• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.13-20
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• 2011

Comprehensive data collection was carried out between 2001-2006 to investigate the concentration levels of chlorophyll-a, nutrients (DIN and DIP), and COD for surface waters of Korean coastal areas. A statistical analysis of these parameters was carried out on the basis of the frequency distribution of their concentration. Furthermore, the numeric grading for chlorophyll-a, DIN, DIP, and COD concentrations were derived statistically from the normalized frequency distribution of log-transformed data. The statistical grading clearly reflects the water quality characteristics of three Korean coastal water bodies (Western, Southern and Eastern coastal zones), which indicate common environmental and ecological characteristics. So, this study could provide useful information to set up the guideline for water quality assessment of Korean coasts.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.705-715
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• 2013

The response of the freshwater microalga Chlorella vulgaris to mercuric ion ($Hg^{2+}$) stress was examined using chlorophyll a fluorescence image analysis and O-J-I-P analysis as a way to monitor the toxic effects of mercury on water ecosystems. The levels of photosynthetic pigments, such as chlorophyll a and b and carotenoids, decreased with increasing $Hg^{2+}$ concentration. The maximum photochemical efficiency of photosystem II(Fv/Fm) changed remarkably with increasing $Hg^{2+}$ concentration and treatment time. In particular, above $200{\mu}M\;Hg^{2+}$, considerable mercury toxicity was seen within 2 h. The chlorophyll a fluorescence transient O-J-I-P was also remarkably affected by $Hg^{2+}$; the fluorescence emission decreased considerably in steps J, I, and P with an increase in $Hg^{2+}$ concentration when treated for 4 h. Subsequently, the JIP-test parameters (Fm, Fv/Fo, RC/CS, TRo/CS, ETo/CS, ${\Phi}_{PO}$, ${\Psi}_O$ and ${\Phi}_{EO}$) decreased with increasing $Hg^{2+}$ concentration, while N, Sm, ABS/RC, DIo/RC and DIo/CS increased. Therefore, a useful biomarker for investigating mercury stress in water ecosystems, and the parameters Fm, ${\Phi}_{PO}$, ${\Psi}_O$, and RC/CS can be used to monitor the environmental stress in water ecosystems quantitatively.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.149-159
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• 2015

The Southern Ocean (SO) plays a primary role in global climate by storing and transporting anthropogenic carbon dioxide through the meridional overturning circulation and the biological pumping process. In this study, we aim to investigate interannual variability of summer chlorophyll concentration in the SO and its relation with the El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$ Southern Oscillation (ENSO), using satellite ocean color data covering 16 years from 1997 to 2012. During El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$ periods, chlorophyll concentration tends to increase in the subtropics (north of the subantarctic front). This chlorophyll increase is likely linked to El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$-induced surface cooling that increases nutrient supply through enhanced vertical mixing in the subtropics. On the other hand, the subpolar gyres show localized chlorophyll changes in response to the ENSO. The localized response seems to be primarily attributed to changes in sea-ice concentrations. Our findings suggest that ENSO contributes interannual variability of chlorophyll in the SO through different mechanisms depending on regions.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.295-304
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• 1996

KDICical substances from Artemisia scoparia were analyzed by gas chromatography. Seven phenolic compounds and thirty nine terpenoids were identified. Most abundant within each group were cinnamic acid and camphor, respectively. The KDICicals were prepared as aqueous extracts and then used for germination, growth, and chlorophyll content tests. The extracts were inhibitory to germination and seedling growth of the receptor lants. This inhibitory effect was dependent on concentration. When the effect of the aqueous extract on chlorophyll content was assayed, both chlorophylls a and b were shown to be reduced. The reduction in seedling elongation and growth in dry weight paralleled the reduction in chlorophyll concentration. These KDICical substances, including phenolic compounds and terpenoids, from Artemisia scoparia were responsible for the growth inhibition of the selected species.

• Journal of Plant Biology
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 1992

Aphanothece속과 분류학적 특징이 유사한 남조식물 SG63을 대상으로 배양액의 NaCl과 $MgSO_4{\cdot}7H_2O$ 농도에 따른 최적 생리적 활성을 연구했다. SG63의 최고 성장률은 56%의 NaCl과 20%의 $MgSO_4{\cdot}7H_2O$ 농도의 배양액에서 각각 이루어졌다. 엽록소 a, phycocyanin과 수용성 단백질의 합성율은 두 무기염도에 따라 영향을 받았다. 특히, 엽록소 a와 phycocyanin의 농도는 NaCl 함량이 높은 배양액일수록 감소되었다. 남조식물 SG63의 carotenoid의 구성물질은 ${\beta}-carotene$, echinenone, zeaxanthin과 myxoxanthophyll이였다. 총단백질과 엽록소 a의 농도비율과 phycocyanin과 엽록소 a의 농도비율은 NaCl 함량에 비례하고 최고 성장률을 나타내는 20%의 $MgSO_4{\cdot}7H_2O$ 배양액에서 가장 높았다. 따라서 배양액내에 $MgSO_4{\cdot}7H_2O$의 함량이 높을수록 phycocyanin과 단백질합성을 촉진한다. 위의 결과는 앞으로 남조식물의 대체식품개발과 의약품의 개발을 위한 새로운 합성물질의 추출에 기여하기 위한 mass culture에 응용될 수 있다고 본다.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.95-102
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• 2012

To evaluate the effect of the 4 major rivers restoration project in the Nakdong River to water quality of the river, the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code (EFDC) and Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP), are applied in series. Results showed overall decrease in biochemical oxygen demand ($BOD_5$) concentrations and increase in chlorophyll-a concentrations, while total nitrogen and total phosphorous concentrations did not show significant changes, relatively. Decrease in $BOD_5$ concentrations seems to be influenced by an increased hydraulic residence time, which may allow more time for the degradation of organic material. Changes in Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentration, due to the project were more significant for the upper stream areas that show relatively low Chl-a concentration ranges (less than 20 g/L). After the introduction of the Geumho River in the middle part of the Nakdong River, rapid growth of phytoplankton was observed. However, in this middle part of the Nakdong River, the ratio of Chl-a concentration change are less significant, compared to the upper stream areas, due to the project. In the lower stream area, Chl-a concentration decreased after the project. This seems to be resulted from the decreased light availability, due to increased depth, while the nutrient concentrations have been high enough to support phytoplankton growth.

• Journal of Plant Biology
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.11-20
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• 1962

본실험에서는 Gibberellin 이 여섯작물의 생육 및 그들의 성장에 미치는 토양재배를 과하여 조사하였다. 식물 잎에 살포한 Gibberellins의 비교적 적은 농도차는 식물의 생육 및 내부 성분에 현저한 차이를 가져오는 것을 알 수 있다. 농도가 높아짐에 따라 작물의 생육은 촉진되고 그 생육간의 차이는 유의하였다. 여섯 작물의 Chlorophyll 및 Corotene 함량은 Gibberellin의 농도에 비례하여 감소 되었으며 이는 생장율과 크게 상반되었다. 여섯 작물의 Vitamin C의 함량은 Gibberellin의 농도에 비례하여 감소되었다. 이 차는 무, 쑥갓 및 시금치에서 높은 유의성을 나타냈다. Chlorophyll과 Vitamin C의 함량은 발육이 진전 됨에 따라 달라지는데 이 차이는 유의한 것이다. Corotene 함량은 Chlorophyll 량과 함께 변하였는데 Carotene과 Chlorophyll의 비는 Beck 및 Redman이 얻은 결과처럼 높은 것은 아니다.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.315-328
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• 2019

Since the Coastal Zone Color Scanner (CZCS)/Nimbus-7 was launched in 1978, a variety of studies have been conducted to retrieve ocean color variables from multi-satellites. Several algorithms and formulations have been suggested for estimating ocean color variables based on multi band data at different wavelengths. Chlorophyll-a (chl-a) concentration is one of the most important variables to understand low-level ecosystem in the ocean. To retrieve chl-a concentrations from the satellite observations, an appropriate algorithm depending on water properties is required for each satellite sensor. Most operational empirical algorithms in the global ocean have been developed based on the band-ratio approach, which has the disadvantage of being more adapted to the open ocean than to coastal areas. Alternative algorithms, including the semi-analytical approach, may complement the limits of band-ratio algorithms. As more sensors are planned by various space agencies to monitor the ocean surface, it is expected that continuous monitoring of oceanic ecosystems and environments should be conducted to contribute to the understanding of the oceanic biosphere and the impact of climate change. This study presents an overview of the past and present algorithms for the estimation of chl-a concentration based on multi-satellite data and also presents the prospects for ongoing and upcoming ocean color satellites.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2002

The results of our observation in May 2000 indicated that the SeaWiFS algorithm (O'Reilley et al., 1998), which was adopted for OSMI data processing, overestimated the actual chlorophyll values. This was rather unexpected in that there were good reasons to expect that the bio-optical properties of East/Japan Sea belonged to Case 1 water and in such case, the OC2 algorithm would give unbiased estimates of actual chlorophyll a values. In November 2000, a cruise conducted bio-optical surveys in the same area. This time we added HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) method for measuring chlorophyll a concentration to the standard fluorometric method, which we hale been using during the past Fluorometric method with acidification is known to result in under/overestimation of chlorophyll values in many parts of the world oceans, while it is easier and cheaper than HPLC method. To our surprise, the comparison of HPLC chlorophyll and fluorometric chlorophyll values show that fluorometric values gave an underestimation up to 50%. This error was due to the presence of accessory pigments such as chlorophyll b. Considering this error, our precious result of May 2000(Yoo et al., 2000) might have to be reinterpreted. Calculation of reflectance at 490 and 555nm, however, indicated that this is not still enough to explain the discrepancies.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.27-37
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• 1986

This study was carried out to investigate inflow stream of Chungju intake reservoir and in catchment area, run-off loading amount, distribution of Nitrogen and phosphorus, N/P ratio, correlationship between T-N and chlorophyll a, correlationship between T-P and chlorophyll a, and study of trophic state. Field survey was carried out from June to August, 1985, for the purpose of finding out the nitrogen and phosphorus concentration in Chungju intake reservoir.