characteristics, habitat types, distributional patterns as well as provide notes on conservation. Gymnadenia conopsea is distributed throughout the country, from lowlands to the alpine belt. It was recorded in various plant communities. Gymnadenia frivaldii grows in the alpine zone of mountains, close to streams and in wet meadows. Its relevés belong to the class Scheuchzerio-Caricetea fuscae. This species is classified as “Near Threatened” (NT) in Kosovo. Gymnadenia nigra grows in subalpine and alpine grassland on preferably calcareous substrate. It has been found in almost all mountains reaching >2000 m a.s.l., and occurs in different plant communities belonging to the class: Elyno-Seslerietea. Gymnadenia odoratissima was recorded from one locality only in Kosovo, on the massif of Maja e Zezë, Sharri Mts. It was growing in degraded beech forest and meadows on silicate bedrock. Its floristically diverse relevés associate with the class: Mulgedio-Aconitetea. Of the four studied species, G. frivaldii deserves more conservation attention because of its fragile populations.
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Berisha N, Ćušterevska R, Lluga-Rizani K, Millaku F, Matevski V. Relation between boundaries of protected areas and the distribution of vulnerable natural habitats – a case study from Sharri National Park, SE Europe. EQ 2020. [DOI: 10.12775/eq.2021.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Sabbatini A, Jurnatan Y, Fraatz MA, Govori S, Haziri A, Millaku F, Zorn H, Zhang Y. Aroma characterization of a wild plant (Sanguisorba albanica) from Kosovo using multiple headspace solid phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-olfactometry. Food Res Int 2019; 120:514-522. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.10.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Berisha N, Millaku F, Gashi B, Krasniqi E, Novak J. Initial determination of DNA polymorphism of some Primula veris L. populations from Kosovo and Austria. Physiol Mol Biol Plants 2015; 21:117-22. [PMID: 25650329 PMCID: PMC4312321 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-014-0275-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Accepted: 12/07/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Primula veris L. (Primulaceae) is a long lived perennial and well known pharmaceutical plant, widely collected for these reasons in almost all SE Europe and particularly in Kosovo. The aim of the study is to determine molecular polymorphism of cowslip (P. veris L.) populations from Kosovo. DNA extracted from leaves were investigated in details for presence of polymorphism. RAPD analyses were conducted using 20 different short primers. Genomic DNA amplification profiles were analyzed and processed using data labelling. Comparison between cowslip populations in genetic composition revealed that samples from Bogaj were too distinct on their own. Molecular variation was observed to be more within populations (73 %) as compared to among populations (27 %). On the other hand, genetic distance of populations revealed that the highest genetic distance is between Leqinat and Maja e Madhe. Mean values of expected heterozygosity were highest in Bogaj population, while lowest in Maja e Madhe population. The obtained results indicated that Bogaj population are more polymorphic. From the obtained data it can be concluded that RAPD markers provided a useful technique to study genetic diversity in P. veris L. populations. This technology allows identification and assessment of the genetic similarities and differences among plant populations.
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- Naim Berisha
- />Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Mother Teresa, str., n.n., 10 000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
- />Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinärplatz 1, A-1210 Vienna, Austria
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- />Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Mother Teresa, str., n.n., 10 000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
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- />Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Mother Teresa, str., n.n., 10 000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
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- />Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Mother Teresa, str., n.n., 10 000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
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- />Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinärplatz 1, A-1210 Vienna, Austria
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Kurteshi K, Vehapi I, Gecaj A, Millaku F, Muzaferovic S, Ismaili M. Assessment of saproby by algae in artifical lake “BADOVC” nearby Prishtia city in Kosova. FASEB J 2008. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.678.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Lab MicrobiologyIstitut of Microbiology “Vifor International AG”St.GallenSwitzerland
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