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Lesser known indigenous vegetables as potential natural egg colourant in laying chickens

  • Abiodun, Bolu Steven;Adedeji, Aderibigbe Simeon;Abiodun, Elegbeleye
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • v.56 no.5
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    • pp.18.1-18.5
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    • 2014
  • Background: A six-week study involving two hundred and fifty (250) Harco Black layer birds at point of lay was conducted to investigate the effects of potential natural colorant on performance and Egg quality traits. The birds were assigned to five (5) dietary treatments, each containing supplements either of control, Baobab Leaf (BL), Waterleaf (WL), Red Pepper (RP), Canthaxanthin (CTX) at 40 g/kg feed and 50 mg/kg feed of natural and commercial colorants, respectively. Results: Performance records shows that there was no significant (p > 0.05) difference in feed intake across the supplements of Red pepper, Water leaf, Canthaxanthin and control diet, however, birds fed Baobab leaf treatment had a significantly lower (p < 0.05) feed intake value (94.07 g) when compared with other treatments. Body weight gain and Hen Day Production were not significant influenced (p > 0.05) by the dietary treatments, although laying hens fed Baobab leaf supplement had lowest mean HDP of 48.80%, while birds fed Red pepper and Water leaf supplement had an average value of 52.79%. There was no significant effect (p > 0.05) of colorants on egg external traits, compared with the control; birds fed Canthaxanthin treatment had higher mean egg weight (51.79 g), egg length (4.55 g), egg breadth (3.29 g); Red pepper treatment had highest mean shell thickness (0.29 g), however these differences were not significant (p > 0.05). Yolk height, Albumen height, Yolk index, and Haugh unit were not significantly affected (p > 0.05) across treatments. Yolk width was lowest (p < 0.05) in Baobab leaf treatment (2.54 cm); Red pepper, Water leaf and Canthaxanthin (2.89 cm, 2.62 cm and 2.89 cm respectively) were not significantly (p > 0.05) different from the control (2.73 cm). Yolk colour score was significantly highest (p < 0.05) in Red pepper treatment (7.50); Water leaf, Baobab leaf and Canthaxanthin ranged between 2.25-3.31 on the DSM yolk colour fan, Control treatment had the lowest yolk colour score (p < 0.05) of 1.31. Conclusion: The study showed Red pepper as a worthy alternative to commercial yolk colorant. Water leaf and baobab are not good substitutes for canthaxanthin as a yolk colourant.

Growth of Zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica Steud.) as Affected by Prohexadione-calcium Application (한국잔디에 대한 Prohexadione-calcium의 생장 억제 효과)

  • Lim, Sang-Muk;Choi, Bong-Su;Woo, Sun-Hee;Lee, Chul-Won
    • Korean Journal of Weed Science
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.199-204
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    • 2011
  • This experiment was carried out to investigate the growth responses of zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica Steud.) as affected by prohexadione-calcium foliar application for the effective labour saving and cost down management in the lawn yard, field and golf course etc. The leaf growth of zoysiagrass treated with prohexadione-calcium one day after mowing was significantly slow compared to the untreated plot. And the effect was continued up to 50 days. The growth inhibition rate at the treated plot was 46 to 50% compared to untreated plot and the leaf widths treated with prohexadione-calcium were narrower than control plot. The change of leaf dry weight 10 days after prohexadione-calcium treated was significantly shown less speedy than untrated plot and the results were continued up to 40 days after application. The SPAD values of the leaf colour were increased in the treated plots and continued for 40 days more.

Effect of Growth Restraint of White Clover (Trifolium repens) as Affected by Prohexadione-calcium Application (생장억제제 Prohexadione-calcium의 처리에 따른 클로버의 생육억제 효과)

  • Choi, Eui-Joo;Choi, Bong-Su;Woo, Sun-Hee;Lee, Chul-Won
    • Korean Journal of Weed Science
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.139-143
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    • 2012
  • This experiment was carried out to investigate the growth responses of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) as affected by prohexadione-calcium foliar application for the growth restraint in the lawn yard, field and golf course etc. The leaf length and leaf weight of white clover were significantly retarded compared to the untreated plot with foliar application of prohexadione-calcium after mowing within 1 day, and the effect was continued up to 50 days. The leaf area of clover with prohexadione-calcium treatment was to be narrowed as compared to untreated plot. The SPAD value of the leaf colour was increased in the treated plots and was to be continued for 40 days more. The coverage rate of clover was decreased with prohexadione-calcium foliar application after mowing in the lawn ground.

The Viruses in Gladiolus hybridus cultivated in Korea 2. Broad Bean Wilt Virus, Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Tobacco Rattle Virus (한국산 글라디올러스에 발생하는 바이러스)

  • 박인숙;김규원;권현정;장무웅
    • Korean Journal Plant Pathology
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.83-91
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    • 1998
  • Gladioli (Gladiolus hybridus) showing flower colour breaking leaf mosaics, notched leaf, and dwarfing or lack of visible symptoms were collected from gladioli growing areas in Taegu and Kyungpook province, Korea. The three viruses isolated from the naturally infected gladioli were identified as broad bean wilt virus (BBWV), cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), and tobacco rattle virus (TRV) by their host range, immunosorbent electron microscopy (ISEM), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), direct tissue blotting immunoassay (DTBIA), and intracellural symptoms. By DTBIA and ISEM, TRV was detected in gladiolus showing notched leaf, while CMV was frequently detected in gladioli with dwarfing, color breaking and malformation of flowers. BBWV was also often detected in many symptomless gladiolus plants, but TRV was detected in notched-leaf of gladiolus. Electron microcopic examination of negatively stained preparations showed that BBWV and CMV are spherical particles of 28 nm and 30 nm in diameter, and TRV is rigid rod-shaped particles of 40∼200 nm in length. The rigid rodshaped virus particles reacted positively with TRV antiserum in ISEM and DTBIA, respectively.

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Effect of Different Shading Levels on the Growth and Leaf Color Changes of Variegated Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' and Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (광도차이에 따른 자주중산국수나무(Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo') 와 자주맥문동(Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens')의 엽색과 생육 변화)

  • Kim, Hyun Jin;Joo, Na Ri
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.11 no.6
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    • pp.112-119
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    • 2008
  • In order to elucidate growth characteristics, physiological responses and leaf color changes of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' and Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'. These experiments were investigated under various shading levels. Growth of P.opulifolius 'Diabolo' was better at 30% shading level but physiological activities were double at strong light condition. Dark purple color was observed at 85% shading level and color was dim down when shading level decreased. Color was deep purple(RHS 202A) at 85% shading and green(RHS 139A) at 0%, These results imply that ornamental value was increased when shading level increased for P. opulifolius 'Diabolo'. Growth and highest physiological activity of O. planiscapus 'Nigrescens' were observed at 0% shading level and dark red color(RHS 202A) was also observed at 0% shading level. These results imply that ornamental value was increased when shading level decreased for O. planiscapus 'Nigrescens'.

Dyeing of Silk by the use of fresh leaves of Indigo plant (쪽 생잎즙액에 의한 견염색에 관한 연구)

  • 정인모
    • Journal of Sericultural and Entomological Science
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    • v.42 no.1
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    • pp.36-41
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    • 2000
  • The indigo dyeing on silk was carried out by the use of fresh leaves juice of polygonum tinctorium. By means of spectroscopic analysis, it is proved that indoxyl are present in the juicese due to the enzymatic reducing of indican contained in the leaves. In case of fresh leaf dyeing, K/S value of dyed fabric was higher at 25$\^{C}$ than at 35$\^{C}$ of the dyeing temperature, its colour fastness aganist washing, perspiration and ligt ranged from 4 to 5 grade.

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New Mid-late Maturing F1 Hybrid Onion Cultivar, "Yeongpunghwang" (양파 추파형 중·만생 다수성 신품종 "영풍황")

  • Lee, Eul-Tai;Kim, Cheol-Woo;Choi, In-Hu;Jang, Young-Seok;Bang, Jin-Ki;Bae, Sang-Gyeong;Hyun, Dong-Yun;Jung, Jong-Mo;Ha, In-Jong;Kim, Seong-Bae
    • Korean Journal of Breeding Science
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.587-590
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    • 2009
  • New onion hybrid cultivar, "Yeongpunghwang" was developed from cross between "MOS8", male sterile line and "Mokpo 11", pollen line by Mokpo Sub-Station, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, RDA in 2008. The crossing line was performed yield test in 2003. IT was evaluated as "Mokpo 11" in the regional yield trial test(RYT) from 2006 to 2008 during three years. This line is semi-erect plant growth type and has green leaf colour. It has broad ovate bulb shape and yellow skin colour in bulb characteristics. Plant height, leaf number, and bolting rate was 78cm, 7.9, and 3.9%, respectively. Lodging date as harvesting indicator was on 26 May. The yield potential of "Yeongpunghwang" was out-yielding 6% compare to check variety ("Sunpower") by with 8,344 kg/10a in RYT. It showed moderated cold hardness in all regional location which was conducting RYT, including Muan, Goheung, Changyeong and Andong. So this variety was recommend as a leading variety at southern area of korea.

Effects of basil leaf (ocimum basilicum) marination on sensory attributes of spent layer meat

  • Ibrahim, M.S.;Ibrahim, N.T.;Zaharadeen, I.M.
    • The Korean Journal of Food & Health Convergence
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.12-21
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    • 2018
  • This research was conducted at agric physical lab, Department of Animal science, Faculty of Agriculture to determines the effects of marinating spent layer meat with basil leaf paste on drip loss and sensory attributes under different post mortem conditions. In the light of this, the poultry industry is obliged to continuously grow for a steady supply of quality poultry meat. Marinating the spent layer hen's meat with fresh basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum) in addition to subjecting the meat to 0, 6, 12, and at 24 hours post mortem aging before cooking increased it's organoleptic attributes which was readily acceptable to consumers. Marination of meat with herbs or spices like basil leaves paste had enhanced consumer's preference for taste, texture aroma, colour and overall acceptance. Marination improved consumer acceptance of spent layer meat irrespective of parts and post mortem aging. However, the majority of the respondents preferred meat marinated and subjected to 12 hours of post mortem aging. It is recommended that more quantity of marinate should be added further studies should in order to determine more effect of fresh basil leaves rough paste. And more hours of postmortem aging should be increased in order to determine more effect of fresh basil leaves rough paste marinate.

Dyeing of Treditional Fabrics with Natural Dyeing (전통직물의 천연염료 염색에 관한 연구)

  • Chung, In-Mo;Lee, Yong-Woo;Woo, Soon-Ok
    • Journal of Sericultural and Entomological Science
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.61-69
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    • 1999
  • The dyeing experiments were done by using tannin pigments and herbs for natural fabrics such as ramie, hemp and silk. The anti-bacterial ability and color fastness were examined for dyed fabrics. Dye materials containing tannin pigment such as oak tree leaf showed rich dyeing on ramie, hemp, and silk fabrics when the pH of dye solution is lower as well as the dyeing temperature is higher. In crimson dyeing, the colour of fabric showed red-purple when the crimson pigment was extracted at 40$^{\circ}C$, while yellow-red when extracted above 70$^{\circ}C$. The colour fastness of dye materials containing tannin pigment was excellent showing 3~4 grade or above, while most of those derived from chinese medicine showed poor colour fastness of below 3 grade. The anti-bacterial ability of dye materials derived from chinese medicine was high, since the sappan wood fabric showed low bacteria reduction rate.

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Taxonomy of Korean Asarum (Aristolochiaceae) by the Morphological Characters (한국산 족도리풀속(Asarum)의 외부형태학적 형질에 의한 분류)

  • Leem, Hyosun;Oh, Byoung-Un
    • Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.344-354
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    • 2019
  • In seven species of Korean Asarum, 44 qualitative and 28 quantitative characters were reviewed taxonomically. Among 44 qualitative characters observed in vegetative and reproductive organs, the states of 27 characters were common in all the seven species. Among 28 quantitative characters, five characters have the same values in all the seven species; the number of cataphyll (2-4), leaf (2), calyx lobe (5), stamen (12) and pistil (6). White spots on adaxial surface of leaf (effectively) distinguished A. maculatum and A. versicolor from the other species. Many long soft hairs on abaxial surface of leaf distinguished A. mandshuricum from other species with short hairs. The glandular hairs on inner surface of calyx tube were divided into 2 types, reflecting the taxonomic relationships between the species: Type 1 has non-stalked glandular hairs (A. maculatum, A. sieboldii and A. sp.), and Type 2 has stalked glandular hairs (A. patens, A. versicolor, A. mandshuricum and A. misandrum). The length, shape, colour of calyx lobe and the extent to which the calyx lobe recurves, as well as the diameter and colour of calyx tube throat, were confirmed to be taxonomically valuable. In the case of glandular hair density on the surface of calyx lobe, A. patens with low density and A. sp. with high density were clearly distinct from all the other species with intermediate hair density. Meanwhile, the stylar protuberance length of A. patens (2.9-3.3 mm) was strikingly different from other species (1.4-2.5 mm). Additionally, further examination of the identities of A. yeonbyeonense and A. yeonbyeonense var. viridiluteolum is required.