• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.237-252
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• 2016

Improved knowledge of the environmental factors affecting the natural regeneration of tree species in limestone forest is urgently required for species conservation. We examined the environmental factors and tree species characteristics that are important for colonization in diverse forest stands growing on a limestone hill in northern Thailand. Our analysis estimated the relative influence of forest structure and environmental factors on the regeneration traits of tree species. We established sixty-four $100-m^2$ plots in four forest stands on the limestone hill. We determined the species composition of canopy trees, regenerating seedlings, and saplings in relation to the physical environment. The relationships between environmental variables and tree species abundance were assessed by canonical correspondence analysis (CCA), and we used generalized linear mixed models to examine data on seedling/sapling abundances. The CCA ordination indicated that the abundance of tree species within the mixed deciduous forest was closely related to soil depth. The abundances of tree species growing within the sink-hole and hill-slope stands were positively related to the extent of rocky outcropping; light and soil moisture positively influenced the abundance of tree species in the hill-cliff stand. Physical factors had a greater effect on tree regeneration than did factors related to forest structure. Tree species, such as Ficus macleilandii, Dracaena cochinchinensis, and Phyllanthus mirabilis within the hill-cliff or sink-hole stand, colonized well on large rocky outcroppings that were well illuminated and had soft soils. These species regenerated well under conditions prevailing on the limestone hill. The colonization of several species in other stands was negatively influenced by environmental conditions at these sites. We found that natural regeneration of tree species on the limestone hill was difficult because of the prevailing combination of physical and biological factors. The influence of these factors was species dependent, and the magnitude of effects varied across forest stands.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권7호
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• pp.1015-1026
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• 2019

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate three different degrees of white striping (WS) addressing their automatic assessment and customer acceptance. The WS classification was performed based on a computer vision system (CVS), exploring different machine learning (ML) algorithms and the most important image features. Moreover, it was verified by consumer acceptance and purchase intent. Methods: The samples for image analysis were classified by trained specialists, according to severity degrees regarding visual and firmness aspects. Samples were obtained with a digital camera, and 25 features were extracted from these images. ML algorithms were applied aiming to induce a model capable of classifying the samples into three severity degrees. In addition, two sensory analyses were performed: 75 samples properly grilled were used for the first sensory test, and 9 photos for the second. All tests were performed using a 10-cm hybrid hedonic scale (acceptance test) and a 5-point scale (purchase intention). Results: The information gain metric ranked 13 attributes. However, just one type of image feature was not enough to describe the phenomenon. The classification models support vector machine, fuzzy-W, and random forest showed the best results with similar general accuracy (86.4%). The worst performance was obtained by multilayer perceptron (70.9%) with the high error rate in normal (NORM) sample predictions. The sensory analysis of acceptance verified that WS myopathy negatively affects the texture of the broiler breast fillets when grilled and the appearance attribute of the raw samples, which influenced the purchase intention scores of raw samples. Conclusion: The proposed system has proved to be adequate (fast and accurate) for the classification of WS samples. The sensory analysis of acceptance showed that WS myopathy negatively affects the tenderness of the broiler breast fillets when grilled, while the appearance attribute of the raw samples eventually influenced purchase intentions.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.277-284
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• 2014

Status of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) colonization in seven tree species (Albizia saman, Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. ex Benth., Albizia lebbeck, Chickrassia tabularis A. Juss., Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnn., Gmelina arborea (Roxb) DC, Swietenia macrophylla King.) collected from the hilly areas of Chittagong University (CU) was investigated. Roots and rhizosphere soil samples were collected in different seasons (pre-monsoon, monsoon and post monsoon). Percentage of AM colonization in root and number of spores/100 gm dry soil were assessed. The result of the investigation reveals that the intensity and percentage of AM colonization varied in different forest tree species in different seasons. In this study, maximum AM colonization and spore population were found in pre-monsoon and minimum were in monsoon season. The intensity of colonization was maximum in C. tabularis (74.43%) in pre-monsoon, A. lebbeck (69.45%) in monsoon and S. macrophylla (67.8%) in post monsoon seasons and minimum in A. auriculiformis (53.75%) during pre-monsoon, A. saman (24.4%) in monsoon and A. saman (19.36%) in post monsoon. The number of spores found per 100 g dry soil ranged between 164-376 during pre-monsoon, 27-310 during monsoon and 194-299 in post monsoon season. Out of six recognized genera of AM fungi, Glomus, Sclerocystis, Entrophospora, Scutellospora, Acaulospora and other unidentified spores were observed.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.61-72
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• 2011

Micropropagation is an alternative mean of propagation that can be employed in mass multiplication of plants in relatively shorter time. Recent modern techniques of propagation have been developed which could facilitate large scale production of true-to-type plants and for the improvement of the species using genetic engineering techniques in the next century. An overview on the in vitro propagation via meristem culture, regeneration via organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis is presented. The usefulness of the plants in commercial industry as well as propagation techniques, screening for various useful characteristics and the influence of different cultural conditions in the multiplication, rooting and acclimatization phases on the growth of tissue cultured plant discussed.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2023

The endangered species of Cyathea spinulosa (tree ferns) are among the least concerned ferns of Nepal that bring threats to them and their habitat. A way to reduce such threats is by maintaining a database of species' whereabouts and generating a scientific understanding the habitat preferences. This will eventually help in the formulation of conservation plans for the species. This research aimed to characterize the suitable habitat of C. spinulosa by enumerating the location of species in the Panchase Forests of central Nepal. The statistical index method was applied to relate the occurrence locations of species with various environmental factors for the development of indices. The suitable habitat of C. spinulosa (more and most suitable categories) covered 119 km² and accounted for 43% of the total area studied. 74.4% of occurrence locations of C. spinulosa were recorded from these habitats. The habitat characteristics suitable for C. spinulosa were: proximity to streams (high moisture), land covered by forested area (shady area), mid-elevations of hills about 1,000 m to 2,000 m (sub-tropical climate), slope gradient of 20° to 40° (steep slopes), and northern to eastern aspects. These habitat characteristics could be considered for in-situ protection of tree ferns and designating the conservation plots.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.1-22
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• 2020

This study was conducted as a basic data for preparing future management alternatives by analyzing the status and characteristics of invasive alien plants by land-use type based on the formation of a new town in Goyang Siksa district. As a result, the invasive alien plants in the Goyang Siksa district were 20 families 46 genera 57 taxa; according to the land-use type, the residential area(Wi City apartment complex) is 7 families 10 genera 12 taxa, the public facilities area(Dongguk University campus) is 17 families 40 genera 47 taxa, the mixed forest is 5 families 10 genera 10 taxa, the rice paddy is 5 families 6 genera 7 taxa, river(Mt. Gyeondal creek) is 7 families 13 genera 15 taxa were appeared. The life-form of invasive alien plants in Goyang Siksa district is annuals, the origin is America, the introduction time is third period(1962~the present), and the diffusion grade is wide spread(5 grade) species. It was higher than other types. The naturalization index by location was 31.9% in river(Mt. Gyeondal creek), 21.2% in rice paddy, 16.7% in mixed forest, 15.5% in public facilities area(Dongguk University campus), and 8.5% in residential area(Wi City apartment complex). As a result of comparing the naturalization index by regions with the previous studies, it is judged that there are differences due to the environment such as urbanization progress, size, area, population inflow and location conditions. Although many new towns have been established to date, there is a lack of research on flora (including invasive alien plants) as a basic data for preparing management alternatives. Therefore, Through this study, basic data on the management of exotic plants by land use unit in urban areas can be provided.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제110권2호
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• pp.266-279
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• 2021

본 연구는 대학 산림교육 발전을 목적으로 S 대학교 산림과학과 4학년 "도시림관리학 및 실습" 전공과목에 e-PBL (e-Project-based learning) 학습법을 적용한 사례를 소개한다. 특히 2020년 코로나-19 확산으로 비대면 학사 운영 상황에서 학습자들은 온라인 매체를 주로 활용하여 학교숲을 대상으로 프로젝트를 수행하고 결과물을 발표하였다. 학습자 중심의 e-PBL 학습법은 학습자들이 프로젝트 주제를 직접 선정하고 수행함으로써 자기주도학습, 문제해결능력과 의사소통능력 및 책임감 등을 향상시킬 수 있다. 학습자들의 e-PBL 학습성과에 대해 5점 리커트 척도를 이용하여 조사한 결과, 학습자들은 e-PBL 학습법을 통해 동기부여 및 흥미를 유발할 수 있었으며(4.17점), 전공지식에 대한 이해도를 높일 수 있었다(4.17점). 또한, 학습자들은 의사소통능력(4.33점), 문제해결능력(4.25점), 의사결정능력(4.21점)을 향상시킬 수 있었다고 응답하는 등 전반적으로 e-PBL 학습법에 대해 만족하였다. 특히 학습자들은 팀원들과 밀접한 의사소통과 상호협력이 문제 및 전공지식에 대한 이해력 향상에 효과적이었다고 응답하였다. 향후 산림교육에 적합한 e-PBL 학습모델을 개발이 필요하며, 효율적 수업시간의 운영과 e-PBL 학습법 지침 및 제도적 지원이 마련됨으로써 보다 효율적이고 성공적인 산림교육의 발전을 기대한다.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.22-39
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• 1995

본 연구는 "강원도(江原道) 소나무임(林)의 특성(特性)에 관한 종합적(綜合的) 연구(硏究)(III) - 강원대학교(江原大學校) 구내림(構內林)의 근계(根系) 형태(形態)와 분포(分布)에 대하여-"에 이어 강원도(江原道) 명주군(溟州郡) 왕산면(旺山面) 송현리(松峴里) 사유임내(私有林內) 소나무임(林)의 근계(根系) 형태(形態) 및 분포(分布)에 대하여 규명하였다. 5개의 공시목(供試木)에 대하여 조사한 결과, 뿌리의 형태(形態)는 주근(主根) 및 수평근(水平根)이 수직(垂直)으로 잘 발달하였다. 뿌리의 분포(分布)에 있어서 크기별로는 세근(細根)은 대부분 점재(点在)(+)하였지만, 세근지수(細根指數) 1(+~20%)의 방형구(方形區)도 7개소나 분포하였으며, 태근(太根)의 크기는 직경이 대부분 0.20cm였다. 깊이별로는 태근(太根), 세근(細根) 모두 지표(地表)의 10~30cm 부근에 50%이상 집중되어 있었다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제100권3호
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• pp.397-401
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• 2011

본 연구는 활엽수림 지역에 설치한 인공새집에서 번식을 실시한 박새류의 번식 생태를 파악하기 위하여 2006년부터 2010년까지의 매년 3월부터 7월까지의 기간 동안 실시되었다. 5년에 걸친 조사기간 동안 활엽수림에 설치한 인공새집에서는 곤줄박이, 쇠박새, 박새 등의 박새류가 번식을 하였다. 박새류가 번식을 실시한 인공새집은 입구직경별로 번식쌍수가 큰 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 종별로는 박새가 가장 많이 이용한 것으로 나타났으며, 곤줄박이가 가장 적게 이용하였다. 인공새집을 이용한 박새류는 몸의 크기에 따라 선호하는 입구직경이 달랐는데, 몸의 크기가 큰 박새는 입구직경이 35~40 mm인 인공새집을 주로 이용하였다. 반면 몸의 크기가 가장 작은 쇠박새는 입구직경이 30 mm인 인공새집에서 주로 번식을 하였다. 첫 산란일, 한배 산란수, 한배 새끼수, 포란기간, 육추기간, 번식성공률은 종별, 연도별로 차이를 보였다. 앞으로 박새류의 번식생태에 영향을 주는 요인에 대한 연구를 통해 환경요인과 번식생태에 관한 규명이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.134-145
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• 2023

Background: The flowering and fruiting periods play an important role in biological processes. The deciduous dipterocarp forest is an important forest type in Thailand, however the phenological studies are still limited, particularly in different plant life forms. Thus, the present study focused on the flowering and fruiting phenology of herbs, climbers, shrubs, and trees in the deciduous dipterocarp forest at Lampang province of Northern Thailand. Field visits were made to record plant life forms and observe reproductive phenological events at monthly intervals from November 2018 to October 2019 and September to December 2020. Results: The phenological observations were based on 126 species of 45 families and 102 genera. Flowering and fruiting periods showed similar patterns in herbaceous plants, climbers, and shrubs. Most of these species produced flowers and fruits from the end of the rainy season (October) to the winter season (November-January). Whereas most of flowering and fruiting trees were found from the summer season (March-April) to the beginning of the rainy season (May-June). Most of the dry-fruited species occurred during the dry period (winter and summer seasons), while the majority of fleshy-fruited species dominated in the wet period (rainy season). The statistical analysis supported the phenological patterns of flowering and fruiting in the present study. There were significant negative correlations between the number of flowering and fruiting species and temperature. The number of flowering and fruiting species is significantly impacted by the interaction between seasons and plant life forms. Conclusions: Plant life form seems to be the important factor that affects the different phenological patterns in the studied plants. The abiotic and biotic factors play major roles in reproductive phenology. However, long-term study and in-depth phenological observations are necessary for better understanding.