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Air Pressure Regulation in Air Bladders of Ascophyllum nodosum(Fucales, Phaeophyceae)

  • ;강은주
    • ALGAE
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.245-251
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    • 2006
  • Diurnal and age-related changes in air pressure were measured in air bladders of Ascophyllum nodosum from the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. Exterior and interior bladder volumes vary significantly with 4 and 6 y bladders being about 40% larger than 2 y bladders (p < 0.01). Freshly collected bladders yielded a mean pressure of 40.8 ± 6.5 cm H2O. Overnight (20 h) dark treatment at 15°C generated pressure reductions by 80% in 2 y bladders but only by about 30% in 4 and 6 y bladders. Furthermore, in 2 y bladders 8 out of 11 bladders were reduced to atmospheric pressure. Pressure losses were inversely related to pressure recovery after 2.5 h in natural daylight, but after 5 h in daylight there was no significant difference in pressure within the age groups. Even under 25% of full illumination, bladders inflated to full pressure after 5 h. The results show that differences in bladder age and bladder wall thickness have roles in diurnal patterns of bladder inflation and deflation. These results confirm that bladder inflation is based on photosynthetic O2 production and not on partial pressures of O2 in the surrounding medium as was suggested for Sargassum. Chemical analyses of fluid recovered after the interior of bladders were washed with saline showed no evidence for the occurrence of surfactant that might be responsible for maintaining the air-liquid interface.

한국산 나자식물 화분의 비교형태 (Comparative Morphology of Pollen Grains from Some Korean Gymnosperms)

  • 고성철
    • Journal of Plant Biology
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    • 제37권2호
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    • pp.203-221
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    • 1994
  • 한국산 나자식물 5과 12속 19분류군을 대상으로 광학현미경, 주사전자현미경 및 투과전자현미경을 이용하여 화분의 형태를 비교 관찰하고 기재하였으며, 각 과별 검색표를 작성하였다. 분류학적으로 볼 때 취급된 나자식물의 화분립은 모양, 크기, 표면상태, 표면무늬, 기낭의 유무 및 돌기의 유무에 의해 뚜렷이 구분되어 속간 및 속 이하의 분류군에는 유용하였으나, Pinus속내의 종들은 본 연구에서 관찰된 화분립의 크기나 표면무늬에 의해서는 화분형질의 중복으로 인해 종분류는 유용하지 않은 것으로 밝혀졌다. 소나무과내의 Picea속에 속하는 P. koraiensis의 화분립은 기낭의 형태가 불규칙하고, 몸체에 비해 기낭의 크기가 크며, 표벽이 얇기 때문에 기낭을 갖는 Pinus속과 Abies속의 분류군과는 차이점이 뚜렷하다. 또한 Abies속의 특징으로 기재된 모부의 중앙부위에서 기낭쪽으로 갈수록 표벽이 얇아진다는 점, 화분림 몸체의 표면이 비교적 굴곡이 심하지 않다는 점과 화분립의 크기가 크다는 점으로 볼 때 P. koraiensis는 기낭을 갖는 Pinus속과 Abies속 중 Abies속과 화분학적으로 유연관계가 가까운 것으로 추정된다. 투과전자현미경관찰을 통해 기낭을 갖는 화분립을 조사한 결과 근극에는 내표벽과 외표벽이 모두 존재하나, 서로 분리되어 외표벽은 기낭과 연결되고 내표벽은 원극을 이룬다. 또한 구과목의 분류군들에 있어 소나무과를 제외한 주목과, 난우송과 및 측백나무와 일부 분류군의 내표벽이 여러 층으로 구성된 관상구조로 나타났다. 주사전자현미경으로 기낭을 관찰한 결과 표면무늬는 유공상이고 미세한 pit가 존재하는 것으로 관찰되었다. 기낭의 표면무늬는 광학현미경상에서 망상으로 보이나 투과전자현미경으로 관찰해 본 결과 이는 기낭내부의 망상구조가 광학현미경하에서 투시된 것으로 밝혀졌다.

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Form, Function and Longevity in Fucoid Thalli: Chlorophyll a Fluorescence Differentiation of Ascophyllum nodosum, Fucus vesiculosus and F. distichus (Phaeophyceae)

  • Kim, Kwang-Young;Garbary, David j
    • ALGAE
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    • 제24권2호
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    • pp.93-104
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    • 2009
  • Imaging-PAM fluorometry was used to assess the chlorophyll a fluorescence parameter ${\Phi}_{PSII}$ (effective quantum yield) in Frcus vesiculosus. F. disttchus. ssp. distichus and AscophyIIum nodosum. The objective was to show variadon in fluorescence yield associated with age and frond organ, and to illustrate the spatial scales at which photosynthetic parameters vary on fucoid thalli. In addition, our species represented taxa in different but related genera, species with different ecoloeies (rock pool and non rock pool species), morphologies (with and without air bladders) and longevities (several to 20 or more years). A further objective was to determine the extent to which photosynthetic parameters reflected these differences- Effective quantum yield declined substantially with age in F. vesiculosus and F. distichus ssp. distichus, whereas ${\Phi}_{PSII}$ in A. nodosum was maximal after three years. In A. nodosum ${\Phi}_{PSII}$ was still high in branch segments at least seven years old. Older branches of A. nodosum showed relatively higher and more homogeneous photosynthetic capacity relative to Fucus species. Surfaces of air bladders in A. nodosum and F. vesicu- losus had ${\Phi}_{PSII}$ that was not significantly different from the highest rates, achieved in these species. The heterogene- ity of photosynthetic efficiency is consistent with morphological and developmental differences among the species and their ecology. in particular the longevity of A. nodosum fronds.

Remote Nozzle Blocking Device of RCS Pipe during Mid-Loop Operation in Nuclear Power Plants

  • Kang, Ki-Sig;Lee, Se-Yub;Chi, Ham-Chung
    • 한국원자력학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국원자력학회 1996년도 춘계학술발표회논문집(1)
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    • pp.571-576
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    • 1996
  • Currently most nuclear power plants(NPPs) are adopted the mid-loop operation to minimize the overhaul period and save the operating cost. For mid-loop operation it is essential to install nozzle dam between RCS pipe and steam generator(SG). Because SG remains more highly contaminated with radioactive material than any other parts of the NPPs, the repairmen are very reluctant to carry out installing nozzle dam inside the SG. Until now, unfortunately, it appears that no practically applicable device was developed to provide the longstanding demand. Also the accidents have been reported by licenser event report during this operation mode due to loss of residual heat removal(RHR). The purpose of this paper is to conduct remotely blocking and disintegration of nozzle of a SG which has the highest radiation exposure during the maintenance in NPPs. The remote nozzle blocking device of a SG includes three bladders, hubs, air controller provisions to supply and contact air pressure into the bladders. This remote nozzle block device will give the larger operation margin to prevent the loss of RHR and minimize the radiation exposure dose to the repairman and shorten the overhaul periods.

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Developmental and Environmental Sources of Variation on Annual Growth Increments of Ascophyllum nodosum (Phaeophyceae)

  • Eckersley, Lindsay K.;Garbary, David J.
    • ALGAE
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    • 제22권2호
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    • pp.107-116
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    • 2007
  • Annual growth segments of Ascophyllum nodosum (L.) Le Jolis (Fucales, Fucaceae) are denoted by air bladders that form each spring. By examining annual growth segments, it may be possible to infer information about the physical conditions during the growth period; however, it is uncertain whether the annual segments will expand in size after the initial growth. We examined A. nodosum segments from three populations in Nova Scotia, and statistically evaluated whether the annual growth (length, mass, and maximum diameter) of segments was independent of the age of the frond, whether the segments increased in size after the initial growth, and whether the segment lengths were correlated with mean water temperatures and mean air temperatures when the segments were formed. We found that the growth in length of A. nodosum is dependent on the age of the frond, but frond age explained less than 12 % of the overall variation in length. However, the mass and maximum diameter of segments were independent of the age of the frond. Differences occurred between the lengths of segments formed in different years, but there was no significant correlation with regional mean water or air temperatures. This study indicates that the length of A. nodosum segments may be an indicator of the annual physical characteristics of a site, but future studies are needed to identify which factors have the strongest influence on growth patterns.

New Record of Sargassum filicinum Harvey (Fucales, Phaeophyceae) in the Pacific Coast of Mexico

  • Aguilar-Rosas, Luis E.;Aguilar-Rosas, Raul;Kawai, Hiroshi;Uwai, Shinya;Valenzuela-Espinoza, Enrique
    • ALGAE
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    • 제22권1호
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    • pp.17-21
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    • 2007
  • Sargassum filicinum Harvey, a brown alga (Phaeophyceae) native to Northeastern Asia, has been recently reported from the coast of Southern California (USA). Here we report the occurrence and range extension of this introduced species, as we found the alga at La Jolla and Rancho Packard in Todos Santos Bay, Baja California, Mexico. The first collections of S. filicinum correspond to several immature plants, found on September 8, 2005, drifting in the intertidal zone at La Jolla. Later on November 9, 2006, we found a well-established population in Rancho Packard in the middle intertidal zone to 2 m depth. Since S. filicinum is an annual monoecious species with air bladders, the risk there is a high risk of spreading rapidly along the Pacific, as in the case for S. muticum. The population in Rancho Packard extends 500 m along the coast, consisting mainly of young plants with an average length of 30 cm and a density of 5 thallus/m2. This is the first record of this invasive species for the Mexican Pacific coast, and it represents the southern limit along the Pacific coast of North America. This finding suggests that this invasive species has successfully colonized the Pacific coast of North America and its distributional range is still expanding.

Mass Death of Predatory Carp, Chanodichthys erythropterus, Induced by Plerocercoid Larvae of Ligula intestinalis (Cestoda: Diphyllobothriidae)

  • Sohn, Woon-Mok;Na, Byoung-Kuk;Jung, Soo Gun;Kim, Koo Hwan
    • Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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    • 제54권3호
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    • pp.363-368
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    • 2016
  • We describe here the mass death of predatory carp, Chanodichthys erythropterus, in Korea induced by plerocercoid larvae of Ligula intestinalis as a result of host manipulation. The carcasses of fish with ligulid larvae were first found in the river-edge areas of Chilgok-bo in Nakdong-gang (River), Korea at early February 2016. This ecological phenomena also occurred in the adjacent areas of 3 dams of Nakdong-gang, i.e., Gangjeong-bo, Dalseong-bo, and Hapcheon-Changnyeong-bo. Total 1,173 fish carcasses were collected from the 4 regions. To examine the cause of death, we captured 10 wondering carp in the river-edge areas of Hapcheon-Changnyeong-bo with a landing net. They were 24.0-28.5 cm in length and 147-257 g in weight, and had 2-11 plerocercoid larvae in the abdominal cavity. Their digestive organs were slender and empty, and reproductive organs were not observed at all. The plerocercoid larvae occupied almost all spaces of the abdominal cavity under the air bladders. The proportion of larvae per fish was 14.6-32.1% of body weight. The larvae were ivory-white, 21.5-63.0 cm long, and 6.0-13.8 g in weight. We suggest that the preference for the river-edge in infected fish during winter is a modified behavioral response by host manipulation of the tapeworm larvae. The life cycle of this tapeworm seems to be successfully continued as the infected fish can be easily eaten by avian definitive hosts.

코골이 방지 베개의 효율성 검증을 위한 방법 (A Evaluation Method for the Effectiveness of Anti-snore Pillow)

  • 지덕근;위연;임재중;김희선;김현정
    • 감성과학
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.545-554
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    • 2011
  • 본 연구에서는 코골이 방지 베개의 효율성을 검증하기 위해 수면다원검사 측정 결과를 이용한 분석 방법 및 총 수면 시간과 코골이 시간 등의 효율성 평가에 유용한 변수를 제안하는 것으로 연구가 진행되었다. 사용된 코골이 방지 베개는 두 개의 polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) 진동 센서와 펌프, 밸브, 공기주머니로 구성되어있다. 두 진동센서를 통해 코골이 신호를 정확하게 검출하고, 코골이 판정 시 제시된 알고리즘에 따라 베개 내부에 부착된 공기 주머니를 팽창시켜 목을 들어줌으로써 좁아진 기도를 확보하게 해 코골이를 경감시키도록 베개가 설계되었다. 베개의 유효성을 검증하기 위해 수면다원검사를 실시하였고, 실험에는 두 명의 피실험자가 참여하였으며 코골이 베개의 사용 유무에 따라 실험이 진행되었다. 수면다원검사로부터 다양한 변수값을 측정하여 분석하였고, 이 결과 값들로부터 베개의 유효성을 판단하였다. 두 피실험자 모두 총 수면시간은 큰 차이를 보이지 않았으며 총 코골이 시간과 가장 긴 코골이 시간은 감소하는 것을 확인하였고 코골이방지 베개가 코골이를 효율적으로 경감하도록 하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구의 결과로부터 수면다원검사를 통해 코골이 방지 베개의 유효성을 확인하였으며 측정된 각 변수들과 수면의 질과의 관계를 살펴봄으로써 향후 많은 연구에 활용될 것이다.

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경상북도 안강 행주 기씨 묘 출토 직금단 치마와 저고리 보존처리 - 직금단 편금사의 금박 재접착을 중심으로 - (Conservation of Golden Decorative(Jikgeumdan) Jeogori and Chima of Costumes Excavated from Hangju Gi' Tomb of Angang, Kyungsangbukdo Province - Re-adhesion of Gold Leaves in Gilt Paper Strips -)

  • 오준석;노수정
    • 복식
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    • 제57권9호
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    • pp.67-75
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this research is to conserve of golden decoration(Jikgeumdan) of Chima(skirt) and Jeogori(Korean jacket) of the costumes excavated from Hangju Gi' tomb(17th Century) of Joseon dynasty$(1392{\sim}1910)$ and to focus on the development of conservation skill to prevent flakings of gold leaves in gilt paper strips. Up to the present, in case of golden decorations of costumes excavated from tombs of Joseon dynasty, some of gold leaves in gilt paper strips of costumes were flaked away by deterioration of adhesives in tombs. However, most of gold leaves were flaked away and totally lost by wet cleaning for eliminating contaminants after excavation. In order to prevent flaking, preliminary experiments for re-adhesion of gold leaves have been carried out. Firstly, simulation was performed using gold leaf which was available in the market. Adhesives used in this research were water-soluble adhesives(hide glue(cow, rabbit), glue made from air bladders of sciaenoid fish and Primal AC-3444 of acrylic emulsion) and solvent-soluble adhesives(acrylic adhesive Paraloid B-67 and B-72). Because of difficulty in wetting and spreading of adhesive solutions into the interface between gold leaf and Korean paper, water-soluble adhesives were not proper for adhesion of gold leaf and Korean paper. Solvent-soluble adhesives were easily infiltrated into interface between gold leaf and Korean paper and the adhesive force was also satisfied. From this result, the researchers chose more flexible Paraloid B-72$(Tg\;40^{\circ}C)$ 1% solution than Paraloid B-67$(Tg\;50^{\circ}C)$ for adhesion of gold leaf and Korean paper. Secondly, using Paraloid B-72 1% solution, the estimations of re-adhesions of gold leaves in gilt paper strips of Jeogori were carried out. When Paraloid B-72 1% solution was injected three times into the interface between gold leaf and Korean paper, the re-adhesion was most effective. On the basis of the results in these preliminary experiments, re-adhesions of gold leaves in gilt paper strips of Chima and Jeogori were carried out on condition of three times injections of Paraloid B-72 1% solution before wet cleaning. After wet cleaning, the most of the gold leaves were survived, which was confirmed by both the examination with the naked eye and the microscopic examination.