• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제12권8호
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• pp.1228-1233
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• 1999

A study was conducted on four maize cultivars to determine the dry matter and fibre digestibility as influenced by advancing plant age. Samples of maize cultivars Akbar, Neelum, UM-81 and IZ-31 were harvested at weekly intervals/ growth stages. The samples of morphological fractions such as leaf and stem were also collected at various growth stages. Whole mixed fodder and different fractions of maize plant were analysed for their chemical composition and in vitro digestibility. The results showed that in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of whole maize plant, leaf and stem decreased significantly with advancing stage of maturity. Digestibility of NDF, ADF, hemicellulose and cellulose decreased significantly in all plant parts with advancing plant age/growth stages. Maximum values for the digestibility of dry matter and various cell wall constituents were observed in leaf, followed by whole plant and stem fractions. Cultivars were observed to have significant effect of IVDMD and digestibility of NDF, ADF and cellulose in all plant fractions. The results indicated that digestibility of maize fodder was affected by stage of maturity and cultivars. However, maturity had a greater effect on digestibility in all plant fractions than did cultivars. Dry matter contents were found to be significantly and negatively correlated with IVDMD of whole plant and its leaf and stem fractions. Based on correlations, regression equations were computed to predict IVDMD.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.366-370
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• 1999

Samples of whole plant, leaf and stem of Akbar, Neelum, UM-81 and lZ-31 cultivars of maize fodder harvested up to 14 weeks at different growth stages were drawn and analysed for dry matter contents and various cell wall constituents such as NDF, ADF, hemicellulose, cellulose, lignin, cutin and silica. The dry matter contents of whole maize plant, leaf and stem increased significantly (p<0.01) with advancing plant age. Maximum dry matter was found in the leaf fraction of the plant. The cell wall components continued to increase significantly (p<0.001) in whole maize plant and its morphological fractions as the age advanced. Maximum values for NDF, ADF, cellulose and lignin were observed in stem followed by whole plant and leaf, whereas hemicellulose, cutin and silica contents were higher in leaf fraction of the plant. The cultivars were observed to have some effects on chemical composition of all plant fraction. The results indicated that maturity had a much greater effect on the concentration of all the structural components than did the cultivars. It was concluded that maize fodder should be cut preferably between 8th to 9th week of age (flowering stage) to obtain more nutritious and digestible feed for livestock. Among the maize cultivars, Neelum proved to be the best, due to its higher dry matter contents and lower lignin concentration.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.407-414
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• 2021

This study investigated on the chemical components, quality characteristics, antioxidant compounds, and activity of maize hybrids according to the cultivar, and breeding maize seeds crossed with seed and pollen parent. The moisture, crude fat, crude ash, crude protein, carbohydrate, and amylose contents of maize hybrids were significantly different among cultivars, and seeded and pollinated maize. The L-, a- and b-value of maize hybrids were 39.81~47.21, -0.01~0.55 and 5.85~18.47, respectively. Water binding capacity, water solubility index and swelling power were 123.29~153.32, 4.69~5.76 and 20.11~21.47%, respectively. The phenolic compounds and radical scavenging activity of maize hybrids were significantly different among cultivars, and seeded and pollinated maize. Total polyphenol and flavonoid contents of maize hybrids were 1,335.41~1,876.29 ㎍/g and 184.24~453.95 ㎍ CE/g, respectively. The DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities were 171.75~239.16 and 299.44~364.09 mg TE/100 g, respectively. As a result, it could be used as a basic data for cultivating phenol compounds and antioxidant activity in maize breeding.

• 한국작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국작물학회 2017년도 9th Asian Crop Science Association conference
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• pp.341-341
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• 2017

Abiotic stress adversely affects crop growth worldwide. Drought of the major abiotic stresses have the most significant impact on all of the crop. The main objective of this study was to assess the effects of drought stress on photochemical performance and vitality of maize (Zea mays L.). The photochemical characteristics were analyzed in the context of period of drought stress during the maize growth. Drought experiment was carried out for four weeks, thereafter, the drought treated maize was re-watered. The polyphasic OJIP fluorescence transient was used to evaluate the behavior of photosystem II (PSII) and photosystem I (PSI) during the entire experiment period. In drought stress, the performance Index (PI) level was reached earlier when compared to the controls. For the screening of drought stress tolerance the drought factor index (DFI) of each variety was calculated as follow DFI= log(A) + 2log(B). All the fourteen cultivars show DFI ranged from -0.69 to 0.30, meaning less useful in selection of drought tolerant cultivars. PI and electron transport flux values of fourteen cultivars were to indicate reduction of photosynthetic performance during the early vegetative stage under drought stress. In conclusion, DFI and energy flux parameters can be used as photochemical and physiological index.

• Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2007

Due to the strong influence of nitrogen(N) on plant productivity, a vast amount of N fertilizers is used to maximize crop yield. Over-use of N fertilizers leads to severe pollution of the environment, especially the aquatic ecosystem, as well as reducing farmer's income. Growing of N-efficient cultivars is an important prerequisite for integrated nutrient management strategies in both low- and high-input agriculture. Taking maize as a sample crop, this paper reviews the response of plants to low N stress, the physiological processes which may control N-use efficiency in low-N input conditions, and the genetic and molecular biological aspects of N-use efficiency. Since the harvest index(HI) of modern cultivars is quite high, further improvement of these cultivars to adapt to low N soils should aim to increase their capacity to accumulate N at low N levels. To achieve this goal, establishment and maintenance of a large root system during the growth period may be essential. To reduce the cost of N and carbon for root growth, a strong response of lateral root growth to nitrate-rich patches may be desired. Furthermore, a large proportion of N accumulated in roots at early growth stages should be remobilized for grain growth in the late filling stage to increase N-utilization efficiency. Some QTLs and genes related to maize yield as well as root traits have been identified. However, their significance in improving maize NUE at low N inputs in the field need to be elucidated.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.588-597
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• 2020

This study was conducted to secure basic information for corn processing by comparing the quality characteristics according to maize cultivars and kernel types (dent, intermediate, flint-like). As a result of analyzing 15 cultivars, a range of measurements were observed: 100-kernel weight, 22.89~35.63 g; moisture, 7.57~8.42%; crude protein, 8.46~11.45%; crude lipids, 3.26~4.83%; Hunter's L-value, 83.70~86.79; a-value, 2.61~5.49; b-value, 22.01~28.15; and total carotenoids, 6.74~17.07 ㎍/g. Significance among the cultivars was shown in all quality characteristics (p<0.001), but the significance among the kernel types was found only in crude protein (p<0.005), crude fat (p<0.001), and Hunter's L-value (p<0.05). The hardness of maize was decreased proportionally to the soaking time for all maize cultivars (p<0.001). In particular, with the same soaking time for different kernel types, the hardness difference was shown in the order of flint-like > dent ≒ intermediate. It was confirmed that the decrease in the hardness of flint-like kernel of close to that of hard-type starch was slowed compare dent and intermediate kernels. So it is expected the some characteristic of kernel types will contribute to the appropriate customized use of the developed cultivars.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제65권3호
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• pp.222-230
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• 2020

본 연구는 non-QPM인 KS140, QPM인 CML 계통 및 교잡계의 생육 특성과 단백질, 지방산 등 일반성분, 아미노산 조성을 분석하여 국내 적응 QPM 신품종 육성을 위한 기초연구 자료로 활용하고자 수행하였다. 1. 출사일수는 CML 계통이 78~90일, CML 교잡계가 81~87일 이었고 평균 출사일 수는 KS140, CML 계통 및 교잡계 모두 85일 이었다. CML계통 중 CML191이 간장과 착수고 모두 155 cm, 72 cm로 가장 낮았고, CML529의 간장이 242 cm, CML164의 착수고가 139 cm로 가장 높았다. 과피색은 KS140이 노란색, CML 계통은 흰색과 노란색이었고, 교잡계는 CML 계통이 흰색인 경우에는 노란과 흰색의 중간색을 나타내었다. 2. CML 계통의 단백질 함량은 9.1~12.1% 범위로 CML153이 가장 적었고 CML191이 가장 많았다. CML 교잡계의 단백질 함량은 9.1~11.1% 범위로 KS140/CML170이 가장 적었고, KS140/CML188이 가장 많았다. 3. 지방산의 조성비는 KS140, CML 계통과 교잡계 모두 C18:2 (linoleic acid)가 가장 높았고 C18:1 (oleic acid), C16:0 (palmitic acid), C18:0 (stearic acid), C18:3 (linolenic acid) 순이었다. CML 계통의 평균 포화지방산 비율은 21.4%였으며 불포화지방산 조성비는 78.6%로 KS140 보다 포화지방산 조성비가 다소 높았다. 4. 아미노산 조성비 중 KS140, CML 계통 및 교잡계에서 Glutamic acid 함량이 가장 높았으며 lysine의 조성비는 non-QPM인 KS140이 2.51%, QPM인 CML 계통 평균이 4.83%였으며 CML155가 6.92%로 가장 높았다. CML 교잡계 평균은 3.46%였고 KS140/CML164와 KS140/CML170의 lysine 조성비는 각각 4.18%과 4.99%로 교배하기 전의 QPM계통인 CML164, CML170보다 높았다. 5. 아미노산 조성에 따라 시험 계통들은 크게 두 개 그룹으로 나눌 수 있었으며 CML 계통도 두 개의 그룹으로 나누어졌다. CML155, 180, 181, 191을 포함하는 Group은 lysine을 비롯하여 histidine, glycine, threonine, serine의 조성비가 높았고, CML153, 157, 164, 170, 177을 포함하는 Group은 아미노산 조성비는 상대적으로 낮았다.

• Mycobiology
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.47-50
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• 2002

Seed-borne fungi of some maize cultivars/lines grown during the months from May to September of 2001, collected from Dongguk University farm, Go Young City, IL Sang Gu, Korea were detected by blotter method. In all six fungi namely Alternaria alternata(Fr.) Keissler, Aspergillus niger Van Tiegh, Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon, Fusarium sp., Penicillium sp. and Ustilago zeae Unger. were found to associated with maize seeds. Prevalence of seed-borne fungi also varied. The highest percentages of seed-borne fungi were recorded with Fusarium moniliforme and the lowest in Penicillium sp. Transmission of all seed-borne pathogens from seeds to seedlings were also detected by test tube seedling symptom test. Among the seed-borne fungi, Alternaria alternata, Fusarium moniliforme and Fusarium sp. produced distinct seed rot and seedling infection symptoms. All the transmitted seed-borne fungi might be caused primary source of infection to the maize crop.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제60권1호
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• pp.8-16
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• 2015

본 연구는 국내 및 해외 유전자원을 이용하여 옥수수 유묘기의 한발 내성 평가를 수행하였다. 1. 약한 한발 환경에서는 장다옥과 청다옥을 제외한 모든 품종에서 2, 3엽의 잎말림 현상을 찾아볼 수 없었다. 장다옥과 청다옥은 첫 번째 잎의 잎말림 현상이 다른 품종에 비해 높게 나타났다. 동남아시아 품종인 DK9955에서도 첫 번째 잎의 잎말림 현상이 나타났으나, 장다옥과 청다옥에 비해 낮은 수준이었다. 2. 심한 한발 환경에서는 대부분의 품종들이 첫 번째 잎에서 3단계 이상의 잎말림 현상을 보였으며, 특히 한국 품종에서 잎말림 현상이 높게 나타났다. 또한, 동남아시아 품종 중 DK9955, Ki3, CML333에서도 첫 번째 잎의 잎말림 현상이 높게 나타났다. 2, 3엽에서는 한국 품종인 광평옥, 다평옥, 장다옥, 청다옥 등이 심한 잎말림을 보였으며, 한발 내성이 약하다고 보고된 Ki3와 B73도 두 번째 잎에서 높은 잎말림 현상이 나타났다. 3. 극심한 한발 환경에서는 모든 품종에서 첫 번째 잎의 잎말림 현상이 높게 나타났다. 대부분의 품종이 세 번째 잎에서는 잎말림 현상이 없었으나, CML247, 다평옥, 장다옥, 청다옥의 경우 3단계 이상의 잎말림이 나타났다. 한발 내성이 강한 것으로 알려져 있는 Ki11과 동남아시아 품종인 LVN10과 LVN99는 극심한 한발 수준에서도 상대적으로 낮은 잎말림 현상이 관찰되었다. 4. 잎말림 회복을 측정한 결과, 2단계 및 3단계의 경우 품종과 엽기에 관계없이 회복 가능하였으나, 4단계 이상의 잎말림 현상이 진행된 경우 회복이 불가하다는 것으로 확인하였다. 5. 종합적으로 토양수분함량 5~7%에서 두 번째와 세 번째 잎의 잎말림 평균이 2.5이하를 보이는 품종들은 유묘기 한발 내성이 강한 것으로 보인다.

• Journal of Life Science
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2002

Enzyme electrophoresis was used to estimate genetic diversity and population structure of maize, Zea mays L. (Graminales) in Korea. In nine populations, fourteen of the 24 loci (58.3 %) showed detectable polymorphism. Genetic diversity (0.205) was higher than average values for species with similar life history traits. Although our data are relatively small and the landraces not direct ancestors of cultivar, apparently the domestication process has eroded the levels of genetic variation of maize. The recent cultivars were found to have fewer alleles per locus (1.42 vs. 1.56), fewer alleles per polymorphic locus (2.27 vs. 2.33), lower percent polymorphic locus (33.3% vs. 41.7%), and lower diversity (0.159 vs. 0.185) than landraces. These genetic diversity parameters indicated that the cultivar populations were genetically depauperate relative to landlaces. The GST value of nine populations was 0.239. Nearly 76% of the total genetic diversity in Zea mays was apportioned within populations. The indirect estimate of gene new based on mean GST was moderate (Nm=0.80).