• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.187-192
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• 2023

The use of biomass is increasing as a response to the convention on climate change. In Korea, a method applied to replace fossil fuels is using wood chips in a cogeneration plant. To remove air pollutants generated by burning wood chips, a selective denitrification facility (Selective catalytic reduction, SCR) is installed downstream. However, problems such as ash deposition and descaling of the equipment surface have been reported. The cause is thought to be unreacted ammonia slip caused by ammonia ions injected into the reducing agent and metal corrosion caused by an acidic environment. Element analysis confirmed that ash contained alkali metals and sulfur that could cause catalyst poisoning, leading to an increase in the size of ash particle and deposition. Measurement of the size of ash deposited inside the facility confirmed that the size of ash deposited on the catalyst was approximately three times larger than the size of generally formed ash. Therefore, it was concluded that a reduction in pore area of the catalyst by ash deposition on the surface of the catalyst could lead to a problem of increasing differential pressure in a denitrification facility.

• 한국환경보건학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경보건학회 2003년도 Challenges and Achievements in Environmental Health
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• pp.24-25
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• 2003

Lead is ubiquitous in the human environment as a result of industrialization. China's rapid industrialization and traffic growth have increased the potential for lead emissions. Lead poisoning in children is one of the most common public health problems today, and it is entirely preventable. Children are more vulnerable to lead pollution and lead in their bodies can affect their nervous, circulatory, and digestive systems. Children are exposed to lead from different sources (such as paint, gasoline, and solder) and through different pathways (such as air, food, water, dust, and soil). Although all children are exposed to some lead from food, air, dust, and soil, some children are exposed to high dose sources of lead. Significant sources of lead for China's children include industrial emissions (often close to housing and schools), leaded gasoline, and occupational exposure that occurs when parents wear lead-contaminated clothing home from work, burning of coal for home heat and cooking, contaminated food, and some traditional medicines. To assess the blood lead level in children in China, a large-scale study was conducted in 19 cities among 9 provinces during 1997 to 2000. There were 6502 children, aged 3-5 years, were recruited in the study The result indicates that the mean blood lead level was 8.83ug/dl 3-5 year old living in city area. The mean blood lead level of boys was higher than that of girls (9.1l ug/dl vs 8.73ug/dl). Almost 30 percent childrens blood lead level exceeded 10ug/dl. The average blood lead level was higher than that of in 1985 (8.83ug/dl vs 8.lug/dl). An epidemiological study was carried on the children living around the cottage industries recycling the lead from battery. Nine hundreds fifty nine children, aged 5-12 years, living in lead polluted villages where the lead smelters located near the residential area and 207 control children live in unpolluted area were recruited in the study. The lead levels in air, soil, drinking water and crops were measured. The blood lead and ZnPP level were tested for all subjects. The results show that the local environment was polluted. The lead levels both in the air and crops were much higher than that of in control area. In the polluted area, the average blood level was 49.6ug/dl (rang 19.5-89.3ug/dl). Whereas, in the unpolluted area, the average blood level was 12.4ug/dl (rang 4.6-24.8ug/dl). This study indicates that in some countryside area, some cottage industries induce seriously lead pollution and cause children health problem. For the introducing of unleaded gasoline in some large cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai, the blood lead level showed a declined trend since 1997. By 2000, the use of leaded gasoline in motor vehicles has been prohibited in China. The most recent data available show that levels of lead in blood among children in Shanghai decreased from 8.3ug/dl in 1997 to 7.6ug/dl in 1999. The prevalence rate of children lead poisoning (blood lead >10ug/dl) was also decreased from 37.8% to 24.8%. In children living in downtown area, the blood lead level reduced dramatically. To explore the relationship between gene polymorphisms and individual susceptibility of lead poisoning, a molecular epidemiological study was conducted among children living in lead polluted environment. The result showed that the subjects with ALAD2 allele has higher ZPP level, and the subjects with VDR B allele has larger head circumference than only with b allele. In the present study, we demonstrated that ALAD genotypes modify lead effects on heme metabolism and VDR gene variants influence the skull development in highly exposed children. The polymorphism of ALAD and VDR genes might be the molecular inherited factor modifying the susceptibility of lead poisoning. Recently, Chinese government pays more attention to lead pollution and lead poisoning in children problem. The leaded gasoline was prohibited used in motor vehicles since 2000. The government has decided to have a clampdown on the high-polluted lead smelters for recycling the lead from battery in countryside. It is hopeful that the risk of lead poisoning in children will be decreased in the further

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.315-327
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• 2007

동해 울릉분지 퇴적물에서 오염 기원 Pb의 근원지 및 이동 경로를 추정하기 위하여 2005년 4개의 박스형 시추퇴적물(30cm 길이)을 채취하였고 연대별 Pb 농도 및 Pb 동위원소 비율을 MC ICP/MS를 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구지역에서 1M HCl 용출 부분의 Pb 농도 및 동위원소 비율($^{207}Pb/^{206}Pb$ 과 $^{208}Pb/^{206}Pb$)은 1930년 전 약 300년 동안 거의 일정한 값을 보였으나 그 후로는 현재까지 지속적으로 증가하여 농도가 거의 2배 수준, 동위원소 비율은 3.41% 및 1.70% 증가한 값을 보였고 잔류 부분의 Pb 농도는 지난 400년 동안 거의 유사하였다. 오염 Pb의 축적률은 심해분지해역에서 1990년대 이후 $3.1-3.5mg/m^2/yr$ 범위로 대기로부터의 총 강하량과 유사하였고 대륙사면에서는 퇴적물 축적률에 비례하는 정도 이상으로의 급격한 증가를 보였다. 오염 기원 Pb의 축적률과 동위원소 비율의 시 공간적인 변화 그리고 오염 기원 Pb의 동위원소 비율과 가능한 오염원 물질의 동위원소 비율의 비교를 통하여 울릉분지에 축적되는 오염 기원 Pb의 근원지와 이동 경로를 설명할 수 있었다. 즉, 1930년대부터 중국 및 한국의 석탄 연소에 의해 오염 Pb의 축적이 이루어졌으며 여기에 유연 휘발류 사용으로 1990년대 초반까지 대기로부터의 강하량이 증가하여 오염 Pb 축적률이 계속 증가하였으며 수입 광상(호주 Broken Hill)의 비율 또한 점차 증가하였다. 1990년대 이후에는 한국 및 중국의 유연 휘발류 사용 금지 및 중국의 석탄 사용 급증에 의해 심해분지 해역에서는 그 이전과 매우 유사한 오염 Pb의 축적률을 보였으나, 대륙사면 해역에서는 1990년대 이후부터 급증한 국지적 오염원의 영향으로 급격한 오염 Pb 축적이 이루어지고 있었다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.538-555
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to understand $PM_{2.5}$ chemical characteristics on the Suwon/Yongin area and further to quantitatively estimate $PM_{2.5}$ source contributions. The $PM_{2.5}$ sampling was carried out by a high-volume air sampler at the Kyung Hee University-Global Campus from November, 2010 to October, 2011. The 40 chemical species were then analyzed by using ICP-AES(Ag, Ba, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Si, Ti, V and Zn), IC ($Na^+$, $K^+$, $NH_4{^+}$, $Mg^{2+}$, $Ca^{2+}$, $NO_3{^-}$, ${SO_4}^{2-}$ and $Cl^-$), DRI/OGC (OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4, OP, EC1, EC2 and EC3) and GC-FID (acenaphthene, fluorene, phenanthrene, anthracene, fluoranthene, pyrene, benzo[a]anthracene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[a] pyrene, indeno[1,2,3-cd] pyrene, benzo[g,h,i]perylene and dibenzo[a,h,]anthracene). When applying PMF model after performing proper data treatment, a total of 10 sources was identified and their contributions were quantitatively estimated. The average contribution to $PM_{2.5}$ emitted from each source was determined as follows; 26.3% from secondary aerosol source, 15.5% from soil and road dust emission, 15.3% from vehicle emission, 15.3% from illegal biomass burning, 12.2% from incineration, 7.2% from oil combustion source, 4.9% from industrial related source, and finally 3.2% from coal combustion source. In this study we used the ratios of PAHs concentration as markers to double check whether the sources were reasonably classified or not. Finally we provided basic information on the major $PM_{2.5}$ sources in order to improve the air quality in the study area.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.126-132
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• 2015

Objectives: The Korean government implemented a smoke-free regulation for pubs with a net indoor area of ${\geq}100m^2$ on January 1, 2014. The purpose of this study was to determine the indoor levels of concentrations of particulate matter smaller than $2.5{\mu}m$ ($PM_{2.5}$) in implemented and non-implemented pubs in Seoul and Changwon. Methods: $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations in fifty-two $100-150m^2$ (implemented) and fifty-seven < $100m^2$ (non-implemented) pubs were measured. A real-time aerosol monitor was used to measure $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations. Field technicians recorded characteristics of the pubs including net indoor area, indoor volume and presence of smoking rooms and counted the number of burning cigarettes, patrons and vents. Results: Differences between indoor and outdoor $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations in $100-150m^2$ and < $100m^2$ pubs were not significantly different in each city. Smoking was observed in 33% of $100-150m^2$ pubs and 51% of < $100m^2$ pubs. Average differences between indoor and outdoor $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations in the $100-150m^2$ and < $100m^2$ pubs were $79.2{\mu}g/m^3$ and $155.6{\mu}g/m^3$, respectively. When smokers were not observed, differences between indoor and outdoor $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations ware $12.4{\mu}g/m^3$ in $100-150m^2$ pubs and $24.5{\mu}g/m^3$ in < $100m^2$ pubs. Conclusion: Although the regulation was implemented only in ${\geq}100m^2$ pubs, a higher difference between indoor and outdoor $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations was observed in implemented and non-implemented pubs with smokers. Strict implementation of the regulation in all pubs is needed for better indoor air quality.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2014

이 연구에서는 피페라지노메틸-비스-포스폰산(PIPEABP), 메틸피페라지노메틸-비스-포스폰산(MPIPEABP), N,N-디메틸 렌디아미노메틸-비스-포스폰산(MDEDAP), 비스-디알킬아미노알킬 포스폰산(DMDAP)으로 처리된 중밀도섬유판(MDF)의 연소성을 시험하였다. 15 wt%의 알킬렌디아미노알킬-비스-포스폰산 수용액으로 MDF에 3회 붓칠하여 실온에서 건조시킨 후, 콘칼로리미터(ISO 5660-1)를 이용하여 그의 연소성을 시험하였다. 그 결과, 알킬렌디아미노알킬-비스-포스폰산 및 비스-디메틸아미노메틸 포스피닉산(DMDAP)로 처리한 시험편은 연소속도 감소에 의하여 무처리한 시험편에 비해 최대질량감소율 도달시간($TMLR_{peak}$) = (340475) s을 지연시켰다. 게다가 $CO_{mean}$은 (0.0883~0.0963) kg/kg으로서 무처리한 시험편(0.0612 kg/kg)보다 높게 측정되었다. 특별히 화학 첨가제 수용액으로 처리한 시험편의 비소화면적($SEA_{mean}=5m^2/kg{\sim}21.5m^2/kg$)은 무처리한 시험편의 비소화면적($-426.8m^2/kg$) 보다 높았다. 따라서 알킬렌디아미노알킬-비스-포스폰산 및 비스-디알킬아미노알킬 포스폰산으로 처리된 MDF의 시험편은 무처리한 MDF 시험편의 난연성을 향상시킨 것으로 판단된다. 그러나 연기발생량 감소에는 부정적인 영향을 주었다.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.66-77
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• 2015

In order to survey the seasonal variation of the chemical composition of particulate matter of $2.5{\mu}m$ or less ($PM_{2.5}$), $PM_{2.5}$ was sampled from 8 February 2013 to 31 March 2014 in an industrial area of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Chemical measurements of the sample included: ionic components ($Na^+$, $NH_4{^+}$, $Ca^{2+}$, $Mg^{2+}$, $K^+$, $Cl^-$, $NO_3{^-}$ and $SO_4{^{2-}}$), carbonaceous components - organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC), and water-soluble organic carbon (WSOC). Also, secondary organic carbon (SOC) was measured based using the EC tracer method, and char-EC and soot-EC were calculated from the analytical results. The data obtained were interpreted in terms of temporal variation. Of the overall mean value of $PM_{2.5}$ mass concentration obtained during the study period, ionic components, OC and EC accounted for 45.3%, 19.7%, and 8.0%, respectively. $NO_3{^-}$ showed a unique seasonal distribution pattern due to a dependence on temperature and absolute humidity. It was estimated that an approximate temperature of $14^{\circ}C$, and absolute humidity of $7g/m^3$ were critical for the reversible reaction of $NH_4NO_3(p){\leftrightharpoons}NH_3(g)+HNO_3(g)$. The amount of OC and EC contributing to the monthly $PM_{2.5}$ mass concentration was higher in autumn and winter compared to spring and summer. This result could be attributed to the impact of burning biomass, since WSOC and the ratio of char-EC/soot-EC showed a similar pattern during the corresponding period. From the comparison of monthly WSOC/OC values, a maximum ratio of 83% was obtained in August (summer). The WSOC and estimated SOC levels derived from the EC tracer method correlated (R=0.77) in summer. The high occurrence of WSOC during summer was mainly due to the formation of SOC by photochemical reactions. Through long-term observation of $PM_{2.5}$ chemical components, we established that the degree to which the above-mentioned factors influence $PM_{2.5}$ composition, fluctuates with seasonal changes.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.182-198
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• 2010

Background : The varieties of manifestations referred to oral, glottal, labial and dental diseases has been long complicated physicians in the efficient diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. Acupuncture has been widely used in Korea throughout the history and provides an efficient method in the treatment of them Objectives : Establish a distinctive and efficient acupuncture method for the treatment of oral, glottal, labial and dental diseases based in literature research Method : We reviewed four Korean medical literature, "Guide to Swollen Sore Treatment", "Treasured Mirror of Eastern Medicine", "Experiential Prescriptions of Acupuncture and Moxibustion", and "Essential Rhymes on Acupuncture and Moxibustion by Master Sa-am", and analyzed the therapeutic characteristics in the treatment of oral, glottal, labial and dental diseases Result : 1. According to "Guide to Swollen Sore Treatment", we could noted frequent application of blood letting methods in the affected area, then rinse ones mouth with salty water and further application of taro plaster. Also found acupuncture methods utilizing heated mole cricket or silkworm in the sublingual region. Regarding herbal method, Realgar was rubbed in the affected area. Mainly used acupuncture points in the treatment of oral, glottal, labial and dental diseases were GV20, GB20, LU5, and auricular anterior hairline 2. In "Treasured Mirror of Eastern Medicine", blood letting method in the sublingual region and burning needle searing method were the most frequently applied in the treatment of oral, glottal, labial and dental diseases. Moxibustion was also applied in the treatment of labial and dental diseases. Particularly, said to apply 3 moxa cones in ear zones of both sides, when no medicine is effective. This demonstrates how emphasized the importance of moxibustion in this kind of disease. Mainly used acupuncture points were GV16, CV24, LI4, EX-HN12, and EX-HN13 3. In "Experiential Prescriptions of Acupuncture and Moxibustion", no other methods beside wrist. Superstitious methods like applying moxibustion on the tooth picture drawn on the roofing tile need further confirmation. Mainly used acupuncture points were LI4, ST36, and HT7. 4. "Essential Rhymes on Acupuncture and Moxibustion by Master Sa-am", identified the cause of diseases according to visceral pattern identification. Stomach and Spleen in charge of vocal, lingual, and labial disease, Kidney for dental disease, and further scrutinizing identification according to Liver, Heart, Stomach, Lung, and Kidney manifestations. Used supplementation and draining needling methods of self meridians and other correlating meridians. Conclusions : After previous study on stroke and eye diseases, we could also find various efficient methods according to oral, glottal, labial and dental diseases, through literature research of korean medical classics. This study will concurrently result in establishing distinctive therapeutic method characteristic of Korea.

• 한국초지조사료학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.35-40
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• 1983

낙엽(落葉)퇴적물의 종류(種類)가 겉뿌린 초종(草種)의 발아(發芽), 정착(定着), 목초율(牧草率) 및 수량(收量)에 미치는 영향(影響)을 구명(究明)코저 리기다 소나무, 굴참나무, 물오리나무 및 일본잎갈나무의 낙엽(落葉)을 공시(供試)하여 시험(試驗)한 결과(結果)는 다음과 같다. 1. Petri dish 내(內)에서의 발아율(發芽率)은 낙엽종류(落葉種類) 및 초종(草種)에 따라 영향을 받았고, 특히 소나무 낙엽(落葉)침출액은 ladino clover와 timothy 같은 소립종(小粒種)의 발아(發芽)를 억제하였다. 2. Pot내(內)에서의 정착율(定着率)은 ladino clover와 timothy가 소나무 침출액(浸出液)에 의해 약간 감소되었을 뿐 기타 초종간(草種間)에는 상대적으로 감소 경향은 없었다. 3. 소립종(小粒種)인 ladino clover와 timothy 및 무거운 red clover는 낙엽간극내(落葉間隙內)에 종자(種子)가 쉽게 침투되어 정착율(定着率)이 높았다. 4. 일본잎갈나무의 퇴적층에서 모든 초종(草種)의 정착율(定着率)은 심하게 감소되었는데 이것은 수분(水分) 보존력(保存力)이 낮기 때문인 것으로 본다. 5. 초장(草長) 및 근장(根長)은 낙엽종류(落葉種類) 및 초종(草種)에 따라 차이(差異)가 있었다. 6. 굴참나무 수림내(樹林內)에서 겉뿌림 목초(牧草)의 정착율(定着率)은 지표처리(地表處理)에 따라 화입(火入) 36%, 제경(蹄瓊) 46%, 갈퀴 37%, 및 무처리(無處理) 31%였다. 7. 목초율(牧草率)은 지표처리(地表處理)에 따라서 화입(火入) 57.8%, 제경(蹄耕) 70.9%, 갈퀴 59.6% 및 무처리(無處理) 54.0%였다. 8. 지표처리(地表處理)로써 제경(蹄耕)은 겉뿌림시(時) 기존식생(植生)을 억압할 뿐 아니라 토양(土壤)과 종자(種子)가 잘 밀착(密着)할 수 있어 효과가 컸다. 9. 건물수량(乾物收量)은 제경처리(蹄耕處理)가 가장 높았으나(P<0.05) 다른 처리간(處理間)의 수량(收量) 차이(差異)는 크기 않았다. 이상의 결과를 종합할 때 경사산지(傾斜山地) 및 임간지내(林間地內)에서의 겉뿌림 초지조성(草地造成)은 낙엽(落葉)퇴적물 위에 직접 겉뿌림하는 조성방법(造成方法)도 중요(重要)한 의미(意味)를 내포한다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.29-39
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• 1970

산화(山火)는 임업(林業)에 있어서 일시적(一時的)으로 장구(長久)한 시일(時日)에 육성(育成)된 삼림(森林)을 순간적으로 황폐시킴으로 임업경영(林業經營)에 있어서 중대(重大)한 문제가 아닐 수 없으며 국가적(國家的)으로도 막대(莫大)한 손실(損失)을 갖어오는 것이다. 이러한 중대(重大)한 문제를 해결(解決)하기 위하여 선진국가(先進國家)에서는 다각도(多角度)로 문제점이 연구(硏究)되고 있으나 산화후(山火後)에 자연상태(瓷硯狀態)에서 생태학적(生態學的)인 연구(硏究)는 극히 짧은 역사(歷史)를 가지고 있으며 우리 나라에서는 이 방면(方面)의 연구(硏究)가 이제 시작이 되어 본인(本人)은 1967년(年)부터 강원도(江原道) 춘성군(春城郡) 서면(西面) 덕두원(德斗院)에 소재(所在)한 삼악산(三岳山)에 약(約)5ha의 면적(面積)이 산화(山火)로 인(因)하여 불탄 장소(場所)를 택(擇)하여 산화후(山火後)의 잔여종자(殘餘種子)의 발아율(發芽率)에 대한 조사시험(調査試驗)을 다음과 같이 연구(硏究)하였다. 1. 종자수(種子數)에 있어서 비교구(比較區) 740개(個)에 비(比)하여 시험구(試驗區)는 537개(個)의 차이(差異)를 가져온 것은 Quadrat를 설치(設置)한 위치(位置)의 차(差)도 다소(多少) 있으리라 믿으나 주(主)된 원인(原因)은 산화(山火)로 인(因)하여 일부(一部) 종자(種子)는 소각(燒却)된 것으로 생각되며 발아(發芽)의 비(比)는 208개(個);17개(個)로서 28.1%;3.2%로서 약(約)25%의 차(差)를 나타내고 있어 약(約)1/9이 감소(減少)된 것으로 보아 이 원인(原因)은 종자(種子)의 소각(燒却)과 상부(上部)의 고열(高熱)로 인(因)한 발아능력(發芽能力)을 상실(喪失)한 종자(種子)가 많은 것으로 생각된다(표(表)3. 4. 5) 2. Alnus japonica 종자수(種子數)는 시험구(試驗區)에서 16개(個)인데 발아율(發芽率)은 6개체(個體)(지수(指數)100)로서 가장 많은 발아율(發芽率)을 나타낸 것으로 보아서 열(熱)이 $150^{\circ}C$ 이상(以上)에서는 발아율(發芽率)을 저하(低下)시킨 것으로 생각된다(Fig. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11) 그리고 Carex Lanceolata var. Nana종(種)은 상부(上部)보다 하부(下部)의 종자수(種子數)가 많은 것은 하부(下部)(Quadrat 1. 2)의 식생군도(植生群度)가 많고 상부(上部)는 관목림(灌木林)인 관계(關係)로 Forest floor plants가 적은데 원인(原因)이 있는 것으로 본다(Fig. 9) 뿐만아니라 소형(小形)의 종자(種子)이기 때문에 토양입자(土壤粒子) 또는 자갈 속에 묻혀 불의 영향을 별(別)로 받지 않은 원인(原因)도 있는 것으로 본다. 3. Pinus densiflora의 종자(種子)는 비교구(比較區)에서는 43개(個)에서 11개(個)가 발아(發芽)되었는데 시험구(試驗區)에서는 11개중(個中) 하나도 발아(發芽)되지 않은 것으로 보아 Pinus densiflora는 차조사지(此調査地)에 출현(出現)한 종(種) 중(中)에서 열(熱)에 가장 약(弱)한 결과(結果)를 나타내고 있다(표(表)5). 4. 전반적(全般的)인 면(面)에서 발아율(發芽率)이 목본(木本)보다 초본(草本)이 높은 지수(指數)를 차지하고 있는 이유는 차조사지(此調査地)에는 초본(草本)이 대부분(大部分) 군생(群生)을 하고 있어 종자결실량(種子結實量)이 목본(木本)보다 많은데도 원인(原因)이 있다고 생각된다.(Fig. 11)