• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.92-96
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• 1999

To study the regulatory mechanism of isoprenoid (carotenoid) biosynthesis, we have compared the expression patterns of nine isoprenoid biosynthetic genes in Korean red pepper (Capsicum. annuum cv. NocKaung). The expression of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase gene was initially induced at early ripening stage (I1) and was rather slightly decreased during pepper fruit ripening. The ex-pression of phytoene synthase gene was strongly induced at semi-ripening stage (I2) and the phytoene desaturase transcript was maximally induced at the fully ripened stage (R). Our results suggest that genes encoding two 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase isozymes (HMGR1 and HMGR2) and farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase might be not so critical in pepper carotenoid biosynthesis but three genes encoding geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, phytoene synthase and phytoene desaturase were induced in a sequential manner and coordinately regulated during the ripening of pepper fruit.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.272-282
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• 2022

The essential oil extracted from Citrus × natsudaidai (Yu. Tanaka) Hayata peels is known to have various biological properties. However, the chemical composition of essential oil is influenced by the ripening stages of fruits, which then affects related biological activities. This study investigates the antioxidant activities of essential oils extracted from Citrus × natsudaidai peels at different ripening stages (immature, mature, and overripe). The essential oils were extracted using the hydro-distillation method. As a result of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, d-limonene was dominant and was increased as matured. However, 𝛄-terpinene was decreased. The antioxidant properties and their total phenolic content (TPC) were influenced by the ripening stages. The TPC was highest in the immature stage of essential oil (1,011.25 ± 57.15 mg GAE/100 g). 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity was excellent in the immature stage (EC₅₀ = 15.91 ± 0.38 mg/mL). 2,2'-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activity was superior in overripe stage (EC₅₀ = 20.43 ± 0.37 mg/mL). The antioxidant activity measured using ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay showed higher values for the essential oils in immaturity (1,342.37 ± 71.07 mg Fe²⁺/100 g). Comprehensively, the essential oil in the immature stage showed the best antioxidant activity. Finally, knowing the chemical composition and antioxidant activity at different ripening stages will provide data for selecting the right fruit.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.157-163
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• 1985

Various cell wall polysaccharides and related enzyme activities in hot pepper fruit were determined at different stages of maturity. The uronic acid content of cell walls decreased between immature green and turning stage fruit and then increased by red ripe stage. In contrast, cellulose content of cell walls changed only a little during ripening. Total neutal sugar content of cell wall material decreased 50% and galactose content of the walls decreased about 80% by the turning stage. Polygalacturonase and ${\beta}-galactosidase$ activities, as well as total hemicellulose from isolated cell walls of ripening hot pepper fruit were studied using gel filtration chromatography. Polygalacturonase activity was not detectable but 5 isozymes of ${\beta}-galactosidase$ were resolved. The activities of the enzymes were relatively high and gel filtration showed that they differed in molecular weight. Hemicellulose content decreased during ripening and softening. The molecular weight profiles shifted from high molecular weight to low molecular weight polymers during ripening. The changes in cell walls that may be associated with fruit softening involve the alteration of hemicellulose prior to the degradation of wall-bound uronic acid. It is suggested that the decrease in cell wall galactose involved changes in turnover of new cell wall components.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.304-310
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• 2016

식염 5%를 첨가한 저염 오징어 젓갈을 $10^{\circ}C$에서 8주간 숙성시키면서 핵산관련물질의 변화를 분석하였다. 숙성발효에 따른 정미성분의 변화를 보면, 핵산관련물질 중 ATP 및 ADP는 소실되어 검출되지 않았으며 초기에만 AMP가 존재하고 숙성중반까지 현저히 감소한 반면에 inosine 및 hypoxanthine은 숙성중반까지 증가하였다가 다시 감소하였으며 핵산관련물질의 대부분을 차지하였다. pH는 식염농도가 낮고 숙성온도가 높을수록 숙성후반까지 계속 유의성 높게 증가하여 숙성이 촉진되었으며 적정산도는 숙성후반까지 감소하였다. 이상의 결과처럼 저염 오징어 젓갈의 적정 발효조건을 추정해 보면 발효온도 $10^{\circ}C$, 식염 10%, 발효기간 5주로 추정되어 활용가치가 높다고 사료된다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.406-412
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• 2014

The influence of rainfall during the ripening stage on pre-harvest sprouting, seed viability, and seed quality was investigated in two Korean rice cultivars, Shindongjin and Hopum. When the rainfall was artificially treated in a greenhouse, HP started to pre-harvest sprouting at three days of rainfall treatment (DRT), but Shindongjin did not show pre-harvest sprouting at 40 DAH treatment and just 0.3~0.8% at 50 DAH, which was much lower than 15.3~25.8% of Hopum in the same treatment. After harvest, the seed germination of Hopum decreased about 10~25% compared to non-treated seeds, but that of Shindongjin decreased much little rate than that of Hopum. The seed longevity tested by accelerated aging decreased with prolonged rainfall period in both cultivars, but the varietal difference was clear; Shindongjin could withstand longer accelerated aging than Hopum. Shindongjin maintained its germination (>50%) ability after 15 days of accelerated aging regardless of the rainfall treatment period and time, but Hopum dropped below 50% germination ability after only 5 days of accelerated aging. In conclusion, rainfall during the ripening stage induced not only pre-harvest sprouting, but also reduced seed quality and longevity during storage, which varied between two cultivars.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.63-71
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• 2021

In this study, a comparative analysis was carried out between the 'Beta Tiny' and 'TY Nonari' cherry tomato cultivars harvested at the pink and red stages. Samples of the red stage were stored at room temperature for 9 days, during which physicochemical qualities, antioxidant compounds, and activities were measured. As cherry tomato ripening and storage progressed, firmness was reduced, whereas the lycopene content increased. Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity showed no significant changes as ripening and storage progressed; however, total flavonoid content of 'Beta Tiny' showed a significant increase (p<0.05). The main polyphenols in the two cultivars were identified as chlorogenic acid, rutin, and (-)-epigallocatechin gallate, among which chlorogenic acid showed a significant decrease (p<0.05) as ripening and storage progressed. A strong correlation was found between total phenolic and flavonoid content (R=0.744), and ABTS radical scavenging activity (R=0.975). Additionally, a negative correlation was shown by lycopene and chlorogenic acid (R= -0.934).

• 산업식품공학
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.374-380
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 품종 및 숙도에 따른 아로니아의 품질 특성 및 항산화활성을 비교하였다. 물성의 경우 숙도 단계에 따른 변화는 1단계에서 가장 높은 값을 나타냈으며, 숙도 단계가 지날수록 유의적으로 감소하였다. 색도는 품종에 따라 큰 차이를 보이지 않았고 숙도별로는 명도의 경우 1단계에서 높았다가 점차 감소하는 경향을 보였고, 적색도는 1단계에서 가장 낮았고 4단계 이후 유의적 차이를 보이지 않았다. pH는 Mckenzie 품종이 가장 높았고 숙도별로 비교한 결과 pH의 변화는 크지 않았다. 당도는 Viking 품종이 가장 낮았으며 숙도가 높아질수록 당도는 유의적으로 증가하였다. 라디칼 소거능은 숙도가 진행될수록 높은 활성을 나타내었다. 총 폴리페놀 함량 및 총 플라보노이드 함량은 숙도가 진행될수록 점차 감소하는 경향을 보였다.

• Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology : HEB
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.787-804
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• 2018

Flavor quality is import for determining consumer perception and acceptance of tomato products. In this study, 'Fendou' tomato fruit were harvested at six ripening stages and sampled to investigate the development of flavor-relevant compounds during vine ripening. Results showed that upon the initiation of ripening there was an increase in respiration rate and concomitant ethylene evolution that was associated with increased membrane permeability. In accordance with these physiological changes, flavor-relevant compounds demonstrated different expression patterns as fruit ripened, which contributed to 'red-ripe' flavor characteristics of red-ripe fruit. Based on correlation analysis between ethylene evolution and the flavor-relevant compounds during 'Fendou' tomato ripening and the other researchers' reports, the activation of System 2-dependent autocatalytic ethylene production plays an important role in the development of most flavor-relevant compounds during tomato vine ripening. Overall, our results suggested that most flavor-relevant compounds that accumulated the most during tomato fruit ripening at red stage could be under ethylene regulation and were among the most important contributors to the 'red-ripe' flavor. Due to the development of these compounds, the flavor quality at late ripening stages is different from that of fruit at early ripening stages.

• 한국작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국작물학회 2017년도 9th Asian Crop Science Association conference
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• pp.229-229
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• 2017

This research study was conducted to analyze the characteristics of different rice cultivars in abnormal temperature conditions (low temperature) for ripening period abnormalities, and to investigate the physiological causes behind the abnormalities. Four Korean high quality japonica-type rice cultivars, Jinbu (JB), Junamjosaeng (JJ), Geumyoung (GY), Hwawang (HW) were used in the experiment. The following day after flowering, they were then moved into two phytotrons under natural daylight with 65% RH but controlled at different temperatures - one at $19/29^{\circ}C$ (night/day) and the other at $13/23^{\circ}C$ as the low - temperature study on ripening. For the cultivars at $13/23^{\circ}C$ (low temperature study), JB and JJ had a ripening rate of 93% which is similar to the ripening rates of cultivars at $19/29^{\circ}C$ at 45 days after heading (DAH). In contrast, GY and HW recorded lower ripening rates of 86% and 57% respectively. However, when the cultivars at $13/23^{\circ}C$ were harvested at 61 DAH (when the accumulated temperature reached $1100^{\circ}C$), the difference in ripening rates compared to the 4 cultivars of $19/29^{\circ}C$ harvested at 45 DAH was not obvious (JB 94%, JJ 97%, GY 97%, HW 88%). Starch content showed little difference among the 4 cultivars at different temperature conditions while amylose content was higher for cultivars at $13/23^{\circ}C$ compared to those at $19/29^{\circ}C$. In addition, the enzyme activities of starch biosynthesis were about 5~10 days slower in cultivars at $13/23^{\circ}C$ compared to cultivars at $19/29^{\circ}C$. The grain-filling rate showed highly significant correlations with the enzyme activities of Sucrose synthase ($R^2=0.70^{***}$), ADP glucose pyrophosphorylase ($R^2=0.63^{***}$), UDP glucose pyrophosphorylase ($R^2=0.36^{***}$), Starch synthase ($R^2=0.51^{***}$), and Starch branching enzyme ($R^2=0.59^{***}$). Among the enzymes, Sucrose synthase activity had the highest correlation coefficient with grain-filling rate. In conclusion, the activity of enzymes such as Sucrose synthase, UDP glucose pyrophosphorylase, ADP glucose pyrophosphorylase, Starch synthase, Starch branching enzyme in starch biosynthesis is proven to be highly related to the grain filling process. Notably, the decrease in the activity of Sucrose synthase and Starch branching enzyme and the late increase in ADP glucose pyrophosphorylase activity at low temperature in the ripening stage are considered to be disadvantageous as they delay ripening and increased amylose content.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.62-72
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• 2020

본 연구는 '설향' 딸기의 수확시기에 따른 품질 특성을 확인하고, 상온(20℃)·cold-chain(10-12℃)·저온(5℃) 유통에 적합한 숙성단계를 조사하기 위하여 수행하였다. 딸기는 12월 20일부터 5월 9일까지 6번에 걸쳐서 수확하였다. 딸기를 수확할 때 적합한 숙성 정도는 3월까지는 경도 2.9-3.0 N, 당도 8.6 °Brix 이상이었으나, 4월 이후에는 당도가 감소하였다. 딸기의 숙성을 결정하는 주요 요인은 붉게 착색된 정도이고, Hunter a 값은 32-37, hue angle은 36-45℃였다. 딸기의 후숙 실험에서 숙성 정도는 딸기의 착색이 진행되는 정도에 따라서 결정되었으며, 상온에서는 10%/day, 10-12℃에서는 5%/day, 5℃에서는 3%/day씩 착색이 진행되었다. 따라서 상온에서 유통할 경우에는 80%, cold-chain·저온에서 유통하기 위해서는 90%의 착색된 과실을 수확하여야 유통하는 동안 상품성이 유지되었다. 그리고 상온에서는 70% 이하로 착색된 딸기를 유통하거나, 저온에서는 80% 이하로 착색된 딸기를 유통하는 경우에는 100% 착색이 이루어지지 않고 상품성을 잃었다.