• 제목/요약/키워드: Indoor fungi

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The Mycobiota of Air Inside and Outside the Meju Fermentation Room and the Origin of Meju Fungi

  • Kim, Dae-Ho;Kim, Sun-Hwa;Kwon, Soon-wo;Lee, Jong-Kyu;Hong, Seung-Beom
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제43권3호
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    • pp.258-265
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    • 2015
  • The fungi on Meju are known to play an important role as degrader of macromolecule of soybeans. In order to elucidate the origin of fungi on traditional Meju, mycobiota of the air both inside and outside traditional Meju fermentation rooms was examined. From 11 samples of air collected from inside and outside of 7 Meju fermentation rooms, 37 genera and 90 species of fungi were identified. In outside air of the fermentation room, Cladosporium sp. and Cladosporium cladosporioides were the dominant species, followed by Cladosporium tenuissimum, Eurotium sp., Phoma sp., Sistotrema brinkmannii, Alternaria sp., Aspergillus fumigatus, Schizophyllum commune, and Penicillium glabrum. In inside air of the fermentation room, Cladosporium sp., Aspergillus oryzae, Penicillium chrysogenum, Asp. nidulans, Aspergillus sp., Cla. cladosporioides, Eurotium sp., Penicillium sp., Cla. tenuissimum, Asp. niger, Eur. herbariorum, Asp. sydowii, and Eur. repens were collected with high frequency. The concentrations of the genera Aspergillus, Eurotium, and Penicillium were significantly higher in inside air than outside air. From this result and those of previous reports, the origin of fungi present on Meju was inferred. Of the dominant fungal species present on Meju, Lichtheimia ramosa, Mucor circinelloides, Mucor racemosus, and Scopulariopsis brevicaulis are thought to be originated from outside air, because these species are not or are rarely isolated from rice straw and soybean; however, they were detected outside air of fermentation room and are species commonly found in indoor environments. However, Asp. oryzae, Pen. polonicum, Eur. repens, Pen. solitum, and Eur. chevalieri, which are frequently found on Meju, are common in rice straw and could be transferred from rice straw to Meju. The fungi grow and produce abundant spores during Meju fermentation, and after the spores accumulate in the air of fermentation room, they could influence mycobiota of Meju fermentation in the following year. This could explain why concentrations of the genera Aspergillus, Eurotium, and Penicillium are much higher inside than outside of the fermentation rooms.

Arabidopsis thaliana as Bioindicator of Fungal VOCs in Indoor Air

  • Lee, Samantha;Hung, Richard;Yin, Guohua;Klich, Maren A.;Grimm, Casey;Bennett, Joan W.
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제44권3호
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    • pp.162-170
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    • 2016
  • In this paper, we demonstrate the ability of Arabidopsis thaliana to detect different mixtures of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by the common indoor fungus, Aspergillus versicolor, and demonstrate the potential usage of the plant as a bioindicator to monitor fungal VOCs in indoor air. We evaluated the volatile production of Aspergillus versicolor strains SRRC 108 (NRRL 3449) and SRRC 2559 (ATCC 32662) grown on nutrient rich fungal medium, and grown under conditions to mimic the substrate encountered in the built environment where fungi would typically grow indoors (moist wallboard and ceiling tiles). Using headspace solid phase microextraction/gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, we analyzed VOC profiles of the two strains. The most abundant compound produced by both strains on all three media was 1-octen-3-ol. Strain SRRC 2559 made several terpenes not detected from strain SRRC 108. Using a split-plate bioassay, we grew Arabidopsis thaliana in a shared atmosphere with VOCs from the two strains of Aspergillus versicolor grown on yeast extract sucrose medium. The VOCs emitted by SRRC 2559 had an adverse impact on seed germination and plant growth. Chemical standards of individual VOCs from the Aspergillus versicolor mixture (2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 1-octen-3-ol, limonene, and ${\beta}-farnesene$), and ${\beta}-caryophyllene$ were tested one by one in seed germination and vegetative plant growth assays. The most inhibitory compound to both seed germination and plant growth was 1-octen-3-ol. Our data suggest that Arabidopsis is a useful model for monitoring indoor air quality as it is sensitive to naturally emitted fungal volatile mixtures as well as to chemical standards of individual compounds, and it exhibits relatively quick concentration- and duration-dependent responses.

황장목의 부후 및 흰개미 저항성 (Decay and Termite Resistance of Yellow-Hearted Pine (Pinus densiflora for. erecta Uyeki))

  • 이애희;장재혁;황원중;김남훈
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • 제45권1호
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    • pp.12-19
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    • 2017
  • 황장목(黃腸木)은 적황색을 띠는 심재부의 비율이 높고 연륜폭이 매우 조밀하며 최소 수령이 100년 이상 되는 귀중한 소나무 자원이다. 조선시대에는 황장목을 궁궐, 사찰 등 중요 건축물에 사용하였다. 하지만 황장목의 재질특성에 관한 연구는 매우 부족한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 황장목의 천연내구성을 검토하기 위하여 부후균 및 흰개미 저항성을 조사하였다. 공시균은 갈색부후균(Fomitopsis palustris)과 백색부후균(Trametes versicolor) 균주를 사용하였고, 공시 흰개미는 일본흰개미(Reticulitermes speratus)를 사용하였다. 그 결과, 갈색 및 백색부후균에 의한 중량감소율은 심재부에서 3.7~5.6%, 변재부에서는 16.1~26.3%로 나타났다. 또한, 흰개미 사충률은 심재부에서 약 47%로 매우 높게 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 통하여 황장목의 심재부는 부후균 및 흰개미에 대한 저항력이 뛰어난 것을 알 수 있었다.

개방에 따른 실내 온습도 변화가 목조문화재 보존환경에 미치는 영향 예측 (Predicting Influence of Changes in Indoor Air Temperature and Humidity of Wooden Cultural Heritages by Door Opening on Their Conservation Environment)

  • 김민지;신현경;최용석;김광철;김규혁
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • 제43권6호
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    • pp.798-803
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    • 2015
  • 1년간 측정된 개방 및 인접 비개방 전각의 실내 온습도 및 목재 기둥 내측의 표면함수율을 문헌조사를 통해 확인된 목재 가해균류 포자 발아와 생육이 가능한 최소 온습도(최소 습도의 지속기간 포함)와 목재 함수율과 비교하는 간접적인 방법으로 전각 개방이 전각 내부 보존환경에 미치는 영향을 예측하였다. 개방 여부에 관계없이 연중 전각 내부의 온습도 및 목재 함수율 조건은 부후균과 변재변색균의 생육에는 부적절하였으나 장마철이 포함된 여름철 전각 내부의 온습도 및 목재 함수율 조건은 표면오염균의 생육에 적절하였다. 표면오염균 생육을 위한 상대습도 및 목재 함수율 조건, 즉 실내 상대습도가 75% 이상으로 상승한 후 지속되는 기간과 목재 기둥 내측의 표면함수율이 15% 이상으로 상승되는 총 일수를 비교할 때, 전각 내부의 표면오염균 관련 보존환경은 개방 전각이 비개방 전각에 비해 다소 우수하다고 할 수 있다. 오히려 비개방 전각의 경우, 외기 상대습도가 높아지는 여름철에는 전각 내부의 상대습도를 낮추기 위해 문을 개방할 필요가 있다고 사료된다.

미생물 실험실에서의 부유 곰팡이 농도의 계절별 변이와 환경영향 (Seasonal and Environmental Influences on Culturable Airborne Fungi Levels in Microbiology Laboratories)

  • 황성호;홍순열;석지원;윤충식
    • 한국환경보건학회지
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    • 제42권1호
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    • pp.19-26
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: This study aimed to assess temporal changes in the level of culturable airborne fungi (CAF) in three microbiology laboratories and determine the environmental factors associated with CAF level. Methods: CAF levels were determined once per month from March 2011 to February 2012 in three microbiology laboratories. An Andersen one-stage sampler was used for five minutes, three times per day to collect the CAF. Arithmetic means of CAF concentrations and standard deviation (SD) were calculated. A Mann-Whitney test was applied to compare the differences between environmental factors such as divided room by structure of laboratory, use of humidifier, and use of air-conditioner. Correlation analysis was also applied to identify the association between CAF concentrations and environmental factors. Results: CAF levels demonstrated an increasing tendency in summer, and the three laboratories showed consistent seasonal patterns. Temperature and relative humidity (RH) were associated with CAF levels. When the humidifier was off, CAF concentrations were significantly higher in study rooms than in study rooms in which the humidifier was on. Conclusion: CAF levels in indoor microbiology laboratories varied greatly depending upon the temperature and RH and whether a humidifier was used.

대학도서관 실내 공기질 측정 및 조사 연구 (A Study on the Measurement and Investigation of Air Quality in a University Library)

  • 이재원
    • 한국도서관정보학회지
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    • 제50권4호
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    • pp.635-658
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    • 2019
  • 본 연구에서는 S대학 중앙도서관을 대상으로 측정 유해인자를 ① 공기 중 유해물질 ② 생물학적 유해인자 ③ 일산화탄소·이산화탄소·이산화질소 농도로 구분하여 관련 기준과 비교하여 측정·분석하였다. 분석한 결과 공기 중 유해물질인 미세먼지, 석면, 휘발성 유기화합물, 포름알데히드 모두 관련 기준 보다 낮은 수준으로 나타났으며, 생물학적 유해인자인 공기 중 곰팡이, 그람음성박테리아, 엔도톡신 등도 특별한 문제를 찾을 수 없었다. 공기 중 일산화탄소, 이산화탄소, 이산화질소 농도도 일반 대기 중의 농도 대비 특이한 점이 없이 유지되고 있었다. 다만, 도서관은 다중이용시설로 주기적인 청소와 환기를 통한 환경 관리가 필요한 것으로 나타났다.

건축물 실내 공기질 향상을 위한 광촉매 코팅 효과에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Effect of Photocatalyst Coating to Improve the Indoor Air Quality in Buildings)

  • 박현구;김종호;고성석
    • 한국안전학회지
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.150-157
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    • 2006
  • 새건물증후군이란 새로 지은 건물에서 생활하는 사람들에게 눈이 따갑거나 목이나 코가 아프거나, 두통, 구토, 피부발진 등 증상이 나타나는 것을 일컫는 말이다. 새집증후군 원인물질의 주요 성분으로는 건축 자재나 벽지, 페인트, 가구 접착제 등에서 발생되는 포름알데이드(HCHO)와 톨루엔 등 휘발성 유기화합물(VOCs: Volatile Oragnic Compounds), 부유 박테리아, 곰팡이, 바이러스 등이다. 새집증후군을 저감하기 위한 방법으로는 환기에 의한 방법, 오염물질이 없는 친환경 재료의 사용 및 재료의 처리를 통해 오염물질을 저감하고자 제거하는 방법이 있다. 본 연구는 이들 방법 중 건축 재료 위에 표면코팅처리를 함으로써 실내 공기질을 향상시키기 위한 것으로, 건물 내 표면 코팅 전후의 공기질을 분석함으로써 실내 거주환경을 안전하게 조성하는 데 그 목적이 있다.

The Origin of Meju Fungi - Fungal Diversity of Soybean, Rice Straw and Air for Meju Fermentation

  • Kim, Dae-Ho;Lee, Jong-kyu;Hong, Seung-Beom
    • 한국균학회소식:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국균학회 2014년도 추계학술대회 및 정기총회
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    • pp.32-32
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    • 2014
  • Meju is a brick of dried fermented soybeans and is the core material for Jang such as Doenjang and Ganjang. Jang is produced by addition of salty water to Meju and is considered the essential sauces of authentic Korean cuisine. Meju is fermented by diverse microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and yeasts. It is known that fungi play an important role in the Meju fermentation and they degrade macromolecules of the soybeans into small nutrient molecules. In previous study, 26 genera and 0 species were reported as Meju fungi. However, it is not comprehensively examined where the fungi present on the Meju are originated. In order to elucidate the origin of the fungi present on the Meju, the mycobiota of 500 samples soybean kernels, 296 rice straw pieces and air samples of Jang factories was determined in 0, 2 and 7 Jang factories respectively. Forty-one genera covering 86 species were isolated from the soybeans and 33 species were identical with the species from Meju. From sodium hypochlorite untreated soybeans, Eurotium herbariorum, Eurotium repens, Cladosporium tenuissimum, Fusarium fujikuroi, Aspergillus oryzae/flavus and Penicillium steckii were the predominant species. In case of sodium hypochlorite-treated soybeans, Eurotium herbariorum, E. repens and Cladosporium tenuissimum were the predominant species. Of the 4 genera and 86 species isolated from soybeans, 3 genera and 33 species were also found in Meju. Thirty-nine genera and 92 species were isolated from the rice straws and 40 species were identical with the species from Meju. Fusarium asiaticum, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Aspergillus tubingensis, A. oryzae, E. repens and Eurotium chevalieri were frequently isolated from the rice straw obtained from many factories. Twelve genera and 40 species of fungi that were isolated in the rice straw in this study, were also isolated from Meju. Especially, A. oryzae, C. cladosporioides, E. chevalieri, E. repens, F. asiaticum and Penicillium polonicum that are abundant species in Meju, were also isolated frequently from rice straw. C. cladosporioides, F. asiaticum and P. polonicum that are abundant in low temperature fermentation process of Meju fermentation, were frequently isolated from rice straw incubated at $5^{\circ}C$ and $25^{\circ}C$, while A. oryzae, E. repens and E. chevalieri that are abundant in high temperature fermentation process of Meju fermentation, were frequently isolated from rice straw incubated at $25^{\circ}C$ and $35^{\circ}C$. This suggests that the mycobiota of rice straw have a large influence in mycobiota of Meju. Thirty-nine genera and 92 species were isolated from the air of Jang factories and 34 species were identical with the species from Meju. In outside air of the fermentation room, Cladosporium sp. and Cladosporium cladosporioides were the dominant species, followed by Cladosporium tenuissimum, Eurotium sp., Phoma sp. Sistotrema brinkmannii, Alternaria sp., Aspergillus fumigatus, Schizophyllum commune, and Penicillium glabrum. In inside air of the fermentation room, Cladosporium sp., Aspergillus oryzae, Penicillium chrysogenum, A. nidulans, Aspergillus sp., C. cladosporioides, Eurotium sp., Penicillium sp., C. tenuissimum, A. niger, E. herbariorum, A. sydowii, and E. repens were collected with high frequency. The concentrations of the genus Aspergillus, Eurotium and Penicillium were significantly higher in inside air than outside air. From this results, the origin of fungi present on Meju was inferred. Of the dominant fungal species present on Meju, Lichtheimia ramosa, Mucor circinelloides, Mucor racemosus, and Scopulariopsis brevicaulis are thought to be originated from outside air, because these species are not or are rarely isolated from rice straw and soybean; however, they were detected outside air of fermentation room and are species commonly found in indoor environments. However, A. oryzae, P. polonicum, E. repens, P. solitum, and E. chevalieri, which are frequently found on Meju, are common in rice straw and could be transferred from rice straw to Meju. The fungi grow and produce abundant spores during Meju fermentation, and after the spores accumulate in the air of fermentation room, they could influence mycobiota of Meju fermentation in the following year. This could explain why concentrations of the genus Aspergillus, Eurotium, and Penicillium are much higher inside than outside of the fermentation rooms.

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학교 실내환경에서 공기중 미생물의 분포 및 특성 (Distribution and Characteristics of Airborne Microorganisms in Indoor Environment of Schools)

  • 이아미;김나영;김소연;김종설
    • 미생물학회지
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    • 제41권3호
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    • pp.188-194
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    • 2005
  • 미생물학적 실내공기질을 평가하기 위하여, 울산에 위치한 중${\cdot}$고등학교 3곳이 교실과 복도에서, 학기 중(수업시간, 점심시간, 방과 후)과 방학 중 등 상황별로 공기중 미생물의 농도를 조사하였다. 미생물의 포집에는 충돌식 공기 채취기를 사용하였으며, 세균수는 plate count agar, 진균수는 dichloran rose bengal chloramphenicol agar를 사용하여 측정하였고, 이들 배지로부터 세균과 진균을 분리하여 동정하였다. 학기 중 세균 농도는 점심시간의 복도에서 평균 $1,111\;MPN/m^{3}$로 가장 높았고, 수업시간의 복도에서 평균 $132\;MPN/m^{3}$로 가장 낮았으며, 방학 중의 측정값은 교실과 복도에서 각각 학기 중 수업시간의 $5{\%}$$27{\%}$ 수준이었다. 조사한 집락의 $60{\%}$는 병원성과 관련이 적은 Micrococcus spp.로 동정되었고. Staphylococdcus 속은 $12{\%}$를 차지하였다. 학기 중 진균의 평균 농도는 상황별로 $105{\~}213\;MPN/m^{3}$의 범위였으며, 방학 중의 측정값은 교실과 복도에서 각각 $32\;MPN/m^{3}$$83\;MPN/m^{3}$이었다. 공기중 진균의 집락으로부터 Cladosporium 속, Penicillium 속, Aspergillus 속 등을 확인할 수 있었으며, 언급한 3 속이 조사한 집락의 $77{\%}$를 차지하였다. 연구의 결과는 학교 실내에서 학생수와 함께 활동성과 연관된 상황에 따른 세균 농도의 변이를 보여주었으며, 학교 환경에서 bioaerosol의 허용수준을 결정함에 있어 이를 고려해야 함을 제안하고 있다.

Outbreak of Bioaerosols with Continuous Use of Humidifier in Apartment Room

  • Lee, Ji-Hyun;Ahn, Kang-Ho;Yu, Il-Je
    • Toxicological Research
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    • 제28권2호
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    • pp.103-106
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    • 2012
  • The effect of continuous humidifier use on the bioaerosol concentration in an indoor environment was investigated. An ultrasonic humidifier was operated for 10 hr per day for 15 days in an apartment room. During this time period, viable bioaerosol samples were taken using a single-stage Andersen sampler containing culture media plates for bacteria and fungi. The culture plates were then incubated at room temperature for 2~7 days depending on the media. The counts for the air sample plates were corrected for multiple impactions using the positive hole conversion method and are reported as the colony forming units per cubic meter of air (CFU/$m^3$). While the bacterial concentration measured using the tryptic soy agar (TSA) did not show any significant change during the first 3 days, the concentration increased from the $6^{th}$ day (6979 CFU/$m^3$) and reached a maximum on the $9^{th}$ day (46431 CFU/$m^3$). The concentration then decreased to 2470 CFU/$m^3$ on the $12^{th}$ day, at which point the fungal concentration increased rapidly to 14424~16038 CFU/$m^3$. Also, while the fungal concentration showed a significant change until the $9^{th}$ day of humidifier use, fungal growth was observed on the wallpaper and increased rapidly from the $12^{th}$ day. However, the bacterial concentration increased rapidly after the fungi were removed by remediation. The major fungal species identified in the samples were Penicillium representing 34%, Aspergillus representing 31%, Cladosporium representing 24%, and Alternaria representing 1%. The results also indicated that a relative humidity over 80% was easily achieved with continuous humidifier use. Yet, maintaining a high humidity in a room can cause a rapid outbreak of microbial growth.