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Ultrastructure of the Follicular Oocyte Surface in Rana dybowskii

  • Ju, Jung-Won;Im, Wook-Bin;Kwon, Hyuk Bang;Choi, Hueng-Sik
    • Animal cells and systems
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.45-50
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    • 2001
  • Rana ovarian follicles consist of oocyte, vitelline envelope, granulosa cells, and theca/epithelial layer. Using scanning electron microscopy, the surface structure of each follicular component was investigated. Changes in oocyte surface during oocyte maturation were also examined. Theca/epithelial layer was almost transparent and some blood vessels and granulosa cells were observed underneath in intact follicle. The number of granulosa cells was estimated to be 6700-7200 per oocyte. The granulosa cells partially overlapped each other and their microvilli penetrated the vitelline membrane via holes present in the vitelline envelope and seemed to be linked to oocyte microvilli. After removal of the vitelline envelope by microforcep, oocyte microvilli were observed on the surface of the devitellined oocyte. The oocyte microvilli formed partial clusters on the surface of white spot area which appears iust before germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD), whereas they were evenly distributed in other areas. The microvilli became shorter and less dense with oocyte maturation. The lengths of oocyte microvilli in the immature and mature oocyte were 1.5 $\mu$m and 0.6 $\mu$m, respectively. The present study suggests a fundamental structural change occurring on the oocyte surface during maturation.

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Effect of Simulated Acid Rain Treatment on the Germination Rate and the Phytophthora Rot of Capsicum annum (고추의 발아 및 역병 발생에 미치는 인공산성비의 영향)

  • Cha, Byeong-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.207-216
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    • 1996
  • Simulated acid rain(SAR) treatment caused a lethal effect on the newly germinated seedlings of Capsicum annum cv. Komyung even though the germination rate of the seeds was stimulated by the treatment of SAR. Young germinated seedlings were much more sensitive to SAR than the already-grown seedlings. The typical symptom caused by SAR was white spot or lesion on the leaf and appeared readily and severely at the low pH of SAR. Generally, Phytophthora rot was severer in SAR treatments than in control. However, the disease was less severe in lower pH of the SAR treatment than in higher pH. Pathogen inoculation following the SAR treatment increased the disease. The severest Phytophthora rot was observed in the SAR treatment of pH 4.0 or 4.5 regardless of the inoculation time.

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A New Hybrid, Dark Pink Spotted Type Phalaenopsis 'Pink Marble'

  • Kim, Mi-Seon;Lee, Young-Ran;Rhee, Hye-Kyung;Park, Sang-Kun;Shin, Hak-Ki;Jung, Hyang-Young;Lim, Jin-Hee
    • Horticultural Science & Technology
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    • v.29 no.5
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    • pp.503-506
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    • 2011
  • A new hybrid, Phalaenopsis 'Pink Marble' was made by the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, in 2005. This hybrid was selected from self-crossed progenies of P. '21-1' (collected number) in 1999. In 2001, one line was selected based on the aspects such as flower color, leaf shape, flower stalk, and vigorous growth. Trials were conducted from 2003 to 2005 for evaluation and selection of this cultivar. 'Pink Marble' had a medium flowering habit and a dark pink spot (RHS, RPN74B) on white petal and sepal when fully opened. The number of flowers on each peduncle was 7.5, and flower diameter was 52.3 cm. The general impression of petals and sepals is a plate shape. The thick sepal could extend the long flowering time. The average length of leaf and peduncle were 16.5 cm and 6.8 cm, respectively. It had a half-erect leaf form, and was a fast-growing cultivar. This hybrid is relatively easy to clone.

Mathematical Constants for Non-Destructive Rapid Method of Leaf Area Determination in Mulberry (Morus spp.)

  • Singhal, B.K.;Dhar, Anil;Sharma, Aradhana;Jand, Seema;Bindroo, B.B.;Saxena, N.N.;Khan, M.A.
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.139-143
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    • 2003
  • Mathematical constants for multiplication with leaf length (I) or breadth (b) or l ${\times}$ b have been worked out for determining leaf area in promising mulberry genotypes viz., Chinese White, S-146, Chak Majra and Sujanpur Local of sub-tropical India. When pooled, the mathematical constants worked out were 8.1132, 10.1019 and 0.5992 for multiplication with leaf length, breadth and l ${\times}$ b, respectively, for genotypes bearing un-lobbed leaves and 6.9447, 8.2761 and 0.5009 for multiplication with leaf length, breadth and l ${\times}$ b, respectively for genotypes bearing lobbed leaves. Leaf area can be worked out by using any constant by multiplying either with leaf length or breadth or both (l ${\times}$ b). Estimated leaf areas worked out were found significantly and positively correlated with actual leaf area (r=999$^{**}$). The suggested present non-destructive method by using mathematical constants is very quick and alternative to electronic leaf area meter for spot leaf area determination in mulberry which is the only food source for mulberry silkworm in sericulture industry.

Anticorit Prelube oils for sheet metal forming Lubricity joined to corrosion protection for steel mill and automotive press shop application

  • LOSCH A.;KUBICKI F.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Conference
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    • 2004.11a
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    • pp.249-254
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    • 2004
  • The pressing of car body parts is one of the most important sheet metal drawing processes. The corrosion protection oil applied by the steel mills plays a part in every sheet metal forming operation and also makes up the largest proportion of lubricants used. The idea to combine the corrosion protection properties of a corrosion preventive oil with the lubricity of a drawing oil lead to the development of the Anticorit prelubes. Applied at the finishing lines of the steel mills, they finally serve as lubricant in the press shops. A prerequisite for the suitability of a prelube-type oil is the absolute compatibility with all single processes from the coil to the Body in White. The use of prelubes in steel mills reduces the number and quantity of spot lubricants for additional press shop oiling dramatically. But their true benefits can only be fully achieved if the compatibility principle is applied throughout the manufacturing chain. Therefore, modem prelubes systems are modular, even different viscosities can be part of the same concept. This results in a far-reaching multifunctionality of the Anticorit prelube system for all applications.

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Quality Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Chocolate with Mugunghwa (Hibiscus syriacus L.) (무궁화 초콜릿의 품질특성 및 항산화활성)

  • Kim, Mi-Jung;Jin, So-Yeon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.330-336
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    • 2018
  • This study was conducted to determine the mixing conditions for Hibiscus syriacus L. chocolate depending on different addition ratios of Hibiscus syriacus L. and examine functionality in order to use Hibiscus syriacus L., which has excellent functionality and symbolizes Korea. To accomplish this, Hibiscus syriacus L. chocolate was manufactured by adding 0%, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10% of Hibiscus syriacus L. powder from the 'Samchulli' (Hibiscus syriacus 'Samchulli', which has reddish pink flower with red eye spot: SKK 14-2-72) variety to a coverture of white chocolate after which the antioxidant activity and quality characteristics were analyzed. As the amount of Hibiscus syriacus L. powder added to the chocolate increased, the chocolate color became darker, the pH decreased, and the sugar content and hardness increased. As a result of the sensory evaluation, the degree of preference increased as the amount of added Hibiscus syriacus L. powder increased to 7.5%. The degree of preference for color and flavor was the highest in the 5% added group, but the overall preference was 7.5% added chocolate. These findings demonstrate that adding Hibiscus syriacus L. powder to chocolate can increase chocolate functionality and preference and that there is a high possibility of Hibiscus syriacus L. chocolate development.

Two Unrecorded Species of the Snapper (Perciformes: Lutjanidae) Collected from Jeju Island, Korea

  • Kim, Maeng Jin;Kim, Byung Yeob;Kim, Joon Sang;Song, Choon Bok
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.313-316
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    • 2012
  • Two unrecorded species of the snapper, Lutjanus malabaricus (296.0 mm standard length [SL]) and L. stellatus (350.0 mm SL) belonging to the family Lutjanidae, were first collected from the western coastal waters of Jeju Island, Korea. L. malabaricus is characterized by having a dark marking on the upper half of the caudal peduncle, a band of vomerine teeth that does not protrude posteriorly at the middle, and nine anal soft rays. Compared to its Korean relative, L. malabaricus is distinguishable by having rows of scales that run obliquely in the dorsal-posterior direction above the lateral line (vs. parallel to the lateral line in L. argentimaculatus). L. stellatus can be identified by the absence of wavy blue lines on the head (vs. many blue lines in L. rivulatus) and presence of a white spot above the lateral line (vs. a black blotch on the lateral line in L. rivulatus). We propose new Korean names, "Jin-hong-tung-dom" and "Huin-jeom-tung-dom," for L. malabaricus and L. stellatus, respectively.

A study of infectious duck diseases in western Gyeongnam province, Korea (경남 서부지역 사육오리의 질병 감염 조사)

  • Kim, Min-Hee;Jo, Myeong-Hui;Ryou, Seong-Hwan;Bang, Sang-Young;Heo, Jeong-Ho;Kim, Hyun-Joon
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Service
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.61-65
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    • 2013
  • We investigated the prevalence of infectious duck diseases using 156 ducks reared in 18 farms of western Gyeong-nam province. As a result, duck viral hepatitis (12.8%), colibacillosis (7.1%), and fungal disease (9.0%) were detected. However, avian influenza and riemerellosis were not detected. During autopsies, we could grossly observed red swollen liver (12.8%), petechial or ecchymotic hemorrhage on liver (11.5%), and fibrinous perihepatitis (9.0%). Gray-white necrotic spot (23.1%), swollen spleen (22.8%), swollen kidney (20.5%), hyperemia or hemorrhage on tracheal mucous membrane (8.3%), and nodule in long or air sac (9.0%) were also found.

The Research on Lighting Design of Parks

  • Zhang, Rui;Piao, Yong-Ji;Cao, Lin-Sen;Cho, Tae-Dong
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.1013-1020
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    • 2014
  • Based on the survey of the parks in Tai'an by questionnaire survey, on-the-spot investigation and in-depth interview, the paper analyzes the tendencies of visitors in modern landscape lighting design forms and methods from two terms: primary attributes and the preferences of artistic lighting design. To increase the safety of the parks is a pressing need for visitors. Visitors have a pressing need for increasing the safety of the parks' lighting and artistic quality. Most visitors think the parks' lighting has blind spots and the brightness is not enough. Visitors' night activities in the park will be insecure. As to artistry aspects, people prefer strong artistic style of lamps and lanterns to the common, such as ethnic style and animal image; Tourists prefer to use white light and yellow light to illuminate trees, because these colors make people feel more warm and amiable. This research provides basic data for lighting design of parks.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOAO ECHELLE SPECTROGRAPH (BOES) (보현산천문대 고분산 에셀분광기(BOES) 제작)

  • KIM KANG-MIN;JANG JEONG GYUN;CHUN MOO-YOUNG;PARK BYEONG-GON;HYUNG SIEK;HAN INWOO;YOON TAE SEOG;VOGT STEVEN S.
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.15 no.spc1
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    • pp.119-126
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    • 2000
  • The BOES (BOAO Echelle Spectrograph), a fiber-fed echelle spectrograph of the BOAO 1.8 m telescope, has been designed and now is being manufactured. The BOES follows a white pupil design collimated with two off-axis parabolic mirrors. The 136mm collimating beam leaving the 41.59 grooves/mm R4 echelle grating is refocused near the narrow folding mirror. Through the two cross-disperser prisms and $\phi250 mm(f/1.5)$ transmission camera, the beam images on EEV $2k\times4k$ CCD. The BOES can take the wavelength range of 3700 to $10100{\AA}$ at a single spot with spectral resolution R = 20000 to 40000 depending on the fiber set employed. We describe the key sciences and performance, current status of construction, and future plan of the BOES.

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