• 제목/요약/키워드: Horticultural activities

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마늘오일을 이용한 오이와 토마토 흰가루병 방제 (Control of Powdery Mildew by Garlic Oil in Cucumber and Tomato)

  • 서상태;이중섭;박종한;한경숙;장한익
    • 식물병연구
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    • 제12권1호
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    • pp.51-54
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    • 2006
  • 4종류의 식물 추출 오일(마늘, 생강, 계피, 레몬그라스)에 대한 실내 항균효과를 5종의 식물병원세균과 4종의 식물병원진균에 대해 조사하였다. 4종의 오일중 마늘오일과 계피오일의 항균효과가 우수하였다. 특히, 마늘오일은 식물병원세균인 Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Erwinia carotovora, Ralstonia solanacearum, Xanthomonas campestris와 식물병원진균인 Phytophthora infestans, Fusarium oxysporum, Collectotricum sp.에 대해 강한 항균력을 나타내었다. 그러나, Acidovorax avenae와 Pythium sp.에 대해서는 항균효과가 없었다. 마늘오일의 오이 흰가루병(Sphaerotheca fusca)과 토마토 흰가루병(Erysiphe cichoracearum)에 대한 포장 방제효과 실험결과 각각 70.0-74.6%와 71.2%의 방제가를 나타내었다.

Anti-inflammatory Activity of Codium fragile in Macrophages Induced by Peptidoglycan

  • Han, Sin-Hee;Kim, Young-Guk;Lee, Su-Huan;Park, Chung-Berm;Han, Seung-Won;Jang, Hye-Jin;Lee, Hyo-Jeong;Park, Seong-Cheol;Kim, Hye-Sung;Lee, Young-Seob;Kwon, Dong-Yeul
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • 제16권3호
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    • pp.153-158
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    • 2010
  • To fine out the anti-inflammatory activities of the C. fragile. and its mechanism were investigated in macrophages induced by Peptidoglycan (PGN). Treatments of macrophages with 100 ug/ml of ethanol extract of Codium fragile (EECF) inhibited PGN-induced IL-6, NO and PGE2 production in a dose-dependent manner as well as expression of iNOS and COX-2. EECF inhibited PGN-induced extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2, JNK 1/2 and p38 MAPK phosphorylation, which suggests that EECF inhibits IL-6 and NO secretion by blocking MAPKs phosphorylation. These findings may help elucidate the mechanism by which EECF modulates RAW 264.7 cell activation under inflammatory conditions.

Analysis of Preference in Plant Fragrances and Psychological Evaluation of Firefighter

  • Jang, Hye Sook;Yoo, Eunha;Kim, Jeong Hee;Jeong, Sun-Jin;Kim, Jae Soon;Ryu, Doo Young
    • 인간식물환경학회지
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    • 제24권2호
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    • pp.137-152
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    • 2021
  • Background and objective: This study was carried out to investigate and analyze the preference for plant fragrance and the psychological effects of a agro-healing activity in 101 firefighters aged 39.71 ± 10.94. Methods: For the psychological evaluation, post-traumatic stress symptoms, Korean occupational stress scale short form (KOSS-SF), emotional intelligence, and job satisfaction were surveyed on the Likert scale. For the preference for plant fragrances, 20 ㎕ of commercially available essential oils from four plant species (Mentha spp., Lavandula spp., Citrus limon, C. sinensis) were absorbed into each test paper and provided to the participants. Results: The rate of post-traumatic stress symptoms was high at 37.6% of the firefighters surveyed.. C. limon fragrance had the highest preference among the four plant fragrances, followed by C. sinensis > Mentha spp. > Lavandula spp. with statistically significant difference (F = 14.256, p < .001). The lower their age, income, and position, and higher the education level, the higher the preference for plant fragrances. And the administrative group had higher preference for plant fragrances than field group. In addition, as a result of examining the correlation between job satisfaction, preference for plant fragrance, post-traumatic stress, emotional intelligence, and job stress for fire-fighters, the higher the job satisfaction, the higher the fragrance preference and emotional intelligence, and the lower the post-traumatic stress and job stress. Conclusion: Therefore, installing a garden using botanical fragrances at workplaces that firefighters can easily access will improve job satisfaction and relieve stress. It can be concluded that applying the fragrance of plants to the healing farming activities at the fire-fighter's workplace can increase the usefulness of the healing activities.

A qPCR Method to Assay Endonuclease Activity of Cas9-sgRNA Ribonucleoprotein Complexes

  • Minh Tri Nguyen;Seul-Ah Kim;Ya-Yun Cheng;Sung Hoon Hong;Yong-Su Jin;Nam Soo Han
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제33권9호
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    • pp.1228-1237
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    • 2023
  • The CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as the most efficient genome editing technique for a wide range of cells. Delivery of the Cas9-sgRNA ribonucleoprotein complex (Cas9 RNP) has gained popularity. The objective of this study was to develop a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)-based assay to quantify the double-strand break reaction mediated by Cas9 RNP. To accomplish this, the dextransucrase gene (dsr) from Leuconostoc citreum was selected as the target DNA. The Cas9 protein was produced using recombinant Escherichia coli BL21, and two sgRNAs were synthesized through in vitro transcription to facilitate binding with the dsr gene. Under optimized in vitro conditions, the 2.6 kb dsr DNA was specifically cleaved into 1.1 and 1.5 kb fragments by both Cas9-sgRNA365 and Cas9-sgRNA433. By monitoring changes in dsr concentration using qPCR, the endonuclease activities of the two Cas9 RNPs were measured, and their efficiencies were compared. Specifically, the specific activities of dsr365RNP and dsr433RNP were 28.74 and 34.48 (unit/㎍ RNP), respectively. The versatility of this method was also verified using different target genes, uracil phosphoribosyl transferase (upp) gene, of Bifidobacterium bifidum and specific sgRNAs. The assay method was also utilized to determine the impact of high electrical field on Cas9 RNP activity during an efficient electroporation process. Overall, the results demonstrated that the qPCR-based method is an effective tool for measuring the endonuclease activity of Cas9 RNP.

Assessment of Phytochemicals, Quality Attributes, and Antioxidant Activities in Commercial Tomato Cultivars

  • Bhandari, Shiva Ram;Chae, Young;Lee, Jun Gu
    • 원예과학기술지
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    • 제34권5호
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    • pp.677-691
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    • 2016
  • To assess South Korean commercial tomato cultivars, regular and cherry tomato cultivars were grown in the greenhouse and evaluated for color attributes, titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids, carotenoids (lycopene and ${\beta}$-carotene), total phenols, flavonoids, vitamin C, and antioxidant activity. Significant differences (p < 0.05 using Duncan's multiple range test (DMRT)) were observed in the levels of most phytochemicals, quality parameters, and antioxidant activity among the twenty South Korean tomato cultivars tested. Lycopene and ${\beta}$-carotene contents varied significantly (p < 0.05 using DMRT), from $0.95mg{\cdot}100g^{-1}$ to $5.12mg{\cdot}100g^{-1}$ and $0.65mg{\cdot}100g^{-1}$ to $3.56mg{\cdot}100g^{-1}$ of fresh weight, respectively. ${\beta}$-carotene contents exhibited the highest genetic variation (59.2%), followed by naringenin (52.8%) and other phytochemicals. Most of the cherry tomato cultivars had statistically higher levels (p < 0.05 using DMRT) of carotenoids, phenols, flavonoids, vitamin C, and antioxidant activity compared to the regular tomato varieties, suggesting their higher nutritional value. Lycopene content was highest in the cultivars YoYo, Jicored, Titi-Chal, TY-Endorphin, and Rubyking. Cultivars Rubyking, TY-Endorphin, and Titi-Chal also showed relatively higher antioxidant activities in three assays: 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), and ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays. All the antioxidants, except luteolin, were positively correlated with antioxidant activities; the highest correlation was observed between total phenol and antioxidant activities, followed by the correlation between rutin and vitamin C. Cultivars identified to have superior nutritional status would be useful in tomato breeding programs to further improve quality and health benefits of tomatoes for the fresh and processed markets.

IgE로 감작된 RBL-2H3 세포에서 버섯자원의 항알레르기 활성 탐색 (Study on the anti-allergy activity of mushrooms in IgE-sensitized RBL-2H3 cells)

  • 이승은;노형준;최재훈;김금숙;이대영;김승유
    • 한국버섯학회지
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    • 제12권4호
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    • pp.324-329
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    • 2014
  • 본 연구에서는 버섯추출물 (42개)의 in vitro 항알레르기 효능탐색을 위해 랫드비만세포 (RBL-2H3 cell)에서 면역글로불린 (IgE)가 매개한 탈과립에 대한 저해 효과를 실험하였다. 이를 위해 anti-DNP IgE 및 DNP-HSA에 의해 알레르기반응이 유발된 랫드비만세포에서 버섯 추출물의 IL-4과 ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase 분비량에 대한 저해활성과 세포생존에 대한 영향이 분석되었다. 실험결과, IL-4 분비에 대해서는 팽이버섯 물추출물 등 5개의 버섯 추출물이 20% 이상의 우수한 저해효과를 나타내었으며, ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase 분비에 대해서는 영지버섯의 물추출물 등 8개의 버섯 추출물이 20% 이상의 비교적 우수한 저해활성을 나타내었다. 세포증식에 대해서는 잎새버섯의 물추출물등 대부분의 버섯 추출물이 우수한 세포증식효과를 나타내었다. 팽이버섯의 물추출물과 상황버섯의 물추출물은 ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase 및 IL-4 분비에 대해 모두 비교적 우수한 저해효과를 나타내었다. 추가로 2, 10, 50 ug/ml에서 실험된 영지버섯, 편각영지버섯, 눈꽃동충하초, 상황버섯 그리고 느타리버섯의 물추출물들은 ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase의 분비량을 농도-의존적으로 감소시켰다. 이상의 결과를 살펴볼때, 이들 in vitro 항알레르기 효과를 나타낸 버섯 추출물들은 추가실험을 통해 항알레르기 소재로의 활용성 검토가 필요하다고 사료되었다.

CuEDTA와 FeEDTA의 엽면살포가 사과의 항산화 활성에 미치는 영향 (Effects of CuEDTA and FeEDTA Foliar Spray on Antioxidant Activities of Apple)

  • 박지영;류호웅;신현석;임헌규;손인창;김대일;정헌상;이준수
    • 한국식품영양과학회지
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    • 제41권9호
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    • pp.1305-1309
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    • 2012
  • 본 연구는 수확기 30일 전 CuEDTA, FeEDTA 엽면살포가 '홍로' 사과 과실의 항산화 성분 및 활성에 미치는 영향에 대해 조사하였다. 메탄올 추출물을 이용하여 항산화물질의 함량을 측정한 결과, 과피의 폴리페놀은 CuEDTA와 FeEDTA에서 1,228.6, 1,210.0 mg/100 g으로 대조구의 998.8 mg/100g보다 높은 수치를 나타내었고, 플라보노이드 함량도 CuEDTA, FeEDTA가 988.5, 847.6 mg/100 g으로 대조구 665.7 mg/100 g보다 높게 나타났다. Ascorbic acid의 함량은 FeEDTA가 47.2 mg/100 g으로 가장 높았고 CuEDTA(44.8 mg/100 g), 대조구( 40.9 mg/100 g) 순이었다. 안토시아닌은 대조구가 560.6 mg/100 g으로 CuEDTA, FeEDTA의 544.6, 542.9 mg/100 g에 비해 높았다. 항산화 활성 분석 결과, 과육은 처리구별 항산화 활성이 유의성이 인정되지 않았으나(p>0.05), 과피에서는 처리에 따라 유의적인 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). ABTS radical을 이용한 과피의 총 항산화력은 FeEDTA(1,267.5), CuEDTA(1,224.9), 대조구(1,161.1) 순으로 높은 활성을 보였으며, DPPH radical 소거능 또한 대조구의 868.7 mg AEAC/100 g에 비해 FeEDTA, CuEDTA 처리구에서 1,048.8, 1,042.7 mg AEAC/100 g으로 높았다. 하지만 환원력은 처리구간 유의성이 인정되지 않았다(p>0.05).

Chemical Fungicides and Bacillus siamensis H30-3 against Fungal and Oomycete Pathogens Causing Soil-Borne Strawberry Diseases

  • Park, Bo Reen;Son, Hyun Jin;Park, Jong Hyeob;Kim, Eun Soo;Heo, Seong Jin;Youn, Hae Ree;Koo, Young Mo;Heo, A Yeong;Choi, Hyong Woo;Sang, Mee Kyung;Lee, Sang-Woo;Choi, Sung Hwan;Hong, Jeum Kyu
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • 제37권1호
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    • pp.79-85
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    • 2021
  • Chemical and biological agents were evaluated to inhibit Colletotrichum fructicola, Phytophthora cactorum, and Lasiodiplodia theobromae causing strawberry diseases. Mycelial growths of C. fructicola were gradually arrested by increasing concentrations of fungicides pyraclostrobin and iminoctadine tris (albesilate). P. cactorum and L. theobromae were more sensitive to pyraclostrobin compared to C. fructicola, but iminoctadine tris (albesilate) was not or less effective to limit P. cactorum or L. theobromae, respectively. Bacillus siamensis H30-3 was antagonistic against the three pathogens by diffusible as well as volatile molecules, and evidently reduced aerial mycelial formation of P. cactorum. B. siamensis H30-3 growth was declined by at least 0.025 mg/ml of pyraclostrobin. The two fungicides additively inhibited mycelial growths of C. fructicola, but not of P. cactorum and L. theobromae. B. siamensis H30-3 volatiles led to less growth of C. fructicola than one reduced by the fungicides. Taken together, in vitro antimicrobial activities of the two fungicides together with or without B. siamensis H30-3 volatiles may be cautiously incorporated into integrated management of strawberry diseases dependent on causal pathogens.

Consideration of Programs and Operations of Farms Providing Agro-Healing Service

  • Lee, Sang Mi;Jeong, Na Ra;Jeong, Seon Hee;Gim, Gyung Mee;Han, Kyung Sook;Chea, Young;Kim, Kwang Jin;Jang, Hyun Jin
    • 인간식물환경학회지
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    • 제22권1호
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    • pp.1-14
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    • 2019
  • This study was designed to examine agro-healing services and programs provided and operated by farms in Korea. The results of the analysis of the agro-healing programs and operation of farms were as follows. The purpose of the operation of farms was to raise productivity by managing farms in a cooperative way through agricultural production, education and healing, and to raise income by processing and selling agricultural products. It was difficult to access farms by public transport and thus visitors had to use their own cars. The size of farms varied. The main resources utilized in the surveyed programs were plants, rural environments and landscapes, and agricultural products. The programs were conducted using resources that were commonly found in rural areas. Facilities on each farm were equipped with facilities (indoor and outdoor learning place, gardens, vegetable gardens, orchards, etc.) and convenience facilities (parking lots, drinking fountains, kiosks, etc.) to support program operation. However, facilities for the handicapped and accommodation facilities were insufficient. The programs operated on each farm utilized agricultural resources, farm produce, and rural resources and were classified into activities such as making, feeling, and growing. The average number of people who operated the family-centered program was 2-3, having qualifications such as welfare horticultural therapists, forest interpreters, experience instructors, and social workers. In addition, they had expertise in medicinal food, dietary life, and social welfare, and they also had essential expertise required to operate programs.

사염화탄소로 섬유화가 유도된 흰쥐 간에서 털부처꽃 뿌리 추출물의 항산화 및 섬유화저해 활성 (Antioxidant and Anti-fibrotic Properties of Root Extract of Lythrumsalicaria L. in $CCL_4$-Induced Liver Fibrosis Rat Model)

  • 이승은;안태진;김금숙;김영옥;한희선;서진숙;정해영;박충범;차선우;박호기;성낙술
    • 한국약용작물학회지
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    • 제17권4호
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    • pp.243-250
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    • 2009
  • Fifty percent ethanol extract of Lythrum salicaria Linne root (LSR) was tested in vitro on antioxidant activity, and furthermore was investigated on antioxidative and fibrosis protecting activities in $CCL_4$-induced liver fibrosis rat model. Ratio of hepatic GSH/GSSG (reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione) as bio-parameter of antioxidant level in $CCL_4$ plus LSR-treated rats for 6 weeks significantly increased from 2.8- to 5.7-fold than that of $CCL_4$-treated rats at p < 0.05. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) contents in $CCL_4$ plus LSR-treated rats ranged from 1.57- to 2.19-fold of normal rats and were lower than those in $CCL_4$ plus silymarin-treated rats ($1.78{\sim}2.46$-fold of normal rats) (p < 0.05). Amounts of hydroxyproline of liver tissue showing the content of total collagen, a parameter of fibrosis, in $CCL_4$ plus LSR-administrated rat livers were $4.9{\sim}8.8{\mu}g$/mg ($-47{\sim}-71%$, compared with that in $CCL_4$-treated rat livers ($16.6{\mu}g$/mg tissue), which were significantly lower than those in $CCL_4$ plus silymarin-administrated rats being $8.4{\sim}11.7{\mu}g$/mg ($-30{\sim}-50%$). This collagen reducing effect of liver tissue in $CCL_4$ plus LSR-treated rats was supported by histological observation using microscopy assay. From the results, we conclude that the root of L. salicaria have efficient antioxidant potential and effective antifibrotic activities.