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M. Kovačić

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M. Kovačić — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 13
Works: 51
Citations: 573

Most-cited papers

Rapid parallel evolution overcomes global honey bee parasite
Melissa A. Y. Oddie, R. Büchler, B. Dahle, M. Kovačić +5 more
2018Scientific Reports99 citations Open access
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Summer brood interruption as integrated management strategy for effective Varroa control in Europe
R. Büchler, A. Uzunov, M. Kovačić, J. Prešern +19 more
202058 citations Open access
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Evaluation of Suppressed Mite Reproduction (SMR) Reveals Potential for Varroa Resistance in European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.)
F. Mondet, M. Parejo, M. Meixner, C. Costa +19 more
2020Insects44 citations Open access
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Differences in honey bee bacterial diversity and composition in agricultural and pristine environments – a field study
Marta Muñoz-Colmenero, Igor Baroja-Careaga, M. Kovačić, J. Filipi +5 more
2020Apidologie43 citations Open access
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Evaluation of Traits for the Selection of Apis Mellifera for Resistance against Varroa Destructor
R. Büchler, M. Kovačić, M. Buchegger, Z. Puškadija +2 more
2020Insects39 citations Open access
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Standard methods for rearing and selection of Apis mellifera queens 2.0
R. Büchler, S. Andonov, R. Bernstein, K. Bienefeld +15 more
2024Journal of Apicultural Research32 citations Open access
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Effects of selection and local adaptation on resilience and economic suitability in Apis mellifera carnica
M. Kovačić, Z. Puškadija, M. Dražić, A. Uzunov +2 more
2020Apidologie32 citations Open access
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Element content in ten Croatian honey types from different geographical regions during three seasons
N. Bilandžić, M. Sedak, M. Đokić, A. Bošković +5 more
201930 citations
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Honey bee (Apis mellifera) wing images: a tool for identification and conservation
A. Oleksa, Eliza Căuia, A. Siceanu, Z. Puškadija +11 more
2023GigaScience21 citations Open access
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Morphological diversity of Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica) in Croatia and Slovenia
Z. Puškadija, M. Kovačić, N. Raguž, B. Lukić +2 more
202019 citations
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A short exposure to a semi-natural habitat alleviates the honey bee hive microbial imbalance caused by agricultural stress
June Gorrochategui-Ortega, Marta Muñoz-Colmenero, M. Kovačić, J. Filipi +6 more
2022Scientific Reports17 citations Open access
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First Report of Entomopathogenic Nematode Steinernema Feltiae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) from Croatia
I. Majić, A. Sarajlić, T. Lakatos, T. Tóth +5 more
2018Helminthologia13 citations Open access
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Late winter feeding stimulates rapid spring development of carniolan honey bee colonies (Apis mellifera carnica)
Z. Puškadija, L. Spiljak, M. Kovačić
201713 citations Open access
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Honey vs. Mite—A Trade-Off Strategy by Applying Summer Brood Interruption for Varroa destructor Control in the Mediterranean Region
M. Kovačić, A. Uzunov, Ivana Tlak Gajger, Marco Pietropaoli +13 more
2023Insects11 citations Open access
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Relationships between resistance characteristics of honey bees (Apis mellifera) against Varroa mites (Varroa destructor)
M. Buchegger, Ralph W. Buechler, B. Fuerst-Waltl, M. Kovačić +1 more
201810 citations Open access
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Genomic diversity and population structure of Carniolan honey bee in its native habitat
B. Lukić, N. Raguž, M. Kovačić, I. Curik +8 more
2024BMC Genomics9 citations Open access
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Assessment of Toxic and Trace Elements in Multifloral Honeys from Two Regions of Continental Croatia
N. Bilandžić, M. Sedak, M. Đokić, A. Bošković +5 more
2019Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology9 citations
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A scientific note on “Rapid brood decapping” – a method for assessment of honey bee (Apis mellifera) brood infestation with Tropilaelaps mercedesae
A. Uzunov, I. Janashia, Chao Chen, Cecilia Costa +1 more
2024bioRxiv8 citations Open access
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Comparison between the quantity and quality of honey bee venom collected in the front and inside of the hive
Ivana Flanjak, M. Kovačić, L. Primorac, Ana Soldić +2 more
2021Journal of Apicultural Research8 citations
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Economic aspects of honey bee queen breeding: insights from a European study
L. Dimitrov, A. Uzunov, S. Andonov, Cecilia Costa +12 more
2024Journal of Apicultural Research7 citations Open access
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Physicochemical characteristics of Croatian royal jelly
Ivana Flanjak, Ljiljana Priomorac, Blanka Bilić Rajs, Z. Puškadija +2 more
2019Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology7 citations Open access
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Grooming behavior in relation to varroa (Varroa destructor) infestation level of Carniolan honey bee colonies (Apis mellifera carnica)
M. Kovačić, Z. Puškadija, M. Dražić
20186 citations Open access
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Swarming promotes Tropilaelaps mercedesae (Mesostigmata: Laelapidae) dispersal in Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae).
A. Uzunov, I. Janashia, Chao Chen, Cecilia Costa +2 more
2026Journal of Economic Entomology4 citations
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Cutting corners: The impact of storage and DNA extraction on quality and quantity of DNA in honeybee (Apis mellifera) spermatheca
Ajda Moškrič, Anja Pavlin, K. Mole, A. Marinč +8 more
2023Frontiers in Physiology4 citations Open access
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Standard methods for direct observation of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) nuptial flights
A. Uzunov, S. Andonov, Bjørn Dahle, M. Kovačić +9 more
2023Journal of Apicultural Research4 citations Open access
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Glucosinolate analysis of wild rocket [Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC] from different Slovenian regions cultivated on two growing systems
M. Kovačić, R. Verberic, K. Ugrinović, M. Jakše
20154 citations Open access
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Queen ringing vs. queen caging for summer brood interruption
A. Uzunov, Chao Chen, Martin Gabel, M. Kovačić
2024Journal of Apicultural Research3 citations Open access
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Publisher Correction: A short exposure to a semi-natural habitat alleviates the honey bee hive microbial imbalance caused by agricultural stress
June Gorrochategui-Ortega, Marta Muñoz-Colmenero, M. Kovačić, J. Filipi +6 more
2022Scientific Reports3 citations Open access
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The COLOSS Varroa Task Force: Combating the Mite in the 21st Century
V. Soroker, M. Kovačić, F. Hatjina
2021Bee World3 citations Open access
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Number of spermatozoa in spermatheca of honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica) queens 0 and 1 year old reared in the conditions of continental Croatia
M. Kovačić, Z. Puškadija, I. Spitzmuller, David Kranjac
20163 citations
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606. Evaluating the potential for mating control in honey bee breeding in three SE European countries (preliminary results)
A. Uzunov, S. Andonov, B. Dahle, M. Kovačić +8 more
2022Proceeding of 12th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP)2 citations
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Importance of pollinating insects for maintaining sustainable agriculture in eastern Croatia
M. Kovačić, Z. Puškadija, S. Ozimec, I. Majić +1 more
20162 citations
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Climate impacts apple pollination, yield and economic outcomes of farmers.
Clémence Riva, S. Gachoki, N. Adjlane, D. Bevk +9 more
2026Science of the Total Environment1 citations Open access
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Rapid Brood Decapping for Tropilaelaps mercedesae Detection
A. Uzunov, I. Janashia, Chao Chen, Cecilia Costa +1 more
2025Bee World1 citations
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Technological and Economic Optimization of Honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) Colony Production
Z. Puškadija, L. Ranogajec, Filip Jaman, Ivica Bošković +1 more
2023Poljoprivreda1 citations Open access
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Give Varroa a Chance!
A. Uzunov, Cecilia Costa, M. Kovačić
2022Bee World1 citations
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Rapid parallel evolution overcomes global honey bee parasite
Melissa A. Y. Oddie, R. Büchler, B. Dahle, M. Kovačić +5 more
2018Scientific Reports1 citations Open access
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Effect of Queen Cell Preparation on Larvae Acceptance in Starter Honeybee Colonies
M. Kovačić, Z. Puškadija
20161 citations
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Beekeeping in Croatia: Innovations & challenges for more than 135 years
Z. Puškadija, M. Kovačić
20161 citations
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Climate change reduces pollination services and sunflower yields across Europe and Northern Africa
S. Gachoki, Clémence Riva, Danilo Bevk, Y. Haider +8 more
2026Basic and Applied Ecology0 citations Open access
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Coumarin-1,2,4-Triazole hybrids as potential agents against Brassicogethes aeneus (Fabricius 1775)
D. Šubarić, V. Rastija, Maja Molnar, A. Sarajlić +4 more
2026Scientific Reports0 citations Open access
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Influence of supplement feeding on spring development of honey bee colonies and infection with nosemosis
Z. Puškadija, Filip Jaman, J. Štavalj, Karolina Tucak +1 more
2023Krmiva0 citations Open access
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Biološki agensi za suzbijanje grinje Varroa destructor, parazita medonosne pčele (Apis mellifera)
M. Kovačić, Ankica Sarajlić, Zlatko Puškadija, Gabriella Kanižai Šarić +4 more
20210 citations Open access
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Biodiversity of the Carniolan honeybee in Croatia
Z. Puškadija, M. Kovačić, N. Raguž, B. Lukić
20190 citations
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Application of genetic markers in identification of biodiversity of honey bees (Apis mellifera).
D. Pimpi-Steiner, M. Kovačić, Z. Puškadija, B. Lukić +1 more
20180 citations
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Effect of brood and number of bees on expression of hygienic behaviour on three lines of honey bee (Apis mellifera)
M. Kovačić, Z. Puškadija
20160 citations
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Monitoring of Varroa destructor population and hygienic behaviour on apiary in Baranje region (Croatia)
M. Kovačić, N. Kezić, J. Filipi
20160 citations
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ATTRACTIVENESS OF PHACELIA (PHACELIA TANACETIFOLIA BENTH.) FOR THE GREY HONEY BEE (APIS MELLIFERA CARNICA P. 1879)
Z. Puškadija, M. Kovačić
20160 citations
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Rearing of selected queen bees of the indigenous grey honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica Pollman, 1879) in Croatia.
M. Kovačić, Z. Puškadija, R. Lužaić, S. Marić +1 more
20130 citations
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RNSBB 2023
P. Kryger, R. Büchler, Pierre Giovenazzo, M. Kovačić +1 more
0 citations
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