• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.61-68
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• 1993

From the early 1,100 to 1,900, ginseng cultivation seemed to be practiced with management of the diseases which were, in general, referred to a "disaster" at that time. Farmers had individually developed their own methods to manage the disaster with a try and error from generations to generations. It was not determined until 1909, however, that plant pathogens as a new concept was involved in the disaster and thirteen ginseng diseases were reported in Korea by Japanese plant pathologists. The intensive researches have been carried out from 1978 when Korea Ginseng and Tobacco Research Institute was established. Among the ginseng diseases reported in ginseng growing countries, Altemaria Panax, Eotrytis sp., Cylindrocarpon destmctans, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora, Pythium app. Phytophthora cactomm, Sclerotinia sp., Sclerotium rolfsii, and root rot caused by nitylenchus destructor have been observed in Korea and the appropriate control methods for the major diseases were developed. However, the other nine diseases reported by former researchers have not been confirmed for their pathogenicities and/or occurrences on ginseng yetinseng yet.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제62권1호
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• pp.87-91
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• 2019

The contents of major ginsenosides (ginsenosides Rb1, ginsenoside Rc, ginsenoside Rd, ginsenoside Re, ginsenoside Rf, and ginsenoside Rg1) in ginseng cultivated in different areas in Korea, ginseng that underwent different cultivation processes and ages, and ginseng cultivated in different countries were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with UV/VIS detector. Ginsenoside Rc was the most abundant ginsenoside in all different ginseng samples. The highest total concentration of major ginsenosides was found in the ginseng cultivated in Jinan (0.931 mg/g) and 4-year grown red ginseng (1.785 mg/g). Major ginsenosides were the most abundant in Korean ginseng (1.264 mg/g), compared to those in Chinese and American ginseng. The results of this study showed the different contents of major ginsenosides in the ginseng samples tested and emphasized which sample could contain high yield of ginsenosides.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2022

Ginseng has been well-known as a medicinal plant for thousands of years. Bacterial endophytes ubiquitously colonize the inside tissues of ginseng without any disease symptoms. The identification of bacterial endophytes is conducted through either the internal transcribed spacer region combined with ribosomal sequences or metagenomics. Bacterial endophyte communities differ in their diversity and composition profile, depending on the geographical location, cultivation condition, and tissue, age, and species of ginseng. Bacterial endophytes have a significant effect on the growth of ginseng through indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and siderophore production, phosphate solubilization, and nitrogen fixation. Moreover, bacterial endophytes can protect ginseng by acting as biocontrol agents. Interestingly, bacterial endophytes isolated from Panax species have the potential to produce ginsenosides and bioactive metabolites, which can be used in the production of food and medicine. The ability of bacterial endophytes to transform major ginsenosides into minor ginsenosides using β-glucosidase is gaining increasing attention as a promising biotechnology. Recently, metabolic engineering has accelerated the possibilities for potential applications of bacterial endophytes in producing beneficial secondary metabolites.

• 인삼문화
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• 제3권
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• pp.11-37
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• 2021

고려인삼은 대한민국의 대표적 특산 약용작물로 오래전부터 중국·일본을 비롯한 동아시아 교역에서 대표적인 품목이었다. 조선의 인삼 교역은 국가가 전적으로 통제한 공무역이었으므로 『조선왕조실록』은 조선의 삼업 역사를 조명할 수 있는 귀중한 자료이다. 역대 실록 중 인삼이 월등히 많이 쓰인 『세종실록』을 통하여 15세기 당시 고려인삼의 교역이 어떤 용도와 규모로 이루어졌는지 알아보고 『세종실록』 지리지에 기재된 당시 인삼의 자생지를 찾아 그 분포를 지도상에 표시해 보았다. 세종 재위 기간(1418~1450) 인삼을 중국에 진헌품으로 보낸 횟수는 101회, 규모는 11,000근(7,060.9kg1))으로 압도적인 교역량을 자랑하며, 일본과 유구국에도 예물 및 답례품으로 보냈으나 명 교역의 3분의 1이 안되었고 기타 외국 사절과 신하에게 하사하거나 유학생의 여비로 쓰이기도 했다. 재위 연도별로 보면, 중기 이후에 점차 줄어드는 경향을 보이는데 이는 채삼량 감소가 주된 원인으로 보인다. 『세종실록』 지리지에 기재된 당시 고려인삼의 자생지는 공물(土貢) 항목에 기록된 12곳-지금의 경북 영덕군, 영주시, 청송군/경남 울산시 울주군/전북 정읍시, 완주군, 장수군/전남 화순군/황북 곡산군·신평군/평북 정주시 일대, 태천군/자강도 자성군·중강군-과 약재(藥材) 항목에 기록된 산지 101곳 등 총 113개 지역으로, 도서지방을 제외한 조선 8도 전역에 걸쳐있었는데 모두 산을 끼고 분포하고 있었다. 또한, 현재 인삼재배지와 비교해 본 결과, 대체로 자생지와 일치하거나 인접한 지역이었다. 야생삼이 많이 나던 세종 재위 초(1432년)에 편찬된 『세종실록』 지리지의 이와 같은 기록들은 향후 한반도 인삼, 특히 산양삼 재배의 가능성을 보여주는 자료이다. 온난화로 인하여 인삼 재배지가 점차 북쪽으로 이동하는 이때, 역사 기록에 나타나는 북한의 자생지는 산양삼 재배의 좋은 후보지가 될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제99권6호
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• pp.863-870
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• 2010

산지에서 재배되는 산양삼의 생육특성을 알아보기 위하여 재배지 내에 $20{\times}20$ m 방형구를 설치하고 설치된 지역의 입지 및 토양 특성을 조사하였다. 입지특성에 관해서는 상층을 위주로 매목조사를 실시하였다. 임관울폐도는 균일하게 80%로 조절하고, 조사지내의 시험구는 미세기후를 측정하기 위한 Hobo를 설치하여 재배지의 기온, 토양내 온도변화 등을 측정하고 지역적 특성을 조사하였다. 시험구의 입지특성은 모든 조사구에서 다양하게 나타나고 있다. 또한 시험구내의 토양 특성은 우리나라의 전형적인 산림토양의 특성을 나타내고 있다. 특히 4월경 지상부가 출현하는 시기에는 $15^{\circ}C$이상의 적온이 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 지중온도가 상승하여 $8^{\circ}C$에 도달하면, 산양삼의 정단부에서 출엽을 시작하며, 지중온도가 $18^{\circ}C$를 넘어서면 낙엽이 지기 시작한다. 묘삼 식재의 경우 초기 출아율이 높으나 3년이후 급격히 출아율이 감소하여 자연도태가 이루어지고, 종자 파종의 경우에는 초기 출아율이 묘삼식재보다는 낮으나 자연도태율이 묘삼식재보다 낮은 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.372-379
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• 2013

The present study was investigated the effect of planting density on plant growth and yield of Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer. Sowing density is one of the most important factors affecting yield. The value of roots have affected by shape, color, weight and degree of disease injury in ginseng. Also, it needed to minimize elapsed time for 5 years including pre-planting field management and cultivation period. We were conducted to evaluate that planting densities and varieties on the growth, yield and missing rate. The direct sowing was treated seeds density as a four levels (seeds; 72, 90, 120, 144) and 10 different varieties with 3 years old ginseng roots. Root weight was significantly affected by planting density and variety, but the number of lateral root and yield were affected by only planting density. Growth index was related to variety and planting density. Also, Root shape index was affected by both varieties and planting densities. Suitable planting density and variety were 120 plant per 1.62 $m^2$ and Gopoong, respectively. Results showed that it was also a significant difference (p=5%) in variety of planting density on growth.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.204-209
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• 2009

This study was conducted to assess water movement in paddy-upland rotation soil scheduled for ginseng cultivation through the measurement of infiltration and permeability of soil water. Soil sample was divided with four soil layers. The first soil layer (to 30cm from top soil) was loamy sand, the second and the third soil layers (30$\sim$70 ㎝) were sand, and the fourth (< 120 ㎝) was sandy loam. The soil below 130 ㎝ of fourth soil layer was submerged under water. The shear strength, which represents the resisting power of soil against external force, was 3.1 kPa in the first soil layer. This corresponded to 1/8 of those of another soil layer and this value could result in soil erosion by small amount of rainfall. The rates of infiltration and permeability depending on soil layers were 39.86 cm $hr^{-1}$ in top soil, 2.34 cm $hr^{-1}$ in 30$\sim$70 ㎝ soil layer, 5.23 cm $hr^{-1}$ and 0.18 cm $hr^{-1}$ in 70$\sim$120 ㎝ soil layer, with drain tile, and without drain tile, respectively. We consider that ground water pooled in paddy soil and artificial formation of soil layer could interrupt water canal within soil and affect negatively on water movement. Therefore, we suggest that to drain at 5 m intervals be preferable when it makes soil dressing or soil accumulation to cultivate ginseng in paddy-upland rotation soil to reduce failure risk of ginseng cultivation.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.480-488
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• 2015

Background : In order to determine the effects of planting methods on root growth of ginseng varieties, two different methods, direct seed sowing and transplanting were compared in terms of their effects on different root growth characteristics. Methods and Results : Higher fresh root weight was observed in ginseng grown by direct seed sowing. Direct seed sowing of three cultivars (Sunhyang, Chungsun and K-1) resulted in higher yield, whereas no difference was observed in the yield of one cultivar (Chungsun). Gumpoong was highly tolerant to physiological stress, as it showed fewer symptoms of rusty and rough skin root diseases in both direct seed sowing and transplanting. The average main root length per total root length of ginseng grown by direct seed sowing was 33.6%, whereas that of ginseng grown by the average of those by transplanting was 22.4%. Other root growth characteristics, including root length, main root diameter, and number of side roots, improved when the direct seed sowing method was used. Conclusions : To our knowledge, this is the first study reporting the differences in root growth parameters of ginseng varieties grown by direct seed sowing or transplanting at the same planting density. Because of the advantages of direct sowing during ginseng planting, developing new varieties and improving cultivation methods are imperative.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.195-201
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• 2012

The management and the use of major mineral nutriments such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, etc have been practiced and improved in various cultivating methods of Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer. The purposes of this study were to examine the content of major mineral nutrients on different ginseng aging from 1 to 6 years old, to analyze their uptake and utilization in tissues of ginseng, and to find out their proper managing techniques throughout the cultivation of ginseng. In case of the leaves, the N content was not clearly different from 1 to 6 years old, while the content of P and K was generally decreased throughout the cultivating years. In case of the roots, the content of N and K was gradually decreased from 1 to 6 years old, while the P content was increased until 3 years old, decreased at 4 years old, increased again at 5 years old, and decreased again at 6 years old. The uptake amount of N was increased in root of ginseng from 1 to 6 years old, 0.02 to 2.79kg/10a based on dry weight, respectively. Other minerals of P, K, Ca, and Mg were increased for the cultivating year. Comparing the uptake amounts of N, P, K with different cultivating year, they were the highest uptake amount at 4 years old and then were decreased. The management techniques of major mineral in cultivation of ginseng would be studied and evaluated more in order to have better ginseng production.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.205-213
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• 2018

Background: Since the revised Ginseng Industrial Act was passed, ginseng sprouts have become a new medicinal vegetable for which there is high consumer demand. However, the existing amount of research and data on ginseng production has not kept pace with this changed reality. Methods and Results: In this study we analyzed the changes in the amounts of ginsenosides in different parts of growing ginseng sprouts during the period from when organic seedlings were planted in nursery soil until 8 weeks of cultivation had elapsed, which was when the leaves hardened. In the leaves, ginsenoside content increased 1.62 times with the panaxadiol (PD) system and 1.31 - 1.56 times with the panaxatriol (PT) system from 7 to 56 days after transplantation. During the same period, the total ginsenoside content of the stems decreased by 0.66 - 0.91 times, and those of the roots increased until the $21^{st}$ day, and then underwent steep declines. The effect of fermented press cake extract (FPCE) and tap water (TP) on the total amount of ginsenoside per plant were similar, and could be represented with the equations $y=1.4330+0.2262x-0.0008x^2$ and $y=0.9555+0.2997x-0.0031x^2$ in which y = ginsenoside content x = amount of and on the total amounts of FPCE or TP, respectively after 26.4 days, however, the difference between ginsenoside content with FPCE and TP widened. Conclusions: These results suggested that the amounts of ginsenosides in different parts of ginseng varied with the cultivation period and nutrient supply. These findings also provide fundamental data on the distribution of ginsenosides among plant parts for 2-year-old ginseng plants in the early-growth stage.