• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.75-80
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• 1997

Preliminary antibacterial assay data that the Tectona grandis callus extract showed more antibacterial activity against E. coli and B. subtilis than the leaf extract led the authors to isolate the following antibacterial compounds from the callus. A mixture (3) of $2{\alpha},3{\beta}-dihydroxy-olean-12-en-28-oic$ acid (3a) and $2{\alpha},3{\beta}-dihydroxy-urs-12-en-28-oic$ acid (3b) exhibited the most potent antibacterial activity against both bacteria. The other 3 compounds, in the decreasing order of the activity, were identified as $2{\alpha},3{\beta}-dihydroxy-urs-12-en-28-oic$ acid (2), betulinic acid (1), and $2{\alpha},3{\alpha}$,23-trihydroxy-urs-12-en-28-oic acid (4). The antibacterial compounds (2, 3a, 3b and 4) were not detected or occurring in small quantities in the intact tissue, while they were observed in the callus. Only the less active compound 1 was present more abundantly in intact tissues than the callus.

• BMB Reports
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.773-782
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• 2007

Different isolates of the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis produce multiple crystal (Cry) proteins toxic to a variety of insects, nematodes and protozoans. These insecticidal Cry toxins are known to be active against specific insect orders, being harmless to mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Due to these characteristics, genes encoding several Cry toxins have been engineered in order to be expressed by a variety of crop plants to control insectpests. The cotton boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis, and the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, are the major economically devastating pests of cotton crop in Brazil, causing severe losses, mainly due to their endophytic habit, which results in damages to the cotton boll and floral bud structures. A cry1Ia-type gene, designated cry1Ia12, was isolated and cloned from the Bt S811 strain. Nucleotide sequencing of the cry1Ia12 gene revealed an open reading frame of 2160 bp, encoding a protein of 719 amino acid residues in length, with a predicted molecular mass of 81 kDa. The amino acid sequence of Cry1Ia12 is 99% identical to the known Cry1Ia proteins and differs from them only in one or two amino acid residues positioned along the three domains involved in the insecticidal activity of the toxin. The recombinant Cry1Ia12 protein, corresponding to the cry1Ia12 gene expressed in Escherichia coli cells, showed moderate toxicity towards first instar larvae of both cotton boll weevil and fall armyworm. The highest concentration of the recombinant Cry1Ia12 tested to achieve the maximum toxicities against cotton boll weevil larvae and fall armyworm larvae were 230 ${\mu}g/mL$ and 5 ${\mu}g/mL$, respectively. The herein demonstrated insecticidal activity of the recombinant Cry1Ia12 toxin against cotton boll weevil and fall armyworm larvae opens promising perspectives for the genetic engineering of cotton crop resistant to both these devastating pests in Brazil.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.101-109
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• 1998

1993년 1월부터 12월까지 한국 서해 군산시 오식도 조간대에서 채집한 대맛조개를 대상으로 정자형성과정 및 생식주기를 조직학적 및 투과형전자현미경으로 조사하엿다. 대맛조개(Solen grandis)는 자웅이체이다. 본 종의 완숙정자의 형태 구조는 다른 이매패의 정자들이 갖는 원시형(primitive type)으로 작은 두부와 한 개의 두모첨체를 가지며, 편모축사를 둘러싸고 있는 4개의 미토콘드리아로 이루어진 짧은 중편을 갖는 것이 관찰되었다. 완숙정자 두부의 길이는 대략 2 \mu m정도였고, 정자 미부의 길이는 약 20 \mu m 정도였다. 정자 미부 편모의 axoneme은 중앙의 2개의 미세소관(microtubule)과 주변에 위치한 9쌍의 미세소관으로 구성되어 있었다. 본 종의 방정기는 6월과 7월 사이로써 주된 방정시기는 해수수온이 20 \circ C 이상 상승하는 7월에 일어났다. 생식주기는 초기활성기 (12-1월), 후기 활성기 (1-3월), 완숙기 (3-8월), 부분방정기 (6-7월), 퇴화 및 비활성기 (8-12월)의 연속적인 5단계로 구분할 수 있었다.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.33.1-33.10
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• 2021

Eucalyptus is one of the major plantation species with wide variety of industrial uses. Polymorphic and informative simple sequence repeats (SSRs) have broad range of applications in genetic analysis. In this study, two individuals of Eucalyptus tereticornis (ET217 and ET86), one individual each from E. camaldulensis (EC17) and E. grandis (EG9) were subjected to whole genome resequencing. Low coverage (10×) genome sequencing was used to find polymorphic SSRs between the individuals. Average number of SSR loci identified was 95,513 and the density of SSRs per Mb was from 157.39 in EG9 to 155.08 in EC17. Among all the SSRs detected, the most abundant repeat motifs were di-nucleotide (59.6%-62.5%), followed by tri- (23.7%-27.2%), tetra- (5.2%-5.6%), penta- (5.0%-5.3%), and hexa-nucleotide (2.7%-2.9%). The predominant SSR motif units were AG/CT and AAG/TTC. Computational genome analysis predicted the SSR length variations between the individuals and identified the gene functions of SSR containing sequences. Selected subset of polymorphic markers was validated in a full-sib family of eucalypts. Additionally, genome-wide characterization of single nucleotide polymorphisms, InDels and transcriptional regulators were carried out. These variations will find their utility in genome-wide association studies as well as understanding of molecular mechanisms involved in key economic traits. The genomic resources generated in this study would provide an impetus to integrate genomics in marker-trait associations and breeding of tropical eucalypts.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제97권5호
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• pp.540-546
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• 2008

Enrichment planting has been used as one of the promising restoration techniques to accelerate the natural restoration process of secondary forests or logged-over forests in Myanmar, The objectives of this study were to examine the growth performances of two commercial species such as Teak (Tectona grandis Linn f.) and Padauk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus Kurz) in response to different canopy opening treatments and to examine the suitability of these species in enrichment planting activities for the restoration of degraded tropical forests in Myanmar. In this study, split plot design was applied, and three levels of canopy openings were experimented. The survival rate and height growth of two species were measured four times with 6 month interval. The root collar diameter (RCD) was also measured in the last assessment. Although the survival rate of seedlings was not significantly different among the three treatments (p>0.05) as well as between two species (p>0.05) for all consecutive measurements, height (p<0.05) and RCD were significantly different (p<0.001) among the treatments, T. grandis seedlings thrived best under complete canopy opening (i.e., 5 m width canopy opening with strip-clear cutting) while P. macrocarpus seedlings under partial canopy opening (without felling of marketable tree species). Because this study is concerned with only for young stage of seedlings, continuous assessment and follow-up tending activities are needed to verify the species suitability and optimum width of canopy opening for enrichment planting activities in restoration of degraded forests of Myanmar.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2006

침엽수재에 있어서는 결정을 지니는 세포가 드물게 존재하기 때문에 전나무속, 가문비나무속, 은행나무속 및 소나무속과 같은 경우 이들의 존재 여부는 수종 식별 인자로 귀중한 가치를 지니게 된다. 따라서 본 연구는 광학현미경과 주사전자현미경을 이용하여 북미산 전나무속 수종의 목재에 존재하는 결정의 분포와 형태를 조사하여 목재 해부 및 식별에 필요한 정보를 추가적으로 제공하기 위해 실시하였다. 출현 빈도 측면에서 볼 때 다각형 결정, 신장형 결정 및 주정이 Abies concolor, A. grandis 및 A. magnifica, A. nobilis(=A. procera), A. lasiocarpa 그리고 A. amabilis의 순으로 적게 관찰되었지만 A. balsamea 및 A. fraseri에서는 그 존재가 전연 확인되지 않았다. 다른 수종과는 달리 A. lasiocarpa는 다각형 결정보다는 신장형 결정 및 주정이 더 많이 지니고 있었다. A. concolor에서는 사정, 다각형 결정, 신장형 결정 및 주정이 축방향유세포 및 방사유세포 모두에서 관찰된 반면 나머지 수종 모두에서는 다각형 결정, 신장형 결정 및 주정이 방사유세포에만 존재하였다. 사정을 지니는 방사유세포 그리고 사정, 다각형 결정, 신장형 결정과 주정을 지니는 축방향유세포는 아마 본 연구에서 최초로 밝혀진 것으로 여겨진다. 결론적으로 결정의 존재 여부는 A. nobilis (=A. procera), A. lasiocarpa, A. amabilis, A. balsamea 및 A. fraseri로부터 A. concolor, A. grandis 및 A. magnifica를 식별해 내는데 있어 중요한 가치를 지니는 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.494-500
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• 2007

The endophytic bruchid pest Callosobruchus maculatus causes severe damage to storage cowpea seeds, leading to economical losses. For this reason the use of $\alpha$-amylase inhibitors to interfere with the pest digestion process has been an interesting alternative to control bruchids. With this aim, $\alpha$-amylase inhibitors from baru seeds (Dipteryx alata) were isolated by affinity chromatographic procedures, causing enhanced inhibition of C. maculatus and Anthonomus grandis $\alpha$-amylases. To attempt further purification, this fraction was applied onto a reversed-phase HPLC column, generating four peaks with remarkable inhibition toward C. maculatus $\alpha$-amylases. SDS-PAGE and MALDI-ToF analysis identified major proteins of approximately 5.0, 11.0, 20.0 and 55 kDa that showed $\alpha$-amylase inhibition. Results of in vivo bioassays using artificial seeds containing 1.0% (w/w) of baru crude extract revealed 40% cowpea weevil larvae mortality. These results provide evidence that several $\alpha$-amylase inhibitors classes, with biotechnological potential, can be isolated from a single plant species.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.148-154
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• 2007

Volatile components of the essential oils of Satsuma mandarin (C. unshiu), Dangyuza (C. grandis), Yuza (C. junos), Byungkyul (C. playtymamma), Jinkyul (C. sunki), and Hakyul (C. natsudaidai) grown in Jeju Island were isolated from the fruit peels by hydro distillation and determined by GC-MS. GC-MS analysis identified 58 compounds, with main components being d-limonene $(64.01{\sim}79.34%),\;{\beta}-myrcene\;(3.01{\sim}26.53%),\;{\gamma}-terpinene\;(0.11{\sim}12.88%),\;{\beta}-pinene\;(0.78{\sim}4.74%),\;and\;{\alpha}-pinene\;(1.01{\sim}2.55%)$. Differences in compositions and contents of the essential oils were observed among citrus varieties. Effects of citrus oils on growth inhibitions of Escherchia coli, Staphyllococcus epidermidis, and Candida albicans were investigated using disc diffusion assay and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay. The essential oils inhibited growths of the test organisms, exhibiting higher levels of activity against Gram-positive S. epidermidis (MIC values $0.04{\sim}0.17mg/mL$), whereas Gram-negative E. coli was moderately resistant (MIC values $1.66{\sim}20.30mg/mL$). MIC of citrus essential oils ranged from $0.82{\sim}23.69mg/mL$ against C. albicans. The essential oils obtained from C. sunki, C. grandis, and C. playtymamma showed the highest antimicrobial activities against S. epidermidis and C. albicans, indicating their potential as natural antimicrobial agents.

• BMB Reports
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.412-416
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• 2000

The obligate aerobic Deinococcus are highly resistant against lethal effect of UV-and ionizing-radiation. Only five mesophilic Deinococcus species, i. e. D. radiodurans, D. radiophilus, D. proteolyticus, D. radiopugnans, and D. grandis are known. Since an indispensable role of catalase has been suggested in protecting cells against oxidative stress and UV radiation, Deinococcal catalase activity of each species and electrophoretic profiles of catalases were investigated on gel. Total catalase activity was varied among the species in the aerobically grown culture at stationary phase. The occurrence of multiple forms of catalases with different molecular weights in four species of Deinococcus and of a single catalase in D. radiopugnans suggests that each species shows the unique catalase profiles on gel. Some Deinococcal catalases also exhibit peroxidase activity. Since Deinococcus spp. are less-distinct to each other in their morphology, biochemical and physiological properties, the catalase profiles on PAGE would be useful in identifying the species of Deinococcus.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.353-368
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• 2016

본 연구는 2015년 4월부터 10월까지 전라북도 고창군 선운산도립공원 안의 선운천을 중점으로 저서성 대형무척추동물 및 어류의 다양성과 분포특성을 조사하였다. 조사결과 선운천에서 출현한 저서성 대형무척추동물은 총 4문 16목 50과 78종이 출현하였으며, 어류는 총 6과 25종이 확인되었다. 저서성 대형무척추동물 중에서는 유수지역에서 풍부하게 서식하는 하루살이목(Ephemeroptera)이 13종(22.81%)으로 가장 높은 다양성을 나타냈으며, 기능군에서는 걸러먹는무리(Gathering-collectors)가 30종(36.14%), 붙는무리(Clingers)가 23종(29.49%), 굴파는무리(Burrowers)가 17종(21.79%) 순으로 높게 나타났다. EPT (Ephemeroptera-Plecoptera-Trichoptera) 비율과 ESB (Ecological score for the benthic macroinvertebrate community) 분석에서는 S8지점에서 각각 44.44%, 72점으로 가장 높게 측정되어 최우선 보호수역으로 평가되었으며, S4지점과 S9지점은 EPT 비율과 ESB 값이 낮게 측정되어 우선개선수역으로 분석되었다. 저서성 대형무척추동물보다 상위 포식자인 어류 군집특성으로는 계곡하천에 풍부하게 서식하는 갈겨니(Zacco teminchkii)가 333개체(36.80%)로 우점 하였으며, S8지점에서 우점도 지수는 낮게(0.24), 종다양도 지수는 높게(1.81) 분석되어 저서성 대형무척추동물의 군집과 같은 양상의 안정된 어류 군집을 유지하고 있었다. 본 조사에서 출현한 한반도 고유종은 수서곤충에서 2종인 가는무늬하루살이, 두눈강도래, 어류에서 4종인 각시붕어, 긴몰개, 돌마자, 참종개로 총 6종이 출현하였으며, 국외반출승인대상종은 쇠측범잠자리, 가는무늬하루살이, 두눈강도래로 수서곤충에서 3종이 조사되었다. 환경부 분포특이종으로 지정된 여러갈래하루살이의 대량서식처가 국내에서 처음으로 발견되어 국내전국 분포지도를 작성하였으며, 현재 우리나라 최북단 서식지가 제주도로 알려진 무태장어가 주진천 수계(S9)에서 처음으로 채집되어 무태장어의 서식처 및 분포양상을 고찰하였다.