• Mycobiology
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.368-377
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• 2019

The genus Macrolepiota (Agaricales, Basidiomycota) is easy to recognize at the genus level because of big, fleshy basidiocarps with squamules covering the pileus; a single or double annulus; and big, thick-walled basidiospores with a germ pore. However, morphological identification is often unreliable in Macrolepiota due to similar morphological features among species. Due to the uncertainty of previous morphological identification in the genus Macrolepiota, it is necessary to re-examine Korean Macrolepiota using molecular data. We reexamined 34 Macrolepiota specimens collected from 2012 to 2018 in Korea using a reverse taxonomic approach, whereby species identification was first done based on the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region analysis, followed by morphological confirmation. We identified the presence of four species: M. detersa, M. mastoidea, M. procera, and M. umbonata sp. nov. Two species (M. detersa and M. mastoidea) were previously unrecorded from Korea and M. umbonata is a new species. Detailed descriptions of all four species and taxonomic key are provided in this study. Macrolepiota procera and M. umbonata are distributed through the country, but M. detersa and M. mastoidea are distributed only in limited areas. According to our results, the combination of ITS locus and morphology proved to be a robust approach to evaluate the taxonomic status of Macrolepiota species in Korea. Additional surveys are needed to verify the species diversity and clarify their geographic distribution.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.332-340
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• 2019

Background: Studies of morphological variation within and among populations provide an opportunity to understand local adaptation and potential patterns of gene flow. To study the evolutionary divergence patterns of Schlegel's Japanese gecko (Gekko japonicus) across its distribution, we analyzed data for 15 morphological characters of 324 individuals across 11 populations (2 in China, 4 in Japan, and 5 in Korea). Results: Among-population morphological variation was smaller than within-population variation, which was primarily explained by variation in axilla-groin length, number of infralabials, number of scansors on toe IV, and head-related variables such as head height and width. The population discrimination power was 32.4% and in cluster analysis, populations from the three countries tended to intermix in two major groups. Conclusion: Our results indicate that morphological differentiation among the studied populations is scarce, suggesting short history for some populations after their establishment, frequent migration of individuals among the populations, and/or local morphological differentiation in similar urban habitats. Nevertheless, we detected interesting phenetic patterns that may predict consistent linkage of particular populations that are independent of national borders. Additional sampling across the range and inclusion of genetic data could give further clue for the historical relationship among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean populations of G. japonicus.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.3950-3969
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• 2021

Radio Frequency (RF)-based indoor localization technologies play significant roles in various Internet of Things (IoT) services (e.g., location-based service). Most such technologies require that all the devices comply with a specified technology (e.g., WiFi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth). However, this requirement limits its application scenarios in today's IoT context where multiple devices complied with different standards coexist in a shared environment. To bridge the gap, in this paper, we propose a cross-technology localization approach, which is able to localize target nodes using a different type of devices. Specifically, the proposed framework reuses the existing WiFi infrastructure without introducing additional cost to localize Non-WiFi device (i.e., ZigBee). The key idea is to leverage the interference between devices that share the same operating frequency (e.g., 2.4GHz). Such interference exhibits unique patterns that depend on the target device's location, thus it can be leveraged for cross-technology localization. The proposed framework uses Principal Components Analysis (PCA) to extract salient features of the received WiFi signals, and leverages Dynamic Time Warping (DTW), Gradient Boosting Regression Tree (GBRT) to improve the robustness of our system. We conduct experiments in real scenario and investigate the impact of different factors. Experimental results show that the average localization accuracy of our prototype can reach 1.54m, which demonstrates a promising direction of building cross-technology technologies to fulfill the needs of modern IoT context.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제50권
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• pp.183-189
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• 2023

This study investigated the impact of two distinct MS basal media: one containing FeNaEDTA and the other FeEDDHA, on the growth of five unique gerbera cultivars (Shy Pink, Pink Holic, Breeze, Harmony, Snow Dream). Notably, the response to these media types varied significantly among the cultivars, particularly concerning leaf yellowing and plant growth. 'Shiny Pink' and 'Pink Holic' exhibited leaf yellowing on the FeNaEDTA-containing medium but displayed leaf greening on the FeEDDHA-containing medium. In contrast, 'Snow Dream,' 'Harmony,' and 'Breeze' remained unaffected on both medium types. However, the FeNaEDTA-containing medium promoted higher plant height and petiole length in 'Breeze,' 'Harmony,' and 'Snow Dream' than the FeNaEDTA-containing medium did. A promotive effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on plant growth and leaf greening was observed in 'Pink Holic,' particularly on the FeNaEDTA-containing medium, while the addition of AgNPs to the FeEDDHA-containing medium negatively affected plant growth. These results highlight the substantial influence of medium type, specifically the presence of FeNaEDTA or FeEDDHA, on gerbera growth responses, emphasizing the critical role of medium selection in gerbera propagation. Additionally, when contemplating the addition of AgNPs for in vitro gerbera propagation, it is crucial to consider the medium type.

• 한국전통조경학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2021

본 연구는 중국 영남(嶺南)지방에서 가원(可園)을 조영한 장경수(張敬修 1823~1864)를 분석하여 어떤 방식으로 전통원림을 조영하였는지를 밝히는 것이 논문의 목적이다. 본 연구는 조영자와 공간만들기의 관계성 분석에 중점을 두었다. 이를 위해 조영자 생애 분석, 조영 배경 분석, 지방 문인들과의 교류공간으로서의 원림 분석, 조영자의 예술활동을 위한 공간으로서의 원림 분석, 장경수만의 정원만들기로 나누어 분석하였으며, 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 장경수는 1823년에 동완시(東莞市)에서 출생하였는데, 22세(1845년)에 내전에 참가하고, 26세(1849년)에 귀향해서 가원을 조영하였다. 그러나 다시 아편전쟁(1856년)을 거쳤으며, 38세(1861년)에는 전쟁으로 얻은 병 때문에 귀향하였으나, 41세(1864년)의 나이로 세상을 떠났다. 장경수는 군인이었기 때문에, 전쟁으로 인한 상처를 치유하는 한편, 평소에 장경수가 가지고 있었던 이상세계를 실현하기 위해 원림을 조성하였다. 원림 조영배경은 원림의 이름 '가원(可園)'에서 찾을 수 있다. 장경수는 전쟁을 통해 알게 된 '세상에서 가능한 것도 없고 불가능한 것도 없다(無可無不可)'는 의미를 원림에서 표현하고자 하였다. 그래서 장경수는 원림 건축물과 시설물에 가당(可堂), 가헌(可軒), 가정(可亭), 가루(可樓), 가주(可舟), 가호(可湖)라는 이름을 붙였다. 또한 그는 전쟁에서 돌아와 어머니에 대한 사랑과 효심으로 원림을 조영하였다. 장경수는 지방 문인들과 함께 가원에서 많은 시화작품을 남겼는데, 원림에서 문인들과 교류공간으로써 거점이 되도록 조성된 곳은 '가헌(可軒)과 가루(可樓)', 그리고 '추월지관(雛月池館)과 가정(可亭)'이다. 장경수는 조경식물 가운데 특히 혜난과 매화를 좋아해서 많은 작품을 남겼다. 특히 혜난의 다양한 분경(盆景) 연출이 가능한 자수대(滋樹臺)가 장경수의 예술활동 공간의 핵심적 공간으로 판단된다. 장경수는 가당(可堂) 앞 중정에 자수대, 석가산(假山涵月), 배월대를 활용해서 매우 특징있는 자기만의 정원을 만듬으로써 명원(名園)이 된 것으로 판단된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.828-833
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• 2017

Objective: The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different methionine (Met) sources on production performance, reproduction performance, egg quality and serum biochemical indices in broiler breeders. Methods: After receiving a basal diet (containing 0.25% Met) for a 2-wk pretreatment period, a total of 360 39-wk-old Lingnan yellow broiler breeders were randomly allocated to four treatments with six replicates each (15 birds per replicate). Breeders were fed with basal diets (control) or diets supplemented with DL-methionine (DLM), DL-2-hydroxy-4-methylthio butytric calcium (MHA-Ca) and coated DL-Met (CME) respectively. Results: The results showed that CME supplementation promoted laying rate and decreased feed-to-egg ratio (F/E) (p<0.05), DLM and MHA-Ca supplementation decreased F/E (p<0.05) when compared with control group. The rate of fertility, hatchability and birthrate were higher (p<0.05) in DLM, MHA-Ca, and CME groups than control group. Compared with control group, CME increased the eggshell thickness (p<0.05); MHA-Ca improved the eggshell thickness, shell ratio and eggshell strength (p<0.05). Results also showed that CME elevated the concentration of total protein in serum (p<0.05); MHA-Ca improved the concentration of calcium in serum (p<0.05). The concentration of serum uric acid in DLM, MHA-Ca, and CME groups was lower than that in control group (p<0.05). Besides, CME had higher concentrations of serum taurine, cysteine and cystanthionine (p<0.05) while MHA-Ca and DLM promoted the serum taurine concentration (p<0.05) compared with control group. Conclusion: Based on the results, it was concluded that Met supplementation could enhance the production and reproduction performance as well as the antioxidant status and egg quality of broiler breeders. In terms of improving the production performance, reproduction performance and antioxidant performance, CME was superior to DLM and MHA-Ca; but in regard to the enhancement of eggshell quality and serum Ca concentration, MHA-Ca was superior to DLM and CME.

• 한국경제지리학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.407-418
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• 2011

광저우(廣州)를 성도(省都)로 하는 광둥성 주변 남쪽지방은 기원전 221년 진(秦)나라가 통일하기 전까지 지형적으로 교통의 장애를 초래한 오령(五嶺; 다섯 산맥)의 남쪽에 있다하여 '영남(嶺南)'이라 불렸다. 영남의 광둥성 일대는 행정적 독립단위의 남월국(南越國)이라 하였다. 이 지역을 대표하는 '월'이란 한자의 기원은 여기서 비롯되며 월어(광둥어), 월채(광둥요리), 월극(광둥 연극) 등 용어는 지금도 사용된다. 남월국 시대에 번우(番禹)라 불렸던 광저우는 주강(珠江) 삼각주 북부에 일찍이 자리를 잡았다. 이후 청대(淸代)에 이르러 서구 열강에 문호를 개방하게 된 최초의 개항장이 되었다. 오늘날에는 후발 주자인 상하이(上海)에 뒤쳐지기도 했으나 여전히 베이징, 상하이에 이은 세 번째 영향력을 지닌 연해 개방 도시이다. 광저우는 오늘날 세계적인 면방직 공업의 중심일 뿐 아니라 여러 업종의 공업 발달에 박차를 가하고 있는 도시이다. 주변의 홍콩, 마카오, 선전 등과 함께 주강 삼각 경제권 구축에 중요한 역할을 담당하고 있다. 일찍이 화남 최대의 중심도시로 자리 잡은 광저우는 이 지역 정치 경제 문화 등 다방면의 허브인 동시에 북방 정치권에 도전하려는 혁명저항 세력의 중심도시였다. 광저우는 항만으로서 성쇠의 역사를 거쳐 왔지만 지속적인 노력으로 발전하면서 영향력을 지니게 되었다. 그렇지만, 오늘날 역동적으로 발전하는 광저우의 모습 이면에 환경과 질서 등 개선되어야 할 여러 과제를 안고 있다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.33-40
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• 2020

Background: Understanding the geographical distribution of a species is a key component of studying its ecology, evolution, and conservation. Although Schlegel's Japanese gecko (Gekko japonicus) is widely distributed in Northeast Asia, its distribution has not been studied in detail. We predicted the present and future distribution of G. japonicus across China, Japan, and Korea based on 19 climatic and 5 environmental variables using the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) species distribution model. Results: Present time major suitable habitats for G. japonicus, having greater than 0.55 probability of presence (threshold based on the average predicted probability of the presence records), are located at coastal and inland cities of China; western, southern, and northern coasts of Kyushu and Honshu in Japan; and southern coastal cities of Korea. Japan contained 69.3% of the suitable habitats, followed by China (27.1%) and Korea (4.2%). Temperature seasonality (66.5% of permutation importance) was the most important predictor of the distribution. Future distributions according to two climate change scenarios predicted that by 2070, and overall suitable habitats would decrease compared to the present habitats by 18.4% (scenario RCP 4.5) and 10.4% (scenario RCP 8.5). In contrast to these overall trends, range expansions are expected in inland areas of China and southern parts of Korea. Conclusions: Suitable habitats predicted for G. japonicus are currently located in coastal cities of Japan, China, and Korea, as well as in isolated patches of inland China. Due to climate change, suitable habitats are expected to shrink along coastlines, particularly at the coastal-edge of climate change zones. Overall, our results provide essential distribution range information for future ecological studies of G. japonicus across its distribution range.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.1812-1819
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• 2007

Heart fatty acid-binding protein gene (H-FABP) is an important candidate gene for meat quality. One of the objectives of this study was to screen single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of chicken H-FABP gene among 252 individuals that included 4 Chinese domestic chicken breeds (Fengkai Xinghua (T04), Huiyang Huxu (H), Qingyuan Ma (Q), Guangxi Xiayan (S1)), 2 breeds developed by the Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences (Lingnan Huang (DC), dwarf chicken (E4)) and one introduced broiler (Abor Acre (AA)). Another objective of this study was to analyze the associations between polymorphisms of the H-FABP gene and fat deposition traits in chickens. PCR-SSCP was used to analyze SNPs in H-FABP and 4 SNPs (T260C, G675A, C783T and G2778A) were detected. Associations between polymorphic loci and intramuscular fat (IMF), abdominal fat weight (AFW) and abdominal fat percentage (AFP) were analyzed by ANCOVA method. The results showed that the T260C genotypes were significantly associated with IMF (p = 0.0233) and AFP (p = 0.0001); the G675A genotypes were significantly associated with AFW, AFP (p<0.01) and IMF (p<0.05); at the C783T locus, AFW and AFP differed highly between genotypes. However, the G2778A loci did not show any significant effect on fat deposition traits in this study. In addition, we found that there were some differences between AFP and definite haplotypes through a nonparametric statistical method, so the haplotypes based on the SNPs except G2778A loci were also significantly associated with IMF, AFW (g) (p<0.05) and AFP (%) (p<0.001). Significantly and suggestively dominant effects of H4H4 haplotype were observed for IMF and the H2H3 was dominant for AFW (g) and AFP (%). The results also revealed that H5H7 haplotype had a negative effect on IMF, while the H5H6 had a positive effect on AFW (g) and AFP (%).

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권12호
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• pp.1939-1945
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• 2018

Objective: This study was conducted with the objectives to examine the impacts of inorganic selenium (Se) and different types and levels of organic selenium on the serum and tissues Se status and antioxidant capacity in broiler breeders. Methods: Five hundred and forty 48-wk-old Lingnan Yellow broiler breeders were randomly assigned to 6 dietary treatments, provided same basal diet (0.04 mg/kg of Se) with 0.15 mg/kg, or 0.30 mg/kg of Se from sodium selenite (SS) or from selenium-enriched yeast (SY) or from selenomethionine (SM). The broiler breeders were slaughtered after an 8-wk experiment. Results: The results showed that SM was better than SY and SS, 0.30 mg/kg level was better than 0.15 mg/kg level in Se deposition (p<0.05) in serum, liver, kidney, pancreas and muscle; in antioxidant status, organic selenium had better effects than SS in broiler breeders (p<0.05), but SM and SY had a similar result, and 0.15 mg/kg level was better than 0.30 mg/kg (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results demonstrated the evident advantage of supplementation of broiler breeders with 0.15 mg/kg SM, which improved tissue Se concentrations and antioxidant status, and can be considered as the best selenium source.