Branka Levaj
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	Journal articles and review articles in CC journals (20) Scientific papers in other journals (17) Conference reports (abstracts) in other journals (1) Scientific conference papers with international peer-review (18) Other refereed conference papers (5) Abstracts in Book of abstracts (74) Dissertations (1) Other papers (6) Mentoring (115)   Printer version
	Journal articles and review articles in CC journals
	1. Putnik, Predrag; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Herceg, Korina; Levaj, Branka. Influence of Cultivar, Anti-Browning Solutions, Packaging Gasses, and Advanced Technology on Browning in Fresh-Cut Apples During Storage. // Journal of food process engineering. 40 (2017) , 2; 1-11 (journal article). 2. Putnik, Predrag; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Herceg, Korina; Levaj, Branka. Influence of Respiration on Predictive Microbial Growth of Aerobic Mesophilic Bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae in Fresh-Cut Apples Packaged Under Modified Atmosphere. // Journal of food safety. 37 (2017) , 1; (journal article). 3. Putnik, Predrag; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Herceg, Korina; Levaj, Branka. Influence of antibrowning solutions, air exposure, and ultrasound on color changes in fresh-cut apples during storage. // Journal of food processing and preservation. e13288 (2017) ; 1-12 (journal article). 4. Putnik, Predrag; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Herceg, Korina; Pavkov, Ivan; Zorić, Zoran; Levaj, Branka. Effects of modified atmosphere, anti-browning treatments and ultrasound on the polyphenolic stability, antioxidant capacity and microbial growth in fresh-cut apples. // Journal of food process engineering. e12539 (2017) ; 1-12 (journal article). 5. Putnik, Predrag; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Herceg, Korina; Roohinejad, Shahin; Greiner, Ralf; Bekhit, Alaa El-Din, A.; Levaj, Branka. fresh-cut apples packaged in a modified atmosphere using food quality parameters. // Food control. 81 (2017) ; 55-64 (journal article). 6. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Putnik, Predrag; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Vahčić, Nada; Skendrović Babojelić, Martina; Branka Levaj. Influences of organically and conventionally grown strawberry cultivars on anthocyanins content and color in purees and low-sugar jams. // Food chemistry. 181 (2015) ; 94-100 (journal article). 7. Repajić, Maja; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Putnik, Predrag; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Kušt, Josipa; Čošić, Zrinka; Levaj, Branka. Influence of Cultivar and Industrial Processing on Polyphenols in Concentrated Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) Juice. // Food technology and biotechnology. 53 (2015) , 2; 215-222 (journal article). 8. Dent, Maja; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Penić, Marija; Brnčić, Mladen; Bosiljkov, Tomislav; Levaj, Branka. The Effect of Extraction Solvents, Temperature and Time on the Composition and Mass Fraction of Polyphenols in Dalmatian Wild Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) Extracts. // Food technology and biotechnology. 51 (2013) , 1; 84-91 (journal article). 9. Spilimbergo, Sara; Komes, Draženka; Vojvodić, Aleksandra; Levaj, Branka; Ferrentino, Giovanna. High pressure carbon dioxide pasteurization of fresh-cut carrot. // Journal of supercritical fluids. 79 (2013) ; 92-100 (journal article). 10. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Savić, Zvonimir; Brala, Ana; Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Biško, Ante. Evaluation of Phenolics Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Blueberry Cultivars (Vaccinium corymbosum L) Grown in Northwest Croatia. // Food technology and biotechnology. 48 (2010) , 2; 214-221 (journal article). 11. Levaj, Branka; Bunić, Nedjeljka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela. Gel Strength and Sensory Attributes of Fig’s (Ficus carica) Jams and Preserves Influenced by Fig’s Ripeness. // Journal of food science. 75 (2010) , 2; 120-124 (journal article). 12. Levaj, Branka; Dragović Uzelac, Verica; Delonga, Karmela; Kovačević Ganić, Karin; Banović, Mara; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela. Polyphenols and volatiles in fruits and jams of two sour cherry cutivars and some berry fruits. // Food technology and biotechnology. 48 (2010) , 4; 538-547 (journal article). 13. Pedisić, Sandra; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Škevin, Dubravka. Effects of Maturity and Geographical Region on Anthocyanin Content of Sour Cherries (Prunus cerasus var. Marasca). // Food technology and biotechnology. 48 (2010) , 1; 86-93 (journal article). 14. Šarić, Ana; Sobočanec, Sandra; Balog, Tihomir; Kušić, Borka; Šverko, Višnja; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Čosić, Zrinka; Mačak Šafranko, Željka; Marotti, Tatjana. Improved antioxidant and anti-inflamatory potential in mice consuming sour cherry juice (Prunus Cerasus cv. Maraska). // Plant foods for human nutrition. 64 (2009) , 4; 231-237 (journal article). 15. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Vahčić, Nada; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. The effect of cultivar and cultivation on sensory profiles of fresh strawberries and their purées. // Flavour and Fragrance Journal. 23 (2008) , 5; 323-332 (journal article). 16. Bursać, Danijela; Vahčić, Nada; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Biško, Ante. The influence of cultivar on sensory profiles of fresh and processed strawberry fruits grown in Croatia. // Flavour and Fragrance Journal. 22 (2007) , 6; 512-520 (journal article). 17. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Mrkić, Vlatka; Bursać, Danijela; Boras, Marija. The content of polyphenols and carotenoids in three apricot cultivars depending on stage of maturity and geographical region. // Food Chemistry. 102 (2007) , 3; 966-975 (journal article). 18. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Pospišil, Jasna; Delonga, Karmela; Levaj, Branka; Đaković, Senka. Phenolic profiles of raw apricots, pumpkins and their purees in the evaluation of apricot nectars and jams authenticity. // Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 53 (2005) , 12; 4836-4842 (journal article). 19. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Pospišil, Jasna; Levaj, Branka; Delonga, Karmela. The Study of Phenolic Profiles of Apricot and Apple Purees by HPLC for the Evaluation of Apricot Juices and Jams Authenticity. // Food chemistry. 91 (2005) , 2; 373-383 (journal article). 20. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Dančević, Anja; Frlan, Jelena. The effect of ripening and storage on peach pectin and gel strength of related jams. // Acta alimentaria. 32 (2003) , 4; 329-340 (journal article).
	Scientific papers in other journals
	1. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Galić, Kata; Dite, Draženka. Processing and quality factors of minimally processed potato (Solanum tuberosum). // Glasnik zaštite bilja. 41 (2018) , 6; 23-32 (review article). 2. Repajić, Maja; Hajdinjak, Ivana; Lončarić, Petra; Ivanković, Monika; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka. Stability of olive leaf drink upon storage at different temperatures. // Glasnik zaštite bilja. 41 (2018) , 5; 86-94 (journal article). 3. Repajić, Maja; Vidrih, Rajko; Hribar, Janez; Puškar, Boris; Dugalić, Krunoslav; Jurković, Zorica; Levaj, Branka. Effect of climate and ripening on sour cherry Maraska and Oblačinska bioactive properties. // Glasnik zaštite bilja. 41 (2018) , 6; 10-20 (journal article). 4. Čugura, Tomislav; Pleština, Marinko; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Vahčić, Nada; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka. Influence of Storage on Quality and Sensorial Properties of Sports Drink with Lemon Juice and Isomaltulose. // Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists. 9 (2014) , 3-4; 110-116. 5. Hruškar Mirjana; Levaj, Branka, Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Kićanović, Sanela. Sensory profile of plum nectars. // Hrvatski časopis za prehrambenu tehnologiju, biotehnologiju i nutricionizam. 7 (2012) ; 28-33 (journal article). 6. Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Bituh, Martina; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Influence of jam processing upon the contents of phenolics and antioxidant capacity in strawberry fruit (Fragaria ananassa × Duch.). // Hrvatski časopis za prehrambenu tehnologiju, biotehnologiju i nutricionizam. 7 (2012) ; 18-22 (journal article). 7. Levaj, Branka; Vahčić, Nada; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Svetličić, Sanlea; Sabljak, Vanja; Herceg, Korina; Stanić, Dragana; Marinčić, Džoni; Elez, Ivona; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Lončarić, Sanja. Influence of processing on yield and quality of cloudy plum juices. // Hrvatski časopis za prehrambenu tehnologiju, biotehnologiju i nutricionizam. 7 (2012) ; 34-38 (journal article). 8. Marković, Ksenija; Major, Nikola; Smola, Ivan; Levaj, Branka; Panjkota Krbavčić, Ines; Hruškar, Mirjana; Vahčić, Nada. Application of electronic tongue in isotonic sports drinks characterization and differentiation during storage. // Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology. 3 (2011) , 2; 32-38 (journal article). 9. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Free radical scavenging activity and phenolic content in strawberry fruit and jams. // Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus. 74 (2009) , 3; 155-159 (journal article). 10. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Pedisić, Sandra; Mezak, Mirela; Tomljenović, Ana. Polyphenols and antioxidant capacity in fruits and vegetables commonly consumed in the Croatian diet. // ACS. Agriculturae conspectus scientificus. 74 (2009) , 3; 175-179 (journal article). 11. Galić, Ante; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević Danijela; Pliestić, Stjepan; Arnautović, Sabina. The Polyphenols Stability, Enzyme Activity and Physico-Chemical Parameters During Producing Wild Elderberry Concentrated Juice. // Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus (ACS). 74 (2009) , 3; 181-186 (journal article). 12. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Krasnići, Nesrete. Determination of Flavonoids in Pulp and Peel of Mandarin Fruits. // Agriculurae conspectus scientificus. 74 (2009) , 3; 221-225 (journal article). 13. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Dančević, Tina; Liber, Sonja; Repajić, Maja; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela. Quality of Clementine Jam Influenced by Purée Pretreatment, Sugar Type and Pectin Addition. // Agriculturae conspectus scientificus. 74 (2009) , 3; 227-231 (preliminary note). 14. Pedisić, Sandra; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Škevin, Dubravka; Skendrović Babojelić, Martina. Colour parameters and total anthocyanins of sour cherries (Prunus cerasus L.) during ripening. // Agriculturae conspectus scientificus. 74 (2009) , 3; 259-262 (journal article). 15. Bursać, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Vahčić, Nada; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Paljević, Sanja; Biško, Ante. The Influence of Cultivation and Cultivar on Sensory Profiles of Fresh Strawberries and their Purées. // Agriculturae Conspectus Scientifi cus. 72 (2007) , 4; 289-293 (journal article). 16. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Bursać, Danijela; Pedisić, Sandra; Radojčić, Ivana; Biško, Ante. Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Capacity Assays of Selected Fruits. // Agriculturae Conspectus Scietificus. 72 (2007) , 4; 279-284 (journal article). 17. Pedisić, Sandra; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Kos, Kristina. Physicochemical Composition, Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Sour Cherry cv. Marasca During Ripening. // Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus. 72 (2007) , 4; 295-300 (journal article).
	Conference reports (abstracts) in other journals
	1. Bursać, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Vahčić, Nada; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Biško; Ante. The effect of cultivation type and cultivar on sensory characteristics of fresh strawberry and their purées // Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism / Elmadfa, Ibrahim, editor(s). Basel, Switzerland : S.Karger. Medical and Scientific Publishers, 2007. 142 (poster,abstract,scientific).
	Scientific conference papers with international peer-review
	1. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Gabrić, Domagoj; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Sensory Evaluation of Apple Juices Enriched by Plant Extracts // PROCEEDINGS - 9th International CONGRESS of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Kovačević Ganić, Karin ; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica ; Balbino, Sandra, editor(s). Zagreb : MGM studio Novel d.o.o., 2018. 80-84 (international peer-review,published,scientific). 2. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Kušan, Jasmina; Jauk, Natalija; Shabanaj, Kujtesa; Kodrnja, Ana; Bolanča, Vesna; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Stability of Mandarin Juice upon Various Storage Temperature during 60 Days // Proceedings of the 9th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Kovačević Ganić, Karin, editor(s). Zagreb : MGM studio Novel d.o.o., 2018. 98-102 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 3. Branka, Levaj; Korina, Herceg; Sanela, Kićanović; Danijela, Bursać Kovačević; Maja, Repajić; Draženka, Komes. Determination of pectolytic enzymes activity in various fruits and vegetables // Proceedings of 8th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Frece, Jadranka, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists), 2014. 87-92 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 4. Branka, Levaj; Verica, Dragović-Uzelac; Danijela, Bursać Kovačević; Maja, Repajić; Zrinka Ćošić. Comparison of Individual Polyphenolic Composition and Antioxidant Capacity in Different Sour Cherry Juices // Proceedings of 8th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Frece, Jadranka, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists), 2014. 81-86 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 5. Pedisić, Sandra; Levaj, Branka; Zorić, Zoran; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity of two sour cherry cultivars grown in Croatia affected by freezing storage // PROCEEDINGS 8th International Congress of FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS, BIOTECHNOLOGISTS AND NUTRITIONISTS / Jadranka Frece, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2014. 105-111 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 6. Herceg, Zoran; Lelas, Vesna; Režek Jambrak, Anet; Vukušić, Tomislava; Levaj, Branka. Influence of thermo-sonification on microbiological safety, color and anthocyanins content of strawberry juice // . (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 7. Levaj, Branka; Putnik, Predrag; Linardić, Ivana; Herceg, Zoran; Režek Jambrak, Anet; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela. Influence of pre-treatment on yield and quality of mandarin juices // Proceedings of 6th Central European Congress / Lević, Jovanka, editor(s). Novi Sad : University of Novi Sad, Institute of Food Technology, 2012. 874-880 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 8. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Mušić, Azra; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela. Effect of maceration and pasteurization on colour of cloudy sour cherry marasca (Prunus Cerasus var. Marasca) juice // Proceedings of 6th Central European Congress on Food / Lević, Jovanka, editor(s). Novi Sad : University of Novi Sad, Institute of Food Technology, 2012. 861-867 (lecture,international peer-review,published,scientific). 9. S. Djaković, J. Gajdoš Kljusurić, B. Levaj, V. Dragović-Uzelac, D. Bursać Kovačević, Ž. Kurtanjek. SAMPLE DISCRIMINATION OF MANDARIN CULTIVARS AND PRODUCTS USING NIR DATA CHEMOMETRIC ANALYSIS // Proceedings 7th International Congress of FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS, BIOTECHNOLOGISTS AND NUTRITIONISTS / Helga Medić, editor(s). Zaprešić : BARIS d.o.o.,, 2011. 125-128 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 10. Marčetič, Helena; Obradović, Valentina; Ergović, Maja; Levaj, Branka. Establishing the quality parameters of apricot jams with adding pumpkin // Proceedings/ 20th Scientific-Expert Conference on Agriculture and Food Industry. 2010. 145-153 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 11. Bursac Kovacevic, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Dragovic-Uzelac, Verica. The Effect of Cultivar and Cultivation on Antioxidant Activity in Fresh and Processed Strawberries // Proceedings – The Joint Central European Congress on Food / Duška Ćurić, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Chamber of Economy, 2008. 389-395 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 12. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Kovačević Ganić, Karin; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Škevin, Dubravka; Ivković Božana. Characterisation of volatile compounds of blueberry fruit by headspace– solid phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography // Proceedings - The 2008 Joint Central European Congress on Food / Duška Ćurić, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Chamber of Economy, 2008. 137-143 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 13. Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Pilić, Nina; Norac-Kljajo, Ivana. Physicochemical parameters and polyphenolics in fresh and processed mandarins // Proceedings - The 2008 Joint European Congress on Food / Duška Ćurić, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Chamber of Economy, 2008. 411-417 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 14. Pedisić, Sandra; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Škevin, Dubravka. Identification and quantification of phenolic compounds of sour cherries cv. Marasca (Prunus Cerasus Marasca) and their changes during freezing storage // Proceedings – The Joint Central European Congress on Food / Duška Ćurić, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Chamber of Economy, 2008. 245-251 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 15. Banović, Mara; Kovačević Ganić, Karin; Ćošić, Zrinka; Levaj, Branka. Effect of synthetic polymers on white wine stabilization // Proceedings of 2nd Central European Meeting and 5th Croatian Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Damir Karlović, editor(s). Zagreb : Food Technologist, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists Society, 2005. 383-387 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 16. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Kovačević Ganić, Karin; Jagar, Iva; Ploh, Emina. Stability of total polyphenols, polymetoxylated flavones and flavanone glycosides during processing of mandarins into juices, jams, dehydrated and candied peel // Congress Proceedings Intrafood 2005 Innovations in traditional foods / Fito, Pedro ; Toldra, Fidel, editor(s). London : Elsevier, 2005. 975-978 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 17. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać, Danijela; Lukešić, Željka, Banović, Mara; Kovačević Ganić, Karin; Bolanča, Vesna; Repajić, Maja; Sklevicky Tadić, Nana; Smernjak, Barbara. The possibilities of mandarins processing // 2nd Central European Meeting 5th Croatian Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Karlović, Damir, editor(s). Zagreb : Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists Society, 2005. 149-156 (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific). 18. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać, Danijela; Delonga, Karmela; Komes, Draženka; Kovačević Ganić, Karin. Phenolic compounds and aroma profile in fresh fruit and low sugar jam of red currant // International Conference Engineering and Food (ICEF9). Montpellier, 2004. (poster,international peer-review,published,scientific).
	Other refereed conference papers
	1. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica, Lončarić, Sanja; Žakula, Miroslav; Munka, Silvija; Abramović, Ivana. Cloudy strawberry juice producing on mini scale pilot plant // . (lecture,domestic peer-review,published,expert). 2. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Pedisić, Sandra; Kezić, Nataša. Quality evaluation of energy reduced sour cherry and sour cherry marasca jam and extra jam // . (lecture,domestic peer-review,published,expert). 3. Halapija, Dunja; Biško, Ante; Jelačić, Tvrtko; Vujević, Predrag; Pera, Srđan; Savić, Zvonimir; Paleka, Nikolina; Levaj, Branka; Dragović Uzelac, Verica. Preliminary results of chemiocal analysis of strawberry varieties (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) // Zbornik radova XL znanstveni skup hrvatskih agronoma s međunarodnim sudjelovanjem / Kovačević, Vlado ; Jovanovac, Sonja, editor(s). Osijek : Poljoprivredni fakultet Osijek, 2005. 711-712 (lecture,domestic peer-review,published,scientific). 4. Levaj, Branka; Frlan, Jelena; Dančević, Anja. EFFECT OF STORAGE ON COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES OF PEACH PECTIC SUBSTANCES // Proceedings of the 4th Croatian Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists Central European Meeting, / Tripalo, Branko, editor(s). Zagreb : Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, 2002. 129-134 (poster,international peer-review,published). 5. Levaj, Branka; Konja, Gordana. Contribution to Study of Physical and Chemical Properties of Pectin Substances in Peach during Maturing and Storage // 15. Hrvatsko savjetovanje tehnologa sušenja i skladištenja s međunarodnim učešćem / Pliestić, Stjepan , editor(s). Zagreb : Agronomski fakultet, 1999. 113-125 (poster,domestic peer-review,published,scientific).
	Abstracts in Book of abstracts
	1. Repajić, Maja; Grudenić, Anamarija; Lončarić, Sanja; Levaj, Branka. Quality and sensory properties of spreadable cheese fortified with olives upon olive type and content // Zbornik sažetaka 43. Hrvatskog simpozija mljekarskih stručnjaka s međunarodnim sudjelovanjem. 45-46 (lecture,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 2. Dite, Draženka; Pranjić, Tanja; Repajić, Maja; Karlović, Sven; Levaj, Branka. Texture and colour of “fresh cut” potatoes upon potato aging and vacuum packaging // Book of Abstracts - 5th International ISEKI_Food Conference / Pittia, Paola ; Silva, Cristina L.M. ; Scleining, Gerhard, editor(s). Stuttgart : ISEKI Food Association, 2018. 322-322 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 3. Dite, Draženka; Pranjić, Tanja; Repajić, Maja; Karlović, Sven; Ščetar, Mario; Galić, Kata; Levaj, Branka. Effect of potato aging on texture and color of minimally processed potatoes packaged in modified atmosphere // Book of Abstracts / Pittia, Paola ; Silva, Cristina L.M. ; Scleining, Gerhard, editor(s). Stuttgart, Germany : ISEKI Food Association, Vienna, 2018. 315-315 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 4. Dite Hunjek, Draženka; Pranjić, Tanja; Repajić, Maja; Levaj, Branka. Effect of aging on physicochemical properties of vacuum packed “fresh cut” potatoes // Book of Abstracts - 9th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Kovačević Ganić, Karin, editor(s). Zagreb : MGM studio Novel d.o.o., 2018. 173-173 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 5. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Repajić, Maja; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Čošić, Zrinka; Levaj, Branka. Bioactive compounds of Marasca sour cherry upon harvesting, processing and storage conditions of concentrated juice // Book of Abstracts - 9th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Kovačević Ganić, Karin, editor(s). Zagreb : MGM studio Novel d.o.o., 2018. 125-125 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 6. Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Dragović Uzelac, Verica; Repajić, Maja; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Pedisić, Sandra; Zorić, Zoran; Lončarić, Sanja. Marmalade, "pekmez", jam - what is what? // Zbornik sažetaka 13. znanstveno-stručnog savjetovanja hrvatskih voćara / Dugalić, Krunoslav ; Stanisavljević, Aleksandar, editor(s). Zagreb : Hrvatska voćarska zajednica, 2018. 55-55 (lecture,abstract,expert). 7. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Taleska, Biljana; Marić, Martina; Novak, Morana; Lončarić, Sanja; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Vahčić, Nada; Banović, Mara; Vujević, Predrag; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Stability of total phenolics, antioxidant capacity, color and sensory properties of olive leaves drinks prepared by various procedure // Book of Abstracts - 9th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Kovačević Ganić, Karin, editor(s). Zagreb : MGM studio Novel d.o.o., 2018. 149-149 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 8. Pranjić, Tanja; Draženka, Dite; Repajić, Maja; Ščetar, Mario; Galić, Kata; Levaj, Branka. Influence of aging on physicochemical characteristics of modified atmosphere packed “fresh cut” potatoes // Book of Abstracts - 9th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Kovačević Ganić, Karin, editor(s). Zagreb : MGM studio Novel d.o.o., 2018. 155-155 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 9. Repajić, Maja; Hajdinjak, Ivana; Lončarić, Petra; Ivanković, Monika; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka. Stability of olive leaf drink upon storage at different temperatures // Book of Abstracts - 9th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Kovačević Ganić, Karin, editor(s). Zagreb : MGM studio Novel d.o.o., 2018. 151-151 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 10. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Taleska, Biljana; Marić, Martina; Novak, Marina; Lončarić, Sanja; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Banović, Mara; Vujević, Predrag. Olive leaf as raw material for "tea" // Zbornik sažetaka 12. znanstveno-stručnog savjetovanja hrvatskih voćara. 44-44 (lecture,abstract,expert). 11. Dragović Uzelac, Verica; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Pedisić, Sandra; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Zorić, Zoran; Lončarić, Sanja; Putnik, Predrag. Specific properties of different Neretva mandarin cultivars (Citrus reticulata Blanco) depending on the harvest date // Zbornik sažetaka 12. znanstveno-stručnog savjetovanja hrvatskih voćara. 45-45 (lecture,abstract,expert). 12. Pedisić, Sandra; Levaj, Branka; Dragović Uzelac, Verica; Zorić, Zoran; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Repajić, Maja. Polyphenol composition and antioxidant capacity of maraska sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L. var. marasca (Host) Viv.) // Zbornik sažetaka 12. znanstveno-stručnog savjetovanja hrvatskih voćara. 46-46 (lecture,abstract,expert). 13. Dite, Draženka; Vahčić, Nada; Ščetar, Mario; Ježek, Damir; Galić, Kata; Levaj, Branka. Packaging atmosphere effect on colour and sensory quality of fresh-cut Lady Clair potato // Proceedings of the 31st EFFoST / Guamis-Lopez, Buenaventura ; Martin-Belloso, Olga, editor(s). 2017. 1-1 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 14. Dite, Draženka; Vahčić, Nada; Ščetar, Mario; Ježek, Damir; Galić, Kata; Levaj, Branka. Packaging atmosphere effect on colour and sensory quality of anti-browning treated fresh-cut Lady Clair potato // Proceedings of the 31st EFFoST / Guamis-Lopez, Buenaventura ; Martin-Belloso, Olga, editor(s). 2017. 2-2 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 15. Levaj, Branka; Vukomanović, Anja; Lazinica, Gianna; Repajić, Maja; Elez-Garofulić, Ivona; Vojnović, Andrea; Bađek, Tatjana; Pelikan, Mirela; Kesner-Koren, Inga. Production of fruit milk powdered dessert based on yogurt and dried fig // Zbornik sažetaka 42. Hrvatskog simpozija mljekarskih stručnjaka s međunarodnim sudjelovanjem. 43-43 (lecture,abstract,expert). 16. Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Bunoza, Dragica; Ćužić, Ana; Repajić, Maja; Levaj, Branka; Dragović- Uzelac, Verica. ULTRASOUND ASSISTED EXTRACTION OF PHENOLICS FROM HAWTHORN FLOWERS AND LEAFS MIXTURE // . (poster,international peer-review,abstract). 17. Levaj, Branka; Putnik, Predrag; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Herceg, Korina; Matijević, Božidar; Piskač, Robert; Repajić, Maja; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Lončarić, Sanja; Zorić, Zoran; Pedisić, Sandra; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Ježek, Damir; Mrvčić, Jasna; Hlupić, Lucija; Kobešćak, Mateja. “Fresh cut” fruits and vegetables in Croatia // Book of Abstracts of International symposium on sustainable fruit production. 41-41 (lecture,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 18. Levaj, Branka; Bursać-Kovačević, Danijela; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Repajić, Maja; Elez-Garofulić, Ivona. Aronia - a small fruit of great potential // Zbornik sažetaka 11. znanstveno-stručnog savjetovanja hrvatskih voćara. 34-34 (lecture,abstract,expert). 19. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Ščetar, Mario; Ajredini, Saša; Karlović, Sven; Tryzno, Ewelina; Galić, Kata; Ćurić, Duška. Shelf life of pre-cooled and packaged raspberry in different atmospheres // Book of abstracts 8th Central European Congress on Food 2016 / Ukrainets, Anatoly, editor(s). Kijev, Ukrajina : NUFT, 2016. 236-236 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 20. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Repajić, Maja; Lončarić, Sanja; Bačić, Valentina; Čunčić, Kristina; Veršec, Petra. Vitamin C in apple fruits and juices // Zbornik sažetaka 10. znanstveno-stručnog savjetovanja hrvatskih voćara. 88-88 (lecture,abstract,expert). 21. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Pedisić, Sandra; Zorić, Zoran; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Repajić, Maja. Wild fruits as an ingredients for functional food // Book of Abstracts “Natural resources, green technology and sustainable development“-GREEN 2014. 66-66 (lecture,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 22. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Režek Jambrak, Anet; Perinčić, Nena; Burić, Barbara. Physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of fruit yoghurt due to proportion of fat, sugar and candied tangerine peel // Zbornik sažetaka 41. Hrvatskog simpozija mljekarskih stručnjaka s međunarodnim sudjelovanjem. 81-81 (poster,abstract). 23. Branka, Levaj; Predrag, Putnik; Danijela, Bursać Kovačević; Korina, Herceg; Božidar, Matijević; Robert, Piskač; Maja, Repajić; Verica, Dragović-Uzelac; Sanja, Lončarić; Zoran, Zorić; Sandra, Pedisić; Ivona, Elez Garofulić. Minimally processed fruits and vegetables: Current state of “fresh cut” in Croatia // Proceedings of the 8th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Frece, Jadranka, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists), 2014. 77-77 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 24. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Vahčić, Nada; Skendrović Babojelić, Martina. Effect of Jam Processing on Phenolics and Antioxidant Capacity in Strawberry Fruit (Fragaria ananassa × Duch.) // Book of Abstracts - 3rd International ISEKI_Food Conference / Costa, Rui ; Pittia, Paola ; Silva, Cristina L.M. ; Gogou, Eleni, editor(s). Atena, Grčka : Cosmosware, 2014. 229-229 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 25. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Majstorović, Marija; Hribar, Janez; Vidrih, Rajko; Levaj, Branka. Stability of Biological Active Compounds in Sour Cheery Marasca during Traditional Syrup Preparation // 7th central European Congress on Food - Book of Abstracts / Kakurinov, Vladimir, editor(s). Skopje : Consulting and Training Center KEY, 2014. 72-72 (poster,abstract,scientific). 26. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević Danijela; Pedisić Sandra; Levaj, Branka; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Zorić, Zoran; Repajić, Maja. Polyphenolic composition and antioxidant capacity of Croatian wild fruits // Book of Abstract, 7th Central European Congress on Food/Food Chain Integration / Kakurinov, Vladimir, editor(s). Skopje : Consulting and Training Center KEY, 2014. 94-94 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 27. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Ćošić, Zrinka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Repajić, Maja; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Pedisić, Sandra; Zorić, Zoran; Lončarić, Sanja. Sour cherry Marasca - premium fruit for premium products // Zbornik sažetaka 9. Znanstveno-stručno savjetovanje hrvatskih voćara s međunarodnim sudjelovanjem / Šimunović, V. ; Strikić, F., editor(s). 2014. 82-83 (lecture,abstract,expert). 28. Repajić, Maja; Krištić, Tina; Levaj, Branka. Quality Parameters in Orange Juices // Book of Abstracts of the 8th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Frece, Jadranka, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2014. 184-184 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 29. Repajić, Maja; Lacković, Ivana; Levaj, Branka. Effect of cultivar and geographical region on quality parameters of fresh juices from sour cherry and Marasca sour cherry // Book of Abstract, 7th Central European Congress on Food/Food Chain Integration / Kakurinov, Vladimir, editor(s). Skopje : Consulting and Training Center KEY, 2014. 127-127 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 30. Repajić, Maja; Markov, Ksenija; Frece, Jadranka; Vujević, Predrag; Ćurić, Duška; Levaj, Branka. Comparative study of physico-chemical and sensory properties and microbiological quality of berry fruits upon species, cultivar and type of farming during one week storage at 4oC // Book of Abstracts - 3rd International ISEKI_Food Conference / Costa, Rui ; Pittia, Paola ; Silva, Cristina L.M. ; Gogou, Eleni, editor(s). Atena, Grčka : Cosmosware, 2014. 228-228 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 31. Repajić, Maja; Petrović, Marinko; , Režek Jambrak, Anet; Levaj, Branka. Influence of Different Extraction Conditions on Sour Cherry Aroma Profile // Book of Abstracts of the 8th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Frece, Jadranka, editor(s). Zagreb : Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2014. 188-188 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 32. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Repajić, Maja; Elez Garofulić, Ivona. The possibilities of minimally processing of fresh fruit // Zbornik sažetaka 8. znanstveno-stručno savjetovanje hrvatskih voćara. 88-88 (lecture,abstract,expert). 33. Piližota, Vlasta; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. The current status of fruit and vegetable processing and development opportunities and activities // Znanstveni skup Proizvodnja hrane i šumarstvo - temelj razvoja istočne Hrvatske : u povodu 20. obljetnice utemeljenja Znanstvenog vijeća za poljoprivredu i šumarstvo : sažeci / Matić, Slavko ; Tomić, Franjo ; Anić, Igor, editor(s). Zagreb : Hrvatska akademija znanosti i umjetnosti, 2013. 33-34 (lecture,abstract,scientific). 34. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Vahčić, Nada. Influence of jam processing upon the contents of phenolics and antioxidant capacity in strawberry (Fragaria ananssa x Duch.) // Abstract Book of 6th Central European Congress / Lević, Jovanka, editor(s). Novi Sad : University of Novi Sad, Institute of Food Technology, 2012. 38-38 (international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 35. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Pedisić, Sandra; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Zorić, Zoran; Repajić, Maja; Lončarić, Sanja. Biological potential and possibilities of processing sour cherry Marasca // 7. znanstveno-stručno savjetovanje hrvatskih voćara : knjiga sažetaka / Čuljat, Vanda, editor(s). 2012. 73-73 (lecture,abstract,expert). 36. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Repajić, Maja; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Lončarić, Sanja. Determination of sensory characteristics of fruit and fruit products // Zbornik sažetaka 7. znanstveno-stručno savjetovanje hrvatskih voćara / Čuljat, Vanda, editor(s). 2012. 77-77 (lecture,abstract,expert). 37. Levaj, Branka; Putnik, Predrag; Linardić, Ivana; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Lončarić, Sanja. Influence of pre-treatment on yield and quality of mandarin juices // Abstract book of 6th Central European Congress on Food / Nedović, Viktor ; Ilić, Nebojša ; Tumbas, Vesna ; Kalušević, Ana, editor(s). Novi Sad : University of Novi Sad, Institute of Food Technology, 2012. 341-341 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 38. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Mušić, Azra. Effect of maceration and pasteurization on colour of cloudy sour cherry Marasca (Prunus Cerasus var. Marasca) juice // Abstract book of 6th Central European Congress on Food / Nedović, Viktor ; Ilić, Nebojša ; Tumbas, Vesna ; Kalušević, Ana, editor(s). Novi Sad : University of Novi Sad, Institute of Food Technology, 2012. 295-295 (lecture,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 39. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Elez, Ivona; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Mišetić, Martina. Phisico-chemical parameters and phenolic compounds of elder flower (Sambucus nigra L.) and elder flower extracts // 7th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Medić, Helga, editor(s). Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2011. 198-198 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 40. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Vahčić, Nada; Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Pedisić, Sandra; Lukić, Vesna. Evaluation of melatonin of blueberry cultivars (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) grown in the northwest Croatia // 7th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Medić, Helga, editor(s). Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2011. 111-111 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 41. Hruškar, Mirjana; Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Kićanović, Sanela. Sensory profile of plum nectars // 7th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Medić, Helga, editor(s). Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2011. 33-33 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 42. Levaj, Branka; Beš, Dijana; Čikeš, Danijela; Repajić, Maja. Opimization of canding orange peel // ISEKI_Food 2011 - Bridging Training and Research for Industry and the Wider Community 2nd International ISEKI_Food Conference / Silva, Cristina L.M. ; Ramos, Ines N. ; Pittia, Paola ; Oliveira, Sara M., editor(s). Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, 2011. 257-257 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 43. Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Bituh, Martina; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Influence of jam processing upon the contents of phenolics and antioxidant capacity in strawberry fruit (Fragaria ananassa × Duch.) // 7th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Medić, Helga, editor(s). Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2011. 131-131 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 44. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Elez, Ivona; Lončarić, Sanja; Repajić, Maja. Plum - material for juice production // Zbornik sažetaka, 6. znanstveno-stručno savjetovanje hrvatskih voćara, Ilok, 4.-5. ožujka 2011. / Čuljat, Vanda, editor(s). 2011. 126-127 (lecture,abstract,expert). 45. Levaj, Branka; Repajić, Maja; Hećimović, Ivana; Strižak, Željka; Lukešić, Željka; Kovačević Ganić, Karin; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Banović, Mara; Dragović-Uzelac Verica. Aroma Compounds and Sensory Evaluation of Mandarin and Clementine Products // 7th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Medić, Helga, editor(s). Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2011. 132-132 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 46. Predrag Putnik, Branka Levaj, Nada Vahčić, Verica Dragović-Uzelac, Damir Ježek. Type and planting positions influences on sensory characteristics, color and texture of fresh mandarin // 7th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Medić, Helga, editor(s). Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 2011. 245-245 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 47. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Jam processing effect on phenolics and antioxidant capacity in strawberry fruit // UFOST 2010 15th World Congress of Food Science and Technology / Robertson, Gordon ; Lupien, John, editor(s). 2010. (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 48. Dent, Maja; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Penić, Marija; Jukić, Marijana; Halambek, Jasna; Levaj, Branka. Determination of total phenols and flavonoids from sage (Salvia officinalis L.) using acid hydrolysis // 15th World Congress of Food Science and Technology (IUFOST 2010 ) : Proceedings / Robertson, Gordon ; Lupien, John, editor(s). IUFOST, 2010. (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 49. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Milanović, Ivana; Elez, Ivona; Jukić, Marijana; Levaj, Branka; Halambek, Jasna. Comparative study of polyphenols and antioxidant capacity of sage (Salvia officinalis L.) from Mediterranean part of Croatia // IUFOST 2010 15th World Congress of Food Science and Technology / Robertson, Gordon ; Lupien, John, editor(s). IUFOST, 2010. (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 50. Elez, Ivona; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Milanović, Ivana; Jukić, Marijana; Levaj, Branka; Halambek, Jasna. Microwave Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) // IUFOST 2010 15th World Congress of Food Science and Technology / Robertson, Gordon ; Lupien, John, editor(s). IUFOST, 2010. (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 51. Elez, Ivona; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Citrus juice production // Zbornik sažetaka, 5. znanstveno-stručno savjetovanje hrvatskih voćara, Opuzen, 3.-5. ožujka 2010 / Vanda Čuljat, editor(s). 2010. 38-38 (lecture,abstract,expert). 52. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Barjaktarić, Matea; Lipar, Vedran; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela. Influence of processing on anthocyanin contents and antioxidant capacity in strawberry juices // IUFOST 2010 15th World Congress of Food Science and Technology / Robertson, Gordon ; Lupien, John, editor(s). 2010. (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 53. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Repajić, Maja; Beš, Dijana. Citrus gelled products // Zbornik sažetaka, 5. znanstveno-stručno savjetovanje hrvatskih voćara, Opuzen, 3.-5. ožujka 2010 / Vanda Čuljat, editor(s). 2010. 36-36 (lecture,abstract,expert). 54. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Repajić, Maja. Modified atmosphere in packaging of fruits and vegetables // Zbornik sažetaka, 4. znanstveno-stručno savjetovanje hrvatskih voćara s međunarodnim sudjelovanjem / Čuljat, Vanda, editor(s). 2009. 106-106 (lecture,abstract,expert). 55. Levaj, Branka; Jemrić, Tomislav. Causes and consequences of iregular peach and nectarine ripening // Zbornik sažetaka 4. Znanstveno-stručnog savjetovanja hrvatskih voćara. 2009. 24-25 (lecture,domestic peer-review,abstract,scientific). 56. Obradović, Valentina; Marčetić, Helena; Ergović, Maja; Levaj, Branka. Comparing quality parameters of apricot jams produced in industry and in laboratory terms // Knjiga sažetaka / IV Savjetovanje o proizvodnji i preradi hrane "agroTECH" / Dijana Miličević, editor(s). Tuzla, 2009. 26-27 (poster,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 57. Branka Levaj*, Verica Dragović-Uzelac, Danijela Bursać Kovačević, Nesrete Krasnići. DETERMINATION OF FLAVONOIDS IN PULP AND PEEL OF MANDARIN FRUITS // Book of Abstracts International Congress of Technologists for Post-harvest Technology / Stjepan Pliestić, editor(s). Zagreb : Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Agronomski fakultet, 2008. 100-101 (invited talk,abstract,scientific). 58. Danijela Bursać Kovačević, Branka Levaj, Verica Dragović-Uzelac. FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY AND PHENOLIC CONTENT IN STRAWBERRY FRUIT AND JAMS // Book of Abstracts International Congress of Technologists for Post-harvest Technology / Stjepan Pliestić, editor(s). Zagreb, Hrvatska : Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Agronomski fakultet, 2008. 114-115 (invited talk,abstract). 59. Galić, Ante; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Pliestić, Stjepan; Arnautović, Sabina. The Polyphenols Stability, Enzyme Activity and Physico-Chemical Parameters during Producing Wild Elderberry Concentrated Juice // 20. Hrvatski i 3. Međunarodni kongres tehnologa za posliježetvenu tehnologiju, ZRNKO 08 / Pliestic S., editor(s). Zagreb : Agronomski fakultet, 2008. 116-117 (lecture,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 60. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Dančević, Tina; Liber, Sonja; Repajić, Maja; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela. The influence of purée pretreatment, sugar type and pectin concentration on quality of clementine jam // Book of Abstracts International Congress of Technologists for Post-harvest Technology / Stjepan Pliestić, editor(s). Zagreb : Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Agronomski fakultet, 2008. 112-113 (invited talk,abstract,scientific). 61. Pedisić, Sandra; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Škevin, Dubravka; Skendrović Babojelić, Martina. Colour parameters and total anthocyanins of sour cherries (Prunus cerasus L.) during ripening // Book of Abstracts International Congress of Technologists for Post-harvest Technology / Stjepan Pliestić, editor(s). Zagreb : Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Agronomski fakultet, 2008. 50-51 (invited talk,abstract,scientific). 62. Gajdoš Kljusurić, Jasenka; Đaković, Senka; Dragović Uzelac, Verica; Levaj, Branka; Kurtanjek, Želimir. Identification of anthocyanins in cherry concentrates using Briggs-Rauscher method coupled with NIR Spectroscopy // XX. jubilarni hrvatski skup kemičara i kemijskih inženjera : Knjiga sažetaka = Book of abstracts / Vrsalović Presečki, Ana ; Findrik, Zvjezdana, editor(s). Zagreb : Hrvatsko društvo kemijskih inženjera i tehnologa, 2007. 104-104 (poster,domestic peer-review,abstract,scientific). 63. Biško, Ante; Halapija-Kazija Dunja; Levaj Branka; Dragović Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Danijela; Duralija Boris. Vitamin C and anthocyanin content in strawberry fruits influenced by cultivar and harvest date // Book of abstracts of the COST 863 - Euroberry 1st Joint Meeting of WG1 and WG4 : Genetic Bases for Bioactive Compounds Affecting Human Health in Berry Fruits’ / Denoyes-Rothan, Beatrice ; Laimer da Camara Machado, Margit ; Mezzetti, Bruno ; Serra Majem, Luis, editor(s). Barcelona : Centro de Convenciones Internacional de Barcelona, 2006. 15-15 (invited talk,international peer-review,abstract,scientific). 64. Bursać, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Paljević, Sanja; Biško, Ante. Influence of Cultivation and Cultivars on Antioxidant Capacity, Anthocyanins and Total Phenolics in Fresh and Processed Strawberry // IUFoST 13th World Congress of Food Science and Technology / www.iufost.org, editor(s). Nantes : www.iufost.org, 2006. 889-890 (poster,abstract,scientific). 65. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać, Danijela; Levaj, Branka; Pedisić, Sandra; Skendrović, Martina. Total Phenolics, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Wild Cornelian Cherries (Cornus mas L.) grown in Croatia // IUFoST 13th World Congress of Food Science and Technology / www.iufost.org, editor(s). Nantes : www.iufost.org, 2006. 891-892 (poster,abstract,scientific). 66. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Pospišil, Jasna; Levaj, Branka; Delonga, Karmela; Đaković, Senka. Determination of apricot nectars and jams authenticity by using polyphenols and sensory evaluation // 2nd Central European Meeting 5th Croatian Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Karlović, Damir, editor(s). Zagreb : Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists Society, 2005. 85-92 (poster,abstract). 67. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać, Danijela; Lukešić, Željka; Banović, Mara; Kovačević Ganić, Karin; Repajić, Maja; Sklevicky Tadić, Nana; Smernjak, Barbara. The possibilities of mandarins' processing // Book of abstracts: 2nd Central European Meeting and 5th Croatian Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists / Karlović, Damir, editor(s). Zagreb : Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists Society, 2004. 38 (poster,abstract,scientific). 68. Pospišil, Jasna; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Delonga, Karmela; Levaj, Branka. Phenolic composition and sugar content in apricot juice cocktail produced from semi-products // Technology-food, nutrition-health, Book of abstarct, 2nd Slovenian European Congress on Food and Nutrition / Raspor, Peter ; Hočevar, Ivica, editor(s). Ljubljana : Biotechnical Faculty ; Slovenian Nutrition Society, 2002. 183 (poster,abstract,scientific). 69. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Dančević, Anja and Frlan, Jelena. Effect of maturing and storage at 4oC and 22oC on pectin fractions of red haven peaches and gel strength of related marmalades // The 114th AOAC International Annual Meeting and Exposition / Boone, George H., editor(s). Philadelphia : AOAC International, 2000. 99 (poster,abstract,scientific). 70. Levaj, Branka; Javor, Ivana; Rendulić, Mirjana. Changes in pectin substances during maturing and storage at 22oC and –18oC and their influence on gel strength of marmalades // 10. Ružičkini dani / Butula, I., editor(s). Vukovar : Hrvatsko drušzvo kemijskih inženjera i tehnologa, 2000. 94-95 (poster,abstract,scientific). 71. Levaj, Branka; Javor, Ivana; Rendulić, Mirjana; Raspović, Dragutin. Study of Quality of Pectin Supstances in fresh and frozen Peaches of Various Degree of Maturity // 16. Hrvatsko savjetovanje tehnologa sušenja i skladištenja s međunarodnim učešćem / Krička, Tajana , editor(s). Zagreb : Agronomski fakultet, Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2000. 81-89 (poster,domestic peer-review,abstract,scientific). 72. Bučar, Boris; Konja, Gordana; Clauss, Ekkehard; Levaj, Branka. Dokazivanje izvornosti alkoholnih pića pomoću nekih parametara kvalitete // Zbornik radova drugog međunarodnog simpozija vinogradarstva i vinarstva / Konja, Gordana ; Mirošević, Nikola, editor(s). Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, 1996. 81-93 (lecture,abstract,scientific). 73. Konja, Gordana; Hoagland, P.D.; Clauss, Ekkehard; Levaj, Branka. Ultrafiltration of Citrus Pectin and Its Characterisation // Tehnologija-Hrana-Zdravje / Biotehniška fakulteta Ljubljana, editor(s). Društvo živilskih in prehranskih strokovnh delavcev Slovenije, 1996. 193-193 (lecture,abstract,scientific). 74. Konja, Gordana; Clauss, Ekkehard; Kovačić, Zrinka; Bolanča, Vesna; Levaj, Branka; Bučar, Boris. Neki nepoželjni sastojci alkoholnih pića // Škodljive tvari u namirnicama i predmetima opće uporabe / Grgić, Zdravko ; Vajak, Željko, editor(s). Hrvatsko farmaceutsko društvo, Sekcija za zdravstvenu ekologiju, 1995. 142-162 (lecture,abstract,scientific).
	Dissertations
	1. Levaj, Branka. A Study of the Physical and Chemical Properties of Pectin Substances in Peaches during Maturing on the Tree and Storage / doctoral thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno - biotehnološki fakultet, 11.12. 1998., 137 pages. Mentor: Konja,Gordana.
	Other papers
	1. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Ćošić, Zrinka; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Repajić, Maja; Elez Garofulić, Ivona; Pedisić, Sandra; Zorić, Zoran; Lončarić, Sanja. Sour cherry Marasca - premium fruit for premium products, 2014. (popular article). 2. Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica; Bursać Kovačević, Danijela; Elez, Ivona; Lončarić, Sanja; Repajić, Maja. Plum - material for juice production, 2011. (popular article). 3. Elez, Ivona; Levaj, Branka; Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Citrus juice production, 2010. (popular article). 4. Levaj, Branka, Dragović-Uzelac, Verica, Repajić, Maja. Citrus gelled products, 2010. (popular article). 5. Dragović-Uzelac, Verica. Modified atmosphere in packaging of fruits and vegetables, 2009. (popular article). 6. Levaj, Branka; Jemrić, Tomislav. Causes and consequences of iregular peach and nectarine ripening, 2009. (popular article).
	Mentoring
	1. Bebek, Josip. Effect of high intensity ultrasound treatment on the quality of minimally processed potatoes / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 20.09. 2018, 53 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 2. Kirin, Lucija. Effect of adding apple juice to the physical and chemical properties of a beverage made out of olive leaves / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 19.09. 2018, 34 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 3. Zrinjan, Andrea. The effect of sour cherry juice addition on composition and properties of olive leaf drink / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 19.09. 2018, 35 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 4. Dobrinčić, Ana. Influence of matrodextrin and inulin addition in spray drying process of gallic acid model solution and olive leaves extract / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 26.09. 2017, 47 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 5. Drkelić, Vedrana. Phenolic compounds in the process of drying and production of aronia juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 19.09. 2017, 23 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 6. Hajdinjak, Ivana. The stability of olive leaf drink during storage at high temperature / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 07.07. 2017, 35 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 7. Ivanković, Monika. The stability of olive leaf drink during storage at low temperature / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 18.09. 2017, 31 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 8. Lončarić, Petra. The stability of olive leaf drink during storage at room temperature / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 07.07. 2017, 31 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 9. Marić, Martina. Effect of preparation procedure on phenols and color parameters of olive leaves drinks / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 17.07. 2017, 29 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 10. Novak, Morana. Stability of antioxidant activity and sensory properties of olive leaf drink / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 17.07. 2017, 30 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 11. Pranjić, Tanja. Effects of potato age and processing parameters on quality of minimally processed potatoes / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 27.09. 2017, 59 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 12. Tuđen, Lucija. The effects of gum arabic, maltodextrin and inulin on phenolic compounds in model solutions and olive leaf extracts during spray drying / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 22.09. 2017, 42 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 13. Bebek, Josip. Strawberry puree quality upon pretreatment, freezing and storing / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 11.07. 2016, 34 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 14. Buljan, Petra. Determination of vitamin C in fresh-cut Cripps pink apple stored in controlled atmosphere and sterile conditions / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 20.09. 2016, 34 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 15. Bunoza, Dragica. Optimization of hawthorn (Crataegi folium cum flore) phenolic compounds extraction by application of ultrasound / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 01.07. 2016, 49 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 16. Ćužić, Ana. Antioxidant potential of hawthorn (Crataegi folium cum flore) total phenol extract obtained by ultrasound assisted extraction / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.09. 2016, 55 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 17. Drobec, Soledad-Dea. Monitoring the microbiological safty and sensory attributesof fresh cut apples Cripps pink treated by antioxidants and stored in a controlled atmosphere / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 11.07. 2016, 28 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 18. Gudelj, Anamarija. Monitoring color parameters and texture of fresh cut apple cripps pink treated with antioxidants and stored in a controlled atmosphere / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 11.07. 2016, 28 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 19. Hlupić, Lucija. Monitoring microbiological quality and sensory atributes of fresh cut apples Cripps pink stored in a controlled atmosphere / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 11.07. 2016, 30 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 20. Kobeščak, Mateja. Colour and texture parameters of fresh cut apple Cripps pink stored in a controlled atmosphere / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.06. 2016, 34 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 21. Perić, Katarina. Blueberry pulp quality upon pretreatment, freezing and storing / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 11.07. 2016, 33 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 22. Kordić, Marija. Effect of way of cooling and atmosphere composition on the antioxidant capacity of packed raspberries during storage / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.09. 2015, 27 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 23. Marasović, Iva. Quality characteristics of tablegrape cv. Italia cultivated under plastic cover in order to delay harvest / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.09. 2015, 29 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka ; de Palma, Laura. 24. Marinčić, Marina. Polyphenols and anthocyanins of grape pomace from cv. Merlot / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.09. 2015, 31 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 25. Petrušić, Gabrijela. Determination of stability of mandarin juice during storage / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.09. 2015, 51 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 26. Pranjić, Tanja. Effect of calcium and nitrogen foliar application on apples aroma profile / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.09. 2015, 23 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka ; Vidrih, Rajko. 27. Repajić, Maja. Comparison of physical and chemical properties of Marasca and other selected sour cherry varieties or ecotypes and their products / doctoral thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 24.07. 2015, 213 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 28. Solarić, Tea. Impact of way of cooling and atmosphere on antioxidant capacity of packed strawberries fruit durning storage / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 08.07. 2015, 31 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 29. Zovko, Mirela. Influence of harvest time and growing area on aroma components in sour cherry / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.09. 2015, 65 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 30. Bačić, Valentina. Distribution of vitamin C in fruits of four apple / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno – biotehnološki fakultet, 11.06. 2014., 43 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 31. Gundak, Mateja. Effect of cultivar and geographical region on anthocyanin composition and antioxidant activity of fresh juices from sour cherry and marasca sour cher / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 18.07. 2014, 58 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 32. Jauk, Natalija. Phenolic composition and antioxidant activity in apples during storage / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 24.09. 2014., 55 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 33. Kušt, Josipa. Effect of cultivar and processing on quality parameters and biologically active compounds in sour cherry juice / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 18.07. 2014, 71 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 34. Lovreško, Valentina. Colour and quality parameters, and sensory properties of fresh sour cherry juices (and sour cherry marasca) / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.09. 2014, 50 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 35. Milešević, Marina. Determination of total phenolics and antioxidant capacity in four apple cultivars / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno – biotehnološki fakultet, 17.06. 2014., 29 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 36. Studen, Ana. Influence of cultivar and geographical region on quality parameters and sensory properties of fresh juice from sour cherry And marasca sour cherry / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 29.09. 2014, 52 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 37. Veršec, Petra. DETERMINATION OF VITAMIN C IN DIFFERENT APPLE CULTIVARS / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.07. 2014, 28 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 38. Vukoje, Ivona. BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, VARIETY AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIS OF WALNUT (Juglans regia L.) / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.07. 2014, 37 pages. Mentor: Branka Levaj. 39. Burić, Barbara. Analysing color and texture of yogurt with candied tangerine peel / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 27.02. 2013, 36 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 40. Herceg, Korina. Cultivar and treatment effects on quality of minimally processed apples / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.09. 2013., 104 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 41. Kićanović, Sanela. Influence of fruit content, sugar type, and storage time on quality parameters and biologically active compounds in aronia jelly products / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 16.09. 2013., 95 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 42. Krištić, Tina. Determination of vitamin C in orange juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 10.07. 2013, 24 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 43. Majstorović, Marija. Biological active compounds of sour cherry Maraska during syrup preparation / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 10.07. 2013., 38 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 44. Peričić, Nena. Physico-chemical properties and sensory atributes of yogurt with candied tangerine peels / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 27.02. 2013, 33 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 45. Ana Kodrnja. The effect of storage on antioxidant properties in mandarin juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 22.02. 2012., 36 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 46. Boras, Josipa. Effect of cultivar, geographical region and processing on melatonin concentration in juices of sour cherry and sour cherry Marasca / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 27.11. 2012., 62 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 47. Hrvoje Grbavac-Garac. Production process of pasteurized beetroot / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 22.02. 2012., 23 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 48. Jasmina Kušan. Effect of storage on physical-chemical and sensory properties and health safety of mandarine juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 22.02. 2012., 40 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 49. Kujtesa Shabanaj. Effect of storage on phenolic compounds in mandarine juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 22.02. 2012, 29 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 50. Lacković, Ivana. Effect of cultivar and geographical region on quality parameters, anthocyanin composition and sensory properties of fresh juices from sour cherry and marasca sour cherry / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 27.09. 2012, 74 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 51. Mračić, Iva. Monitoring of biological and quality parameters during concentrated apple juice manufacturing / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 27.09. 2012., 74 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 52. Natalija Jauk. Storage effect on carotenoids and tangerine juice color / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 22.02. 2012., 29 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 53. Toni Grbavac-Garac. Production process of sauerkraut / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 22.02. 2012., 25 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 54. Linardić, Ivana. Influence of terms of harvest and pre-treatment with enzymes and ultrasound on biological and physical properties of mandarin juice / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 28.09. 2011., 66 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 55. Putnik, Predrag. Type and planting positions influences on sensory characteristics of mandarins and their juices / doctoral thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 15.07. 2011., 96 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 56. Bursać Kovačević, Danijela. THE INFLUENCE OF CULTIVAR, CULTIVATION AND PROCESSING ON STABILITY AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY IN STRAWBERRY / doctoral thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 02.07. 2010, 198 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 57. Herceg, Korina. Influence of processing on colour and anthocyanin contents in plum juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 23.12. 2010, 35 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 58. Lovrić, Martina. Effects of heat treatment on postharvest quality of peaches / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 06.05. 2010, 47 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 59. Marinčić, Džoni. Effect of process parameters on the sensory properties of plum juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 23.12. 2010, 32 pages. Mentor: Vahčić, Nada. 60. Sablja, Vanja. Effect of hesting and enzyme treatment on the quality of plum juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 23.12. 2010, 26 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 61. Stanić, Dragana. The influence of production processes of prune juice on phenolic compounds and on the antioxidant capacity / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 23.12. 2010, 28 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 62. Svetličić, Sanela. Effect of pretreatman by pectic enzymes on the yield and physico-chemical parameters of plum juice / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 23.12. 2010, 29 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 63. Abramović, Ivana. INFLUENCE OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS ON CHEMICAL PHYSICAL AND SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF STRAWBERRY JUICE / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 17.09. 2009, 33 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 64. Barjaktarić, Matea. Influence of processing on anthocyanin contents and colour of strawberry juices / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 17.09. 2009, 29 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 65. Munka, Silvija. Influence of blanching and pectolitic enzymes addition on the pectin substances and yield in producing strawberry juices / baccalaureus graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 07.09. 2009, 34 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 66. Nikolina Pahel. Determination of carotenoid pigments in jelly products of mandarin and clementine / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 03.06. 2009, 76 pages. Mentor: Branka Levaj. 67. Branka Skenderović. Polyphenols and antioxidant capacity in products of mandarin and clementine / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 18.12. 2008, 63 pages. Mentor: Branka Levaj. 68. Ivana Norac Kljajo. Physico-chemical characteristic, phenolic content and antioxidant capacity in fresh and processed clementine / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 20.03. 2008, 58 pages. Mentor: Branka Levaj. 69. Krasnići, Nesrete. Determination of polyphenols and antioxidant capacity in Mandarin and Clementine fruit / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno – biotehnološki fakultet, 14.03. 2008., 71 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 70. Pilić, Nina. Chemico- physical characteristic, phenolic content and antioxidant capacity in fresh and processed Mandarin / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 12.05. 2008., 73 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 71. Solomun, Božica. Determination of carotenoid pigments and antioxidant capacity in Mandarin and Clementine fruits / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.05. 2008., 83 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 72. Jukić, Maja. Physico-chemical characteristics, phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of fresh and processed fig / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.03. 2007., 79 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 73. Mišković, Maja. Changes of phenolics and antioxidant activity in strawberry jams after 6 months storage / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 02.02. 2007, 64 pages. Mentor: Branka Levaj. 74. Pedisić, Sandra. Biologically active compounds in sour cherry and Marasca sour cherry during ripening and storage at -18° C / doctoral thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 18.07.2007. 2007, 198 pages. Mentor: Branka Levaj. 75. Perkovac, Sanja. Influence of storage on phenolic content and antioxidant activity of strawberry jams / graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 12.02. 2007, 63 pages. Mentor: Branka Levaj. 76. Dučkić, Vedrana. Phenol composition and antioxidant activity of sage teas (Salvia officinalis L.) / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.05. 2006., 76 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 77. Đurica, Vanja. Physico-chemical, senzoric attributes and phenolic compositions of fresh and processed strawberries / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 18.12. 2006., 73 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 78. Fruk, Sandra. Influence of ripening process and manufacture on strength and phenols substances in the marmelade of fig fruits / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.11. 2006., 78 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 79. Hećimović, Ivana. Aromatic profile of fresh mandarin and mandarin products / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 08.11. 2006., 72 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 80. Kos, Kristina. Monitoring the changes of phenolic composition in sour cherry and marasca sour cherry during the ripening / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 14.02. 2006., 53 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 81. Mihalec, Ljerka. The influence of packaging material on physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of ketchup during storage / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 24.10. 2006., 81 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 82. Popović, Tajana. Variety, cultivar, and processing influence on the quality of strawbery marmelade / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 14.07. 2006., 75 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 83. Repajić, Maja. Optimization of the conditions in mandarine peel candying process / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 03.10. 2006., 85 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 84. Sklevicky-Tadić, Nana. Mandarin low-sugar marmelades / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.11. 2006., 100 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 85. Strižak, Željka. Aromatic profil of fresh clementine and clementine products / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 08.11. 2006., 76 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 86. Biček, Martina. DETERMINATION OF CAROTENOID PIGMENTS IN FRESH AND PROCESSED MANDARINE´S AND CLEMENTINE´S PEELS / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 15.07. 2005., 74 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 87. Boras, Marija. THE COMPOSITION OF PHENOLS AND CAROTENOIDS IN APRICOTS DURING THE RIPENING / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 07.02. 2005., 56 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 88. Brajdić, Zdravka. The composition of phenols in blackthorn fruit during the ripening / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 15.12. 2005., 63 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 89. Bukulin, Jurica. Change in the colour of apple and sour cherry syrups during storage in different conditions / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 10.02. 2005., 73 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 90. Čeh, Melita. DETERMINATION OF CAROTENOID PIGMENTS IN FRESH AND PROCESSED MANDARINE´S AND CLEMENTINE´S PULP / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 15.07. 2005., 74 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 91. Cvrtila, Andreja. The quality of blackthorn fruits (prunus spinosa L.) and enzyme activity during ripening / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 15.07. 2005., 67 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 92. Horžić, Dunja. Physico-chemical composition, phenolic compounds and antioxidative activity of elderberries (Sambucus nigra L.) / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 14.10. 2005., 68 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 93. Jagar, Iva. Investigation of flavanone glycosides and polimetoxylated flavones in raw and processed pulp of mandarin and clementine / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 07.10. 2005., 66 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 94. Paljević, Sanja. Variety and cultivar influence on the quality of fresh strawberries and processing treatments on marmelade's quality / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 21.12. 2005., 75 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 95. Pastorčić, Kristina. Determination of phenolic content and the enzyme activity in elderberry berries (Sambucus nigra L.) / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.09. 2005., 66 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 96. Plečko, Helena. Determination of carotenoids amonut in mandarin juices / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 12.07. 2005., 61 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 97. Ploh, Emina. Investigation of flavanone glycosides and polimetoxylated flavones in raw and raw and processed peel of mandarin and clementine / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 13.12. 2005., 67 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 98. Sakač, Valentina. Determination of phenolics amount and antioxidant activity in mandarin juices / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 10.03. 2005., 61 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 99. Sučić, Martina. Antioxidative activity of different strawberry cultivars and the jams obtaind from them / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 03.03. 2005, 70 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 100. Bikfa, Martina. Influence of added apple and pumpkin on the certain quality parameters of apricot marmalade / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 16.03. 2004, 66 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 101. Iveković, Vladimir. Determination of phenolic and flavour compounds in peach and peach products / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 12.10. 2004, 68 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 102. Mrzlečki, Marijana. Differentiation of intermediate products (frozen apricot purees) by means of physico-chemical and pheloic content / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 03.12. 2004., 78 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 103. Požgaj, Danijela. Influence of pumpkin addition on quality parameters and aroma of apricote marmelade / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 28.10. 2004., 68 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 104. Radulović, Marina. Influence of appple and pumpkin addition on quality parameters and aroma of apricot marmalade / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 14.05. 2004, 80 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 105. Smernjak, Barbara. Establishment of conditions in mandarine peel drying process / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.11. 2004., 75 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 106. Dančević, Tina. Developing the recipes of clementine low-calory marmelade / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 30.05. 2003., 67 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 107. Kezić, Nataša. Developing the recipies of sour cherry and sour cherry "maraska" low-calorie jams / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 07.03. 2003., 74 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 108. Liber, Sonja. Developing the recepies of clementine low-calorie jam / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 21.11. 2003., 69 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 109. Budišćak, Helena. Establishing the quality parameters of apricot jams / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki, 01.03. 2002, 65 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 110. Bursać, Danijela. Developing the recipies of blueberry and red currant low-calory gel products / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 05.11. 2002., 70 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 111. Čakarun, Branka. Developing the recipe of the cherry fillings for backing industry / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 08.03. 2002., 61 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 112. Pandža, Ana. Developing the recipe of low-calory strawberry marmalade / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 15.10. 2002., 69 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 113. Romanić, Dijana. Developing the recipes of the low-calorie raspberryes gel products / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 09.10. 2002., 63 pages. Mentor: Levaj, Branka. 114. Devčić, Anja. Changes in concentration of peach pectin components during maturation and starage / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 05.07. 2000., 72 pages. Mentor: Pospišil, Jasna. 115. Javor, Ivana. Investigation of pectin substances quality in the fresh and frozen peaches of various maturity degrees / pre-Bologna graduate thesis. Zagreb : Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, 12.07. 2000., 62 pages. Mentor: Pospišil, Jasna.