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Attractive Effects Efficiency of LED Trap on Controlling Plutella xylostella Adults in Greenhouse (LED 트랩을 이용한 온실내 배추좀나방에 대한 유인효과)

  • Park, Jun-Hwan;Lee, Sang-Min;Lee, Sang-Guei;Lee, Hoi-Seon
    • Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • v.57 no.3
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    • pp.255-257
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    • 2014
  • This study was conducted to determine the attractive effects of Plutella xylostella adults to light emitting diode (LED) trap in greenhouse and compared with those of no light trap and black-light which is typically used in commercial luring lamp. The green LED trap captured more P. xylostella when compared with black-light trap, whereas the no light trap was a little attractive to P. xylostella adults. These results indicated that the green LED traps could be used for environmental insect pest control.

Inhibitory Effects of Green Tea against Squalene Synthase (녹차의 squalene synthase 저해효과)

  • Choi, Sung-Won;Hur, Nam-Yoon;Lee, Han-Seung;Baik, Moo-Yeol;Ahn, Soon-Cheol;Lee, Jeong-Gyu
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.273-278
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    • 2008
  • Various biological resources from plants, animals, mushrooms, microorganisms, and foods were tested for the inhibitory activity against squalene synthase (SQS). Among 32 samples, more than one fourths (9 samples) exhibited significant SQS inhibitory activity. Interestingly, SQS inhibitory activity was detected in the samples such as green tea, fermented soybean paste, and plum juice. The SQS inhibitory activity of green tea was not only high but also stable. Its SQS inhibitors were supposed to be catechin derivatives, which have been known to be main bioactive components in green tea. The galloyl catechins showed higher SQS inhibitory activity compared to the nongalloyl catechins. Especially, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate appeared to be strongest inhibitor against squalene synthase ($IC_{50}=90{\mu}M$).

Production of Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) from Transgenic Rice Cell Suspension Culture (형질전환된 벼세포배양에서 green fluorescent protein (GFP) 생산)

  • Lee, Jae-Hwa
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.17 no.2 s.82
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    • pp.293-297
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    • 2007
  • Green fluorescent protein (GFP) is an attractive reporter for bioprocess monitoring. A fluorescence-based method was developed to quantify GFP levels in transgenic plants and protein extracts. In this study, GFP was produced and secreted from suspension cells derived from transgenic rice. The RAmy3E promoter placed before the GFP gene controlled by sugars such as sucrose. The effects of sucrose concentration on the secretion of GFP and total protein into the medium were investigated in batch suspension culture. It was possible, therefore, to induce the expression of the GFP by removing sucrose from the cultured media or by allowing the rice suspension cells to deplete sucrose catabolically. The dry cell weight (7.06 g/L) and GFP level were detected as highest at 12%, 3% sucrose after 20 day culture, respectively. However secreted GFP fluorescence at the other sucrose concentrations (6%, 12%, 18% and 24%) were a little amount in media.

Efficiency to Discovery Transgenic Loci in GM Rice Using Next Generation Sequencing Whole Genome Re-sequencing

  • Park, Doori;Kim, Dongin;Jang, Green;Lim, Jongsung;Shin, Yun-Ji;Kim, Jina;Seo, Mi-Seong;Park, Su-Hyun;Kim, Ju-Kon;Kwon, Tae-Ho;Choi, Ik-Young
    • Genomics & Informatics
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.81-85
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    • 2015
  • Molecular characterization technology in genetically modified organisms, in addition to how transgenic biotechnologies are developed now require full transparency to assess the risk to living modified and non-modified organisms. Next generation sequencing (NGS) methodology is suggested as an effective means in genome characterization and detection of transgenic insertion locations. In the present study, we applied NGS to insert transgenic loci, specifically the epidermal growth factor (EGF) in genetically modified rice cells. A total of 29.3 Gb (${\sim}72{\times}coverage$) was sequenced with a $2{\times}150bp$ paired end method by Illumina HiSeq2500, which was consecutively mapped to the rice genome and T-vector sequence. The compatible pairs of reads were successfully mapped to 10 loci on the rice chromosome and vector sequences were validated to the insertion location by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification. The EGF transgenic site was confirmed only on chromosome 4 by PCR. Results of this study demonstrated the success of NGS data to characterize the rice genome. Bioinformatics analyses must be developed in association with NGS data to identify highly accurate transgenic sites.

The Changes of Chemical Composition of Green Tea by Picking Periods (채취시기에 따른 녹차의 성분 변화)

  • Yang, Jae-Kyung;Kim, Jong-Cheol;Lee, Jong-Gug;Jo, Jong-Soo
    • Journal of agriculture & life science
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    • v.46 no.2
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    • pp.49-61
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    • 2012
  • This study was carried out to investigate the chemical composition and the inorganic constituents of the green tea at the 3 picking periods (Ujeon, Sejag, Jungjag) in Hadong. The results as follows ; The contents of chlorophyll, tannin, vitamin-c and total catechin were increased as picking periods increased but the contents of total nitrogen, total free amino acids, theanine and caffeine were decreased on the reverse. The inorganic constituents Mg, Ca and Mn were increased as picking periods getting late but the Na, K, B contents were decreased on the reverse. The contents of the total nitrogen, chlorophyll, total free amino acid, theanine, caffeine and total catechin and Na, Mg, Ca, B and Se were insignificant differences between Ujeon and Sejag.

A Study on the Comparative Analysis of Building Life Cycle Carbon Emission Assessment in Korea and China (한국과 중국의 건축물 전과정 탄소배출량 평가 비교분석에 관한 연구)

  • Zheng, Peng-Fei;Tae, Sung-Ho;Lim, Hyo-Jin;Kim, Hyeon-Suk
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2023.05a
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    • pp.155-156
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    • 2023
  • This study aims to analyze the factors that cause differences in the evaluation results of the life cycle carbon emissions assessment of buildings in both Korea and China as part of the methodology research of building life cycle assessment for Chinese buildings to promote building life cycle assessment in China. Specifically, it examines the building LCA standards of Korea and the standard for building carbon emission calculation in China as mentioned in the green building certification systems of both countries. Based on the investigation of the two standards, the life cycle carbon emissions of the evaluation target building were evaluated using the building life cycle assessment methods of both countries, and the influencing factors that cause differences in the life cycle carbon emission assessment results of the two countries were analyzed.

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A Schematic Estimation Development of the CO2 Emission in the Maintenance of Repair of Apartment Housing (개·보수 유지관리부문의 이산화탄소 배출량 간이 산정방법에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, KangHee;Ahn, YoungHan;Chae, ChangU
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.99-104
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    • 2013
  • Many activities associated with the construction and habitation of buildings are connected with issues affecting the environment such as global warming, climate change, and consumption of valuable natural resources such as fossil fuels. To minimize negative impacts on the environment, the building industry worldwide has implemented green building practices in many countries. One of the main green strategies is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by residential structures because they are most substantially connected with global warming and climate change. To determine the actual quantity of green house gas emissions caused by the construction and use of a building, it is important to analyze total greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle of buildings including construction, operation & maintenance(O&M) and demolition stages. Many studies suggest methods to calculate greenhouse gas emissions at the construction stage, but the literature addressing greenhouse gas emissions at the O & M stage is limited. A year-long study was conducted utilizing the deterioration method to calculate greenhouse gas emissions at the O & M stage of building life for condominium types of buildings in South Korea. Through this research, it is possible to analyze greenhouse gas emissions of buildings at the O & M stage, the longest span of the life cycle, and eventually help to calculate total greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle of the building.

Catechin and Caffeine Concentration Variations in Jeju Green Tea Varieties Harvested Over a Seven-Month Period

  • Song, Kwan-Jeong;Beak, Dong-Chul;Kim, You-Wang;Kim, Young-Geol;Lee, Min-Seok;Lee, Sam-Pin;Kim, Chan-Shick
    • Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.229-232
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    • 2010
  • Caffeine and catechins from the Yabukita, Yutakamidori, Saemidori, Okumidori, and Fushun varieties of tea leaves picked during different harvesting seasons from April to October were evaluated using HPLC. Total content of catechins increased greatly with the later harvesting time of tea leaves (i.e., picking the leaves in September versus in April) and decreased slightly after September. Yabukita tea leaves picked in August contained 43.1 mg% catechins including EGC, EC, ECG, and EGCG, with the ECGC levels constituting greater than 50% of those four compounds. Yutakamidori and Okumidori varieties picked in September contained the highest catechin values, at 43.6 mg% and 31.0 mg%, respectively. Fushun and Saemidori varieties contained lower catechin concentrations of 14.5 mg% (July) and 11.7 mg% (August) compared to other varieties. The EGCG levels gradually decreased in the late harvesting season, while levels of the other catechins, EC, EGC, and ECG, gradually increased. All varieties of green tea showed a gradual decrease in caffeine content toward the end of our harvesting efforts in October, with levels of 58~68 mg% in April and 28~57 mg% in October. Yabukita, Saemidori, and Okumidori varieties reached their highest caffeine levels in late spring/early summer, with Yabukita and Okumidori varieties reaching a high of 73.4% and 63.5% caffeine, respectively, in May, and Saemidori at 64.0% in June. In particular, Fushun still contained high caffeine of 66.8 mg% (September) during the late harvesting season.

Ethical Behavior in the Context of Green Credit Card Services: The Role of Individuals' Regulatory Focus

  • Kim, Moon-Yong
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.107-112
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    • 2020
  • Green credit card is the card service to revitalize the eco-friendly life of the people, offering a variety of benefits to card users for supporting environment. The present research aims to examine the effect of individuals' regulatory focus (promotion focus vs. prevention focus) on their ethical behavior in the context of green credit/debit card services. This research examines whether green credit/debit card users behave ethically according to their regulatory focus. The results indicate that green credit/debit card users with a prevention focus are more likely to behave ethically compared to those with a promotion focus. The findings imply that regulatory focus may be an effective marketing and segmentation tool in facilitating individuals' ethical behavior.

A Study on Analysis of Effectiveness of Incentive by Green Building Certification Criteria (친환경 건축물 인센티브 제도의 실효성 분석에 관한 기초연구)

  • Kwon, Kyong-Soo;Lee, Suk-Won;Kim, Ju-Hyung;Kim, Jae-Jun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2012.11a
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    • pp.119-120
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    • 2012
  • The government has offered incentives to encourage private companies that are to meet the Green Building Certification Criteria. Despite offering these incentives, the Green Building Certification Criteria record share of newly-built building in 2010 is 0.35%, very low. Effectiveness of Green Building Incentive applied by the Green Building Certification Criteria is questioned. So we attempts to analysis about effectiveness of Green Building by using Cost-Benefit Analysis. But if we want to use CBA, we need to draw cost, benefit factors that compose the incentive. So in this study, for applying CBA, we analysis cost, benefit factors.

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