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Origin of Chlorophyll ${\alpha}$ Biosynthetic Heterogeneity in Higher Plants

  • Kim, Jin-Seog;Rebeiz, Constantin A.
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.327-334
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    • 1996
  • In this study, the origin of the monovinyl chlorophyll a carboxylic biosynthetic route was investigated in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and com (Zea mays L.). Protoporphyrin IX accumulated in vivo or in vitro was found to be all of the divinyl form. Furthermore, the conversion of divinyl protoporphyrin IX to monovinyl protoporphyrin IX in vitro was not observed. In contrast, the biosynthesis and accumulation of monovinyl Mg-protoporphyrin IX and its methyl ester occurred in etiolated leaves and divinyl Mg-protoporphyrin IX was convertible to monovinyl Mg-protoporphyrin IX in vitro. These results suggest that the monovinyl chlorophyll ${\alpha}$ carboxylic biosynthetic route in plants may originate from the divinyl Mg-protoporphyrin IX pool.

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Formation Mechanism of Aroma Compound during Tea Manufacturing Process (차 향기의 생성 메커니즘)

  • Cho, MiJa;Cho, Gijeong;Choi, HyunSook;Choi, Dubok;Cho, KiAn;Cho, Hoon
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.91-99
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    • 2016
  • Tea is an aqueous infusion of dried leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis L. and is the second most widely consumed beverage around the world after water. Aroma compounds of tea differ largely depending on the manufacturing process, even from the same categories of different origins. The flavor of tea can be divided into two categories: taste (non-volatile compounds) and aroma (volatile compounds). In the present study, we review the formation mechanism of main aromas generated from carotenoids, lipids, glycosides as precursors, and Maillard reaction during the tea manufacturing process, with biological and chemical mechanisms.

Phytochemical constituent, percentage yield and phenolic content estimation of different solvent system of Carica papaya leaves

  • Sheneni, Victor Duniya;Usman, Oman Salifu;Musa, Quasim
    • The Korean Journal of Food & Health Convergence
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.17-23
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    • 2018
  • Carica papaya is an important medicinal plant used in the management of different disease conditions. Phytochemical screening was carried out using different chemical test, Percentage yield and total phenolic content was evaluated using Folin Ciocalteu method in different solvent system; methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, n-butanol and n-hexane respectively. The phytochemical screening of the studies showed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids, glycosides, steroids, carbonhydrate, anthraquinone and alkaloids. The percentage yield of crude extract and total polyphenol content was high in methanol, ethanol and ethyl acetate when compared with n-butanol and n-hexane. The studies show that Carica papaya leave extracts is a potent source of secondary metabolites. The use of the plant in the management of diseases is justified.

Studies on the Constituents from the Flowers of Hemisteptia lyrata (Bunge) (I) (지칭개(Hemisteptia lyrata) 꽃의 성분연구(I))

  • Ha, Tae-Joung;Lee, Kyung-Dong;Lee, Jong-Rok;Lee, Jun;Park, Ki-Hun;Yang, Min-Suk
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.32 no.3 s.126
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    • pp.238-241
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    • 2001
  • The leaves and flowers of Hemisteptia lyrata Bunge (Compositae) have been used for cure sour throat and treat tumors in traditional chinese medicine. As a result of the chemical investigation, two compounds were isolated from the $CHCl_3$ extract of the flowers of H. lyrata. On the basis of spectroscopic experiments, their structures were identified as 8-hydroxy-3-keto-10(14)-guaien-12,6-oxide (Isoamberboin) and 3,8-dihydroxy-4(15),10(14),11(13)-guaiatrien-12,6-oxide (8-Hydroxyzaluzanin C). They were first isolated from the genus Hemisteptia.

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Triterpenes from Perilla frutescens var. acuta and Their Cytotoxic Activity

  • Woo, Kyeong Wan;Han, Ji Young;Choi, Sang Un;Kim, Ki Hyun;Lee, Kang Ro
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.71-75
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    • 2014
  • Nine triterpenes were isolated from the petroleum ether and MeOH extract of Perilla frutescens var. acuta leaves. Their structures were determined to be arjunic acid (1), maslinic acid (2), oleanolic acid (3), euscaphic acid (4), tormentic acid (5), 3-O-trans-p-coumaroyltormentic acid (6), 28-formyloxy-$3{\beta}$-hydroxy-urs-12-ene (7), ursolic acid (8), and corosolic acid (9) by spectroscopic methods. The compounds 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 were isolated for the first time from this plant and the Genus Labiatae. The isolated compounds (1-9) were tested for cytotoxicity against four human tumor cell lines (A549, SK-OV-3, SK-MEL-2, and HCT-15) in vitro using a Sulforhodamin B bioassay.

Metabolismus von 14C-Chlorsulfuron in Verschieden Empfindlichen Kulturpflanzen und Unkrautern (감수성(感受性)이 다른 작물(作物)과 잡초(雜草)에 있어서 Chlorsulfuron 의 대사작용(代謝作用))

  • Kang, Byeung-Hoa
    • Korean Journal of Weed Science
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.115-124
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    • 1984
  • Chlorsulfuron (chemical name : 2-Chloro-N-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-aminocarbonyl-benzenesulfonamide) is a herbicidally active ingredient which shows effect against susceptible weeds already at such low rates like 5-20g active ingredient per hectare. In the here reported trials metabolism in several sensitive cultivated plants and weeds have been analysed using ^{14}C-labelled active ingredient. The uptake of chlorsulfuron by leaves or the root system is good in all plants species, and translocation takes place either symplasmatically or apoplasmatically. Metabolism takes place in all investigated plant species by development of hydrophile suhstances in roots and shoots. Decomposition of chlorsulfuron in roots and shoots of tolerant species (Triticum aestivum and Hordeum vulgare) to polare substances takes place quantitatively faster and quicker than in susceptible species (Beta vulgaris and Matricaria chamomilla).

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Effect of Fertilizer Level of Organic Compost on Leaf Characteristics, Leaf Number and Replanting in Perilla frutescens (부산물 비료의 시비량이 잎들깨의 엽 특성.채엽수 및 연작에 미치는 효과)

  • 하상영;정대수;박선일;여수진
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.9 no.5
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    • pp.628-637
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    • 1999
  • This study was conducted to elucidate the leaf characteristics, leaf number and fertilizing level in perilla, Perilla frutescens, which was cultivated using five types organic compost with three level. Number of the harvested leaves was effective in Heulgnara with 800 kg/10 and Poongjag with 1200 kg/10 at 70 days and organic compost were the highest in Sarang followed by Heulgnara and Poongjag in order. Number of leaf harvested during the fifth times was the highest Poongjag followed by Heulgnara and Sarang in order. Leaf length and leaf width were the highest in Poongjag with 1200 kg/10 a at 70 days. Simple method for calculation of fertilizer level was N 6.09 kg and slaked lime 36.56 kg in Heulgnara 100 kg per 10 a. Recommendation level of chemical fertilizer in Heulgnara due to fertilizer method was N 275.10 kg, P 4.3 kg and K 10 kg per 10 a.

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Effects of the Early Soil Moisture Content on the Growth and Chemical Components of Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) (이식초기 토양수분차이가 담배의 생육 및 내용성분에 미치는 영향)

  • 한종구;윤병익;반유선;손응룡
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Tobacco Science
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.103-108
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    • 1981
  • This experiment was carried out to investigate effects of soil moisture content on the growth of tobacco plant at early stage after transplanting. Soil moisture was controlled to be 30%, 45%, 60%, 75% and 90% of the maximum water holding capacity (38.7%), and treated for 10, 20 and 30 days. Budding flowering and topping were delayed in the 30% and 45% treatment where soil moisture was deficient. Plant height, number of leaves, and length and width of the largest leaf were the best in the 75% treatment for 10 days, and development of the root and top was the best also in the same treatment. As the duration of low soil moisture treatment prolonged, intercellular space , became small. Nitrogen and potassium of the cured leaf showed the highest value in 30% and 45% treatments. Nicotine content of the cured leaf was high in the 90% treatment, and reducing sugar content of that was high in the 75% treatment for 10 days.

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Chemical Composition and Acaricidal Effects of Essential Oils Extracted from Ligustrum japonicum against Acaridae and Pyroglyphid Mites

  • Lee, Hoi-Seon
    • Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • v.58 no.3
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    • pp.197-199
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    • 2015
  • The composition of the essential oil of Ligustrum japonicum leaves was determined by GC-MS analysis. The major constituents of L. japonicum leaf oil were germacrene D (40.50%), ${\alpha}$-pinene (13.63%), (-)-${\beta}$-elemene (6.42%), ${\beta}$-caryophyllene (5.73%), and $\delta$-cadinene (5.47%). The acaricidal activities of L. japonicum oil were evaluated against acaridae and pyroglyphid mites. In the fumigant bioassay, the $LD_{50}$ values of L. japonicum oil were 16.48, 12.38, and $15.63{\mu}g/cm^3$ against Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Dermatophagoides farinae, and D. pteronyssinus, respectively. In the contact bioassay, the $LD_{50}$ values of L. japonicum oil were 8.02, 5.02, and $7.67{\mu}g/cm^2$ against T. putrescentiae, D. farinae, and D. pteronyssinus, respectively.

Comparative Analysis on the Effect of Beef Tenderizers in Joseon Dynasty (조선시대 소고기 연화제의 연화효과 비교분석)

  • Kim, Seung-Woo;Cha, Gyung-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.313-323
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    • 2015
  • One of the main processes of tenderizing beef in Joseon Dynasty was chemical methods involving Apricot seeds, manchu cherry twig and leaves, bamboo skins, mulberry tree bark, mangsa (硭砂), salmiacum (磠砂), alcohol, fermented malt, and original honey. This study analyzed and compared the effect of broussonetia papyrifera, fermented malt, cherry trees, and mulberry tree bark from old cookbooks. Tenderizing beef with cherry trees was most effective in the experiment on shearing force, TPA, and electrophoresis of beef. According to sensory evaluation and electrophoresis test results, tenderized beef with mulberry tree bark was slightly more preferred over the method using cherry trees. However, in accordance with the above mentioned experiment, quantitative descriptive analysis showed that the most common tenderizing material was derived from morus alba powder.