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Preparation and Properties of Coimmobilized Glucose Oxidase-Catalase (Glucose Oxidase와 Catalase의 동시 고정화 제품과 성질)

  • Lee, Suk-Hee;Uhm, Tai-Boong;Cho, Sook-Ja;Byun, Si-Myung
    • Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.180-186
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    • 1984
  • For the study of glucose oxidase(GOD) and catalase(CAT) coimmobilization system, the enzymes were obtained from Penicillium spp., PS-8, and the strain itself was used as an immobilizing matrix. To separate glucose oxidase and catalase after the ammonium sulfate fractionation of the culture broth, DEAF-cellulose column was used and its activity yield was 54 and 34%, respectively. Both enzymes were immobilized on the cell matrix, followed crosslinking with 2.5% glutaraldehyde for 12hr. In the determination of efficiencies of GOD and CAT of dual, mixed and soluble enzyme systems, the dual immobilized one w-as superior to those of the soluble or mixed ones. In the comparison of pH profiles, the dual and mixed types showed broader maximum pH ranges than the soluble type. Varying CAT/GOD ratio of the dual system, the higher the ratio showed the broader activity profile. In the comparison of apparent $K_m$ of GOD only and CAT/GOD=10, they were $7.1{\times}10^{-2}$ and $5.1{\times}10^{-2}M$. Their activation energies showed 3.98kcal/mole/deg for GOD only and 2.98kcal/mole/deg for CAT/GOD=10.

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Characteristics of the Ochratoxin A Producing Fungi in Traditionally Fermented Korean Soybean Foodstuffs (전통 대두발효식품 중에 존재하는 Ochratoxin A 생성균주의 특성)

  • Kang, Sung-Chul;Shin, Heuyn-Kil;Kim, Jong-Bae;Kim, Chang-Han;Lee, Sang-Sun
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.23 no.5
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    • pp.572-577
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    • 1991
  • Fermented Korean soybean foodstuffs(12 samples of meju, 28 samples of doenjang and 28 samples of kanjang) which collected nation wide in Korea, were used to isolate of fungi. And the fungi producing ochratoxin A(OA) among isolated fungi were identified. Of total 222 fungi isolated in each samples, the production rate of OA was 17.7%(39/222). Four fungi out of 39 isolates which production OA showed a higher amount of ochratoxin A. From these results, four kinds of fungi producing large quantities of OA were Penicillium spp., Phialotubus microsporus, Eupenicillium lapidosum, and Paecilomyces variotti, respectively. Four fungi showed the optimum growth at water activity($a_{w}$) of 0.99, but production of OA was almost inhibited at $a_{w}$, of 0.85. Furthermore, three fungi except P. variotti showed the optimum growth at $30^{\circ}C$, while OA production inhibited at same temperature. The optimal pH for toxin production except P. variotti was 6.5. Also, toxin production was not greatly influenced by pH.

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Isolation and Characterization of Airborne Bacteria and Fungi in Indoor Environment of Elementary Schools (초등학교 실내환경에서 공기 중 세균과 진균의 분리 및 특성)

  • Kim, Na-Yeong;Kim, Young-Ran;Kim, Min-Kyu;Cho, Du-Wan;Kim, Jong-Seol
    • Korean Journal of Microbiology
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    • v.43 no.3
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    • pp.193-200
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    • 2007
  • Indoor airborne bacterial and fungal concentrations were examined at classrooms and corridors of 3 elementary schools in Ulsan. Airborne microorganisms were collected with an impaction-type air sampler using plate count agar and dichloran rose bengal chloramphenicol agar. During the semester, concentrations of bacteria ranged $168{\sim}3,887 MPN/m^3$ at classrooms and $168{\sim}6,339 MPN/m^3$ at corridors, while those of fungi ranged $34{\sim}389 MPN/m^3$ at classrooms and $91{\sim}507 MPN/m^3$ at corridors. The bacterial concentrations showed larger variations between situations and schools compared to those of fungi. When airborne bacteria were isolated and identified, 84% were observed as Gram-positive, and Micrococcus spp. was the most abundant group with 61% of tested isolates, followed by genus Staphylococcus with 10%. The Micrococcus spp. isolates, of which 75% were identified as M. luteus, appeared to be from human origins. The protective pigments and substantial cell wall of Micrococcus may provide selective advantage for their survival in the air. We also isolated and identified 15 genera of filamentous fungi. The most common culturable fungi were Cladosporium, Aspergillus and Penicillium, and these 3 genera were 69% of fungal isolates. Genus Stachybotrys, of which S. chartarum is a well known producer of many potent mycotoxins, was also detected from one of the schools. further systematic studies are necessary with an emphasis on species identification and mycotoxin production of isolated fungal genera, including Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Stachybotrys.

Effect of Curing Conditions on Inhibition of Tuber Rot in Subtropical Yam (Dioscorea alata) during Storage (아열대 마(Dioscorea alata)의 저장중 부패 억제를 위한 큐어링 효과)

  • Kim, Ki-Sun;Kwon, Soon-Bae;Chang, Kwang-Jin;Hong, Sae-Jin;Kim, Byung-Sup
    • Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.387-393
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    • 2012
  • In order to improve storability of subtropical yam produced in South Korea, the major pathogens found during the storage were isolated and identified of the pathogenicity, and rot inhibition effect was studied based on the curing treatment condition. Penicillium sclerotigenum and Penicillium polonicum were identified as major pathogens causing rot in subtropical yam during storage, and P. sclerotigenum had stronger pathogenicity. Only the cut surface which has been made during a harvest and has been made smooth before curing generated a normal callus layer. The cut surface of tuberous root was cured in 95% of relativity humidity for three days at $23^{\circ}C$, and cured at $28^{\circ}C$ and $33^{\circ}C$. The observation of callus layer showed that the $23^{\circ}C$ treatment group had similar color saturation between tuberous root and pellicle, while the groups treated above $28^{\circ}C$ showed clear distinction. The generation rate of callus 0.5mm or bigger was 93 percent at $28^{\circ}C$ treatment, 96% at $33^{\circ}C$ treatment, but was 52% at $23^{\circ}C$ treatment. The conventional curing treatment group that used wind or sunlight at room temperature created little callus layer. The infection rate of pathogens according to the relative humidity inside the storage room was low at 40% and 60% of humidity, and the curing treatment period did not make a difference. When the humidity inside the storage room was 80%, all treatment groups rapidly increased the fungal pathogens. The rotten rate of each treatment was studied after 180 days during which the storage temperature was maintained at $16^{\circ}C$ and relative humidity 60%. While the rotten rate of tuberous root that has been cut in conventional curing treatment based on solar and wind was 43%, the one cured at over $28^{\circ}C$ and created the callus layer was less than 18%. While even a healthy tuberous root showed 25% of rotten rate in the traditional treatment group, the one cured at over $28^{\circ}C$ was less than 10%. The weight loss was 1-6% lower in the forced treatment group than in the conventional treatment group.

Isolation of Bacillus sp. SW29-2 and Its Antifungal Activity against Colletotrichum coccodes (Bacillus sp. SW29-2의 분리 및 Colletotrichum coccodes에 대한 항진균 활성)

  • Han, Yeong-Hwan
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.688-693
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    • 2017
  • Antifungal bacterium against Colletotrichum coccodes causing black dot disease of potatoes and anthracnose of tomatoes was isolated from sewage sludge. The isolate showed a 99% sequence homology of partial 16S rRNA of Bacillus methylotrophicus CBMB205 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum FZB42. The isolate was identified as Bacillus sp. SW29-2, using the neighbor-joining phylogenetic tree, BlastN sequence analysis, and morphological and cultural characteristics. Bacillus sp. SW29-2 is an aerobic, Gram-positive, endospore-forming bacterium, of which the morphological and physiological characteristics were the same as those of type strain B. lichniformis CBMB205, except for the cell growth of over 4% NaCl. The cell growth of the temperature and the initial pH of the medium was shown at $18-47^{\circ}C$ (opt. ca. $38^{\circ}C$) and 3-9 (opt. ca. 6.0), respectively. The inhibition size (diameter) of Bacillus sp. SW29-2 against four strains of C. coccodes ranged from 23 to 29 mm. Also, the isolate showed antifungal activity against penicillium rot-causing Penicillium expansum in apples. Thus far, any report on the antifungal activity of Baciilus spp. against C. coccodes has not been found. These results suggest that the Bacillus sp. SW29-2 isolate could be used as a possible biocontrol agent against C. coccodes, and further applied to other plant pathogenic fungi.

On-site Investigation of Hazardous Substances in Floor Dust of Several Primary Schools (일부 초등학교 바닥 먼지내 포함하고 있는 유해물질 성분에 대한 현장 평가)

  • Kim, Ki Youn;Kim, Hyeon Tae;Lee, Kwon Seob
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.478-483
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    • 2014
  • Objectives: The main objective of this study is to assess the levels of hazardous substances in floor dust in primary schools located in the city of Busan in Korea. Materials and Methods: An on-site investigation of three primary schools was performed between April and May 2013. The hazardous substances measured in this study were 14 heavy metals (Cu, Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni, Zn, Cr, Cd, As, Al, Sn, Co, Mo and Si) and the biological agents were bacteria, fungi and endotoxin). Results: Among the heavy metals, Cd, Co, Pb and Cr were not detected in the floor dust from the three primary schools. The mean levels of other heavy metals were as follows: $20({\pm}10)ng/cm^2$ for As, $30({\pm}20)ng/cm^2$ for Al, $5({\pm}4)ng/cm^2$ for Sn, $20({\pm}20)ng/cm^2$ for Mo, $1,340({\pm}620)ng/cm^2$ for Si, $110({\pm}100)ng/cm^2$ for Cu, $240({\pm}50)ng/cm^2$ for Fe, $30({\pm}30)ng/cm^2$ for Mn, $10({\pm}10)ng/cm^2$ for Ni, and $50({\pm}30)ng/cm^2$ for Zn. It was found that mean concentrations of bacteria, fungi and endotoxin in the floor dust of primary schools were $4.7{\time}10^7({\pm}2.2{\time}10^7)cfu/cm^2$, $6.3{\time}10^6({\pm}6.4{\time}10^6)cfu/cm^2$, and $8,140({\pm}5,801)EU/cm^2$, respectively. The predominant species identified in the floor dust of the primary schools were Pseudomonas spp. for bacteria and Penicillium spp.,Cladosporidium spp.,and Aspergillus spp. for fungi, which would be somewhat similar to the microbial distribution pattern of other general environments. Conclusions: Based on the results obtained from this study, the levels of heavy metals, microbes and endotoxin distributed in the floor dust of primary school were higher than those reported for other general facilities. Thus, preventive measures should be prepared for the health care of children.

Effect of Thymol and Linalool Fumigation on Postharvest Diseases of Table Grapes

  • Shin, Mi Ho;Kim, Jin-Hee;Choi, Hyo-Won;Keum, Yoong Soo;Chun, Se Chul
    • Mycobiology
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.262-268
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    • 2014
  • Several postharvest diseases of table grapes (Vitis vinifera) occur during storage, and gray mold rot is a particularly severe disease because the causal agent, Botrytis cinerea, grows at temperatures as low as $0^{\circ}C$. Other postharvest diseases, such as those caused by Penicillium spp. and Aspergillus spp., also often lead to deterioration in the quality of table grapes after harvest. The use of plant essential oils such as thymol and linalool, to reduce postharvest diseases in several kinds of fruits, including table grapes and oranges, has received much attention in European countries. However, to the best of our knowledge there has been no report of the use of thymol fumigation to control gray mold in table grapes in Korea. Thymol ($30{\mu}g/mL$) and linalool ($120{\mu}g/mL$) significantly inhibited mycelial growth and conidia germination of B. cinerea. The occurrence rate of gray mold rot of B. cinerea and other unknown fungi was significantly reduced by fumigation with $30{\mu}g/mL$ thymol in several table grape cultivars, such as Campbell early, Muscat Bailey A, Sheridan, and Geobong. In this study, fumigation with $30{\mu}g/mL$ thymol, had no influence on the sugar content and hardness of grapes, but reduced fungal infection significantly. This suggests that $30{\mu}g/mL$ thymol could be utilized to reduce deterioration of grapes due to gray mold and other fungal infections during long-term storage.

Changes of Teleomorph of Diatrype stigma Damaging Bed-log of Shiitake and Secondary Harmful Fungi (표고골목을 가해하는 주홍꼬리버섯의 완전세대 변화 및 2차 오염 해균상)

  • Bak, Won-Chull;Lee, Bong-Hun;Kim, Se-Kwon
    • The Korean Journal of Mycology
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.53-58
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    • 2003
  • Studies were conducted to investigate the changes of teleomorph of Diatrype stigma on bed-log of shiitake (Lentinula edodes) and appearance of secondary harmful fungi from December 1999 to August 2001. The color of stroma was changed from red brown to dark brown after 12 months. The size of ostioles became smaller and the number of ostioles decreased as time passed. Most of the ostioles disappeared after 20 months from toleomorph formation. Perithecia and ascospores were gradually disappeared, and perithecia containing ascospores were observed at 10% of bed-logs tested after 20 months. Concerning the secondary harmful fungi infecting the bedlog of shiitake after teleomorph of D. stigma, Hypoxylon truncatum (Anamorph : Nodulisporium sp.), Schizophyllum commune and Trichoderma spp. were observed on stroma of D. stigma. Penicillium sp. occurred on spore-horn of Libertella sp. (Anamorph of D. stigma). Besides, Hypoxylon howeianum and some species of Myxomycetes were observed. Also, Libertella sp. appeared again at some bed-logs.

Microbiological Composition and Sensory Characterization Analysis of Fermented Sausage Using Strains Isolated from Korean Fermented Foods

  • Jeong, Chang-Hwan;Lee, Sol-Hee;Kim, Hack-Youn
    • Food Science of Animal Resources
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    • v.42 no.6
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    • pp.928-941
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    • 2022
  • This study aimed to analyze the microbiological composition and sensory characterization of fermented sausage using strains isolated from Kimchi (GK1, Pediococcus pentosaceus SMFM2016-GK1; NK3, P. pentosaceus SMFM2016-NK3), Doenjang (D1, Debaryomyces hansenii SMFM2021-D1), and spontaneously fermented sausage (S8, D. hansenii SMFM2021-S8; S6, Penicillium nalgiovense SMFM2021-S6). The control was commercial starter culture. Nine treatments were applied [GD (GK1+D1), GS (GK1+S8), GDS (GK1+D1+S8), ND (NK3+D1), NS (NK3+S8), NDS (NK3+D1+S8), GND (GK1+NK3+D1), GNS (GK1+NK3+S8), and GNDS (GK1+NK3+D1+S8)] by mixing lactic acid bacteria and yeast, and S6 was sprayed. The microbial composition of fermented sausage was analyzed [aerobic bacteria (AC), Lactobacillus spp. (LABC), Staphylococcus spp. (STPC), and yeast and mold (YMC)], and pH and electronic nose and tongue measurements were taken. The AC, LABC, STPC, and YMC values of the control and treatment groups tended to increase during fermentation (p>0.05). The STPC values of the GD, GS, ND, and GDS groups were similar to that of the control on day 3. The pH of the control on day 3 was significantly lower than that of the GD, ND, and GND groups (p<0.05). Higher levels of 4-methylpentanol, 2-furanmethanol, and propyl nonanoate, which provide a "fermented" flavor, were detected in the GD group compared to in the control and other treatment groups. GD and ND groups showed higher umami values than the control and other treatment groups. Therefore, it is expected that GD can be valuable as a starter culture unique to Korea when manufacturing fermented sausage.

Survey of Egg- and Cyst-parasitic Fungi of Potato Cyst Nematode in Indonesia

  • Indarti, Siwi;Widianto, Donny;Kim, Young-Ho;Mulyadi, Mulyadi;Suryanti, Suryanti
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.32-36
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    • 2010
  • Twelve fungal isolates out of 123 isolates obtained from cysts and soils of potato cyst nematode (PCN)-infested fields in Central Java, Indonesia had parasitic abilities of over 50% on PCN eggs or females (cysts) in vitro pathogenicity tests. Cultural and morphological characters and DNA sequences of ribosomal genes in ITS region revealed that they were four isolates of Gliocladium (Trichoderma) virens, three isolates of Fusarium oxysporum, one of F. lateritium, one of Penicillium tritinum and two of Taralomyces spp. A hundred percent infections occurred in eggs or cysts by three fungal isolates G. virens, F. oxysporum and P. oxalicum, suggesting that these fungi may have a good potential for the PCN biocontrol. Especially, G. virens isolates, which occurred most frequently in the PCN-infested potato fields and are known to be highly adaptable to varying habitats, may be developed as reliable agents for controlling PCN with both egg- and cyst-parasitic capabilities and with high ecological adaptabilities.