• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.319-327
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• 2009

Follicular fluid meiosis-activating sterol (FF-MAS) has been suggested as a positive factor which could improve the oocyte quality and subsequent embryo development after in vitro fertilization. However, FF-MAS is a highly lipophilic substance and is hard to detect in studying the relationship between MAS and quality of oocyte maturation. The present study focused on the expression of lanosterol 14${\alpha}$-demethylase (LDM), a key enzyme that converts lanosterol to FF-MAS, on mouse oocyte maturation and its potency on development. LDM expression was strong in gonadotropin-primed germinal vesicle stage oocytes, weak after germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD), and then strong in MII stage oocytes. The LDM-specific inhibitor azalanstat significantly inhibited oocyte fertilization (from 79.4% to 68.3%, p<0.05). Also, azalanstat (5 to 50 ${\mu}M$) decreased the percentage of blastocyst development dosedependently (from 78.7% to 23.4%, p<0.05). The specific inhibition of sterol ${\Delta}14$-reductase and ${\Delta}7$-reductase by AY9944 accumulates FF-MAS and could increase blastocyst development rates. Additionally, in the AY9944 group, the rate of inner cell mass (ICM)/ total cells was similar to that of in vivo development, but the rate was significantly decreased in azalanstat treatment. In conclusion, LDM, the key enzyme of FF-MAS production, may play an important role in fertilization and early development of the mouse embryo, especially in vitro.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2020

Vermicompost, manure, compost and organic fertilization are ecofriendly. Nowadays, many products resulted from sericulture consumed by humans such as mulberry leaves, fruits, mulberry tea, silk and natural silk cosmetics. Soil applications of three treatments with vermicompost (0.5, 1 and 2 tons per 0.42 hectare) and recommended rate of mineral fertilizers of nitrogen phosphorus potassium were used for investigation. Impact of fertilization on mulberry plant traits of moisture, number of shoots/tree, total shoots length/tree, number of leaves/shoot, number of leaves/ (100g), leaf yield/tree and leaf yield of fadden/season were recorded. In addition the effect of fertilization on larval and cocoon characters of young instar duration, fifth instar duration, total larval duration, larval mortality percentage, weight of third instar larvae, weight of fourth instar larvae, weight of fifth instar larvae, fresh cocoon weight, fresh shell weight, pupae weight, cocoon shell ratio, silk productivity, cocooning percentage, pupation ratio, number of cocoons/ liter, crop cocoons by number, crop cocoons by weight, fecundity and fertility. Using vermicompost treatment was enhancing plant characters. Treatments of V₃, V₂ and V₁ were shortage young, fifth and larvae durations. Mostly feeding silkworm during the whole larval duration on treated mulberry leaves with vermicompost improving the traits average. Using vermicompost for fertilization by rate of V₃ and V₂ is better than others for cocoon characters for females and males.V₃ and V₂ of vermicompost per 0.42 hectare is recommended for rearing mulberry silkworm instead of mineral fertilization.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.343-351
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• 1996

본 연구의 목적은 돼지난자의 체외성숙, 수정 및 단위발생시 일어나는 표층과립의 분포를 살펴보고, 그것들의 역할을 규명해 보고자 실시하였다. 난자의 표층과립은 형광염색을 실시한 후 laser scanning confocal microscope를 이용하여 관찰하거나 transmission electron microscope를 사용하여 관찰하였다. Germinal vesicle 단계의 돼지난자에서는 표층과립은 난자피질에 비교적 두꺼운 형태로 발견되었는데, germinal vesicle breakdown이 일어난 직후 피질 부근으로 표층과립의 움직임이 관찰되었다. Microfilaments의 중합화를 방해하는 cytochalasin B를 처리하였을 때 표층과립의 움직임은 관찰되지 않았다. 무 처리군의 수정 및 단위발생을 유도한 난자에서는 표층과립 내용물들이 위란강내에 균질하게 관찰되었으나, cytochalasin B를 처리한 난자에서는 비정상적인 cortical granule의 움직임을 관장하고 이러한 움직임이 수정시 다정자 침입을 막고 표층과립 반응에 영향을 미치는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국초지조사료학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.176-182
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• 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate dry matter productivity and nitrate nitrogen content in the growth stages of barnyard millet (Echinochloa esculenta) cultivated for feed, which was treated with different nitrogen fertilization levels. An early variety of barnyard millet (cv. Shirohie) was used for the test, and the different treatments with nitrogen fertilizer were as follows: 50% (N-40 kg/ha, T1), 100% (N-80 kg/ha, reference amount, T2), 150% (N-120 kg/ha, T3), 200% (N- 160 kg/ha, T4), 250% (N-200 kg/ha, T5), and 300% (N-240 kg/ha, T6). Sowing was done on May 13, 2021 and plants were harvested for four stage; vegetative stage, elongation stage, heading stage, and milk stage. The length of the millet increased significantly as the amount of nitrogen fertilization increased during the harvest period (p<0.05), but the difference was insignificant during the milk stage (p>0.05). Moreover, barnyard millet dry matter yield increased significantly as the levels of nitrogen fertilization increased (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference in dry matter yield among nitrogen fertilization levels during the heading stage (p>0.05). Chlorophyll also was significantly higher in T5 (250%) at all harvesting times, whereas nitrate nitrogen content was highest at the vegetative stage, gradually decreased as growth progressed, and lowest at the milk stage. Finally, as the nitrogen fertilization levels increased, the nitrate nitrogen content was significantly higher in all treatment groups (p<0.05). Therefore, our results suggest that the most appropriate nitrogen fertilizer levels is between 150%-200%, considering the dry matter yield, feed ingredients and nitrate nitrogen content in barnyard millet for feed.

• 한국연초학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.128-133
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• 1994

This study was carried out to get agronomic information about the tobacco culture in paddy soil where incidence of grey tobacco leaves used to appearly uptake of iron, manganese and chlorine due to soil acidity and high water level. Application of lime to paddy soil(pH5.4-5.6) reduced content of iron, manganese known as proceeding materials giving rise to variegated grey tobacco after curing, compared with non-treatment. Grey leaves were found mainly at lower and middle stalk positions, and incidence of grey tobacco was lowered by application of lime in the well drained field but was not affected by level of fertilizer application. Amendment of soil acidity by lime tended to decrease chlorine and manganese content in leaves. Nicotine and mangenese content of leaves were lowered by reduction of one-quarter fertilizer level. In case of lime treatment, increase of yield reached to 4-6% comparing with those of non-treatment but price per kg was not affected. Reduction of N fertilizer level to three-quarters had the equal yield but high quality of leaf comparing with standard fertilization in paddy field.

• 임산에너지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.13-19
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• 2000

This study was aimed to investigate the effect of several stimulatory trements of flower and seed growth on the reproductive and vegetative growth of Tilia amurensis RUBP. The effects of mounded planting, girdling, root-pruning, bending and foliar fertilizer application on the fifteen to forty yead-old tress growing in the experimental plantation at the Konkuk University and the National forest at the Daegwanryung were measured. The following results were obtained: (1) The number and the longitydinal growth of internode were reduced by the treatments. The xylem growth of the longitudited more greatly than the bark growth by all the treatments. (2)The increasong rate of the brand angle as compared to that of the control was 2.11% in the girdling treatment, 31.61% in the mounded planting treatment, and 22.14% in root-pruning treatment. (3) The foliar application of fertilizer(N, P, K, and B) before flowering increased leaf and stem growth, that one after pollen fertilization increased the fruit growth. (4)The foliar application of fertilizer before flowering increased the xylem growth while that after pollen fertilization increased the bark growth. (5)The stimulatory effects of root pruning and branch bending on the flowering and seed growth were shown relatively less than that of mounded planting. The effect of the moinded planting on the yield of the seeds has remained continuously every year since planting the trees.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 시비 처리에 따른 생육상토의 화학적 특성, 생장 특성 및 생리적 특성 변화를 조사 분석하여 최소 시비량에 대한 최대 생장 효과와 적정 시비 방법 적용에 따른 환경오염의 최소화를 목적으로 연구를 실시하였다. 시비 처리에 따른 생육 상토의 화학적 특성은 유의적 차이를 보이지 않았다. 그러나 pH의 경우 유의적 차이를 보였는데 시비량이 적은 Exponential 처리구에서 산성도는 가장 낮고, 시비량이 높은 Constant와 Three stage 처리에서 산성도가 높아, 시비에 따른 산성화가 진행되었음을 짐작할 수 있다. 시비 처리에 따른 근원경과 간장 생장은 유의적 차이를 보이지 않았으며, 세 시비 처리구 모두에서 낙엽송 용기묘 규격 이상의 우수한 생장을 나타냈다. H/D율과 T/R율은 Exponential 처리구에서 가장 낮은 값을 보였으며, 반면 물질생산량과 묘목품질지수는 Constant 처리구가 높은 값을 나타냈다. 시비 처리에 따른 광화학 효율과 엽록소 함량은 Constant 처리구에서 높았지만, 세 처리구 모두 유의적 차이는 보이지 않았다. 본 연구 결과를 종합해 보면, 시비량을 생장에 따라 조절함으로써 시비량을 줄이면서 동시에 비슷한 생장 및 생리적 반응을 보임을 알 수 있었다. Exponential 처리구는 50% 시비량으로 생장, 묘목품질지수 및 생리적특성에서큰차이를 보이지 않았으며, 규격묘 생산이 가능했다. 이는 낙엽송 용기묘 100만본 생산 시 비료량을 약 200kg 이상 줄일 수 있는 것으로, 시설양묘과정에서 다른 시비 방법에 비해 경제적인 효과를 얻을 수 있음과 동시에 양묘장 토양 및 계류수의 오염을 줄이면서 비슷한 생장을 유지할 수 있다. 즉, Exponential 시비 방법은 생산 비용을 줄이면서 비슷한 생장 효과 얻어 경제적이면서 친환경적 시비방법이라 판단된다.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.205-211
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• 2012

BACKGROUND: Generally, nitrogen (N) fertilization higher than the recommended dose is applied during vegetable cultivation to increase productivity. But higher N fertilization also increases the concentrations of nitrate ions and nitrous oxide in soil. In this experiment, the impact of N fertilization was studied on nitrous oxide ($N_2O$) emission to standardize the optimum fertilization level for minimizing $N_2O$ emission as well as increasing crop productivity. Herein, we developed $N_2O$ emission inventory for upland soil region during red pepper and Chinese milk vetch cultivation. METHODS AND RESULTS: Nitrogen fertilizers were applied at different rates to study their effect on $N_2O$ emission during red pepper and Chinese milk vetch cultivation. The gas samples were collected by static closed chamber method and $N_2O$ concentration was measured by gas chromatography. The total $N_2O$ flux was steadily increased due to increasing N fertilization level, though the overall pattern of $N_2O$ emission dynamics was same. Application of N fertilization higher than the recommended dose increased the values of both seasonal $N_2O$ flux (94.5% for Chinese cabbage and 30.7% for red pepper) and $N_2O$ emission per unit crop yield (77.9% for Chinese cabbage and 23.2% for red pepper). Nitrous oxide inventory revealed that the $N_2O$ emission due to unit amount of N application from short-duration vegetable field in fall (autumn) season (6.36 kg/ha) was almost 70% higher than that during summer season. CONCLUSION: Application of excess N-fertilizers increased seasonal $N_2O$ flux especially the $N_2O$ flux per unit yield during both Chinese cabbage and red pepper cultivation. This suggested that the higher N fertilization than the recommended dose actually facilitates $N_2O$ emission than boosting plant productivity. The $N_2O$ inventory for upland farming in temperate region like Korea revealed that $N_2O$ flux due to unit amount of N-fertilizer application for Chinese cabbage in fall (autumn) season was comparatively higher than that of summer vegetables like red pepper. Therefore, the judicious N fertilization following recommended dose is required to suppress $N_2O$ emission with high vegetable productivity in upland soils.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.274-281
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• 2006

In Korea, rice cultivars have been changing to 'quality' rice rather than high yielding cultivars. However, more than 10% of paddy field has been changed to greenhouse in winter season for cropping of water-melon, oriental-melon, straw berry and et cetra. This experiment has been made to identify the usefulness of critical N and Si fertilization(SF) level to obtain high grain quality rice with reduced insect pest damage by N and SF combination. Before the experiment, watermelon-rice cropping system was maintained for three seasons by farmer from 1998 to 2001. The experiment of N and Si (silicate) fertilization levels was evaluated with Hwayoung-byeo (Oryza sativa L., medium-maturing variety) in 2002 and 2003 in Uiryeong, Korea. Nitrogen fertilization (NF) levels were three and five in 2002 and 2003, respectively, and three SF levels were compared for getting the valuable N/SF level in both years. TOYO-value was positively affected by Si application in N100% plot but it was negatively related with NF level. Normal grain percentage was positively related with TOYO-value and it was highest in 0N plot and Si plots in N100%. Other appearance qualities like powdered, damaged, and cracked grain, were decreased with increasing N fertilization level. SF improved appearance quality in N100% plots but no effects in other treatments. Leaf sheath related diseases were significantly decreased by SF but it was negatively related with NF. In conclusion, SF could be improve grain quality at the same yield levels of conventional fertilization and it also could be reduce the diseases damages of rice plant in all N treatments. NF treatment reduced grain quality and improved grain yield at N50% level, however NF above N50% could not get any kind of benefits. So, compared with conventional fertilizer, reduced NF level is recommended for high grain quality with reduced insect pest damage.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제100권2호
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• pp.305-313
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• 2011

시비는 시설양묘과정에서 반드시 실시되어야 하지만, 토양 및 계류수 오염의 문제를 야기할 수 있다. 이에 따라 본 연구에서는 시설양묘과정에서 시비량 조절에 따른 친환경적 경제적 시비방법 구명을 위해 Constant rate, Three stage rate 및 Exponential rate 등의 3 가지 시비 처리를 실시하였으며, 시비 처리에 따른 생장 특성 및 광합성, 엽록소 형광반응, 엽록소 함량 등을 조사 분석하였다. 그 결과, 근원경, 간장 및 물질생산량은 Constant 처리에서 가장 우수하였다. 묘목품질지수 또한 같은 경향을 보였지만, 유의적 차이는 나타나지 않았다. Exponential 처리구에서도 50%의 시비량으로 규격묘 생산이 가능했다. 광합성 능력은 세 처리구 모두 우수하였으며, 광화학 효율과 엽록소 함량은 Exponential 처리구에서 유의적으로 가장 낮게 나타났다. Exponential 시비 방법으로 생리 및 생장에 문제없는 규격묘를 생산할 수 있었다. 즉, 최소 비용의 최대 생장 효과와 함께 친환경적 시비 방법이라 할 수 있다.