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The Antimicrobial Activity of the Crude Extracts from Cichorium intybus L. (Chicory) against Bacillus cereus in Various Dairy Foods

  • Jeong, Dana;Kim, Dong-Hyeon;Chon, Jung-Whan;Kim, Hyunsook;Kim, Hong-Seok;Song, Kwang-Young;Kang, Il-Byung;Kim, Young-Ji;Park, Jin-Hyeong;Chang, Ho-Seok;Seo, Kun-Ho
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • 제34권4호
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    • pp.239-244
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    • 2016
  • The roots of Cichorium intybus L. (chicory) have many nutritional qualities and also have been used for health promotion as traditional medicine. The antimicrobial activity of Cichorium intybus L.'s (chicory) ethanol extract on Bacillus cereus ATCC 10876 were investigated using spot on lawn method in this study. Ethanol extract exhibited antimicrobial activities against Bacillus cereus ATCC 10876 with significance. Also, the results produced the larger zones of inhibition against Bacillus cereus ATCC 10876 tested, with increasing concentration of Cichorium intybus L.'s (chicory) ethanol extracts,. Hence, Cichorium intybus L. (chicory) could be served for keeping the safety of various dairy products as natural antimicrobial agents.

국립공원 선호의 문화권간 비교: 경관의 전형성으로부터의 접근 (Cross-cultural Comparison of Landscape Preference for the National Park: An Approach from a Typicality of Landscape)

  • 이덕재
    • 한국환경생태학회지
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    • 제20권4호
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    • pp.482-492
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    • 2006
  • 본 연구의 목적은 다른문화권 간에 경관이 지닌 전형성과 그 경관에 대한 시각적 선호성의 관계를 확인하고, 여기에 지역간 혹은 문화간 차이가 존재하는 지를 비교해 보는데 있다. 영국과 한국의 전형적 자연경관을 선별하기 위하여 영국의 케이른고럼스 국립공원과 한국의 지리산 국립공원의 사진이 이용되었다. 이에 대한 자연경관 선호를 측정하기 위하여 케이른고럼스 국립공원 및 지리산 국립공원 방문자에 대한 사진설문 조사가 실행되었다. 연구의 결과, 두 집단 모두 연령과 방문횟수가 유의한 관계가 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 케이른고럼스 국립공원 응답자의 경우 지리산 국립공원 응답자에 비하여 방문 빈도가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 전형성과 선호성의 관계에 있어서는, 지리산 자연경관의 전형성이 높은 경우에 이에 대한 시각적 선호성도 높게 나타났으나, 반면에 케이른고럼스 경관의 전형성이 높은 경우에는 시각적 선호성이 오히려 낮게 나타났다. 즉, 자연경관의 전형성과 시각적 선호성 사이에는 유의한 관계가 성립하지만, 문화집단간 그 정도의 방향은 다르게 나타났다.

XAD 및 FT-IR을 이용한 영산강수계 광주시 유역 자연유기물질의 분포특성 연구 (A Study on Characteristics of Natural Organic Matter using XAD and FTIR in Yeongsan River System)

  • 이동진;전강민;김상돈;정수정;이경희;황태희;임병진;조재원
    • 생태와환경
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    • 제44권4호
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    • pp.358-363
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    • 2011
  • 본 연구는 영산강수계 광주지역에 대하여 XAD와 FTIR를 이용하여 자연유기물질에 대한 분포특성을 연구하였다. XAD 8/4 resin을 이용한 NOM fractionation 분석은 친수성 및 소수성을 변별하는데 사용되어졌다. FT-IR은 자연유기물의 구조에서 기능족을 분석하는데 사용되어졌다. XAD 조사에서 영산강본류의 광주상류지점(GJ-1), 광주하류지점(GJ-2), 광주천(GJC), 광주하수처리장(GJS) 등 4개 지점에서 대부분 친수성으로 조사되었다. 다만, 3월에 GJ-1 지점에서는 소수성이 주를 이루었다. 5월에는 수온의 상승과 함께 미생물의 활성의 증가로 4개 지점 공통적으로 친수성으로 조사되었고, 10월에는 3월과 매우 유사한 결과가 되었다. FT-IR 조사에서는 넓거나 높아 뚜렷한 피크들이 주로 지방족 화합물, 특히 OH 그룹, CH, $C-H_2$, $C-H_3$ 및 C-O 알코올 그룹들로 나타났고, 이들은 친수성 물질들이다. FT-IR 조사에서 그 외의 피크들은 약간의 방향족 화합물, 특히 C=O (Ketone) 그룹이 나타났다. 결과적으로 본 연구에서 영산강수계 광주지역은 주로 친수성 물질들이며, 지방족 화합물(OH, C-H etc.)인 것으로 조사되었다.

Vegetation structure and distribution characteristics of Symplocos prunifolia, a rare evergreen broad-leaved tree in Korea

  • Kim, Yangji;Song, Kukman;Yim, Eunyoung;Seo, Yeonok;Choi, Hyungsoon;Choi, Byoungki
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • 제44권4호
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    • pp.275-285
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    • 2020
  • Background: In Korea, Symplocos prunifolia Siebold. & Zucc. is only found on Jeju Island. Conservation of the species is difficult because little is known about its distribution and natural habitat. The lack of research and survey data on the characteristics of native vegetation and distribution of this species means that there is insufficient information to guide the management and conservation of this species and related vegetation. Therefore, this study aims to identify the distribution and vegetation associated with S. prunifolia. Results: As a result of field investigations, it was confirmed that the native S. prunifolia communities were distributed in 4 areas located on the southern side of Mt. Halla and within the evergreen broad-leaved forest zones. Furthermore, these evergreen broad-leaved forest zones are themselves located in the warm temperate zone which are distributed along the valley sides at elevations between 318 and 461 m. S. prunifolia was only found on the south side of Mt. Halla, and mainly on south-facing slopes; however, small communities were found to be growing on northwest-facing slopes. It has been confirmed that S. prunifolia trees are rare but an important constituent species in the evergreen broad-leaved forest of Jeju. The mean importance percentage of S. prunifolia community was 48.84 for Castanopsis sieboldii, 17.79 for Quercus acuta, and 12.12 for Pinus thunbergii; S. prunifolia was the ninth most important species (2.6). Conclusions: S. prunifolia can be found growing along the natural streams of Jeju, where there is little anthropogenic influence and where the streams have caused soil disturbance through natural processes of erosion and deposition of sediments. Currently, the native area of S. prunifolia is about 3300 ㎡, which contains a confirmed population of 180 individual plants. As a result of these low population sizes, it places it in the category of an extremely endangered plant in Korea. In some native sites, the canopy of evergreen broad-leaved forest formed, but the frequency and coverage of species were not high. Negative factors that contributed to the low distribution of this species were factors such as lacking in shade tolerance, low fruiting rates, small native areas, and special habitats as well as requiring adequate stream disturbance. Presently, due to changes in climate, it is unclear whether this species will see an increase in its population and habitat area or whether it will remain as an endangered species within Korea. What is clear, however, is that the preservation of the present native habitats and population is extremely important if the population is to be maintained and expanded. It is also meaningful in terms of the stable conservation of biodiversity in Korea. Therefore, based on the results of this study, it is judged that a systematic evaluation for the preservation and conservation of the habitat and vegetation management method of S. prunifolia should be conducted.

Manufacture of Functional Koumiss supplemented with Cichorium intybus L. (chicory) Extract - Preliminary Study

  • Kim, Dong-Hyeon;Jeong, Dana;Oh, Yong-Taek;Kim, Hong-Seok;Kim, Yun-Gyeong;Song, Kwang-Young;Kang, Il-Byung;Kim, Young-Ji;Park, Jin-Hyeong;Chang, Ho-Seok;Lim, Hyon-Woo;Chon, Jung-Whan;Kim, Hyunsook;Jeong, Dong-Kwan;Seo, Kun-Ho
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • 제35권1호
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2017
  • Made using a natural mixed starter of lactic acid bacteria and yeast, Koumiss is a slightly alcoholic fermented mare's milk beverage, and a traditional drink of the nomadic populations of Central Asia. Cichorium intybus L. (chicory) is a sedative with potential cardioactive properties, and its oligosaccharides are beneficial in maintaining healthy gastrointestinal flora. Hence, in this study, we have generated a functional Koumiss containing two different concentrations of chicory. After fermentation of the Koumiss premix, the TA increased to 0.85~0.88%, and the pH decreased to ~4.3. The addition of either concentration of chicory had no significant effect on pH and TA. However, the taste, flavor, color, texture, and overall acceptability decreased in proportion to the added amount of chicory. This study has provided the first data on Koumiss supplemented with chicory. The results could be useful in developing high-quality Koumiss with functional activity using chicory, and allowing large-scale industrial production. Further studies are needed to determine if chicory root extract is beneficial for lifestyle-related diseases.

Patterns in solute chemistry of six inlet streams to Lake Hövsgöl, Mongolia

  • Puntsag, Tamir;Owen, Jeffrey S.;Mitchell, Myron J.;Goulden, Clyde E.;McHale, Patrick J.
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • 제33권4호
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    • pp.289-298
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    • 2010
  • A number of characteristics of the Lake H$\ddot{o}$vsg$\ddot{o}$l watershed, such as the lake's location at the edge of the Central Asian continuous permafrost zone, provide a unique opportunity to evaluate possible anthropogenic impacts in this remote area in northern Mongolia. In this study, we compared stream solute concentrations in six sub-watersheds in the Lake H$\ddot{o}$vsg$\ddot{o}$l watershed. Water samples were collected during the summer months between 2003 and 2005. Concentrations of $Cl^-$ ranged from 9.8 to $51.3\;{\mu}mol/L$; average nitrate concentrations were very low and ranged from undetectable to $1.1\;{\mu}mol/L$ and average ${SO_4}^{2-}$ concentration at sampling stations with minimal animal grazing ranged from 66 to $294\;{\mu}mol/L$. Average dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations ranged from 642 to $1,180\;{\mu}mol$ C/L. We did not find statistically significant differences in DOC concentrations among the six streams, although DOC concentrations tended to be higher in the two northernmost streams, possibly related to differences in the active layer above the permafrost. Dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) concentrations were correlated with DOC concentration, and followed the same spatial pattern as those for DOC. In streams in this remote watershed, total dissolved nitrogen was made up of mostly organic N, as has been found for other regions distant from anthropogenic N sources. Overall, these results suggest that future research on the dynamics of DOC and DON in this watershed will be especially insightful in helping to understand how changes in climate and land use patterns will affect transformations, retention, and export of dissolved organic matter within these sub-watersheds in the Lake H$\ddot{o}$vsg$\ddot{o}$l region.

기능성 가공된 견직물의 태 (Objective Hand of High-performance Silk Fabrics)

  • 김현아;유효선
    • 한국의류학회지
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    • 제34권5호
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    • pp.754-764
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    • 2010
  • Most silk fabrics are produced only after the degumming process to make the best use of the properties and have restricted silk processing that do not hinder their performance. However, considering the highly increased preference for natural fibers and the shortage of raw silk, high-quality upgraded silk product functions are required by the development of a processing technology and a good design. This study analyzes the changes with the samples by the functional finish such as softening finishing, wash and wear, tannin weighting by measuring the objective hand of scoured silk and three finished ones using KES-FB. As a result, the change of objective hand of finished silk fabrics that improves functionality was analyzed and compared. The increase of KOSHI after the finish became stiffer show that the silk fabric samples are appropriate for summertime clothes with the retention of a certain clothing climate for the body. The stiffness of finished fabrics for the normal had a closer relationship with the density of fabrics than the type of finishing. The samples (after the softening finishes) maintain better elasticity according to the properties of the softener and the finishing agent. Although the specimens of this study were thin fabrics, their elasticity against compression increased after the softening finishes and became softer than degummed silk. The surface properties of georgette were changed by all types of finishing.

수변공간을 활용한 오염부하 저감 및 차단 융복합 기술의 하천 적용성 평가 (Assessment of the Applicability of Convergence Technology for Reducing and Blocking Pollution Loads to Rivers through the Utilization of Waterfront Spaces)

  • 김봉균;서대석;오종민;박재로
    • Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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    • 제3권4호
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    • pp.238-246
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    • 2016
  • 본 연구에서는 그동안 방치되어 왔던 하천 제방 및 둔치 등의 수변공간에 저류지, 인공습지 및 생태호안의 세가지 요소기술을 연계 활용한 수질정화시설을 제조하여 설치한 뒤 강우시 및 비강우시에 따라 성능을 분석하였다. 연구 결과에 따르면 강우시에는 SS, BOD, T-N, T-P에 대하여 평균 48.6%, 30.5%, 18.4%, 27.3%의 제거효율을 보였으며, 비강우시에는 33.2%, 28.6%, 13.7%, 17.3%로 나타났다. 그러므로 본 연구에서 수변공간을 활용하여 설치한 수질정화시설은 강우시 및 비강우시의 운전방법에 따라서 충분한 제거효율을 보이는 것으로 나타났다.

영상분석을 통한 바이오폴리머로 보강된 제방사면 안정성 해석 (Assessment of Levee Slope Reinforced with Bio-polymer by Image Analysis)

  • 고동우;강준구
    • Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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    • 제6권4호
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    • pp.258-266
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    • 2019
  • 이 연구는 자연에 기반을 둔 하천기술을 제방에 적용하여 그 효과를 평가하기 위해 수행되었다. 친환경 신소재 바이오폴리머를 제체 표면에 적용하여 내구성과 친환경성을 증진시킴과 동시에 월류에 대응하기 위한 제방의 보강 대책을 수립하고자 하였다. 안동하천연구센터에 현장토를 사용하여 높이 1 m, 마루 폭 3 m, 사면경사 1:2, 총 길이 5 m의 중규모 제방모형을 제작하였으며, 바이오폴리머와 흙을 적정 비율로 혼합한 바이오-소일 (bio-soil)을 제방 전면에 5 cm 두께로 도포하여 월류 발생에 대한 제방의 안정성 평가 실험을 수행하였다. 영상분석 프로그램을 이용한 픽셀기반 분석 기법을 적용하여 시간에 따른 제방사면의 붕괴면적을 산정하였으며 그 결과, 신소재 적용 제방의 경우 완전붕괴가 발생하는 시간은 일반 흙 제방에 비해 12배 이상 증가해서 붕괴지연효과가 상당히 높은 것으로 나타났다.

화북 다목적댐 조경계획 (A Landscape Planning of Multi-purpose Dam in Hwabuk)

  • 안계동;김용근;민권식;강현경;권전오;신지훈
    • 한국조경학회지
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    • 제34권1호
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    • pp.107-119
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    • 2006
  • The Korea Water Resources Corporation(KOWACO) proposed bidding for an alternative design for Hwabuk Multi-purpose Dam in March of 2004. The site is located in Hakseong-ri, Goro-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do and has adrainage area of $87.52km^2$. The purpose of this project is to establish an environmentally friendly plan for minimizing the damage that was caused by the construction of the Hwabuk Multi-purpose Dam. The design principle of KOWACO was the restoration of the natural environment, a harmonious landscape, and the creation of a space of regional and local culture. The basic concept of this project involves an ecological-restoration axis and a functional-connection axis. The site is divided into four spaces: (1) the space of memory and symbol, (2) the space of nature and ecology, (3) the space of regional and local culture, and (4) the space of the regional economy. There are four sub-spaces in the space of memory and symbol: the track forest, the time forest, the memory room, and the sun plaza. There are three sub-spaces in the space of nature and ecology: the habitat of aquatic birds, the wind forest, and the eco-corridor. There are five themed parks in the space of regional and local culture: the culture and relic room, the wildflower garden, the ecological pond, the insect observation park, and the pyogo maze. There are three areas in the space of the regional economy: the forest pension, the waterside pension, and the community center, as Dungdungi village was reorganized to serve as a lodging complex. These themed parks, working together, can offer an effective space for nature, culture, rest, and experience.