• Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.237-244
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• 2001

Investigation on the surface charge properties of some Korean arable soils was performed by ion adsorption technique with two kinds of indifferent ion ($Na^+$ and $K^+$) at the range of pH 3 to 9 in bulk solution. The contribution of soil components(organic matter, oxides and clay mineral) on the surface charge density was determined at two soil depth with different solid particle composition When the pH of solution increased, the negative charge of soil surface was increased among the all soils, but positive charge were not appeared above pH 6. apparently. The magnitude of surface charge density measured by NaCl adsorption method showed ra nges of $0.01{\sim}2.84cmol_c{\cdot}kg^{-1}$ and $7.41{\sim}12.20cmol_c{\cdot}kg^{-1}$ at pH 3 and pH 9, respectively. Ion adsorption method using KCl as index ion overestimated than the method using NaCl as index ion. The content of organic matter is the strongest factor on the value of dCEC/dpH.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.283-292
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• 2015

The total global emission of $CO_2$ from soils is recognized as one of the largest fluxes in the global carbon cycle. Especially it is necessary to quantify the amount of $CO_2$ emitted by the organic material decomposition processes of microorganisms in the soil, because it becomes one of a factor for determining the carbon stocks in the soil. This study was conducted to estimate the impact of the Korean water deer(Hydropotes inermis)' feces to the soil organic matter. Also, effects of Korean water deer' feces on $CO_2$ emissions of soil and land use pattern dependent $CO_2$ flux quantification are studied. The organic materials in the Korean water deer' feces significantly changed organic matter content of soil and influenced the activity of soil microorganisms, both changing of respiration of the soil and physical chemical components in soil. In particular, C/N ratio and the $CO_2$ flux of soil of four regions (Rice paddy, Fallow ground, Salix koreensis community, Phragmites australis community) showed a statistically highly significant correlation (P<0.01) with the presence or absence of feces. $CO_2$ flux of soil affected by the feces was 2-20 times higher than the soil unaffected by the feces. This study has great significance to quantify the extent of the material circulation and its impact to the terrestrial ecosystem and soil zone throughout Korean water deer' feces. Feces of wildlife can affect soil and soil material circulation.

• The Korean Journal of Mycology
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.41-48
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• 1988

To investigate germination characteristics of soils on Fusarium species under different soil conditions, this study was carried out to test spore germination of 4 Fusarium species. Among 102 soil samples, spore germinations of Fusarium solani f. sp. pisi, F. oxysporum f. sp. cucumerium, F. oxysporum f. sp. raphani and F. coccophilum were under 50% in 98, 85, 82 and 83 soil samples, respectively. The highest spore germination of F. solani f. sp. pisi, F. oxysporum f. sp. cucumerium and F. coccophilum was obtained in 21 soil samples of pH 5.1-6.0, whereas F. oxysporum f. sp. raphani was in 33 soil samples of pH 4.1-5.0. The highest spore germination of F. solani f. sp. pisi, F. coccophilum and F. oxysporum f. sp. cucumerium was obtained in 4 soil samples holding soil moisture content of 41-60%, while F. oxysporum f. sp. raphani was in 22 soil samples of 21-30%. F. oxysporum f. sp. raphani only showed a direct correlation(r=0.29) between spore germination and soil moisture content. On the basis of each spore germination in cultivated and non-cultivated soils, there was significant difference(p=0.01) in 4 Fusarium species. F. solani f. sp. pisi only indicated significant difference(p=0.0l) between two contrasting-soils, cultivated and non-cultivated soils. The numbers of microbial population were higher in soils suppressive to spore germination than soils conducive to spore germination.

• Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.23-29
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• 1984

Agricultural soil samples collected from 121 sites (plastic film house 59, up-land 30 and orchard 32 sites) were evaluated by steam distillation and GLC-ECD analysis for organochlorine pesticides (${\gamma}-BHC$, heptachlor, p,p'-DDE, dieldrin, p,p'-DDD, and p,p'-DDT) in Jeollanam-Do area. Total residues of organochlorine pesticide in orchard, plastic film house and up-land were 0.415, 0.234 and 0.156ppm, respectively. Ninety-four percent of total residue was p,p'-DDT and its homologues (p,p'-DDE and p,p'-DDD). ${\gamma}-BHC$ was detected in all soil samples at $trace{\sim}0.050ppm$ range. Residue levels of organochlorine pesticide increased in the order of p,p'-DDE, ${\gamma}-BHC$, heptachlor, dieldrin, p,p'-DDT and p,p'-DDD.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.74-84
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• 1997

최근. 급격한 도시화 현상으로 인한 불투성 지표의 증가는 도시의 생태적 측면에 변화를 일으키고 있으며, 도시의 온난화 현상. 도시의 사막화 현상 등이 그 결과로 나타나고 있다. 특히, 분투수성 지표가 많은 도시에서는 그 수문학적 기능이 투수성 지표에 의존하고 있으며, 도시의 투수성 지표에는 오픈 스페이스와 주변의 생산녹지 등이 있다 이러한 관점에서 투수성 지표에 관한 연구가 필요함에도 불구하고 많지 않았고, 대부분 포인트별 연구였다. 본 연구는 도시 내의 수문기능 환경변화개선에 관한 기초자료로 동경의 대표적 도시공원인 코카네이 (소금정) 공원과 동경 근교의 치바현 (천엽현)위치한 치바(천엽)대학 부속 카시와 (상) 농장을 대상지로 선정 토양환경기능의 간접적 지표가 되는 토양경도를 나카야마식(산중식) 토양경도 계륵 사용하여 5120 Cm의 라인위에 10 Cm간격으로 512개씩 코카네이(소금정) 공원에서 9라인. 카시와(상) 농장에서 7라인을 공간별로 측정하고. 그 측정값을 다중비교검정과 Bartlett's 검정에 의하여 검정후에, 랜덤 데이타분석에 적합한 FFT(Fast Fourier Transform)를 사용하여 분석하였다 본 연구의 측정값을 다중비교검정과 Bartlett's 검정한 결과, 유의타가 없었고, 각 데이터를 분석한 결과. 공원의 9라인과 농장의 7라인은 분석 그래프의 유형에 의해 각각 2가지로 분류되었고, 전체적으로는 3가지로 분류할 수 있었다 특히 공원과 농장의 분석 그래프에서는 수평 방향으로의 변화에 대한 수직방향의 변화가 비슷한 스펙트럼이 공통적으로 나타났고. 각각 최대 값은 다르나 제1주기 부분에서는 답압과 같은 인위적인 요인에 의한 논은 수직방향의 스펙트럼 변화가 관찰되었다. 또한, 강우가 녹지의 경도변화에 미치는 가를 관찰하기 위하여 강우전과 강우후에 같은 라인(Line1과 Line2)을 측정하여 분석한 결과, 측정값의 평균에서는 차이를 보였으나. 주기의 변화는 거의 없었다. 전체적으로 분석 그래프에서는 공간별로 스펙트럼의 수평방향에 대한 수직방향의 변화량의 차이는 보였으나 비슷한 주기를 나타냈고, 가작의 유형은 공원의 녹지공간(lawn-area)과 나지공간(bare-area)으로, 농장을 녹지공간(lawn-area)과 경작공간(field-area)으로 분류할 수있었다. 종합적으로 녹지를 지질학적 구조의 고유한 특징이 아닌. 답압 등과 같은 인위적인 요인에 따른 속성들에 의하여 나타나는 스펙트럼의 분석을 통하여 녹지공간(lawn-area). 나지공간(bare-area)그리고, 경작공간(field-area)으로 분류할 수 있었다..

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.41 no.3
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• pp.292-299
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• 2013

In this study, we analyzed the changes in fungal populations of red-pepper fields employing eco-friendly farming methods, such as microbial agents and crop rotation, by using polymerase chain reactions coupled with denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE). Primer specific for fungi were used to determine the contribution of domains to the microbial community. Analysis of planted and non-planted soil samples applying PCR-DGGE technology offered evaluation of long-term patterns in fungal species richness. To evaluate the stability of DGGE patterns from different soils, comparison of planted and non-planted soil samples were compared using PCR-DGGE. The number of DNA fragments obtained from all planted soil samples by DGGE separation was far greater (14 to 15 bands) than that of the non-planted soil samples (3 to 4 bands). In addition, 14 bands were observed from crop continuation soil treated with agrochemicals and 18 bands from crop rotation soil treated with microbial agents. The PCR-DGGE analysis suggests that the use of crop rotation and microbial agents benefits the fungal community more than crop continuation using agrochemicals. These results indicate that crop rotation with microbial agents was better able to support beneficial organisms, enable more effective biological control and maintain a healthier balance of nutrients, organic matter and microorganisms.

• Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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• v.36 no.4
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• pp.200-209
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• 2003

Distribution coefficient ($K_d$) is an universal parameter estimating cadmium partition for a soil-water-crop system in agricultural lands. This study was performed to find some factors affecting soil-water partition coefficients for cadmium in some Korean soils. The distribution coefficients ($K_d$) of cadmium for the 15 series of agricultural soils were measured at quasi-steady state in the pH ranges from 2 to 11. The adsorption data of the selected soils showed a linear relationship between log $K_d$ and pH, which was well agreed with theoretically expected results ; $log\;K_d=0.6339pH+0.5532(r^2=0.70^{**})$. Normalization of the partition coefficients were performed in a range of pH 3.5 ~ 8.5 to minimize adverse effects of Al dissolution, cationic competition, and organic matter dissolution. The $K_d$-om, partition coefficients normalized for organic matter, improved this linearity to the pH of soils. The values of $K_d$-om measured from the field samples were significantly correlated with those of $K_d$ predicted from the sorption-edge experimental data ($r^2=0.68^{**}$).

• Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.123-131
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• 1999

To get the basic information for the improvement of the optimum levels of upland soil fertility and fertilizer application, the soil samples in two hundred fifteen site were collected from the major condiment vegetable cultivation areas such as red pepper, garlic and onion fields. Physico-chemical properties of the soil samples were investigated. Soil texture distribution of soil samples in red pepper, garlic and onion cultivation areas was in order of loam (L), sandy loam (SL), silt loam (SiL) and clay loam (CL) (35.4, 31.6, 14.9 and 7.0%, respectively). The average pH of soil in garlic and onion cultivation areas were over pH 6.0, whereas in red pepper was under pH 5.5. The frequency distribution of soil pH in total sampling sites were 58.7% in under pH 6.0 and 21.4% in below pH 5.0, in contrast to 10.3% in over pH 7.0. The organic matter contents were in the range of $20{\sim}30g\;kg^{-1}$, and the onion field soils was a little higher than those in red pepper or garlic. The available phosphate contents were in the range of $719{\sim}746mg\;kg^{-1}$ and were not different among in red pepper, garlic and onion. The frequency distribution of available phosphate in total sampling sites were found 62.8% of above $600mg\;kg^{-1}$, which was over the standard level for upland soil improvement, and then 22.3% was exceeded $1,000mg\;kg^{-1}$, especially. In the exchangeable cations, the K and Ca contents in garlic (1.27 and $9.11cmol\;kg^{-1}$) and onion (1.20 and $8.39cmol\;kg^{-1}$) were higher than in red pepper (0.96 and $5.87cmol\;kg^{-1}$), respectively. The Mg contents in garlic field soils ($2.17cmol\;kg^{-1}$) were higher than those in red pepper and onion (1.51 and $1.80cmol\;kg^{-1}$). This exchangeable K, Ca and Mg contents were higher than the standard level for upland soil improvement. The contents of microelement were ranged in $54.3{\sim}60.1mg\;kg^{-1}$ for Fe, $31.3{\sim}42.3mg\;kg^{-1}$ for Mn, $1.7{\sim}2.3mg\;kg^{-1}$ for Cu and $4.8{\sim}5.5mg\;kg^{-1}$ for Zn, respectively.

• Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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• v.41 no.4
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• pp.235-238
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• 2008

The Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) was initiated in August 1985 to develop new generation water erosion prediction technology for federal agencies involved in soil and water conservation and environmental planning and assessment. Developed by USDA-ARS as a replacement for empirical erosion prediction technologies, the WEPP model simulates many of the physical processes important in soil erosion, including infiltration, runoff, raindrop detachment, flow detachment, sediment transport, deposition, plant growth and residue decomposition. The WEPP included an extensive field experimental program conducted on cropland, rangeland, and disturbed forest sites to obtain data required to parameterize and test the model. A large team effort at numerous research locations, ARS laboratories, and cooperating land-grant universities was needed to develop this state-of-the-art simulation model. The WEPP model is used for hillslope applications or on small watersheds. Because it is physically based, the model has been successfully used in the evaluation of important natural resources issues throughout the United State and in several other countries. Recent model enhancements include a graphical Windows interface and integration of WEPP with GIS software. A combined wind and water erosion prediction system with easily accessible databases and a common interface is planned for the future.

• Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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• v.39 no.4
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• pp.214-223
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• 2006

For better management of micronutrients in crop cultivation, the availability of micronutrients in the soils must be updated and evaluated as a first step. This study was conducted to investigate the distribution of micronutrients in soils of plastic film houses. Total 396 soil samples were collected from the plastic film houses of various crops in Yeongnam province (strawberry, 96; red pepper, 66; tomato, 74; oriental melon, 97; cucumber, 63). Total and available contents of B, Cu, Zn, Fe, and Mn in the soils were determined. Available B was extracted with hot water and available Cu, Zn, Fe, and Mn were extracted with 0.1 N HCl. Mean values of total contents of B, Cu, Zn, Fe, and Mn in the plastic film house soils were 25, 32, 74, 21,316, and $420mg\;kg^{-1}$, respectively. Total contents of micronutrients in the plastic film house soils were similar to those found in the open fields nearby, while they were different among the locations investigated. Mean contents extractable B, Cu, and Zn in the plastic film house soils were 2.1, 7.5, and $35mg\;kg^{-1}$, respectively. The contents of extractable B, Cu, and Zn in the plastic film house soils were higher than those found in the open fields nearby with exceptions of B in soils of strawberry and Cu in soils of red pepper and oriental melon. However, mean contents of extractable Fe and Mn in the plastic film house soils were 156 and $146mg\;kg^{-1}$, respectively, and the mean content of extractable Fe was much lower than that found in open fields nearby. The contents of extractable Zn, Fe, and Mn were higher than the sufficient levels for the crop requirements in most of the plastic film house soils investigated. Contents of extractable Cu in most soils of strawberry, tomato and cucumber cultivations were higher than the sufficient level. However, extractable Cu contents were below the sufficient level in about 30% of investigated soils of red pepper and oriental melon cultivation. Soils containing higher contents of extractable B than the sufficient level were relatively fewer in comparison to the other micronutrients.