Morpho-Agronomic Characterisation of Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) from South-Eastern Europe

In South-Eastern Europe, the majority of runner-bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) production is based on local populations grown mainly in home gardens. The local runner-bean plants are well adapted to their specific growing conditions and microclimate agro-environments, and show great morpho-agronomic diversity. Here, 142 runner-bean accessions from the five South-Eastern European countries of Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia and Romania were sown and cultivated in their respective countries and characterised using 28 quantitative and qualitative morpho-agronomic descriptors for Phaseolus spp. based on inflorescences, leaves, plants, pods and seeds. For each of these morpho-agronomic descriptors, the accessions can be classified into two or three specific groups. The highest correlations were observed within the fluorescence, seed and pod traits. The highest variability, at 76.39%, was between the different countries, representing different geographic origins, while the variability within the countries was 23.61%. Cluster analysis based on these collected morpho-agronomic data also classified the accessions into three groups according to genetic origins. The data obtained serve as useful genetic information for plant breeders for the breeding of new bean varieties for further studies of the morpho-agronomic traits of the runner bean.

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Realities and Challenges of the Social Enterprises in South-Eastern European Countries

Modernization and Accountability in the Social Economy Sector - Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-8482-7.ch012 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 214-236

Author(s):

Ani Matei ◽

Corina-Georgiana Antonovici ◽

Carmen Săvulescu

Keyword(s):

Eastern Europe ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Social Economy ◽

Social Enterprises ◽

Eastern European ◽

South Eastern ◽

The Social ◽

South Eastern Europe ◽

Eastern European Countries

The chapter objectives focus on mapping the sector of social economy in some states from South-Eastern Europe, presenting their role and impact due to the activities achieved in society. The theoretical part of the chapter comprises the evolution of social economy in Europe, in general, and in South-Eastern Europe, in particular, the identification of the types of organizations in this area. The case study identifies and presents the stages of development of the social enterprises in countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Republic of Moldova, and explores, by comparative analysis the institutional frameworks, the regulations of social enterprises, the eligible judicial forms, presenting similarities and differences, as well as the contribution to social inclusion and impact on community in general. The chapter identifies and explains the influence of the European actors and presents the factors specific to each country which have influenced and supported the emergence of social enterprises as well as the challenges faced.

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POTENTIALS OF SMALL AIRLINES IN SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES UNDER THE NEW ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES

Journal of Air Transport Studies ◽

10.38008/jats.v9i2.22 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 24-49

Author(s):

Konstantinos Malagas ◽

Nikitas Nikitakos ◽

Ayse Kucuk Yilmaz ◽

Alexandros Argyrokastritis ◽

Ebru Yazgan

Keyword(s):

Eastern Europe ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Eastern European ◽

Strategic Choices ◽

South Eastern ◽

South Eastern Europe ◽

Eastern European Countries ◽

Regional Jets ◽

Depth Interviews

South-Eastern Europe holds a key geopolitical position and has a promising economy and aviation market. Small airlines operating in the region can succeed by taking advantage of the region’s characteristics and selecting appropriate strategies. This study’s objective is to examine the potentials of the region’s small airlines, focusing on their key strategic choices regarding destinations to serve, aircraft types to use, airports to operate from, and whether to operate independently or partner with larger carriers. In-depth interviews were conducted with key aviation experts from across the region, and secondary data were used to provide further insight. The study’s main findings show that small airlines may benefit from initially partnering with larger carriers, feeding their networks from secondary airports via regional jets and turboprops. This study adds to the relevant literature and may help managers from the region’s smaller and bigger airlines and airports identify new opportunities and develop sustainable strategies.

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