• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.53-56
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• 2012

Treatment of hydatid disease is mainly surgical, with medical treatment being reserved as a coadjuvant treatment. Use of effective scolicidal agents during surgery of cystic echinococcosis is essential to reduce the recurrence rate. The goal of this study was to evaluate the in vitro scolicidal effects of hydroalcoholic extracts of $Satureja$ $khuzestanica$ leaves and aqueous extracts of $Olea$ $europaea$ leaves on hydatid cyst protoscolices. $Echinococcus$ $granulosus$ protoscolices were collected from the liver of sheep infected with the hydatid cyst. Various concentrations of plant extracts were used in different exposure times for viability assay of protoscolices. Among the olive leaf extracts tested, 0.1% and 0.01% concentrations had strong scolicidal effects in 120 min. $S.$ $khuzestanica$ 0.1% had very strong scolicidal effects in 30, 60, and 120 min of exposure times and the mortality rate decreased with the lower concentration. The finding have shown that the scolicidal activity of $S.$ $khuzestanica$ against cystic echinococosis protoscolices were more effective, while the $O.$ $europaea$ extract showed less effects.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.91-99
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• 2007

The research was carried out to define the morphological and growth characteristics of Poa pratensis L. (Kentucky bluegrass) 'Pureundul' native to Korea. Poa pratensis 'Pureundul' was collected from the belt highway around Mt. Uam located in Naedeok-dong, Cheongju City, Chungcheongbuk-do Province on May 5, 1995. The morphological characteristics of 'Pureundul' were compared with those of 205 individuals of native Poa pratensis collected throughout the nation from June 11, 2000 to June 21, 2003. The findings were as follows : The height of plant was 28.2cm but increased to 40.0cm at the flowering time. The height of first node from the base was 6.8cm and the length and width of leaf were 17.3cm and 2.9mm, respectively. The length of a spike was 7.9cm. Based on these morphological characteristics, 'Pureundul' was defined medium type Kentucky bluegrass. Visual quality(1~9), visual color and visual density were measured. The visual quality, color and density of 'Pureundul' were not superior to those of introduced species but above the average other native species. The damages from the diseases during summer resulted in poorer visual quality of color of 'Pureundul'. But the spread of the diseases was slower in 'Pureundul' than other native species, and accordingly 'Pureundul' didn't suffer from more quality deterioration from July to September during which the diseases broke out. Entering fall, 'Pureundul' showed high quality comparable to that of the introduced species. If 'Pureundul' is put to breeding by implementing pest control in summer and introducing disease tolerant genes, it will be used to make greens of greater quality than now.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.91-106
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• 2013

Exserohilum turcicum is considered serious destructive disease of maize (Zea mays L.) in North Korea. This study aimed to understand genetic inheritance and combining ability of newly bred lines of maize tolerant to E. turcicum by diallel crosses. Three diallel sets for two different ecological regions and one agronomic trait; eastern (E), northern (N) and stay green (SG) involving 29 inbred lines were tested in eight locations of 2000 and 2001. E. turcicum infections were under natural conditions, respectively. Lines used were selected for high yield potential in test crosses with good agronomic traits and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Selection for race specific high resistance to biotic stresses was avoided to select quantitatively inherited genes. Host plant responses to E. turcicum were rated on a scale of 1 (highly tolerant) to 9 (highly susceptible). Highly significant variations were recorded in all trials. General combining ability (GCA) mean square was roughly twice that of specific combining ability (SCA). The genotype (G) by environment (E) interaction was highly significant. The overall results of genetic studies in three diallel sets show that genetic control for inbred tolerance to E. turcicum is polygenic and quantitatively inherited. New inbreds; E-3, N-1 and SG-4 confer better tolerance to E. turcicum than the widely used inbreds; Mo17, and B73. Proper use of genetic information from this study shall increase of corn production under high E. turcicum infection in the Far Eastern Regions of Korea and China.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권12호
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• pp.1975-1981
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• 2019

Recently, outbreaks of food-borne diseases linked to fresh produce have been an emerging public health concern worldwide. Previous research has shown that when human pathogens co-exist with plant pathogens, they have improved growth and survival rates. In this study, we have assessed whether Escherichia coli O157:H7 benefits from the existence of a phytopathogenic bacterium and the underlying mechanisms were further investigated. When Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000 (Pst DC3000) and E. coli O157:H7 were co-inoculated by either dipping or infiltration methods, the populations of E. coli O157:H7 increased; however, no effect was observed when type three secretion system (T3SS) mutants were used instead, suggesting that E. coli O157:H7 benefits from the presence of Pst DC3000. In addition, this study confirmed that the E. coli O157:H7 populations increased when they occupied the tomato leaf intercellular space; this colonization of the interior of the leaves was possible due to the suppression of the PAMP-triggered immunity (PTI) by Pst DC3000, in particular with the AvrPto effector. In conclusion, our data support a plausible model that E. coli O157:H7 benefits from the presence of Pst DC3000 via AvrPto suppression of the PTI resistance.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.209-214
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• 1984

1980년도부터 우리나라 Burley 종 잎담배산지에서 엽맥에 녹대병상 또는 괴저증상을 나타내는 새로운 병징이 관찰되기 시작하였다. 기주범위조사, 항혈청반응, 물리적성질조사, 복숭아혹진딧물에 의한 전염여부 및 바이러스 입자 관찰을 통해 이들은 서로 병징을 달리하는 PYY의 두가지 계통으로 밝혀졌다. 이 계통들은 잎담배포장에서 자연감염에 의해 나타난 주요병징에 따라 엽맥연대계통 (PVY-VB)과 엽맥괴저계통 (PVY-VN) 으로 명명하였다. PVY 항혈청과 이 계통들의 이병즙액을 반응시킨 결과 양성반응을 나타냈으며 그 반응에서는 두계통간의 차가 없었다. 이들과 병징이 유사한 tobacco etch virus 및 tobacco vein mottling virus 항혈청과의 반응에서는 음성반응을 나타냈다. 전자현미경에 의해 약 730 nm의 사상형 바이러스 입자가 관찰되었으며 그 형태와 크기에는 두 계통간 차가 없었다.

• 한국농림기상학회지
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.156-162
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• 2001

In order to monitor local climatic information, twelve automated weather stations (AWS) were installed in alpine area by the Alpine Agricultural Experiment Station, Rural Development Administration (RDA), at the field of major crop located in around highland area, and collected data from 1993 to 2000. Hourly measurements of air and soil temperature (underground 10 cm,20 cm), relative humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, solar radiation and leaf wetness were automatically performed and the data could be collected through a public phone line. Datalogger was selected as CR10X (Campbell scientific, LTD, USA) out of consideration for sensers' compatibility, economics, endurance and conveniences. All AWS in alpine area were combined for net work and daily climatic data were analyzed in text and graphic file by program (Chumsungdae, LTD) on 1 km $\times$ 1 km grid tell basis. In this analysis system, important multi-functionalities, monitoring and analysis of local climatic information in alpine area was emphasized. The first objective was to obtain the output of a real time data from AWS. Secondly, daily climatic normals for each grid tell were calculated from geo-statistical relationships based on the climatic records of existing weather stations as well as their topographical informations. On 1 km $\times$ 1 km grid cell basis, real time climatic data from the automated weather stations and daily climatic normals were analyzed and graphed. In the future, if several simulation models were developed and connected with this system it would be possible to precisely forecast crop growth and yield or plant disease and pest by using climatic information in alpine area.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.558-562
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• 1996

율무를 논과 밭 상태에서 파종기와 재식밀도를 달리하여 지상ㆍ지하부 생육 및 광합성량과 병충해 발생에 관한 시험을 실시한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 논 상태에서 자란 을무가 밭 상태에서 자란을 무보다 상장은 짧았으나 분습수는 많았고 도복 및 병충서 피해가 적었을 뿐만 아니라 광합성 능력과 지하부 생육도 양호하여 천립중 및 종보수량이 증대되 었다. 2. 밭 상테에서는 파종기가 빠를수록 엽고통 피해가 현저하여 불억률이 높고 천립중이 감소되어 수량이 저하하였고 논 상태에서는 적파구(5월 15일 파종)에서 증수되 었다. 3. 전ㆍ답별 파종기에 따라서는 수량에 유의성 및 상호작용의 효과가 인정되었으나 재식밀도에 따라서는 생육 및 수량의 차리에 유의성이 없었다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제40권8호
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• pp.587-597
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• 2017

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are essential small RNA molecules that regulate the expression of target mRNAs in plants and animals. Here, we aimed to identify miRNAs and their putative targets in Hibiscus syriacus, the national flower of South Korea. We employed high-throughput sequencing of small RNAs obtained from four different tissues (i.e., leaf, root, flower, and ovary) and identified 33 conserved and 30 novel miRNA families, many of which showed differential tissuespecific expressions. In addition, we computationally predicted novel targets of miRNAs and validated some of them using 5' rapid amplification of cDNA ends analysis. One of the validated novel targets of miR477 was a terpene synthase, the primary gene involved in the formation of disease-resistant terpene metabolites such as sterols and phytoalexins. In addition, a predicted target of conserved miRNAs, miR396, is SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE, which is involved in flower initiation and is duplicated in H. syriacus. Collectively, this study provides the first reliable draft of the H. syriacus miRNA transcriptome that should constitute a basis for understanding the biological roles of miRNAs in H. syriacus.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.61-69
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• 2019

All the parts of lotus, including the seed, rhizome, leaf, stalk, petal, anther, pericarp, and fruit receptacle, have been used in traditional medicine system as a health beneficial supplement. However the most usually used from lotus plant is only the root. Therefore in this study, it will be discussed more the utilization of other parts of the lotus, namely the flower of lotus. The petals and stamens of lotus actually are also rich in bioactive components such as flavonoids and alkaloids, are used in the treatment of tissue inflammation, cancer, skin disease, and also for us as antidotes. One of the biotechnological process that can be used to improve the nutritional content, sensory, and also antioxidant activities is fermentation process. The final product desired from the fermentation process in this study is vinegar. The microbial strain powder used is Uinkin fermented powder with three variations of fermentation. The variations given in this study were initial sugar 32%, 24%, and 14% with the same fermentation temperature, $35^{\circ}C$ for 3 months. The results obtained showed that the pH value and sugar content of products during the fermentation process were decreasing during the fermentation process, with total polyphenol content of $283.7{\pm}97.6mg/100g\;QAE$, and total flavonoid content of $3.3{\pm}0.0mg/100g\;QAE$. For the DPPH radical scavenging ability of the fermentation product also increased in a concentration dependent manner, with ORAC activity of the product showed a high activity of $20.7{\pm}0.41{\mu}M$ TE. Therefore, fermentation process can be the one of method for improving the product. The efficiency of lotus flower vinegar fermentation can be reached with an initial sugar condition of 25% (sample B).

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.256-264
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• 2004

본 연구는 벼의 세균병 중 치명적인 흰잎마름병을 유발하는 Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae를 검출할 수 있는 프라이머를 개발하기 위해 실시하였다. X. o. pv. oryzae str. KACC10331의 hpaA유전자 염기서열로부터 흰잎마름병만을 특이적으로 검출할 수 있는 프라이머를 제작하여 중합효소연쇄반응에 사용하였다. 개발된 특이 프라이머는 X. o. pv. oryzae str. KACC10331과 X. campestris pv. vesicatoria, X. campestris pv. campestris, X. axonopodis pv. citri 그리고 X. axonopodis pv. glycines의 phaA유전자 염기서열의 상동성을 비교하여, 그 중 X. o. pv. oryzae만이 가지는 특이적인 부분을 바탕으로 각각 20-mer인 XOF와 XOR를 제작하였다. 제작된 프라이머를 이용하여 중합효소 연쇄반응을 실시한 결과 반응 후 생성된 단편의 크기는 534-bp였다. 반응 후 생성된 단편은 Southern hybridization을 통하여 Xanthomonas 균주들의 hpaA유전자 존재 여부 및 그 상동성을 비교분석하기 위해 사용하였다. 또한 제작된 프라이머를 이용하여 흰잎마름병에 감염된 벼 잎에서의 검출 여부를 확인하였고 X. o. pv. oryzae의 순수 균주 배양액을 중합효소연쇄반응에 이용하여 검출한계를 검정하였다. 본 연구에서 제작된 프라이머를 사용한 중합효소연쇄 반응 방법은 X. o. pv. oryzae의 검출 뿐만 아니라 흰잎마름병의 발생 예찰에 매우 유용할 것으로 판단 되었다.