• 제목/요약/키워드: Microbial status

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댐 저수지에서 alkaline phosphatase 활성의 수직변화와 미생물 요인들과의 상관관계 (Vertical Profiles of Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Dam Reservoirs and its Relation with Microbial Parameters)

  • Nakagawa, Ayumi;Kagawa, Hisanori;Hiroshi, Hirotani
    • 생태와환경
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    • 제37권4호통권109호
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    • pp.406-410
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    • 2004
  • 2000년 두 댐 저수지와 유입 하천에서 월별 alkaline phosphatase activity (APA)을 측정하였다. 또한 2001년 여름 동안은 한 댐 저수지에서 APA의 수직변화와 관련된 요인들을 조사하였다. APA는 여름 동안 저수지 표층에서 상대적으로 높게 나타났으나 심층에서는 거의 변화가 없었다. 그러나 바닥층 바로 윗부분에서는 APA의 미미한 증가 관찰되었다. APA변화와 용존무기인 농도 변화와는 상관관계가 없었으며, 이 결과 조사 대상 저수지에서 APA는 인 이용성의 상태를 의미하지는 않는 것으로 추정되었다. 시료의 size-fractionation 분석 결과, 조사 대상 저수지들에서 APA는 $0.4{\mu}m$보다 큰 입자들에 흡착된 반면, 유입 하천에서는 용존형태로 존재하는 것으로 판단되었다. 저수지 유광층에서 엽록소-a의 농도와 APA간에 유의한 양의 상관성이 나타났다. 무광층에서 APA는 세균의 colony count와 양의 상관성을 나타냈으나 총 세균수와는 상관성이 없었다.

Infections of Intestinal Helminth at Two Species of Field Mice, Apodemus agrarius and A. Peninsulae, in Gangwon-do and Chungcheongnam-do, Korea

  • Lee, Jae-Hyung;Gong, Shuang;Park, Yung Chul;Kim, Hyun-Ju;Choi, In-Wook;Lee, Young-Ha
    • Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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    • 제56권3호
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    • pp.301-304
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    • 2018
  • Rodents are important reservoirs of diseases affecting people and livestock, and are major sources of parasite contamination of agricultural products. We surveyed the infection status of intestinal helminths in 2 species of field mice, Apodemus agrarius and A. peninsulae, captured in the agricultural fields of Gangwon-do and Chungcheongnam-do, Korea. Total 83 mice (57 A. agrarius and 26 A. peninsulae) were collected in 2 surveyed areas, and the intestines of each mouse were opened with scissors, and then intestinal contents were examined with microscope. Total 6 species of intestinal helminth were detected in 61 (73.5%) out of 83 mice examined. Four species of nematode, i.e., Nippostrongylus brasiliensis, Aspiculuris tetraptera, Heterakis spp. and ascarid, were found in 40 (48.2%), 14 (16.9%), 11 (13.3%) and 13 (15.7%) mice respectively. One species of cestode, Hymenolepis diminuta and 1 unidentified egg were also detected in the intestines of 14 (16.9%) and 1 (1.2%) mice, respectively. Conclusively, this study identified 5 helminth species in the gastrointestinal tracts of wild rodents captured in some areas in central and northern Korea, and N. brasiliensis was the most prevalent (dominant) species rather than zoonotic ones.

광적응된 은편모조류를 섭식한 해양 광합성 섬모류 Mesodinium rubrum MR-MAL01의 흡광스펙트럼 (Absorbance Spectrum for Mesodinium rubrum MR-MAL01, a marine photosynthetic ciliate, fed on Photo-adapted Cryptophyte)

  • 김형섭;명금옥;조수근;이원호
    • 한국해양학회지:바다
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    • 제8권1호
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    • pp.29-34
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    • 2003
  • 한국 서해의 곰소만에서 분리한 온대 해역 산 초유의 M. rubrum MR-MAL01 배양체가 확보되어, M. rubrum의 입자성 먹이 섭식 현상이 보고되었다. 100$\mu$mo1 photons m$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$의 고광도(HL) 및 10 $\mu$mo1 photons m$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$의 저광도(LL)에서 광 적응된 미동정 은편모조류 종주 CR-MAL01를 섭식한 M. rubrum의 HL및 LL적응 배양체의 흡광스펙트림을 분석하였다. LL에 적응된 은편모조류를 섭식하고 LL에 적응한 M. rubrum은 섭식 이전의 먹이 세포 흡광특성인 542nm부근의 황갈색 파장 범위에서 뚜렷한 흡광피크를 나타낸 반면, HL에 적응된 은편모조류를 섭식하고 HL에 적응한 M. rubrum은 이러한 흡광 피크를 보이지 않았다. 이는 M. rubrum세포가 자연환경에서 먹이로서 은편모조류 세포를 섭식하기 이전 이들의 광 적응 상태가 섭식 이후 M. rubrum의 광이용 효율 및 광흡수 특성 등을 결정짓는 주요 요인이 될 가능성을 시사한다. 본 연구 결과에 따라 예상되는 해양 미소생물 생태계 내에서 이들 섭식자 및 먹이생물 종의 역할에 대하여 논의하였다.

Differences of Soil Enzyme Activity after Incorporation with Chinese Milk Vetch Litter Cut at Different Growth Stages

  • Lee, Ji-Hyun;Shim, Sang-In
    • 한국작물학회지
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    • 제52권3호
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    • pp.341-347
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    • 2007
  • Chinese milk vetch (CMV) is a winter legume that is commonly used as cover crop in Korea. Kill date of cover crop for addition into soil affects N content in cover crop and N availability in soil. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of CMV as green manure cover crop according to kill dates before growing corn without artificial fertilizer. Top of CMV cut three times on 13 April, 27 April, and 11 May were added into soil at a rate of 600 kg per 10a. Sugar content in CMV litter was persistently decreased from mid-April to late-May. The decrease of sugar content might be due to the transformation into starch and/or other storage or structural constituents. The decreased amount of sugars was greater than 12% and the increased amount of starch was less than 0.2%. Concentration of $NH_4^+$ in soil treated by CMV litter cut on May 11 was slightly higher than that in the treatment with early-cut (April 13) CMV, the concentration at 28 and 49 DAT (days after treatment) was higher in the treatment with late-cut CMV litter. Regardless of cut (kill) date of CMV, the phosphatase activity in the treatment of CMV litter was higher compared to the untreated control. Soil dehydrogenase activity was increased steadily by addition of CMV litter implying total microbial activities in the soil were increased. Our results demonstrate that the status of cover crop species at kill date is an important factor influencing soil enzyme activities derived from microorganisms. Therefore, the optimal kill date of cover crop should be examined to improve the efficiency of cover crop as green manure crop regarding the practical sequence in cropping system.

진단검사의학을 위한 세균동정 쿼리시스템의 구현 (Implementation of Microbial Identification Query System for Laboratory Medicine)

  • 구봉오;신용원
    • 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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    • 제10권1호
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    • pp.113-124
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    • 2005
  • 세균검사실의 검사업무는 균종 및 검사종류가 다양하고 최소시간에 검사결과를 도출해야 하므로 업무내용이 복잡하다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위하여 에이전트를 이용하여 세균검사에 스케줄링 시스템을 구현하였고, 스케줄링을 관리하는 워크플로우 관리 시스템을 도입하였다. 스케줄링 체크를 위한 쿼리들은 조회가 가능하도록 궈리 시스템을 구현하였다. 그리고 세균검사의 중간 리포트나 결과리포트를 자동으로 보고할 수 있게 하였다. 구현된 스케줄링 시스템은 자원의 낭비나 부족을 파악하고 효율적인 자원할당 및 관리를 할 수 있었다. 궈리 시스템은 스케줄링 체크와 세균검사의 진척상황을 짧은 응답시간에 조회할 수 있었구 리포트의 자동보고 및 근거리나 원거리에서의 조회가 가능하고, 확인과정으로 인한 검사업무의 지연이나 방해요소를 줄일 수 있었다. 또한 검사기기의 오류나 배지, 시약의 부족 등 예측치 못한 예외사항에 대해 검사의뢰자가 확인할 수 있기 때문에 예외사항으로 발생할 수 있는 인간관계의 갈등 요소를 해결할 수 있었고, 작업진행의 효율화를 기대할 수 있었다.

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Physicochemical and Microbiological Characterization of Protected Designation of Origin Ezine Cheese: Assessment of Non-starter Lactic Acid Bacterial Diversity with Antimicrobial Activity

  • Uymaz, Basar;Akcelik, Nefise;Yuksel, Zerrin
    • 한국축산식품학회지
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    • 제39권5호
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    • pp.804-819
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    • 2019
  • Ezine cheese is a non-starter and long-ripened cheese produced in the Mount of Ida region of Canakkale, Turkey, with a protected designation of origin status. Non-starter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB) have a substantial effect on the quality and final sensorial characteristics of long-ripened cheeses. The dominance of NSLAB can be attributed to their high tolerance to the hostile environment in cheese during ripening relative to many other microbial groups and to its ability to inhibit undesired microorganisms. These qualities promote the microbiological stability of long-ripened cheeses. In this study, 144 samples were collected from three dairies during the ripening period of Ezine cheese. Physicochemical composition and NSLAB identification analyses were performed using both conventional and molecular methods. According to the results of a 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, 13 different species belonging to seven genera were identified. Enterococcus faecium (38.42%) and E. faecalis (18.94%) were dominant species during the cheese manufacturing process, surviving 12 months of ripening together with Lactobacillus paracasei (13.68%) and Lb. plantarum (11.05%). The results indicate that NSLAB contributes to the microbiological stability of Ezine cheese over 12 months of ripening. The isolation of NSLAB with antimicrobial activity, potential bacteriocin producers, yielded defined collections of natural NSLAB isolates from Ezine cheese that can be used to generate specific starter cultures for the production of Ezine cheese (PDO).

Case report: Mass mortality of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) caused by acute gas bubble disease

  • Lee, Yoonhang;Kim, Nameun;Lee, Ju-yeop;Kang, Hyoyeong;Sung, Minji;Yu, Young-Bin;Kim, Kyunghoi;Je, Jae-Young;Kim, Hyun-Woo;Kang, Ju-Chan;Kim, Do-Hyung
    • 한국어병학회지
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    • 제34권2호
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    • pp.255-259
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    • 2021
  • This is the first report describing acute mass mortality occurred in juvenile olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) caused by gas bubble disease (GBD). A total of 610 fish (average weight = 35 g), which were more than half of the fish acclimated at 17℃ in an aquarium, were killed within two days of acclimation. The dead and moribund fish showed excessively opened opercula and mouths, and occasionally, severe exophthalmia. Through microscopic observation, numerous gas emboli were found in the gills of the dead and live fish, while the fish were not infected with any microbial pathogens. The dissolved oxygen (DO) saturation level of the rearing water and seawater nearby the facility reached 145% and 286%, respectively, whereas other water quality parameters (such as salinity, pH, and chemical oxygen demand) were normal. The extreme saturation rate of seawater in the shore nearby seemed to be due to an enormous algal bloom that occurred there. Through molecular identification based on 18S rDNA sequences, the most dominant algal species was most closely related to Ulva californica (99.87% sequence identity) followed by U. prolifera, U. linza, and U. curvata (99.81%). Therefore, it can be concluded that supersaturated seawater due to mass algal bloom caused gas bubble disease in the olive flounder, leading to mass mortality. After technical adjustment, such as increased aeration, lowered water circulation rate, and inlet water filtration using micro-pore carbon filters, the DO level became normal, no further mortality occurred and the status of the fish was stabilized.

Analysis of Oral Pathogenic Microorganisms by Elderly's Systemic and Oral Health Status of the Elderly Over 65 Years

  • Lee, Min-Kyung;Yu, Su-Bin;Kim, Hye-Jin
    • 대한의생명과학회지
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    • 제24권4호
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    • pp.372-379
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    • 2018
  • Korean society is experiencing rapid growth due to industrialization and urbanization, and the aging of population is emerging. Degradation of the masticatory muscle due to aging and reduction of the number of mastications causes dry mouth syndrome with decreased saliva in the elderly. Changes in the amount and composition of saliva cause various oral diseases, especially, periodontal disease is closely related to the microorganisms that form the plaque. In the elderly education, stimulation saliva was collected at the first visit and the last visit to observe changes in microorganisms in the oral cavity. For the collection of the probes, the paraffin wax was chewed for 5 minutes. The samples were immediately refrigerated in a 50 cc plastic tube and then stored at $-20^{\circ}C$ until the next use. The subjects of this study were the elderly people aged 65 years or older, and the study was conducted on 16 persons, 3 males and 13 females. The distribution of saliva microorganisms according to rolling brushing method showed significant difference in all three groups (Aa & Red complex, Orange complex and Green complex) before and after the education. In the group who answered that they had dentures, it was confirmed that the amount of microorganisms before and after education was significantly reduced in all three groups. There was a significant decrease in the amount of microorganisms in the Aa & Red complex and Orange complex group in the case of hypertension related to systemic disease. In conclusion, the higher the interest of oral health and general health of the subjects, the more effective the education.

Production performances and antioxidant activities of laying hens fed Aspergillus oryzae and phytase co-fermented wheat bran

  • Huang, Chung Ming;Chuang, Wen Yang;Lin, Wei Chih;Lin, Li Jen;Chang, Sheng Chang;Lee, Tzu Tai
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • 제34권3_spc호
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    • pp.371-384
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    • 2021
  • Objective: Wheat bran (WB) was co-fermented with Aspergillus oryzae and phytase (Phy) to determine whether co-fermentation improve WB phosphorus and fiber utilization in Isa-brown layers. Methods: A total of 112 Isa brown layer were randomly divided into 7 treatments with 8 replicates per a treatment and 2 hens per a replicate. The treatments included basal diet (control), basal diet supplemented with 250 unit/kg Phy (control+Phy), diet with 10% WB (10% WB), diet with 5% WB and 250 unit/kg Phy (5% WB+Phy) diet with 10% WB and 250 unit/kg Phy (10% WB+Phy), diet with 5% fermented WB supplemented with molasses and phy (PCFWH) and 125 unit/kg Phy (5% PCFWH), and diet with 10% PCFWH (10% PCFWH). The intestinal microbial population, intestinal morphology, serum antioxidant enzyme activities, and excreta phosphorus content were assessed. Results: In PCFWH, spore counts, protease activity, xylanase activity, and ferulic acid were 8.50 log/g dry matter (DM), 190 unit/g DM, 120 unit/g DM, and 127 ㎍/g, respectively. Xylobiose and xylotriose were released in PCFWH, while they were not detectable in WB. Antioxidant capacity was also enhanced in PCFWH compared to WB. The 10% WB+Phy and 10% PCFWH groups produced higher egg mass, but hens fed 5% WB+Phy had the lowest amount of feed intake. Eggs from 10% PCFWH had better eggshell weight, eggshell strength, and eggshell thickness. Birds fed with 10% PCFWH also had higher serum superoxide dismutase and catalase activities. Compare to control, 10% PCFWH significantly reduced excreta phosphorus content. Conclusion: Diet inclusion of 10% PCFWH improved egg quality, antioxidant status, and excreta phosphorus content of laying hens.

Provision of a protein-rich supplement for grazing suckling female beef calves to improve productive performance and metabolic response

  • Moreno, Deilen S;Ortega, Roman M;Marquez, David C;Moreira, Thiago R;Santos, Edson J dos;Almeida, Daniel M de;Paulino, Mario F;Renno, Luciana N;Detmann, Edenio
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • 제35권8호
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    • pp.1174-1183
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    • 2022
  • Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the provision of a protein-rich supplement on productive performance, and metabolic profile on grazing suckling female beef calves in tropical conditions during 150 d of experimentation. Methods: Fifty-six Nellore suckling female calves, and their respective dams were distributed in a completely randomised design and made to undergo two treatments as follows: UNS (without supplementation), and SUP (supplementation with 5 g/kg body weight [BW] of a protein supplement). Throughout the experiment, animal performance and metabolic profile were evaluated. Also, ureagenesis and gluconeogenesis were assessed for gene expression. Results: SUP female calves showed a higher voluntary intake (p≤0.03) of the diet components evaluated, digestibility of organic matter (p≤0.02) and microbial nitrogen production (MICN; p≤0.02) compared to UNS female calves. In its turn, serum urea nitrogen (p≤0.01) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (p≤0.03) levels and ureagenesis (p≤0.04) increased in SUP female calves compared to UNS female calves. Blood glucose and triglyceride levels were not affected by supplementation. The average daily gain (ADG) from SUP female calves was higher (p≤0.02) compared with UNS female calves. However, supplementation did not affect the body measures of the animals. Conclusion: In summary, provision of a protein-rich supplement improves the intake and nutrients digestibility, ADG and final BW and increases metabolic indicators of the protein status in grazing suckling female beef calves in tropical conditions.