Nina Toth

Personal information

Nina Toth, PhD.
Assistant professor (2005)
Department of Vegetable Crops
Svetošimunska 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Hall IV, ground floor
+385 /1/2394057
e-mail: ntoth@agr.hr

Teaching

Graduate program (old)

Vegetable Growing (co-carrier)
Gardening (associate)

Postgraduate program (old)

Biological and Ecological Factors of Vegetables Production (associate)

Undergraduate study program (BSc)

General Vegetable Crops Science (coordinator)
Basics of Vegetable Crops Production (associate)
Vegetables Production (associate)

Mediterranean Agriculture

Basics of Vegetable Crops Production (coordinator)

Graduate study program (MSc)

Biological and Ecological Factors of Vegetables Production (coordinator)
Modern Technology of Vegetables Production (coordinator)

Postgraduate doctoral study program (PhD)

Production of Vegetables as Functional Food (coordinator)
Organic production of Vegetables (associate)
Control and Management of Factors in Vegetable Production (associate)

Research interests

Introduction of new species, cultivars and technologies in vegetable crops production
Integrated, ecological and soilless vegetable production
Effects of fertilization upon the nutritional value of vegetables
Production of Vegetables as Functional Food

Current projects

2007 - 2009

Broccoli as a functional food
Ministry of science, education and sports, Croatia
Nina Toth, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2006 - 2008

Leafy vegetables production in floating systems
City Office for Agriculture and Forestry City of Zagreb
Nina Toth, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

Academic qualifications

2002 - Ph.D.

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb
Growth and development of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo L. convar. giromontiina Greb.) cultivars from transplants of different age

1993 - M.Sc.

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb
Flowering, fruit setting and development of pickling cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) fruits

1985 - B.Sc.

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Zagreb
Horse radish production

Training and research experience

September, 2004

CIHEAM Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Italija
V. Bianco, N. Doubla, G. Damato, P. Santamaria
Integrated/organic production of vegetables in the open field

Employment and work experience

1993 - now

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

1987 - 1991

Dnevnik-Poljoprivrednik, Novi Sad

1986 - 1987

Zadružna štampa-Poljoprivredni vjesnik, Zagreb

1985 - 1986

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Zagreb

Past projects

2006 - 2007

Development of vegetable soilless production in Zagreb county
Zagreb county
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2004 - 2006

Organic mulches in sustainable lettuce production
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and water management, Croatia
Nina Toth, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2005 - 2006

Introduction of sweet potato in commercial production in Croatia
City Office for Agriculture and Forestry City of Zagreb
Bruno Novak, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2003 - 2006

Vegetable and mushroom production
Center for hilly-mountain agriculture of Primorsko-goranska county
Nina Toth i Bruno Novak, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2004 - 2005

Recirculation of nutrient solution in soilles production -
Method of safe keeping from open system
Ministry of Science and Technology, Croatia
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2002 - 2005

Soilless culture of tomato
Ministry of Science and Technology, Croatia
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2002 - 2005

Optimal fertilization for vegetables of high nutritive quality
Ministry of Science and Technology, Croatia
Mirjana Ćustić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2001 - 2003

Modern vegetable production in Zagreb county
Zagreb county
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2000 - 2003

Soilless culture of vegetables
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Croatia
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

2000 - 2002

Soilless culture of vegetables in Croatia and Slovenia
Ministry of Science and Technology, Croatia; Ministry of Science and Technology, Slovenia
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb; Jože Osvald, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana

1999 - 2001

Optimal fertilization - a precondition of ecologically and economically justified agricultural production at family farms
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Croatia
Mirjana Ćustić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

1997 - 2002

Cultivars and technologies for sustainable vegetable production
Ministry of Science and Technology, Croatia
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

1998 - 2001

Introduction of new cultivars and technologies into vegetable production for family farms
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Croatia
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

1998 - 1999

Optimal technologies for ecologically friendly vegetable crops production in Croatia and Slovenia
Ministry of Science and Technology, Croatia; Ministry of Science and Technology, Slovenia
Josip Borošić, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb; Mihaela Černe, Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Ljubljana

Other professional activities

2000 - now

International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
member

Scientific publications

Benko B., Borošić J., Novak B., Romić M., Toth N., Žutić I. (2008). Tomato yield dependent on substrate type and volume. //Acta Horticulturae.  779:  455-459

Fabek S., Benko B., Toth N., Novak B., Delonga K. (2008). Broccoli and lettuce yield components as affected by organic fertilization. // Cereal Research Communications. 36: 391-394.

Novak B., Žutić I., Toth N., Benko B., Fabek S. (2008). Evaluation of sweet potato growing in different environments in Croatia. //Cereal Research Communications. 36: 291-294.

Toth N., Fabek S., Herak Ćustić M., Žutić I., Borošić J. (2008). Organic soil mulching impacts on lettuce agronomic traits. //Cereal Research Communications. 36: 395-398.

Benko B., Borošić J., Novak B., Toth N., Fabek S., Žutić I. (2008). Susceptibility of tomato cultivars to calcium concentration in nutrient solution. //Proceedings, 43 Croatian & 3 International symposium on agriculture, p. 447-451, February 18-21, 2008, Opatija, Croatia

Erhatić-Sukalić R., Toth N., Borošić J., Herak Ćustić M., Benko B. (2008). Mineral composition of tomato fruit in relation to different  NaCl-concentrations in nutrient solution. //Proceedings, 43 Croatian & 3 International symposium on agriculture, p. 444-446, February 18-21, 2008, Opatija, Croatia

Herak Ćustić M., Petek M., Toth N., Poljak M., Ćosić T. (2007).  Effects of organic and mineral fertilization on NPK status in soil and plant, and yield of red beet (Beta vulgaris var. conditiva). //Cereal Research Comunications. 35(2):449:452.

Novak B., Žutić I., Toth N., Dobričević N. (2007). Sweet potato [Ipomea batatas (L.) Lam] yield influenced by seedlings and mulching. //Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus. 72(4): 357-359.

Toth N., Borošić J., Žutić I., Novak B., Benko B. (2006). Yield components of broccoli cultivars grown in continental climate of Croatia. //Acta Horticulturae. 729:255-260.

Žutić I., Borošić J., Toth N., Novak B., Dobričević N. (2006). Agronomic and dietary value of pak choy in different growing periods. //Acta Horticulturae. 729:239-244.

Novak B., Žutić I., Toth N. (2006). Effects of mycorhizal fungi and coloured mulch in sweet potato production. //Acta Horticulturae. 729:245-248.

Žutić I., Borošić J., Dobričević N., Toth N., Novak B. (2006). Agronomic traits of cabbage cultivars for sauerkraut production. //Acta Horticulturae. 729:249-254.

Dobričević N., Borošić J., Žutić I., Novak B., Toth N. (2006). Quality of different cabbage cultivars intended for biological fermentation. //Acta Horticulturae. 729:423-428.

Ćustić Herak M., Toth N., Poljak M., Čoga L., Ljubičić M., Ćosić T., Pavlović I., Pecina M. (2006). Use of nutrients from organic or inorganic fertilizers for red head chicory production. //Acta Horticulturae 700: 111-115.

Toth N., Borošić J., Žutić I., Novak B., Benko B. (2006). Agronomic traits of broccoli cultivars grown in continental climate. (Abstract in Engl.) //Proceedings of 41st Croatian and 1st International Symposium on Agriculture, Opatija / eds. S. Jovanovac, V. Kovačević. Osijek: Faculty of Agriculture University J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 337-338.

Borošić J., Benko B., Novak B., Toth N., Žutić I. (2006). Tomato cultivars for cultivation on rockwool. (Abstract in Engl.) //Proceedings of 41st Croatian and 1st International Symposium on Agriculture, Opatija / eds. S. Jovanovac, V. Kovačević. Osijek: Faculty of Agriculture University J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 397-398.

Novak B., Žutić I., Toth N., Ban D. (2006). Plant spacing and cultivars effects on sweet potato yield (Ipomea batatas L.). (Abstract in Engl.) //Proceedings of 41st Croatian and 1st International Symposium on Agriculture, Opatija / eds. S. Jovanovac, V. Kovačević. Osijek: Faculty of Agriculture University J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 321-323.

Toth N., Žutić I., Novak B., Benko B., Herak-Ćustić M. (2005). Effect of organic mulches on lettuce growth. (Abstract in Engl.) // Proceedings XL Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with International Participation, Opatija / eds. V. Kovačević, S. Jovanovac. Osijek: Faculty of agiculture University J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 383-384.

Benko B., Borošić J., Novak B., Toth N., Žutić I. (2005). Flowering and maturation dynamics of rockwool grown tomato. (Abstract in Engl.) //Proceedings XL Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with International Participation, Opatija / eds. V. Kovačević, S. Jovanovac. Osijek: Faculty of agiculture University J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 321-322.

Novak B., Žutić I., Toth N. (2005). The influence of the age and lenght of vine cuttings on the yield of sweet potato roots (Ipomea batatas L.). (Abstract in Engl.) // Proceedings XL Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with International Participation, Opatija / eds. V. Kovačević, S. Jovanovac. Osijek: Faculty of agiculture University J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 361-362.

Toth N., Borošić J., Žutić I., Novak B., Benko B. Introduction of new broccoli cultivars in northwestern Croatia. //Proceedings of 39th Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with international Participation. Opatija / ed. T. Žimbrek. Zagreb: Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, 427-428.

Benko B., Borošić J., Novak B., Toth N., Žutić I. (2004). Dynamics of tomato fructification in soilless culture. //Proceedings of 39th Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with international Participation. Opatija / ed. T. Žimbrek. Zagreb: Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, 359-340.

Novak B., Žutić I., Toth N. (2004). Effect of differently produced seedlings on the yield of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas L.). // Proceedings of 39th Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with international Participation. Opatija / ed. T. Žimbrek. Zagreb: Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, 381-382.

Ćustić M., Poljak M., Čoga L., Ćosić T., Toth N., Pecina M. (2003). The influence of organic and mineral fertilization on nutrient status, nitrate accumulation and yield of head chichory. //Plant soil and environ. 49(5): 218-222.

Toth N., Borošić J., Žutić I., Novak B., Benko B. (2003). Effect of transplant age and cultivar on yield components of the summer squash. //Proceedings of 38th Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with international Participation. Opatija / ed. T. Žimbrek. Zagreb: Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, 245-246.

Ćustić M., Poljak M., Čoga L., Ćosić T., Ljubičić M., Pavlović I., Toth N. (2003). Mineral composition of chicory (Cichorium intybus var foliosum). // Proceedings of 38th Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with international Participation. Opatija / ed. T. Žimbrek. Zagreb: Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, 289-290.

Žutić I., Toth N., Novak B. (2003). Effect of cultivation and harvest dates on quality characteristics of pak choy (Brassica rapa L. ssp. chinensis (L.) Hanelt). //Proceedings of 38th Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with international Participation. Opatija / ed. T. Žimbrek. Zagreb: Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, 293-294. 

Noavk B., Žutić I., Toth N. (2003). Effect of mycorrhiza and coloured PE-films on the yield of sweetpotato -  batata  (Ipomea batatas L.). //Proceedings of 38th Croatian Symposium on Agriculture with international Participation. Opatija / ed. T. Žimbrek. Zagreb: Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, 297-298.

Toth N. (2002). Growth and development of summer squash from transplants of different age. // Book of Abstracts XXVI International Horticultural Congress. Toronto, Canada: ISHS, 555.

Ćustić M, Toth N., Poljak M. (2000). Effects of nitrogen nutrition upon the quality and yield of head chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum L.). //Acta Horticulturae 533: 401-403.

Žutić I., Lešić R., Toth N. (2000). Less known vegetable sort pak choy (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis Rupur.). //Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 65(2): 123-128 [in Croatian].

Toth N., Žutić I., Novak B. (1998). Yield and quality components of broccoli cultivars (Brassica oleracea L. convar. botrytis (L.) Alef. var. italica Plenck).  //Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus. 63, Supplement 4: 339-345 [in Croatian].

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