• Toxicological Research
• /
• 제20권2호
• /
• pp.137-142
• /
• 2004

We investigated the effects of plant vinegar on platelets and blood coagulation system. Plant vinegar inhibited in vitro platelet aggregation in a concentration dependent manner, when platelets were activated by thrombin and collagen. In addition, plant vinegar showed inhibitory effects on the serotonin secretion induced by thrombin in a concentration dependent manner. However, treatment with plant vinegar to platelets did not induce any cytotoxicity, as determined by the release of lactate dehydrogenase. Plant vinegar did not change the coagulation parameters such as activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT) using rat citrated plasma. In vivo study revealed that, treatment with plant vinegar prolonged the bleeding time from mouse tail. All these results suggest that plant vinegar might improve blood hemostasis mediated via anti platelet activities.

• 한국유기농업학회지
• /
• 제11권2호
• /
• pp.103-113
• /
• 2003

유기ㆍ자연농업 등 환경친화적 농업을 수행하는 농가에서 많이 사용하고 있는 목초액의 화학성과 작물생육에 대한 반응을 검토하여 유기ㆍ자연농업자재의 효율적인 이용방안에 대한 기초자료를 얻고자 본 연구를 수행하였다. 목초액의 화학성을 조사한 결과 비료적 가치는 크지 않았다. 특히 농가에서는 일반적으로 사용되는 500∼1000배 목초액은 별도의 비료자원을 사용하지 않고 전적으로 목초액에 의존할 경우 정상적인 작물생육에 요구되는 양분을 충족시키기는 근본적으로 어려울 것으로 사료된다. 목초액 농도를 달리한 조건에서 토마토 유묘의 생육 및 양분 흡수형태를 조사한 결과 500배 희석까지 목초액처리 농도가 높을수록 뿌리 생육량은 증가하였으나 지상부 생육은 억제되었다. 또한, 뿌리와 경엽 중의 양분흡수는 음이온인 질산태 질소와 인산 흡수량이 현저히 감소하는 반면에 양이온인 K, Ca, Mg, Na의 흡수량은 증가하였다. P-coumaric acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid 및 acetic acid를 농도를 달리하여 처리하고 토마토 유묘를 재배한 결과 뿌리의 생육은 chlorogenic acid 또는 ferulic acid 처리로 증가되었고, ferulic acid의 경우 저농도인 10-4M에서는 지상부 및 지하부의 생육이 모두 양호하였다. 따라서 목초액을 시용할 때 도장이 억제되고 건전한 작물생육이 유지된다고 주장하는 것은 목초액 시용에 따른 작물의 지하부 생육향상에 기인한 것으로 판단되었다. 페놀물질간의 상승작용 및 길항작용에 따라 작물생육에 대한 효과는 다를 수 있으므로 다양한 종류의 페놀물질이 포함된 목초액을 작물재배에 사용할 경우 효과발현 정도는 상이할 것으로 사료된다. 한편, 목초액은 사용방법 측면에서 경엽처리 보다는 토양관주 방법으로 영농에 이용하면 작물의 근활력 증진 및 작물생육을 조절할 수 있는 대체농자재로서 활용이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국약용작물학회지
• /
• 제24권6호
• /
• pp.458-463
• /
• 2016

Background: The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of storage conditions on the growth of Saururus chinensis (Lour.) Baill. rootstock. Methods and Results: Rootstocks of S. chinensis were stored in either soil or vermiculite that had been treated with a control treatment, diluted wood vinegar (50 or 100-fold), DF-100 (50-fold), or 1-naphthylacetamide and at $5^{\circ}C$ or $15^{\circ}C$. After 8 weeks, the stored roots were planted in the field, and both plant height and leaf number were observed after transplantation. The greatest number of leaves ($5.60{\pm}0.80$) was produced by roots that had been stored in soil treated with 100 fold dilution of wood vinegar and at $5^{\circ}C$. Meanwhile the maximum plant height ($6.92{\pm}0.78cm$) at 30 d after transplanting was observed for rootstocks that had been stored in soil treated with the 100 fold dilution of wood vinegar and at $15^{\circ}C$, whereas the maximum plant height at 60 d after transplanting ($26.46{\pm}0.71cm$) was observed for rootstocks that had been stored in soil treated with the 100-fold dilution of wood vinegar and at $5^{\circ}C$. Therefore, the storage of rootstocks in soil treated with the 100-fold dilution of wood vinegar and at temperatures at or below $5^{\circ}C$ was most effective, and it can be used to prevent the decay of roots during the postharvest management of S. chinensis rootstocks. Conclusions: The results of the present study indicate that, among the parameters examined, the storage of roots in soil that had been treated with the 100-foil dilution of wood vinegar is the most effective method for improving the growth of S. chinensis.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
• /
• 제15권5호
• /
• pp.1106-1109
• /
• 2005

The antimicrobial effect of the wood vinegar of C. japanica sapwood and its constituents was evaluated against Ralstonia salanacearum, Phytophthora capsid, Fusarium oxysporum, and Pythium splendens. Phenols and guaiacols had a strong antimicrobial effect against four kinds of microorganisms, but methanol and acetic acid exhibited little or no antimicrobial activity.

• 한국작물학회지
• /
• 제60권3호
• /
• pp.355-365
• /
• 2015

Environment-friendly growth enhancers for rice are being promoted to reverse the negative impact of intensive chemical-based and conventional rice farming on yield sustainability and environmental problems. Several rhizosphere microorganisms and pyroligneous acids (PA) had demonstrated beneficial influence on growth, yield and grain quality of rice. Since most of the previous study had evaluated the effect of PGPR and PA on paddy rice singly, the effect of combined application of these on the growth and yield of paddy rice and on some soil chemical properties were determined. A four factorial pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of PGPR, PA in combination with fertilizers and on different soil types. There were 54 treatment combinations including the control with three replications under complete randomized design. Plant growth parameters were evaluated using standard procedures during tillering and heading stages. Rice yield and some soil chemical properties were determined at harvest. Results showed that inoculation of Bacillus licheniformis and Fusarium fujikuroi enhanced plant growth by increasing the plant height which could be ascribe to its ability to promote IAA and GA production in plants. Inoculation of Rhizobium phaseoli enhanced chlorophyll content indicative to its ability to improve the N nutrition. However, these plant growth benefits during the vegetative stage were override by the fertilizer application effect especially during the maturity stage and grain yield. High fertilization rates on coarse-textured soil without nutrient loss resulted to high available nutrients and consequently high yield. Wood vinegar application however improved nutrient availability in soil which could be beneficial for improving soil quality. Further evaluation is necessary to fully assess the potential benefits that could be derived from inoculation of these organisms and wood vinegar application in different soil environment especially under different field conditions.

• 한국자원식물학회지
• /
• 제22권4호
• /
• pp.330-336
• /
• 2009

본 연구는 목초액의 섭취가 훈련된 흰쥐의 항산화방어기전에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 수행되었다. 실험대상으로는 Sprague-Dawley계 수컷 흰쥐를 사용하였는데 실험그룹은 비운동 대조군과 운동 대조군, 목초액 섭취 비 운동 대조군, 목초액 섭취 운동 대조군으로 나누어 수행하였는데 체중과 혈중성분 변화, 글리코겐 함량, SOD 활성 수준, MDA 함량에 관한 분석을 하였다. 체중과 체지방(장간막, 복막후, 부고환)은 각 그룹 간에 유의한 차이가 없었고, TG와 FFA 농도도 목초액 섭취로 인한 차이는 없었다. Glucose 농도는 대조군 보다 운동군에서 유의한 차이를 나타내었으나 목초액 섭취로 인한 차이는 없었다. 목초액 투여 운동군에서의 SOD 활성은 다른 그룹보다 유의하게 높았다. 운동 대조군에서의 MDA 함량은 비운동 대조군보다 유의하게 낮게 나타났으나 대조군과 목초액 투여군 간의 차이는 없었다. 결론적으로 운동과 목초액 섭취는 산화적 스트레스의 감소에 긍정적인 영향을 줄 것으로 예상된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
• /
• 제44권2호
• /
• pp.202-206
• /
• 2012

쌀을 이용한 식초제조에서 증자 공정과 무증자 공정으로 제조된 쌀과 해당화를 혼합한 조성물을 사용하여 식초를 제조하였다. 1단계로 ethanol 발효를 $25^{\circ}C$에서 12일 동안 진행하고, ethanol 함량을 6%로 조정한 후 $Acetobacter$ $aceti$균을 접종하여 $30^{\circ}C$에서 9일 동안 초산 발효하였다. 식초 발효전에 초산을 첨가하는 공정은 발효의 성공여부를 결정하는 요인으로 나타났으며, 첨가되는 초산의 농도에 의존적으로 최종 식초 제품의 유기산 함량이 증가하였다. 무증자법으로 식초를 제조시 유리 아미노산과 GABA 함량이 높게 나타났으며, 주요 아미노산으로는 glutamic acid, arginine 등으로 나타났다. 본 연구결과는 해당화-쌀 식초 제조시 쌀의 열처리 공정여부가 식초의 품질에 큰 영향을 준다는 것을 보여준다.

• 한국자원식물학회지
• /
• 제29권6호
• /
• pp.704-711
• /
• 2016

Tomatoes are considered as one of the main components of daily meals in most households. Thus, it is important to invest in studies enhancing their yield and nutritional value. The study evaluated the effect of wood vinegar (WV) on tomato under greenhouse conditions. Data on fruit number, fruit weight, and plant height were recorded. Total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of tomato were determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent and 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, respectively. FRR-CF+500x-WV significantly increased the fruit number (86.11%) and fruit weight (81.78%) over the control. Results were comparable to HRR-CF+250x-WV, indicating that conventional fertilizer and WV may have synergistic effect on each other. TPC and scavenging effect on DPPH radical was improved by 250x-WV application. The increase in the phenolic compounds can be attributed to WV as a direct source or as a factor triggering the plants to produce more secondary metabolites with the purpose of increasing natural defenses. The significant effect obtained by applying the full recommended rate of conventional fertilizer on the carotenoid content was due to the availability of the major nutrients needed by the plant. Correlation analysis showed that carotenoids have negative correlation with TPC and DPPH. However, TPC and DPPH showed that these are positively correlated with each other. Tomatoes are excellent source of antioxidants associated with the reduction of some human diseases and improved health. The results provided evidence that WV alone and/or its combination with conventional fertilizers has favorable effects on the quality of tomato.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
• /
• 제13권2호
• /
• pp.107-112
• /
• 2005

Excessive drinking causes 'alcohol hangover' within 8-16 hours. The cause of 'hangover' has not been elucidated exactly until now, but it is reported that it is caused by the creation of blood ethanol and acetaldehyde as ethanol metabolites. In this study vinegar extract of wood (VE) or OC-1, to which the powder extract of green tea leaves extract is added, was administered to the rats 30 minutes before the oral administration of ethanol (3 g/kg) and the blood ethanol and acetaldehyde concentration was measured in order to evaluate the efficacy of the beverage material for detoxification. As a result, the blood ethanol concentration in the group of the VE-1(vinegar crude extract) and VE-2 (double diluted solution) is statistically lower (P,0.05) than the exclusive alcohol administered control group. The blood acetaldehyde concentration of all groups of VE and OC-2, which is the double dilution of OC-1, is statistically low after 7 hours following ethanol administration. Especially, the AUC value of OC-2 group is statistically low compared to the control group. Accordingly, it indicates the conclusion that VE and OC-1, reducing the blood ethanol and acetaldehyde concentration which are two leading factors of 'hangover' after drinking, and worthwhile to be developed as beverage materials to eliminate 'hangover'.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 한국자원식물학회 2005년도 춘계 학술발표대회
• /
• pp.119-120
• /
• 2005