• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.27 no.6
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• pp.719-729
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• 2012

We sought to study the qualities and scientific benefits of Dongchimi, a traditional Korean food. We compared and analyzed ingredients used for the appearance and storability of dongchimi - honggot (Brassica juncea czerniak et coss), cockscomb (Celosia cristata L.), and beet Beta vulgaris L.). We specifically examined the antioxidative and antibacterial activity of pigments from extracts of these ingredients. Distilled water ($H_2O$) and 1% citric acid were used to safely extract pigments. The antioxidative activity of the pigments was then measured for total phenolic compounds, SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase), and EDA (Electron Donation Ability) by DPPH. The antibacterial activity of was also assessed by a Paper disc solution. Our results show that the pigments had sufficient antioxidative activity and had antibacterial properties against Gram positive and negative bacteria. In particular, Cockscomb (used for enhancing color) contained the highest amount of polyphenol compounds and had the most efficient antioxidative activity.

• Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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• v.51 no.3
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• pp.192-198
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• 2020

Caenorhabditis elegans model system was used to investigate the antioxidant activity of Beta vulgaris L. (Chenopodiaceae) methanol extract. The methanol extract showed DPPH radical scavenging and superoxide quenching activity in a dose-dependent manner. The B. vulgaris methanol extract was measured for the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and oxidative stress tolerance by using C. elegans, along with reactive oxygen species (ROS) level. In addition, to see that the regulation of the stress response gene is responsible for the increased stress tolerance of C. elegans treated by the methanol extract, SOD-3 expression was measured using a transgenic strain. As a result, the B. vulgaris methanol extract increased SOD and catalase activities, and decreased ROS accumulation, dose-dependently. Furthermore, the methanol extract-treated CF1553 worm showed higher SOD-3::GFP intensity than the control.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• v.56 no.1
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• pp.3.1-3.7
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• 2014

We examined the effects of Prunella vulgaris Labiatae (P. vulgaris L.) on specific and non-specific immune responses of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. The optimal concentration without toxicity of P. vulgaris was determined to $30-40{\mu}g/ml$ in vitro and $120{\mu}g$/100 g of fish in vivo. P. vulgaris significantly elicited an antibody titer compared to FCA or ${\beta}$-glucan. ${\beta}$-glucan plus P. vulgaris group synergistically enhanced antibody production. No significant difference in antibody production was observed between P. vulgaris and P. vulgaris plus ${\beta}$-glucan group. A respiratory burst activity of head kidney (HK) leucocytes of tilapia administered with 300 or $500{\mu}g$ P. vulgaris was significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced compared with the PBS-injected control group and FCA-treated group. Maximum increase in the NBT reduction value was observed in $500{\mu}g$ P. vulgaris group but no significant difference was found between 300 and $500{\mu}g$ P. vulgaris group. The level of serum lysozyme activity was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the 300 and $500{\mu}g$ P. vulgaris than $100{\mu}g$ P. vulgaris and FCA group. The phagocytic activities of HK leucocytes from tilapia administered with 300 and $500{\mu}g$ P. vulgaris were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than $100{\mu}g$ P. vulgaris and the control group. P. vulgaris was revealed with a good immunoadjuvant evoking the specific and non-specific immune responses of tilapia.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Bio-Environment Control Conference
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• 1996.10a
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• pp.58-59
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• 1996

생활수준이 높아지면서 수경재배된 신선채소의 수요가 늘어나고 있으며, 비트와 같은 서양근채류의 이용도 증가하는 추세여서 근채류의 양액재배도 증가하리라 기대된다. 특히 비트의 경우 색소의 원료로도 이용이 많으므로 재배가 늘 것으로 보인다. 비트는 중성 내지 약알칼리성 토양에서 생육이 가장 좋은 것으로 알려져 있는데. 현재 국내 대부분의 밭토양은 산성이므로 비트 재배에 적함하지 않다고 본다. (중략)

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.270-275
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• 1997

In order to produce betacyanins from sugar beet(Beta vulagris L.) in vitro, callus induction, shoot formation, root formation, betacyanin contents and protein contents determined from callus which was induced cotyledons of sugar beet seedling under an addition of NAA and BAP on the MS medium. The results were summarized as follows; The combination 3.0mg/l NAA and 1.0mg/l BAP treatment showed the most high callus induction rate, betacyanin and protein contents. The combination NAA and BAP treatments were not shoot formation, but BAP treatments showed high root formation rate. But high concentrations of BAP have not shown root formation.

• Journal of Plant Biology
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.441-444
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• 1994

From immature seed of Phaseolus vulgaris L., a novel phytosteryl glucoside was isolated. Strong ion peaks at m/z 613 $[M+Na}^{+},\;696\;[M+Matrix]^{+}$ in positive F AB- MS and at m/z 589 $[M-1]^{-}$ in negative F AB- MS indicated the molecular weight of the compound is 590. Four hundred MHz $^IH-NMR$ analysis revealed that the compound canys a 24-hydroxy-24-vinyl-cholesterol (saringosterol) as an aglycone and a ${\beta}-D-glucopyranose$. Four hundred MHz $^IH-NMR$ analysis of the acetate derivate of the compound revealed that hydroxyls at C-1' in glucose moeity and at C-3 in aglycone have been condensed. Therefore, the phytosteryl glucoside was characterized to be $3-0-{\beta}-D-glucopyranosyl-24-hydroxy-24-vinyl-cholesterol$ (saringosteryl glucoside). This is the first demonstration for the presence of saringosterol in higher plants. Also this is the first identification of saringosteryl glucoside in natural materials.erials.

• Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.22-27
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• 2007

Effects of prunella vulgaris L., chrysanthemum indicum L. and pueraria Radix on plasma lipid composition and histological consideration were investigated in hyperlipidemic rats. Concentration of plasma ${\beta},-lipoprotein$ showed a tendence to decrease in prunella vulgaris L., chrysanthemum indicum L. and pueraria Radix treatment groups. However these values were showed not significantly different from control group. Concentration of plasma FFA in prunella vulgaris L., chrysanthemum indicum L. and pueraria Radix treatment groups showed a lower values compared to control group and concentration of plasma FFA of prunella vulgaris L. and pueraria Radix treatment group showed a lower values than prunella vulgaris L. and chrysanthemum indicum L. treatment group. Concentration of plasma glucose and triglyceride showed a tendence to decrease in prunella vulgaris L., chrysanthemum indicum L. and pueraria Radix treatment groups. However plasma glucose values showed not significantly different from control group. Plasma total cholesterol concentration showed a low and HDL-cholesterol concentration showed a high in prunella vulgaris L. and pueraria Radix treatment group. However LDL-cholesterol concentrations were not significantly different in treatment groups. Histological consideration of heart, liver and kidney in prunella vulgaris L. and pueraria Radix treatment groups showed a good features in fat accumulation condition than those of other treatment groups. However in the condition of high fat accumulation in tissues, heart, liver and kidney were showed a slight congestion and a bashed cell nucleus.

• Korean Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• v.46 no.3
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• pp.388-394
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• 2013

Growth, inorganic solutes and glycine betaine accumulation in spinach beet (Beta vulgaris var. cicla L.) were studied under different salt conditions. Plants of fortythree days old were assessed by growing for a further 10 and 20 days at four NaCl concentrations (0, 100, 200, 300 & 400 mM). The dry weight of leaves was maximal in plants which were grown at 100 to 200 mM NaCl treatments and after 10d it was decreased slightly at salt treatments of more than 300 mM NaCl. Under the salt conditions, leaves of B. vulgaris contained high inorganic ions to maintain low water potential, but low water soluble carbohydrate contents. Total ionic content and osmolality increased with increasing salt concentration. Salt stress led to a preferential accumulation of glycine betaine in leaves of B. vulgaris, especially for the 200 mM NaCl treatment. These findings suggest that a high degree of NaCl tolerance of B. vulgaris resulted from the accumulation of glycine betaine, which is known to have osmoprotectant properties in the cytoplasm.

• Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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• 2001.10a
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• pp.269.2-269.2
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• 2001

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.44 no.2
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• pp.302-306
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• 2015

This study evaluated the quality characteristics of noodles added with dried Beta vulgaris L. root powder (BV powder) in order to determine the most preferred noodle recipe. When amount of BV powder increased, both L and b color values decreased, whereas a value increased due to the red betalain pigments in BV powder. Weight, volume, and water absorption of cooked noodles decreased, whereas turbidity of soup increased. For textural properties, addition of BV powder to cooked noodles increased springiness, chewiness, and brittleness. Overall, according to the results of the sensory evaluation, noodles added with 1% BV powder were the most preferred.