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Determination of Protein and Oil Contents in Soybean Seed by Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy

  • Choung, Myoung-Gun;Baek, In-Youl;Kang, Sung-Taeg;Han, Won-Young;Shin, Doo-Chull;Moon, Huhn-Pal;Kang, Kwang-Hee
    • KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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    • v.46 no.2
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    • pp.106-111
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    • 2001
  • The applicability of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy(NIRS) was tested to determine the protein and oil contents in ground soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] seeds. A total of 189 soybean calibration samples and 103 validation samples were used for NIRS equation development and validation, respectively. In the NIRS equation of protein, the most accurate equation was obtained at 2, 8, 6, 1(2nd derivative, 8 nm gap, 6 points smoothing and 1 point second smoothing) math treatment condition with SNV-D (Standard Normal Variate and Detrend) scatter correction method and entire spectrum by using MPLS (Modified Partial Least Squares) regression. In the case of oil, the best equation was obtained at 1, 4, 4, 1 condition with SNV-D scatter correction method and near infrared (1100-2500nm) region by using MPLS regression. Validation of these NIRS equations showed very low bias (protein:-0.016%, oil : -0.011 %) and standard error of prediction (SEP, protein: 0.437%, oil: 0.377%) and very high coefficient of determination ($R^2$, protein: 0.985, oil : 0.965). Therefore, these NIRS equation seems reliable for determining the protein and oil content, and NIRS method could be used as a mass screening method of soybean seed.

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Antimicrobial Action of Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus (radish) Extracts against Foodborne Bacteria Present in Various Milk Products: A Preliminary Study

  • Lim, Hyun-Woo;Song, Kwang-Young;Chon, Jung-Whan;Jeong, Dongkwan;Seo, Kun-Ho
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.187-195
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    • 2019
  • Seeds and leaves of Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus (radish) are known to contain "raphanin," which has the potential to inhibit pathogenesis associated with foodborne pathogenic bacteria and fungi. In this study, ethanol extracts from R. raphanistrum subsp. sativus (radish) powder was evaluated for antimicrobial action against 6 different foodborne pathogenic bacteria. The current study demonstrated the potential of R. raphanistrum subsp. sativus (radish) in inhibiting the growth of Salmonella enteritidis 110, Cronobacter sakazakii KCTC 2949, Bacillus cereus ATCC 10876, and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538. However, these antimicrobial action were not observed against Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 51776 and Escherichia coli 23716. Hence, this study indicates that R. raphanistrum subsp. sativus (radish) could be used as a natural biopreservative with antimicrobial effects for improving food safety, and as a functional food in the commercial food industry.

The Crystal Structure of a $\beta$-Allyl Type Phenylpropanoid 2-(4-allyl-2, 6-dimethoxyphenoxy)-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propan-1-ol, from the Seeds of Myristica fragrans

  • Kim, Yang-Bae;Park, Il-Yeong;Kim, Jeong-Ae;Shin, Kuk-Hyun
    • Archives of Pharmacal Research
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.137-142
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    • 1991
  • The structure of a $\beta$-allyl type phenylpropanoid was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The compound was recrystallized from a mixture of n-hexane and benzene in monoclinic crystal system with a = 24.782 (2), b = 10.537 (1), c = 7.871 (1) ${\AA}, \beta=95.74$ (1)$^\circ, $D_x$=1.216, $D_m$=1.22g/$cm^3$, space group $P2_1/a$, and Z=4. The structure was solved by direct method and refined by least-squares procedure to the final R value of 0.054 for 2824 observed reflections {$F{\geq}3\sigma(F)$}. The molecular geometry shows a most stable trans-form with respect to the bulky phenyls, and this conformation is settled by an intramolecular hydrogen bond. In the crystal, the molecules are arranged along with the screw axis, and stabilized by the $O{\cdot}H{\cdots}O$ type intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The other intermolecular contacts appear to be the normal van der Waals' interactions. The compound is a dimeric phenylpropanoid, and belongs to the neolignan analogues.

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Physiological Response of Panax ginseng to Temperature I. Old experience, distribution, germination, photosynthesis and respiration (인삼의 온도에 대한 생리반응 . 옛경험, 분석, 발아, 광합성, 흡수)

  • Park, Hoon
    • Journal of Ginseng Research
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.156-167
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    • 1979
  • Physiological characteristics of Panax ginseng were reviewed in relation to temperature. According to the old literatures and records of cultivator's experiences it was elucidated that ginseng plants require light but hate high temperature and that the cultural methods were developed to content two characteristics in contradiction. Low temperature (cool climate) during growing season seems (or ginseng to be essential and to escape from the extreme coldness according to air and soil temperature of natural habitat and cultivated area. Optimum temperature of dehiscence (15∼below 20$^{\circ}C$) is a little higher than that of germination (10∼15$^{\circ}C$). Optimum temperature for growing of new buds (18∼20$^{\circ}C$) is similar to that for growing after emergence (17∼21$^{\circ}C$). Dormancy of both matured embryo and new buds is broken at the same temperature (2∼3$^{\circ}C$). It seems reasonable that optimum temperature of photosynthesis (22$^{\circ}C$) is similar to that of growth. Respiration quotients of various organs or of whole plant ranged from 1.7 to 3 incrased with high temperature. Respiratory consumption and oxygen limitation seem to be potential factors to induce decay during dehiscence and germination of seeds and root rot in fields. Research on organ differentiation. photosynthesis, respiration and growth with age is needed for the development of cultivation methods.

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Genetic Study of Mating System of Sasa borealis in Korea (한국내 조릿대의 교배계에 대한 유전학적 연구)

  • Huh Man Kyu;Roh Kwang Soo
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.15 no.1 s.68
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    • pp.33-37
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    • 2005
  • Sasa borealis Makino is distributed in East Asia such as Korea, Fushun in China, and Japan. Especially the species is only found in the high altitude (above 600 m) at mountain of cold regions including The Korean Peninsula. The level of genetic diversity and population structure of this species was surveyed using starch gel electrophoresis at putative five enzyme loci from three natural populations in Korea. Results from twelve loci indicated that genetic diversity was low. In addition, analysis of fixation indices revealed a substantial heterozygosity deficiency in some populations and loci. The reasons for the deficit of heterozygosity may be partly considered inbreeding, small population sizes, and mating of demes. S. borealis can reproduce extensively by producing rhizomes and potentially by sexually produced seeds. Rhizomes are generally long, prostate stems rooting at the nodes.

Investigation on the Survival and Hatching Rate of Fertilized Eggs in Olive Flounder Paralichthys olivaceus During Commercial Transport Conditions (넙치(Paralichthys Olivaceus) 수정란 수송조건에 따른 생존율 및 부화율 조사)

  • Suh, Jong-pyo;Yoon, Young-seock;Kim, Sung-hyun;Lee, Woo-jai;Lee, Chi-Hoon;Lee, Young-Don
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.53 no.4
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    • pp.486-491
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    • 2020
  • This study was investigated the survival and hatching rate of fertilized eggs in olive flounder Paralichthys olivaceus at water temperature, salinity, duration of transport and different stock densities during commercial transport. The observed optimal temperature during transport was 17.5℃ similar to the natural environmental conditions. The proper salinity was observed to be at 33 psu (practical salinity unit) in both surviving and hatching rate. In terms of the duration of transport, there were no differences until 12 hours between survival and hatching rate, but shorter time of transport would be better. With the best conditions during transport, 20,000 eggs/L were handled in both survival and hatching rate. These results can be essential in the production and transport of healthy olive flounder seeds.

Micropropagation of Aristolochia elegans(Mast.)

  • Lidia, Osuna T.;Alejandro, Mora I.;Elsa, Ventura Z.;Enrique, Jimenez F.;Crescencio, Bazaldua M.;Antonio, Jimenez A.
    • Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.141-146
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    • 2007
  • The roots of Aristolochia elegans Mast.(Aristolochiaceae) are widely used in Mexican traditional medicine as a remedy for scorpion venom. Current experimental evidence supports its purported antidote properties. However, collection from the wilderness has lead to local extinction of natural populations. In order to contribute to species preservation, cultivation, and standardization of morphological and pharmacological properties, a micropropagation method was developed. This includes in-vitro germination of seeds to produce aseptic plantlets, induction of multiple budding, and acclimatization. The treatment with benzylamino purine(10 ${\mu}M$) induced the highest number of buds(3.1 on average) in both types of explants. On the other hand, indolebutyric acid(1.5 ${\mu}M$) caused the highest root index(11.8) per explant. One hundred percent of the micropropagated plantlets developed vigorously after the acclimatization process.

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A Conformational Isomer of Soulattrolide from the Stem Bark of Calophyllum symingtonianum and Its Antibacterial Activity

  • Susanti, Deny;Attoumani, Nissad;Taher, Muhammad;Rezali, Mohd Fazlin;Sohrab, Md. Hossain;Hasan, Choudhury Mahmood;Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.47-53
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    • 2018
  • Callophylum symingtonianum (Guttiferae), an evergreen broad-leaved tree that usually grows in hill forests, can be found distributed in the Malay Peninsula. The barks, leaves, flowers and seeds is often used medicinally to treat diarrhea and rheumatism. In the present study, we isolated two inophyllum type coumarins, 12-O-ethylinophyllum D (1) and iso-soulattrolide (2) from the stembarks of C. symingtonianum together with their antibacterial activity. The compounds were isolated by chromatographic methods on a silica gel. The structures were established by spectroscopic methods including UV, IR, (1D and 2D) NMR and mass spectrometry as well as by comparison with several literature sources. The antibacterial activity of those compounds was tested using a disc-diffusion assay against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Both compound exhibited mild inhibition against P. aeruginosa with both $111{\mu}g/ml$ MIC value. Compound 2 also inhibits S. aureus with $25{\mu}g/ml$ MIC value.

Toxicity and Fumonisin B1 Production by Fusarium Isolates from Chines Corn Samples (중국산 옥수수로부터 분리한 Fusarium균주의 독성 및 Fumonisin B1의 생성)

  • 이인원;강효중
    • Korean Journal Plant Pathology
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.129-135
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    • 1994
  • Ninety-two isolates of Fusarium species were obtained from Chinese corn samples. The predominant Fusarium species isolated from corn seeds were F. moniliforme, F. proliferatum, F. oxysporum and F. subglutinans, and all 13 species were identified. Each isolate was grown on autoclaved wheat grains and wheat cultures were fed by twenty-one-day-old female rats for the toxicity test. Twenty-six out of 92 isolates caused the death accompanying feed refusal, severe weight loss, liver damage, and hemorrhages in the stomach and intestines. Of the toxigenic isolates, 17 isolates of F. moniliforme, 4 of F. oxysporum, 3 of F. proliferatum, and one of each F. sporotrichioides and unknown species were lethal to rats. The analyses of fumonisin B1 production of the 26 toxigenic Fusarium isolates were carried out by thin layer chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography, and fumonisin B1 was confirmed by mass spectrometry. Fumonisin B1 was produced in wheat culture at levels ranging from 280 $\mu\textrm{g}$/g to 3,952 $\mu\textrm{g}$/g by all of toxigenic F. moniliforme and F. proliferatum, but by none of the other toxigenic Fusarium species. The present results suggest the high possibility of natural occurrence of fumonisin B1 in corn samples imported from China.

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Natural Variation in Virulence of Acidovorax citrulli Isolates That Cause Bacterial Fruit Blotch in Watermelon, Depending on Infection Routes

  • Song, Yu-Rim;Hwang, In Sun;Oh, Chang-Sik
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.29-42
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    • 2020
  • Acidovorax citrulli causes bacterial fruit blotch in Cucurbitaceae, including watermelon. Although A. citrulli is a seed-borne pathogen, it can cause diverse symptoms in other plant organs like leaves, stems and fruits. To determine the infection routes of A. citrulli, we examined the virulence of six isolates (Ac0, Ac1, Ac2, Ac4, Ac8, and Ac11) on watermelon using several inoculation methods. Among six isolates, DNA polymorphism reveals that three isolates Ac0, Ac1, and Ac4 belong to Clonal Complex (CC) group II and the others do CC group I. Ac0, Ac4, and Ac8 isolates efficiently infected seeds during germination in soil, and Ac0 and Ac4 also infected the roots of watermelon seedlings wounded prior to inoculation. Infection through leaves was successful only by three isolates belonging to CC group II, and two of these also infected the mature watermelon fruits. Ac2 did not cause the disease in all assays. Interestingly, three putative type III effectors (Aave_2166, Aave_2708, and Aave_3062) with intact forms were only found in CC group II. Overall, our results indicate that A. citrulli can infect watermelons through diverse routes, and the CC grouping of A. citrulli was only correlated with virulence in leaf infection assays.