Senior Research Associate at Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, Serbia
Dr. Ratibor Štrbanović is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment in Belgrade, Serbia. He specializes in forage crop genetics, seed quality assessment, and molecular breeding. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Belgrade in 2016, focusing on the identification of alfalfa cultivars using molecular markers.
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🎓 Education & Expertise:
Dr. Ratibor Štrbanović is an accomplished plant scientist specializing in forage crop genetics, seed quality, and molecular breeding. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Belgrade (2016), focusing on the identification of alfalfa cultivars using molecular markers.
🔬 Research & Professional Experience:
- Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, Belgrade (2012–present)
- Head of the Laboratory for Seed Quality Testing
- Specializes in seed quality assurance, genetic improvement, and molecular breeding
- Oversees ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation in laboratory testing
- Research Assistant at the Institute for Forage Crops, Kruševac (2006–2011)
- Focused on selection and breeding of perennial legumes
📑 Research Contributions & Impact:
✅ 167 scientific publications in international and national journals
✅ Key researcher in multiple national projects on forage breeding, genetic improvement, and sustainable livestock production
✅ Member of national commissions for soybean variety recognition
✅ Active in scientific societies, including the Society of Geneticists and Plant Breeders of Serbia
🛠 Skills & Achievements:
✔ Expertise in genetic variability, plant breeding, and seed technology
✔ Strong background in laboratory quality management and risk analysis
✔ Fluent in English and proficient in computer applications
✔ Experienced in international collaboration and research supervision
Citation Metrics:
- Total Citations: 104
- h-index: 6
- Total Publications: 21
- Cited Documents: 97
Publication Top Notes:
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Seed Quality and Seedling Growth After Applying Ecological Treatments to Crimson Clover Seeds
Plants, 2025-03-07. DOI: 10.3390/plants14060839
Authors: Ratibor Štrbanović, Branimir Šimić, Mariana Stanišić, Dobrivoj Poštić, Nenad Trkulja, Violeta Oro, Rade Stanisavljević
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Dynamics of Moisture Release from Maize Husks as a Function of Crop Density
Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49481
Authors: Marijneka Tabaković, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ivana Živković, Ratibor Štrbanović, Ljubiša Kolarić, Mile Sečanski, Rade Stanisavljević, Violeta Oro
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Evaluation of the Quality Indicators of Pepper Hybrid Seeds During Germination
Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49491
Authors: Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Marijenka Tabaković, Nenad Đurić, Nenad Pavlović, Sanja Đurović, Rade Stanisavljević
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Quality of Alfalfa Seeds from Different Regions of Serbia During Storage Up to 42 Months
Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49467
Authors: Rade Stanisavljević, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Violeta Oro, Jasmina Milenković, Marijenka Tabaković, Dragoslav Đokić
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Application of Alternative Methods of Crop Protection in Sustainable Agriculture
Selekcija i Semenarstvo, 2023. DOI: 10.5937/SelSem2301043T
Authors: Marijenka Tabaković, Vesna Dragičević, Ratibor Štrbanović, Ivana Živković, Milan Brankov, Sveto Rakić, Violeta Oro
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Changes in Quality Indicators of Different Cucumber Hybrid Seeds During Five Years of Aging
Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2023. DOI: 10.5937/jpea27-42793
Authors: Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Marijenka Tabaković, Nenad Đurić, Ivana Živković, Marija Milivojević, Rade Stanisavljević
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Influence of the Presence of Weeds and Other Impurities in Natural Alfalfa Seed on Finishing Machines Work and Seed Quality During Three Years
Romanian Agricultural Research, 2023. DOI: 10.59665/rar4025
Authors: Dragoslav Đokić, Dragan Terzić, Jasmina Knežević, Aleksandar Vuković, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Rade Stanisavljević