• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.130-142
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• 2021

Background: Climate change is occurring rapidly around the world, and is predicted to have a large impact on biodiversity. Various studies have shown that climate change can alter the geographical distribution of wild bees. As climate change affects the species distribution and causes range shift, the degree of range shift and the quality of the habitats are becoming more important for securing the species diversity. In addition, those pollinator insects are contributing not only to shaping the natural ecosystem but also to increased crop production. The distributional and habitat quality changes of wild bees are of utmost importance in the climate change era. This study aims to investigate the impact of climate change on distributional and habitat quality changes of five wild bees in northwestern regions of Iran under two representative concentration pathway scenarios (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5). We used species distribution models to predict the potential range shift of these species in the year 2070. Result: The effects of climate change on different species are different, and the increase in temperature mainly expands the distribution ranges of wild bees, except for one species that is estimated to have a reduced potential range. Therefore, the increase in temperature would force wild bees to shift to higher latitudes. There was also significant uncertainty in the use of different models and the number of environmental layers employed in the modeling of habitat suitability. Conclusion: The increase in temperature caused the expansion of species distribution and wider areas would be available to the studied species in the future. However, not all of this possible range may include high-quality habitats, and wild bees may limit their niche to suitable habitats. On the other hand, the movement of species to higher latitudes will cause a mismatch between farms and suitable areas for wild bees, and as a result, farmers will face a shortage of pollination from wild bees. We suggest that farmers in these areas be aware of the effects of climate change on agricultural production and consider the use of managed bees in the future.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2002

The ecological background of a restoration project is complex and difficult to betermine without experimentation. A useful context for experiments is the well-studied process of natural succession, because the factors that drive or inhibit succession are also at work during reclamation (a form of primary succession) and restoration (which often resembles secondary succession). Using experimental studies on urban wasteland reclamation, we have tested for factors that stimulate or inhibit succession during early phases of woodland development in the Northeastern United states. The emphasis has been on mutualisms (seed dispersal, pollination, and mycorrhizae) and microsite limitations in the recruitment, growth, and reproduction of woody plants. Using plantings of seeds, seedlings, and clusters of reproductively mature plants on abandoned landfills, we have observed that (1) soil microsite deficiencies lead to very poor germination (<0.1$\%$) and seedling survival (<0.01$\%$) of most native species; (2) seed dispersal by birds is a significant and reliable source of woody plant recruitment; however (3) proximity effects are strong, with most (up to 95$\%$) of seed rain falling in the vicinity of planted clusters that are closest to putative seed sources; and (4) remnant natural woodlands are critical components of the recruitment process. To emphasize the last point, in one case, we found that the destruction of approximately 50$\%$ of nearby natural woodland vegetation led to a commensurate decline in seed rain. In another case, we found that the species richness of recruits was strictly limited by the species composition of nearby source plant communities, with no evidence of community enrichment by long distance dispersal over 5 years. We conclude from these results that the size and proximity of remnant natural populations are critical considerations when planning reclamation and restoration programs that rely on natural successional processes.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.10-20
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• 2024

The study investigated species diversity, relative abundance, and decline of flying insects and plants within a fragmented forest in the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Nigeria. It is known that habitat fragmentation can reduce biodiversity. Thus, it is important to perform comprehensive assessments to understand implications of the habitat fragmentation for flora and fauna. Species richness and abundance of flying insects and plants across fragmented forest patches were quantified using field surveys and taxonomic identification. This study revealed shifts in species diversity, with fragmented areas exhibiting reduced biodiversity compared to contiguous forest ecosystems. Flying insects crucial for ecosystem functioning and pollination services demonstrated decreased species richness and relative abundance within fragmented habitats. This decline was attributed to habitat loss, altered microclimates, and limited movement pathways known to hinder insect dispersal. Similarly, plant species richness and abundance showed decline in fragmented forest due to disrupted mutualistic interactions with pollinators, altered nutrient cycling, and increased competition among plant species. This study underscores the importance of maintaining intact forest habitats to sustain healthy ecosystems and preserve biodiversity. Effective conservation strategies should focus on habitat connectivity, reforestation efforts, and protection of essential ecological corridors to mitigate effects of fragmentation. In conclusion, this investigation provides empirical evidence for effects of habitat fragmentation on flying insects and plants in a forest ecosystem in FUTA Akure, Nigeria. Findings emphasize an urgency of adopting conservation measures to safeguard these invaluable components of biodiversity and ecosystem stability in the face of ongoing habitat loss and fragmentation.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.153-164
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• 1997

This study was conducted to develop the new Environmental Impact Assessment techniques for the grading of rareness in plant. 17 EISs which were submitted in 1996 were analyzed to know the problems in existent EIA techniques for the conservation of rare plants. Category of rare plant was reevaluated and evaluation technique for the grading of rareness in plant was developed. The results obtained from this study were as follows: 1. The evaluation technique of rareness in plant was not reflected in the current preparation provision for EIS. And t his fact also appeared in most of the EIS which were reexamined in this study. 2. The category of rare species which have been considered as the subject of protection in EIA have to be enlarged to more than legally protected species designated by MOE. 3. The taxonomic characteristics and status of species, characteristics of population, geographical characters, extent of threat and its possibility by man resulted from the habitat loss were investigated. Each item was endowed scores from 1 to 5 and all the scores were summed, and then this value was used to evaluate the order of conservation. 4. Conservation measures for the rare plants have to be applied according to the levels of rareness grade, and they are absolute conservation, in situ conservation, transplanting and ex situ conservation, post observation and none by the levels from A to E. 5. Considering the phenology of rare plants, investigation for the rare plants have to be made a1 least three times. 6. Size of the MVP(Minimum Viable Population), pollination ecology also have to be considered for the conservation of rare plants. And in the case of adopting ex situ conservation measure, the site and methods for the conservation of rare plants have to be proposed in detail.

• Weed & Turfgrass Science
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.184-190
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• 2013

우리나라는 다양한 자생 중엽형 한국잔디 유전자원이 널리 분포하고 있으며, 유전자원 연구에 있어서 유전자원의 수집 및 확인이 중요하다. 본 연구는 해안 및 도서, 내륙지역에 자생하고 있는 중엽형 한국잔디를 지역별로 수집하여 형태적 특성 및 입지환경에 따른 변이를 알아보고자 수행되었다. 수집된 75개의 중엽형 한국잔디는 입지환경에 따라 다양한 형태적 변이가 존재하는 것을 확인하였고, 크게 해안(I군)과 내륙(II군)지역으로 두 개 그룹으로 나뉘었다. I군은 엽폭 3.7 mm, 소수당 종자수 29개, 종자길이 5.0 mm으로 갯잔디형 특성으로 나타났고, II군은 엽폭 4.4 mm, 소수당 종자수 42개, 종자길이 3.5 mm로 들잔디형으로 정확한 종간교잡의 정도를 파악하기 위해서는 추가적인 생육특성 및 분자생물학적 연구가 필요하다고 생각되었다. 상기 변이를 보이는 개체들은 앞으로 한국잔디의 변이를 확대하기 위한 귀중한 유전자원으로 보존가치가 높으며, 고품질 잔디육종을 위한 귀중한 자료로 활용가치가 높다고 판단된다.

• 한국양봉학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.189-195
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• 2019

본 연구는 아까시나무 꽃으로부터 발산되는 휘발성 성분을 SPME법으로 추출하여 GC/MS를 통해 분석을 시도하여, 서로 다른 수종 별로 발산하는 FVCs의 성분과 그 구성비율이 확연하게 차이가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 아까시나무, 4배체 아까시나무, 분홍아까시나무에서 FVCs 분석결과를 비교해 볼 때 차이를 보이는 주요 FVCs는 각각 Linalool (35.47%), α-Farnesene (33.94%), (E)-4,8-Dimethylnona-1,3,7-triene (37.23%)으로 나타났으며, 공통적으로 (Z)-β-ocimene이 30% 이상을 차지하고 있음을 확인하였다. 이에 따라 수종 간 FVCs 조성비의 차이가 꿀벌의 방화 행동 유도에 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 추측되며, 아까시나무의 FVCs에 대한 꿀벌의 선호도 및 방화 행동의 연관성에 대해 심층적인 연구가 수행되어야 할 것으로 보인다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.17-23
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• 2024

Background: Honey bees play a crucial role in pollination and ecological balance. Apis mellifera L. colonies, especially those located in specific geographic regions, such as the palm garden in Eastern Thailand, are susceptible to potential threats from microbial contaminants. Understanding and detecting microbial organisms in these beehives is essential for the preservation of bee health, honey production, and the broader ecosystem. However, the problem of microbial infection and antibiotic-resistant bacteria is more severe and continuously increasing, resulting in a health, economic, and social crisis. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of microorganisms in A. mellifera beehives in palm gardens in Rayong province, Eastern Thailand. Results: Ten swabs in transport media were swabbed and obtained from different parts of each beehive (1 swab per beehive), for a total of 10 hives. Traditional microbial culture-based methods, biochemical tests, and antimicrobial susceptibility (disc-diffusion) tests were used to detect microbial organisms and antibiotic resistance in bacteria. The swab tests from nine beehives resulted in the detection of Gram-positive bacteria (63.64%), Gram-negative bacteria (27.27%), and fungi/yeast (9.09%). These microorganisms are classified as a group of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. and made up 40.91% of the bacteria discovered. Other bacteria found were Coryneform bacteria (13.64%), Pantoea spp. (13.64%), Bacillus spp. (9.09%), yeast (9.09%), glucose non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli (9.09%), and Pseudomonas spp. (4.55%). However, due to the traditional culture-based and 0biochemical tests usually used to identify the microbial organisms in clinical specimens and the limitation of identifying some environmental microbial species, the results of the antimicrobial susceptibility test cannot reveal if the organism is resistant or susceptible to the drug. Nevertheless, drug-sensitive inhibition zones were formed with each antibiotic agent. Conclusions: Overall, the study supports prevention, healthcare, and public health systems. The contamination of microorganisms in the beehives may affect the quality of honey and other bee products or even the health of the beekeeper. To avoid this kind of contamination, it is therefore necessary to wear personal protective equipment while harvesting honey and other bee products.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.303-320
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• 2019

식물은 다양한 생물적 무생물적 환경요인과 상호작용한다. 한 가지 종이 소유하는 특성을 이해하기 위해서는 다양한 정보가 요구된다. 특별히 어떤 종이 멸종의 위협에 직면해 있는지를 평가하는데 있어서 한두 가지의 정보만으로는 한계가 존재한다. 북방계식물로 우리나라가 분포의 남방한계에 해당하는 층층둥굴레는 2015년 12월까지도 멸종위협에 직면해 있는 것으로 평가되었다. 최근 분포범위가 비교적 넓고 다수의 개체군이 보고되었음에도 개체군의 낮은 유전적 다양성으로 인해 취약하다고 평가 하였다. 본 연구에서는 우선적으로 분포현황을 평가하였다. 이를 바탕으로 분포지의 식생환경, 개체군의 구조, 식물계절학, 토양환경, 자가불화합성 여부를 평가하였다. 마지막으로 분포지에서 나타나고 있는 현재의 위협요인을 평가하였다. 분포지는 일부 산지의 사면에 위치하는 경우를 제외하고 대부분은 하천의 가장자리에 위치한 미사가 퇴적되는 공간에 위치하였다. 대부분은 안정적인 개체군 구조를 나타내었고 재정착하는 유묘가 존재하였다. 지상으로의 줄기 출현은 토양 중에 위치한 근경의 깊이에 따라 차이가 존재하였다. 특히 유묘와 어린 개체는 토양 중에 얕게 근경이 위치하였다. 종자의 결실은 화분매개곤충의 방문과 수분의 성공이 중요한 요인으로 평가되었다. 각각의 분포지에서 관찰된 주요한 위협요인으로는 경작지의 확대, 건물의 신축, 제방과 도로의 건설이 있었다. 관찰된 위협요인에도 불구하고 넓은 분포범위, 270만 개체 이상의 전체 개체 수 및 재정착에 의해 새롭게 형성되는 개체군의 존재에 따라 급격한 감소와 절멸은 나타나지 않을 것으로 예상되었다.

• 한국양봉학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.139-146
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• 2017

식물의 향기성분에 대한 프로파일은 기본적으로 추출법의 효율성에 기반한다. 본 연구에 사용된 SPME 방식은 한 개체의 식물로부터 반복적인 시료의 채취가 가능하고, 사용하는 fiber의 종류에 따라 극성과 비극성 성분 모두 가질 수 있기 때문에 사용범위가 넓고 재현성이 강하다. 본 연구는 아까시나무 꽃으로부터 발산되는 휘발성 성분을 SPME법으로 추출하여 GC/MS를 통해 분석을 시도하였다. 선행연구에서 관찰한 결과(Aronne et al., 2014; Xie et al., 2006) 아까시나무 꽃의 향기성분은 대다수 terpenoids와 benzenoids 화합물로 밝혀졌다. Pinene, (Z)-${\beta}$-ocimene, linalool, benzaldehyde가 대표적인 아까시나무 꽃의 주요 향기성분으로 검출되었다. 또한 ${\beta}$-myrcene, limonene, farnesene, methyl benzonate, indole, methyl anthranilate, phenylethyl alcohol 등은 아까시나무 꽃 특유의 강한 향을 구성하는데 중요한 휘발성분으로 생각된다. 또한 본 연구는 개화의 단계별로 발산하는 향기성분과 그 구성비율이 확연하게 차이가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 결과를 통해 꽃이 생합성 하는 향기성분의 조성은 정적인 비율로 구성하는 것이 아니라 꽃잎의 발달과 함께 동적인 비율로 구성한다는 것을 알게 되었다. 앞으로 아까시나무 꽃의 향기성분 생산에 미치는 환경적인 요인, 향기성분 발산의 주기성, 꽃의 노화와 수분 후(post-pollination)의 향기 발산, 화색과 향기성분과의 연관성에 대해 심층적인 연구가 수행되어야 할 것으로 보인다.