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Quality Characteristics of Gruel Added with Ramie Leaves (모시잎을 첨가한 죽의 품질 특성)

  • Lee, Seung-Min
    • Culinary science and hospitality research
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.76-86
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    • 2013
  • This study was performed to investigate the quality characteristics of gruel added with ramie leaves. For this study, ramie leaves were made into powder, which consists of 5.37% of moisture content, 27.10% of crude protein, 5.99% of crude lipid, 47.17% of carbohydrate, 14.37% of crude ash. The gruel was prepared with rice powder, salt, and various levels (0, 2, 4, 6, 8%) of ramie powder. After making the gruel, it was examined for the effect of adding ramie on quality characteristics using a mechanical test and a sensory evaluation. The solid contents of gruel tended to decrease with increased amounts of ramie powder. As the amount of ramie powder increased, there were several changes in the sample groups as follows. The pH increased, and the lightness(L) and redness(a) decreased, while yellowness(b) increased; the viscosity decreased, whereas spreadability increased gradually. The results of the sensory evaluation showed that overall-acceptability had the highest scores in the gruel containing 6% level of ramie. In conclusion, the gruel added with 6% of ramie is the best in quality and acceptability.

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Analytical Method to Quantify Sodium Metasilicate in Shark Fins (샥스핀 가공 중 사용된 메타규산나트륨 분석)

  • Park, Se-Jong;Jang, Su-Jin;Choi, Jae-Chon;Kim, Meehye
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.47 no.2
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    • pp.145-148
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    • 2015
  • According to the Korea Food Additives Code, sodium metasilicate is permitted for use as a filtering agent for edible oils and fats. Sodium metasilicate is currently used as a food additives to increase the weight of shark fins. In this study, we developed an analytical method to quantify sodium metasilicate in food. Sodium metasilicate content was estimated by measuring the moisture content, pH and silicon content of shark fins. Silicon content was analyzed using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) following microwave-assisted digestion with $HNO_3$ (65%) and $H_2O_2$ (30%). Shark fin total silicon content was $7.17{\pm}8.92mg/kg$, while the soluble silicon content was $2.34{\pm}3.80mg/kg$. After soaking raw shark fin in an aqueous solution of sodium metasilicate, fin weight, pH and silicon content were measured. These results would be used as the basic information for shark fins safety management.

Distribution Pattern of Ageratina altissima Along Trails at Mt. Umyeon in Seoul, Korea (우면산 등산로 주변 서양등골나물의 분포 경향)

  • Kim, Hyonook;Jang, Yoo Lim;Park, Pil Sun
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.227-232
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    • 2014
  • Ageratina altissima is an invasive plant species known to threaten native plant communities in Korea. A. altissima is thought to invade shady forests from disturbed open areas; however, uncertainty remains as to how shade and litter depth might affect establishment. A study of A. altissima distribution characteristics in areas adjacent to trails was undertaken at Mt. Umyeon in Seoul, Korea. Increasing densities of A. altissima were found to correlate with greater light availability and decreasing litter depth (p < 0.001) within 10 m distance from trail locations and on ridges rather than further within forests and valleys. The effects of soil moisture content, soil gravel content and soil pH on distribution were not found to be significant, suggesting that A. altissima is adaptable to a broad range of soil conditions. Results indicate that forest areas close to trails may be particularly susceptible place to A. altissima invasion, demonstrating the need to carefully consider implications for A. altissima expansion in trail management.

Effect of Calcium Chloride Concentration on Roadside Ground Cover Plant Growth (염화칼슘 처리농도가 가로변 지피식물의 생장에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Sun-Young;Kim, Won-Tae;Ju, Jin-Hee;Yoon, Yong-Han
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.17-23
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study was to provide information on management and apply it to a roadside ground cover plant understanding the capacity of calcium chloride in the plant. The experimental group was composed of the ratio control group of calcium chloride, 0.5%, 1.0%, and 3.0% in 500g of soil. Plant materials were selected and measured according to their ecological characteristics such as ground cover plant, Pachysandra terminalis, Hosta plantaginea, Trachelospermum asiaticum, Vitex rotundifolia, Euonymus japonica and Callicarpa japonica. The acidity of the amended soil was increased gradually depending on the treatment and conductivity was continually decreased. The EX-Ca increased after the treatment, but decreased in the middle of the experiment. Pachysandra terminalis, Trachelospermum asiaticum and Euonymus japonica were able to grow and survive at the ratio of 0.5%. Hosta plantaginea and Vitex rotundifolia were able to survive at the ratio of 1.0%. Hosta plantaginea, the possible state can absorb salts due to moisture and, can be applied to ground cover plants in the roadside. The growth and development of Callicarpa japonica was poor and the leaves were open to grow for calcium chloride treatment except the control group. It was concluded that Callicarpa japonica was very sensitive to calcium chloride.

Evaluation of Forest Watershed Hydro-Ecology using Measured Data and RHESSys Model -For the Seolmacheon Catchment- (관측자료와 RHESSys 모형을 이용한 산림유역의 생태수문 적용성 평가 -설마천유역을 대상으로-)

  • Shin, Hyung Jin;Park, Min Ji;Kim, Seong Joon
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.45 no.12
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    • pp.1293-1307
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    • 2012
  • This study is to evaluate the RHESSys (Regional Hydro-Ecological Simulation System) simulated streamflow (Q), evapotranspiration (ET), soil moisture (SM), gross primary productivity (GPP) and photosynthetic productivity (PSNnet) with the measured data. The RHESSys is a hydro-ecological model designed to simulate integrated water, carbon, and nutrient cycling and transport over spatially variable terrain. A 8.5 $km^2$ Seolma-cheon catchment located in the northwest of South Korea was adopted. The catchment covers 90.0% forest and the dominant soil is sandy loam. The model was calibrated with 2 years (2007-2008) daily Q at the watershed outlet and MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) GPP, PSNnet and 3 year (2007~2009) daily ET data measured at flux tower using the eddy-covariance technique. The coefficient of determination ($R^2$) and the Nash-Sutcliffe model efficiency (ME) for Q were 0.74 and 0.63, and the average $R^2$ for ET and GPP were 0.54 and 0.93 respectively. The model was validated with 1 year (2009) Q and GPP. The $R^2$ and the ME for Q were 0.92 and 0.84, the $R^2$ for GPP were 0.93.

Vegetation Structure and Management Strategies of Glaux maritima var. obtusifolia Community on the Southernmost Distribution Area in Korea (멸종위기 식물인 갯봄맞이 최남단 군락의 식생구조)

  • Lim, Jeong Cheol;Lee, Cheol Ho;Kim, Eui Ju;Choi, Byoung Ki
    • Journal of Wetlands Research
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2018
  • Glaux maritima var. obtusifolia is distributed in very limited areas in South Korea and thus designated and protected as an endangered species. This study aimed to identify the diversity of vegetation in the Dangsa coast wetlands, the southern limit of G. maritima var. obtusifolia and to assess determinants of the vegetation and the importance of habitats. The phytosociological method of the $Z{\ddot{u}}rich-Montpellier$ School was used for vegetation classification and mathematical and statistical analyses were also conducted to analyze environmental factors and their relationship with the vegetation. The results of this study showed that there were 4 vegetation units in the Dangsa coast wetlands: Glaux maritima var. obtusifolia-Triglochin maritimum community (included three subcommunities), Puccinellia nipponica s.l. community, Beckmannia syzigachne-Isachne globosa community and Typha laxmannii-Phragmites communis community. It was also found that major determinants of the vegetation include moisture environment, soil depth, water level disturbance, vegetation height, community structure, etc. Glaux maritima was identified to grow most dominantly in the typicum subassociation of Glaux. maritima var. obtusifolia-Triglochin maritimum community, and the species compositions and dominant situations were observed to be similar to those in the southern limit in Japan, adjacent to South Korea. The assessment results indicated that the Dangsa coastal wetlands have a significant meaning from phytogeographical and syngeographical aspects, and contribute as a shelter for diverse species. It is required to establish conservation strategies to accurately determine the value of the wetlands of the Dangsa coast from various perspectives, and to protect and manage them.

Effect of Temperatures and Fillers on Yield and Quality of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) During Postharvest Seed Rhizome Storage (종근 저장 온도 및 충진제가 강황 수량 및 품질에 미치는 영향)

  • Lim, Jung Dae;Kim, Eun Hye;Yun, Jae Yeon;Park, Hae Il;Shim, Hun Sub;Choi, Ri Na;Yang, Yae Sul;Park, Chung Bum;Ahn, Young Sup;Chung, Ill Min
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.334-341
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    • 2013
  • Studies were carried to evaluated the influence of storage method by temperatures and fillers on yield and quality of seed rhizome in turmeric. Seed rhizome was stored at styrofoam box filled with rice hull and sand (3:1) or vermiculite for 30, 60 and 90 days at different temperatures (5, 10 and $15^{\circ}C$. compared to traditional method (rhizome only). Parameters were obtained for weight loss, cold injury, percentage of decayed in stored rhizome during storage periods. Also, the germination, growth pattern and yield from stored rhizome has been investigated. It was confirmed that storage of turmeric in stored with filled with vermiculite helps in prevention of rhizomes from microbial and fungal attack. The storage of rhizomes in styrofoam box without any filler at low temperature below $10^{\circ}C$. is not advocated due to heavy losses weight and decayed in management of postharvest for turmeric rhizome. Germination percentage, growth pattern and yield was maximum for rhizomes stored at styrofoam box filled with vermiculite for 90 days at $15^{\circ}C$. The paper outlines a brief attempt to assess the efficacy of non-chemical methods including optimal storage method (temperature and filler) of control of decay and moisture losses during storage of turmeric.

Changes in Nutritional Components of the Northern and Southern Types Garlic by Different Heat Treatments (열처리방법에 따른 한지형 및 난지형 마늘의 영양성분 변화)

  • Lee, Ju-Hye;Lee, Jiyoon;Whang, Jinbong;Nam, Jin-Sik;Lee, Junsoo;Kim, So-Min;Han, Hye-Kyung;Choi, Youngmin;Kim, Se-Na;Kim, Haeng Ran
    • Korean journal of food and cookery science
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.245-252
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: To provide the public with nutritional information on consumption types of garlic, we evaluated the influence of heat treatment method on the nutritional contents of different species of garlic. Methods: We determined the content of general components, minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids in each species of garlic produced in Seosan and Goheung by heating with blanching or microwave roasting. Results: The results of the two-way analysis of variance test indicated that the species in particular, as well as method of heat treatment and interaction, had an influence on nutritional content. The moisture and crude fat content was higher in Southern type garlic than in Northern type garlic, while crude proteins, crude ash, and dietary fibers were more abundant in Northern type garlic than in Southern type garlic. With regard to the total mineral content, K, P, Mg, and Ca were the main components in Northern type garlic and Southern type garlic. Moreover, unsaturated fatty acids showed high levels in both Northern type garlic and Southern type garlic, with more abundant linoleic acid. Overall, Northern type garlic showed a higher content of minerals and fatty acids, while more vitamin B was present in Southern type garlic. In addition, the results indicated that the content of general components (dietary fiber excluded) was increased in both Northern type garlic and Southern type garlic upon heat treatment. Blanching resulted in increased mineral and fatty acid content in Southern type garlic and decreased content in Northern type garlic, indicative of species differences; conversely, microwave roasting contributed to an increase in the content in both Northern type garlic and Southern type garlic. Conclusion: The nutritional content of garlic is more dependent on species than the cooking method, and grilling is associated with less nutrient loss than blanching.

Effects of Felling of Damaged Tree of Pine Wilt Disease on Soil Respiration in Pinus densiflora Stands (소나무재선충병 피해목 벌채가 토양호흡에 미치는 영향)

  • Cho, Min-Gi;Jeon, Kwon-Seok;Park, Jun-Ho;Kim, Jong-Kab;Moon, Hyun-Shik
    • Journal of agriculture & life science
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    • v.43 no.2
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    • pp.9-15
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    • 2009
  • The objectives of this study was to obtain the basic information for reasonable management of soil ecosystem damaged by pine wilt disease. Soil temperature and moisture content were $15.3{^{\circ}C}$ and 11.5% at whole-cut site, $14.4{^{\circ}C}$ and 13.5% at partial-cut site, and $13.7{^{\circ}C}$ and 14.8% at control site, respectively. The content of soil organic matter throughout the study period ranged from 2.11 to 2.64% at whole-cut site, 2.26 to 3.33% at partial-cut site, and 2.27 to 3.10% at control. Soil respiration rates showed seasonal fluctuations increasing in summer, which showed positive correlations between soil respiration and soil temperature. Average soil respiration were 0.24, 0.36 and $0.32gCO_{2}/m^{2}/hr$ at whole-cut site, partial-cut site, and control, respectively. $Q_{10}$ values ranged from 2.39 to 2.68 at Pinus densiflora stands damaged by pine wilt disease. Annual soil respiration rate at whole-cut site, partial-cut site and control were 8.1, 15.6 and $14.6tCO_{2}/ha/yr$, respectively.

Development of a Trial Product for Irrigation Management in Substrate Culture (고형배지경 급액관리 시작기 개발)

  • Kim, Sung-Eun;Sim, Sang-Youn;Lee, Sang-Don;Kim, Young-Shik
    • Journal of agriculture & life science
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    • v.44 no.5
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    • pp.129-135
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    • 2010
  • This experiment was carried out to commercialize an irrigation control system by finding out problems and solving them in application of a nutrient supply system through this experiment. Its efficiency had been tested through hydroponic cultivation of tomato and cucumber using this system in the farmer's plastic house (1-2W, 20a : Yanggyo-ri, Oseong-myeon Gyeonggi-do) from November. 2006, too. In the first cultivation, tomato seeds (cultivar Coco, Takii Seed Co. Japan) were sowed on November 8, 2006, and transplanted on January 8, 2007. and then, in the second, cucumber (Chuichong, Nongwoo Seed Co.) were cultivated in the same plastic house (sowing date : June 27, transplanting date : July 13). In the third, another cucumber cultivar (Jo-woon, Dongbu-hannong Seed Co.) were cultivated (sowing date : September 5, transplanting date : September 23). All of seedlings were transplanted on perlite bag ($W340{\times}L1,200{\times}H150mm$, 40L). By using this system, 971 boxes (5 kg/box) of tomato were produced and sold, and then total income was 5,466 thousand won per 10a. On the second cultivation, total amount of cucumber production was 489 boxes (50 ea/box), and total income was 7,380 thousand won. On the third cultivation, total amount of production was 67 boxes (100 ea/box), and total income was 1,854 thousand won. On the other hand, this system saved irrigated water by 50% ($4,000{\rightarrow}2,000L/10a/day$) in tomato cultivation, and by 44%($4,500{\rightarrow}2,500L/10a/day$) in cucumber cultivation. It also saved cost of nutrients by 50% in tomato ($1,648{\rightarrow}824thousand\;won/10a$), and 44% in cucumber ($1,648{\rightarrow}725thousand\;won/10a$). Furthermore this irrigation system maintained moisture content in perlite bag stable during cultivation period. Therefore, this system was successfully applied on farmer's greenhouse without a problem and can be commercialized for farmers.