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화분매개곤충과 인공수분이 '신고' 배의 과실품질과 수익성에 미치는 영향 (The Influence of Insect Pollination and Artificial Pollination on Fruit Quality and Economic Profit in the 'Niitaka' Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai))

  • 이경용;임순희;서호진;김선영;윤형주
    • 한국유기농업학회지
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    • 제24권4호
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    • pp.759-771
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    • 2016
  • 꽃가루가 없는 '신고' 배에서 화분매개곤충의 수분효과를 확인하기 위하여, 망실과 노지에서 꿀벌, 서양뒤영벌과 인공수분 간의 과총착과율과 수확물 특성을 비교하였다. 수분방법별 착과율을 조사한 결과, 망실에서는 인공수분이 77.1%로 서양뒤영벌보다 1.3배, 꿀벌보다 1.9배 높았다. 노지에서는 인공수분이 38.4%로 서양뒤영벌과 꿀벌보다 1.2배, 1.3배 높았다. 장소별로는 망실이 노지보다 1.3-2.2배 높은 과총착과율을 보여주었다. 화분매개곤충 별로는 서양뒤영벌이 꿀벌보다 같거나 1.5배 높은 과총착과율을 나타내었다. 수확물 특성을 조사한 결과, 인공수분이 과실 크기, 무게가 꿀벌보다 화분매개곤충보다 5-10% 정도 높고, 과형지수도 2-3% 높은 것으로 나타났다. 경제성 분석결과, 인공수분 대비 순수익지수가 서양뒤영벌은 97.0%, 꿀벌은 93.1%로 나타났다. 따라서, 화분이 나오지 않는 '신고' 배에서 인공수분이 화분매개곤충보다 더 효과적이지만, 과실품질과 경제성을 고려할 때, 인공수분을 대체할 수 있다고 생각된다.

Intron sequence diversity of the asian cavity-nesting honey bee, Apis cerana (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

  • Wang, Ah Rha;Jeong, Su Yeon;Jeong, Jun Seong;Kim, Seong Ryul;Choi, Yong Soo;Kim, Iksoo
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • 제31권2호
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    • pp.62-69
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    • 2015
  • The Asian cavity-nesting honeybee, Apis cerana (Hymenoptera: Apidae), has been extensively studied for its biogeography and genetic diversity, but the molecules utilized in past studies were mainly ~90 bp long mitochondrial non-coding sequences, located between $tRNA^{Leu}$ and COII. Thus, additional molecular markers may enrich our understanding of the biogeography and genetic diversity of this valuable bee species. In this study, we reviewed the public genome database to find introns of cDNA sequences, with the assumption that these introns may have less evolutionary constraints. The six introns selected were subjected to preliminary tests. Thereafter, two introns, titled White gene and MRJP9 gene, were selected. Sequencing of 552 clones from 184 individual bees showed a total of 222 and 141 sequence types in the White gene and MRJP9 gene introns, respectively. The sequence divergence ranged from 0.6% to 7.9% and from 0.26% to 17.6% in the White gene and the MRJP9 introns, respectively, indicating higher sequence divergence in both introns. Analysis of population genetic diversity for 16 populations originating from Korea, China, Vietnam, and Thailand shows that nucleotide diversity (π) ranges from 0.003117 to 0.025837 and from 0.016541 to 0.052468 in the White gene and MRJP9 introns, respectively. The highest π was found in a Vietnamese population for both intron sequences, whereas the nine Korean populations showed moderate to low sequence divergence. Considering the variability and diversity, these intron sequences can be useful as non-mitochondrial DNA-based molecular markers for future studies of population genetics.

위염 및 위궤양에 미치는 Propolis 추출물의 영향 (Effects of Propolis Extract on Antigastritic and Antiulcer)

  • 김은주;정기화;정춘식
    • 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.358-364
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    • 1999
  • 벌집으로부터 채취한 수지상의 물질인 propolis는 다양한 생화학적 성분을 함유하며 기원전 300년부터 사용되어 온 전통약물이다. 최근 항균, 항 바이러스, 항진균, 국소마취, 면역 활성, 항염, 항산화 작용등의 생물학적 활성이 보고된 바 있다. 본 연구에서는 위염과 위궤양에 미치는 propolis추출물과 분획물의 약조학적 효과를 평가하고자 에탄올 추출물을 hexane, toluene, ethyl acetate로 분획하여 항위염 및 항위궤양 활성을 조사하였다. Propolis 에탄을 추출물은 염산·에탄을 위손상, Shay의 위액 분비 실험에서 용량 의존적인 보호효과를 나타내었고 hexnae과 toluene 분획물은 염산·에탄을 위손상, aspirin에 의한 위손상, Shay의 위액 분비 실험에서 위손상과 위액분비를 감소시켰다. propolis 추출물과 분획물의 위염 및 위궤양에 대한 보호효과는 H+/K+ATPase activity의 억제에 의한 위액분비의 감소에 의한 것으로 생각된다.

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MOBA based design of FOPID-SSSC for load frequency control of interconnected multi-area power systems

  • Falehi, Ali Darvish
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • 제22권1호
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    • pp.81-94
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    • 2018
  • Automatic Generation Control (AGC) has functionally controlled the interchange power flow in order to suppress the dynamic oscillations of frequency and tie-line power deviations as a perturbation occurs in the interconnected multi-area power system. Furthermore, Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) can effectively assist AGC to more enhance the dynamic stability of power system. So, Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC), one of the well-known FACTS devices, is here applied to accurately control and regulate the load frequency of multi-area multi-source interconnected power system. The research and efforts made in this regard have caused to introduce the Fractional Order Proportional Integral Derivative (FOPID) based SSSC, to alleviate both the most significant issues in multi-area interconnected power systems i.e., frequency and tie-line power deviations. Due to multi-objective nature of aforementioned problem, suppression of the frequency and tie-line power deviations is formularized in the form of a multi-object problem. Considering the high performance of Multi Objective Bees Algorithm (MOBA) in solution of the non-linear objectives, it has been utilized to appropriately unravel the optimization problem. To verify and validate the dynamic performance of self-defined FOPID-SSSC, it has been thoroughly evaluated in three different multi-area interconnected power systems. Meanwhile, the dynamic performance of FOPID-SSSC has been accurately compared with a conventional controller based SSSC while the power systems are affected by different Step Load Perturbations (SLPs). Eventually, the simulation results of all three power systems have transparently demonstrated the dynamic performance of FOPID-SSSC to significantly suppress the frequency and tie-line power deviations as compared to conventional controller based SSSC.

Honey Bee Venom (Apis mellifera) Contains Anticoagulation Factors and Increases the Blood-clotting Time

  • Zolfagharian, Hossein;Mohajeri, Mohammad;Babaie, Mahdi
    • 대한약침학회지
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    • 제18권4호
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    • pp.7-11
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    • 2015
  • Objectives: Bee venom (BV) is a complex mixture of proteins and contains proteins such as phospholipase and melittin, which have an effect on blood clotting and blood clots. The mechanism of action of honey bee venom (HBV, Apis mellifera) on human plasma proteins and its anti-thrombotic effect were studied. The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-coagulation effect of BV and its effects on blood coagulation and purification. Methods: Crude venom obtained from Apis mellifera was selected. The anti-coagulation factor of the crude venom from this species was purified by using gel filtration chromatography (sephadex G-50), and the molecular weights of the anti-coagulants in this venom estimated by using sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Blood samples were obtained from 10 rabbits, and the prothrombin time (PT) and the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) tests were conducted. The approximate lethal dose (LD) values of BV were determined. Results: Crude BV increased the blood clotting time. For BV concentrations from 1 to 4 mg/mL, clotting was not observed even at more than 300 seconds, standard deviations $(SDs)={\pm}0.71$; however, clotting was observed in the control group 13.8 s, $SDs={\pm}0.52$. Thus, BV can be considered as containing anti-coagulation factors. Crude BV is composed 4 protein bands with molecular weights of 3, 15, 20 and 41 kilodalton (kDa), respectively. The $LD_{50}$ of the crude BV was found to be $177.8{\mu}g/mouse$. Conclusion: BV contains anti-coagulation factors. The fraction extracted from the Iranian bees contains proteins that are similar to anti-coagulation proteins, such as phospholipase $A_2(PLA_2)$ and melittin, and that can increase the blood clotting times in vitro.

어린이집 건물, 실외놀이터 및 설비 특성에 관한 실태조사 (A Study on Characteristics of Building, Outdoor Playground & Equipment in Child Care Center)

  • 변혜령;최목화;소갑수
    • 한국주거학회논문집
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    • 제24권6호
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    • pp.9-18
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    • 2013
  • Recently, interest and social expectation for children's environment are on the rise. The needs for construction of safe and pleasant child care environment has bees agreed with. Especially, as the number of children who are wanted to go center jumped with additional support the government for child care business, centers have also seen a boost. But as number of child care centers increases rapidly in short period, the quality of centers is more inferior to before. and the space and facility level of many centers don't reach in legal minimum standard. In addition to, when child care centers are reviewed, it tend to be judged by one standard without considering connection with sense of values about child care or philosophy, child's traits, surrounding environment etc. Therefore, it is important to construct environment that can consider children's physical development and behavioral characteristic as well as basic element such thing as protection and support activity for current child care centers. This study presupposes that physical environment of child care centers makes important effect on teacher's motion and child's development, then it is to investigate it's characteristics in physically space, facilities, outdoor playground. And It is to identify space and accommodations, outdoors facilities which can support activity smoothly inside and outside. As a result, it is try to offer appliable basic information about the child-friendly environment of child care centers.

Effect of the Ethanol Extract of Propolis on Formation of Streptococcus mutans Biofilm

  • Park, Bog-Im;Jung, Yeon-Woo;Kim, Young-Hoi;Lee, Sang-Moo;Kwon, Lee-Seong;Kim, Kang-Ju;An, So-Youn;Choi, Na-Young;You, Yong-Ouk
    • International Journal of Oral Biology
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    • 제41권4호
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    • pp.253-262
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    • 2016
  • Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is one of the most important bacteria in the formation of dental plaque and dental caries. S. mutans adheres to an acquired pellicle formed on the tooth surface, and aggregates with many oral bacteria. It initiates plaque formation by synthesizing glucan from sucrose, which is catalyzed by glucosyltransferases. Propolis is a resinous mixture produced by honeybees, by mixing saliva and beeswax with secretions gathered from wood sap and flower pollen. Bees prevent pathogenic invasions by coating the propolis to the outer and inner surface of the honeycomb. Propolis has traditionally been used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma and dermatitis. We investigated the inhibitory effects of propolis ethanol extract on biofilm formation and gene expression of S. mutans. The biofilm formation of S. mutans was determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and safranin staining. We observed that the extract of propolis had an inhibitory effect on the formation of S. mutans biofilms at concentrations higher than 0.2 mg/ml. Real-time PCR analysis showed that the gene expression of biofilm formation, such as gbpB, spaP, brpA, relA and vicR of S. mutans, was significantly decreased in a dose dependent manner. The ethanol extract of propolis showed concentration dependent growth inhibition of S. mutans, and significant inhibition of acid production at concentrations of 0.025, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 mg/ml, compared to the control group. These results suggest that the ethanol extract of propolis inhibits gene expression related to biofilm formation in S. mutans.

조선시대 수노리개에 나타난 표현 특성에 관한 연구 (A Study on Expressive Features of Embroidered Norigae in the Chosun Dynasty)

  • 양숙향
    • 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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    • 제22권1호
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    • pp.103-113
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of the study was to examine formative features of embroidered norigae in form, color, pattern and expressive technique through positive analysis of relics and various of collections of work and to consider expressive features of embroidered norigae. The results of the study were as follows. First, embroidered norigae has handcrafted decoration. it was made by being sewed for women longing for their family's happiness. Embroidered norigae is a dress worn by women that is hung on a coat string or the waist part of a skirt. Second, it is eco-environmental. Embroidered norigae applied things seen in nature such as flowers, butterflies and bees to its pattern. Third, it has practicality. Embroidered norigae has high practical value besides a decorative function. Needle case norigae and incense case norigae provide functions in accordance with women's wisdom and skill as well as practicality. Fourth, it is praying for good luck. Women embroidered patterns symbolizing their desires in life such as their family's happiness, wealth, many sons and a long life. Fifth, it has balance and harmony. The knot of embroidered norigae has a perfect symmetry in the front/back part and in the right/left part. And the main body and tassel are symetrical in the right/left part, which gives stability and comfortableness. Embroidered norigae is classified into knot, main body and decorative part in its form. The three kinds express their unique beauty by being harmonized together. Finally, it has a property of melody. Movement of the tassel has a property of melody shaken by the wind and movement of its wearer.

돼지 및 닭에서 분리된 균에 대한 봉독의 최소억제농도(MIC) (The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of bee venom against bacteria isolated from pigs and chickens)

  • 김순태;황지영;성명숙;제소양;배동록;한상미;이성해
    • 한국동물위생학회지
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    • 제29권1호
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    • pp.19-26
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    • 2006
  • Bee venom is synthesized in the venom gland's of worker and queen bees and stored in their venom sacs. Bee venom is a rich source of enzymes, peptides and biogenic amines. there are at least 18 active components in the venom which have some pharmaceutical properties. This study was performed to evaluate minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of bee venom against bacteria isolated from pjgs and chickens with disease. In case of reference strains, the MIC $({\mu}g/m{\ell})$ of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175, and Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 6538 were 64, 64 and 32, respectively. In case of bacteria isolated from pig and chicken, the MIC of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus hyicus and Staphylococcus chromogenes were 8, 128 and 128, and that of 11 strains of Escherichia coli were 8 to >512 and that of 8 strains of Salmonella sup were >512. Antibacterial resistance test of 22 strains isolated from pig and chicken and 3 reference strains were performed by agar gel diffusion method, using 17 antibacterial drugs including penicillin, cefazolin, tetracycline and quinolone group. The multiple drug resistant patterns were found in most strains isolated from pig and chicken.

프로폴리스의 구강구취균에 대한 항균성 (Antimicrobial Effects of Propolis against Oral Microorganisms)

  • 김상아;정현정
    • 한국식품과학회지
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    • 제45권3호
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    • pp.370-375
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    • 2013
  • 구강구취균 4종을 국내산 프로폴리스를 이용하여 프로폴리스의 농도, 열처리, pH의 변화를 통한 항균효과를 조사하였다. P. gingivalis KCTC 5352가 다소 프로폴리스에 저항적인 모습을 보였으나 그 외의 구강구취균에는 강한 항균활성을 나타내었다. 액체배지를 이용하여 프로폴리스의 농도를 조절하여 구강구치균의 민감도를 조사한 결과, 프로폴리스의 농도가 진할 수록 더 빠른 시간에 큰 활성을 보였으며 일반적으로 $0.22mg/{\mu}L$ 농도의 프로폴리스를 첨가하였을 경우 4-6시간 안에 대부분의 균이 사멸하였다. TEM을 통해 프로폴리스가 균의 세포에 어떤 영향을 미치는가 살펴보았으며 프로폴리스를 첨가한 균의 세포막이 얇아지면서 붕괴되고 안의 내부물질이 유출되면서 세포가 분해됨을 확인하였다. $0.56mg/{\mu}L$ 농도의 프로폴리스를 사용하여 열처리 후와 pH 조절 후의 프로폴리스의 항균활성을 시험한 결과 열에 안정하지 않고, pH가 높아질수록 활성이 약해지는 것으로 나타났다.