• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.254-262
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• 2019

Background: To exploit the ornamental and medicinal purposes of Lonicera harae Makino, L. subsessilis Rehder, L. praeflorens Batalin, and L. insularis Nakai, native to Korea, it is necessary to understand their seed ecology for propagation. In this study, we investigated the seed dormancy type and germination characteristics of seeds of the four Korean native Lonicera species. Results: The seeds of the four Lonicera species imbibed water readily, suggesting that the species do not have physical dormancy. Furthermore, the seeds exhibited underdeveloped embryos with only about 15-25% of the length of the seeds at dispersal. The embryos grew to the critical length with approximately 50-80% of the length of the seeds' development before radicle protrusion. Further, 94.4% and 61.1% of freshly matured seeds of L. insularis and L. harae germinated within 4 weeks after sowing at 15 ℃ and 20 ℃, respectively. Contrarily, L. praeflorens and L. subsessilis seeds did not germinate within 4 weeks under all temperature treatments. At 15 ℃, L. praeflorens seeds started to germinate from 5 weeks and the final germination rate was 51.1% at 13 weeks. At 15 ℃, L. subsessilis seeds started to germinate from 5 weeks after sowing and the final germination rate was 85.6% at 17 weeks after sowing. Embryo growth and germination of L. praeflorens and L. subsessilis occurred at a relatively high temperature (≥ 15 ℃). Conclusions: Overall, L. insularis seeds have only morphological dormancy. The seeds of L. harae have approximately 60% and 40% of morphological dormancy and morphophysiological dormancy, respectively. Contrarily, L. praeflorens and L. subsessilis exhibited non-deep simple-type morphophysiological dormancy that requires relatively high temperature (≥ 15 ℃) for embryo growth and dormancy breaking. The optimum temperature for the germination of seeds of L. insularis, L. harae, L. praeflorens, and L. subsessilis was 15 ℃, 20 ℃, 15 ℃, and 20 ℃, respectively. There was interspecific variation in seed dormancy and germination patterns in the four Lonicera species. The difference in these characteristics within the four Lonicera species could be useful for understanding the seed ecophysiological mechanisms of Lonicera species.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.331-339
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• 2015

This research was performed to determine the temperature requirements for embryo growth and radicle emergence of Hepatica asiatica Nakai, a perennial herb native to Korea. Seed viability, embryo growth, and radicle emergence were monitored in seeds exposed to various temperatures (10, 15, $20^{\circ}C$ and $30{\rightarrow}15^{\circ}C$). Laboratory experiments at various temperatures revealed that (1) embryo elongation occurred effectively between 10 and $15^{\circ}C$; (2) radicle emergence occurred only at $15^{\circ}C$; (3) a warm stratification (2-8 weeks at $30^{\circ}C$) was not required for embryo elongation and radicle emergence, and led to inhibition of radicle emergence; (4) application of gibberellic acid ($GA_3$) promoted embryo growth, but not radicle emergence. These results suggested that H. asiatica seeds have two separate mechanisms to overcome dormancy, either by $GA_3$ (morphological dormancy) or temperature (physiological dormancy), and warm stratification is not involved in breaking radicle dormancy. These findings indicate that H. asiatica seeds have morphophysiological dormancy.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.550-557
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• 2014

Heloniopsis koreana and Heloniopsis tubiflora (Melanthiaceae) are endemic herbaceous species of the Korean Peninsula. The Melanthiaceae family has been described as having seeds with small, underdeveloped embryos at the time of dispersal, and morphological (MD) or morphophysiological dormancy (MPD). However, there are few reports on embryo growth, morphology, and seed germination in Heloniopsis species. The aims of this study were to investigate embryo growth and seed dormancy, and to determine the type of dormancy exhibited by these species. The effects of incubation temperatures, light conditions, and gibberellic acid ($GA_3$) on dormancy break and seed germination were tested. Freshly matured seeds of the two species had small embryos that occupied about 9-11% of the length of the endosperm, and which increased by more than 300% in length before radicle emergence, indicating that the embryos are underdeveloped at the time of dispersal. Embryos in the seeds grew under warm temperature regimes (between $25/15^{\circ}C$ and $30/20^{\circ}C$). $GA_3$ application (tested only in the light) overcame seed dormancy and promoted germination. Approximately 30% of the seeds of H. koreana and approximately 40% of the seeds of H. tubiflora germinated in suitable environmental conditions (light and temperature) within 4 weeks. Therefore, 30-40% of the seeds of the two species exhibited MD, and the rest of the seeds had non-deep simple MPD. Light was found to be one of the critical factors for germination because no seed of either of the two Heloniopsis species germinated under constant dark conditions, and thus, these species have the potential to form a persistent soil seed bank. Understanding these germination requirements will help in development of effective strategies to increase the establishment of seedlings in their native habitat.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.339-346
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• 2016

This study was carried out to develop an effective seed propagation method for Thalictrum rochebrunianum var. grandisepalum (H. Lev.) Nakai by analyzing seed dormancy types and germination characteristics. Seeds were collected between September to October at Gangwon province, and well-selected seeds were used while being dry-stored at 4±1℃. The seed size ranged 4.52 × 1.58 ㎜ and the weight of thousand seeds were 1,603.5 ± 0.02 ㎎. The moisture content was 7.2%. Seeds were achene type, and morphology characters showed an elliptical shape and rough texture, and light brown in color. Moist-chilling treatment was conducted for dormancy breaking because the seeds had an undeveloped embryo of liner type. The embryo had developed during a moist-chilling period, constantly, and fully developed in 10 weeks. Consequently, it seemed to be non-deep complex or intermediate complex type of morphophysiological dormancy, and embryo dormancy was broken by wet-chilling for 10 weeks. After 10 weeks of wet-chilling treatment, seed germination began. Germination percentage was higher in dark condition raher than light condition and recorded the maximum at 25℃ in the dark (16.3%). A pre-soaking treatment with a combined plant growth hormones promoted germination and shortened T₅₀. Specifically, seed germination of 84.5% was achieved by pre-soaking of seeds with a combined solution of 500 ㎎/L GA₃ and 10 ㎎/L kinetin for 24 h after a wet-chilling treatment for 10 weeks. Thus the effect of plant growth hormones coupled with chilling temperature on seed breaking dormancy provide asubsequent growth of seedlings for successful plantation.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.284-289
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• 2022

This study was conducted to determine the seed dormancy types of Sambucus racemosa subsp. pendula Nakai and S. williamsii Hance. Low temperature stratification (1, 2, 3, 4 months) and GA3 treatment (1,000 mg/L) were performed on seeds to determine the type of seed dormancy. After the treatment, seeds were placed on a petri dish at 25℃ under light conditions. The germination rate and mean germination time were investigated. Results showed that cold stratification was effective in breaking the dormant state of the seed in both species. In the low temperature stratification treatment, the seed germination performance was improved as the treatment period was prolonged. Gibberellin treatment was effective in breaking the dormant state of S. racemosa subsp. pendula without low temperature stratification. However, S. williamsii did not break the dormant state of the seed by gibberellin treatment without low temperature stratification treatment. In the gibberellin treatment, germination performance was improved according to the low temperature stratification treatment period. As a result of this study, the seeds of S. williamsii have both an intermediate complex and a deep complex morphophysiological dormancy (MPD). In comparison, it was found that the S. racemosa subsp. pendula had intermediate composite MPD.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.796-804
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• 2022

The demand for Chelidonium majus L. subsp. asiaticum H. Hara is expected to increase due to its pharmacological properties such as antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, an effective propagation system for this species has not yet been established. This study was conducted to analyze the seed dormancy and germination characteristics of C. majus L. subsp. asiaticum H. Hara native to Korea and establish a mass propagation system. The dormancy type was primarily classified by analyzing the general information of the collected seeds. The seed dormancy breaking was investigated by comparing the effects of cold stratification (0, 2, 4, 8, 10, or 12 weeks) with warm stratification (S, summer temperature, 25/15℃) and intermediate temperature stratification (A, autumn temperature, 15/10℃) of alternating temperature stratification (S12-A4 or S12-A8 weeks). After dormancy break, 500 mg/L GA₃ and GA₄₊₇ treatment replaced cold stratification and improved seed germination. The results of this study are expected to provide basic data for future seed propagation and mass propagation by analyzing the dormancy and germination characteristics of C. majus L. subsp. asiaticum H. Hara seeds.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.225-234
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• 2022

Background: Ginseng, officially known as Panax ginseng Meyer, has been traditionally used as a medicinal herb, particularly in Asia. Ginseng is propagated from seeds; however, seed germination is challenging, especially in its natural environment on farms. The seeds typically exhibit morphophysiological dormancy and require release from both morphological and physiological dormancy before germination. Although some studies have proposed methods for increasing seed germination rates, the underlying mechanisms of its dormancy release process remain unclear. Here, we investigated metabolic alterations during dehiscence in P. ginseng to determine their potential roles in dormancy release. Methods: We compared the ginseng seed metabolome before and after dehiscence and the ginsenoside and phytosterol compositions of the seeds in both periods in the presence of related enzymes. Results: After seed dehiscence, the sugar, amino acid, and squalene concentrations were significantly altered, phytosterols associated with the stigmasterol biosynthesis pathway were increased, while ginsenoside and brassinosteroid levels were not significantly altered. In addition, squalene epoxidase, cycloartenol synthase, 24-methylenesterol C-methyltransferase, and the stigmasterol biosynthesis pathway were activated. Conclusion: Overall, our findings suggest that morphological activities that facilitate ginseng seed growth are the primary phenomena occurring during the dehiscence process. This study improves the understanding of P. ginseng germination processes and promotes further research of its germination and cultivation.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.363-371
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• 2018

헐떡이풀은 우리나라에서 울릉도에서만 분포하는 자생식물로 전통적으로 약용으로 쓰여왔으며, 관상식물로의 활용도 기대되는 자원식물이다. 본 연구는 헐떡이풀 종자의 휴면타파와 발아를 위한 조건을 확립하고 종자휴면 유형을 분류하고자 수행되었다. 실험은 헐떡이풀 종자에 저온층적처리($5^{\circ}C$에서 0, 12주)와 고온층적처리($23^{\circ}C$에서 0, 4, 8, 12주 처리 후에 $5^{\circ}C$에서 8주, 다시 $23^{\circ}C$에서 배양함), $GA_3$ (0, 10, 100, 1000 mg/L)처리를 수행하였다. 이렇게 처리한 종자는 무균배지에 소독하여 파종하고 온도 $23^{\circ}C$, 광도 $40{\mu}mo{\ell}{\cdot}m^{-2}{\cdot}s^{-1}$ PPFD, 일장16시간 조건의 배양실에서 배양하였다. 헐떡이풀 종자는 자연상태에서 미숙배인 상태로 탈리되며, 종자 내부로의 수분흡수에 대한 물리적인 장벽은 없었다. 그러나 아무 처리 없이 파종하였을 때 30일이 지나도록 전혀 발아하지 않았다. 따라서 헐떡이풀 종자는 형태적 휴면(MD)과 생리적 휴면(PD)을 가지고 있는 것으로 판단하였다. 저온층적처리(0, 12주) 실험의 최종 발아율은 각각 66.7%, 45.6%로 나타났다. 저온처리는 오히려 발아를 약 3주 정도 지연시켰다. 고온층적처리(0, 4, 8, 12주) 실험에서는 최종 발아율이 각각 13.3%, 24.4%, 20.0%, 51.1%로 나타났다. 헐떡이풀 종자의 배는 상대적 고온에서 발달하였다. $GA_3$ 처리는 종자의 휴면을 극복하고 발아를 촉진하였다. $GA_3$ 처리에서의 최종 발아율은 0, 10, 100, 1000 mg/L 처리구에 대하여 각각 33.3%, 45.0%, 42.5%, 72.5%로 나타났다. 위의 결과를 종합하여 헐떡이풀 종자는 non-deep simple 형태생리적 휴면(MPD)을 가지고 있으며, $GA_3$ 처리를 통해 고온을 대체하고 종자의 휴면을 타파할 수 있었다. 이는 한국에 자생하는 헐떡이풀속의 종자휴면에 대해 처음으로 보고한 논문이다.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.385-392
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• 2016

본 연구는 삼백초 종자의 체계적인 발아연구를 통한 대량의 실생번식법 확립 및 약용작물로써의 활용도를 높이기 위하여 수행되었다. 채종 후 정선이 완료된 종자는 즉시 휴면유형 분류를 위하여 배 관찰, 직파 발아율 및 불투수성 검정을 실시하였다. 이후 종자를 4 ± 1.0℃에 건조저장하면서 발아특성 연구에 사용하였다. 발아촉진을 유도하고자 생장조절제와 무기염류의 종류 및 농도를 달리한 용액에 24시간 침지처리 하였다. 연구의 결과, 저온처리 되지 않은 삼백초 종자는 분화가 불완전한 미숙배를 가지고 있었으며, 5% 미만의 낮은 발아율을 기록하였다. 또한 단순 침지처리에 의해 수분흡수가 원활하였으며, 형태적으로 미숙한 배가 신장 후 발아되었기 때문에 형태·생리적 휴면으로 생각되었다. 삼백초 종자는 생장조절제와 무기염류 처리에 의해 유의적인 발아촉진 효과가 확인되었으며, 특히 GA₃ 500 ㎎/L 처리구에서 발아세(GE)가 46.1%로 가장 높았다. 또한 KNO₃ 10 ~ 20 mM 처리구에서는 최종발아율(PG)이 54.3 ∼ 57.7% 수준으로 향상되었으므로, 균일한 육묘를 위한 생장조절제와 무기염류의 선택적 이용이 가능할 것으로 생각된다.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.310-317
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• 2014

많은 백합과, 미나리아재비과 식물들의 종자들은 모식물체에서 미숙배를 가지고 탈리되는 것으로 보고되고 있다. 이러한 종자들은 형태적 또는 형태생리적 휴면을 가지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 몇 가지 자생 관상용 Helopniopsis, Thalictrum속 식물의 형태적 종자휴면 연구를 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 수행하였다. 백합과의 처녀치마와 숙은처녀치마, 미나리아재비과의 금꿩의다리, 자주꿩의다리 및 연잎꿩의다리 종자의 배의 형태와 발아율을 조사하였다. 연구대상 다섯 종 모두 미숙배 종자였다. 백합과의 처녀치마와 숙은처녀치마는 미발달형 배를 가지고 있었다. 미나리아재비과의 꿩의다리 세 종은 모두 미발달형과 직선형의 중간형태로 판단되었다. 연구된 다섯 종 모두 유근이 돌출하기 전에 배가 일정 크기까지 신장하였다. 백합과의 처녀치마와 숙은처녀치마는 30일 동안 각각 22.7%, 40.7% 정도가 발아한 반면, 미나리아재비과의 금꿩의다리, 자주꿩의다리 및 연잎꿩의다리는 각각 12.5%, 3.3% 및 0%가 발아하였다. 따라서 처녀치마와 숙은처녀치마의 종자는 각각 약 78%, 60%정도가 형태생리적 휴면을 보였고, 금꿩의다리, 자주꿩의다리 및 연잎꿩의다리는 각각 약 87%, 96% 및 100%가 형태 생리적 휴면을 보였다. 한 종 내에서도 형태적 휴면과 형태 생리적 휴면을 동시에 가지고 있었다. 따라서 미숙배가 발아 지연의 원인으로 판단되었다. 이 결과들은 추후 한반도 자생식물의 형태학적 종자휴면을 연구하는데 유용한 자료가 될 것이다.