• 제목/요약/키워드: Potential Food Sources

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봄철 논습지를 이용하는 도요물떼새류의 먹이자원에 관한 연구 (Determinations of Shorebirds Diets during Spring Migration Stopovers in Korean Rice Fields)

  • 남형규;김명현
    • 환경생물
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    • 제35권4호
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    • pp.452-460
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    • 2017
  • 내륙에 위치한 논 습지는 먼 거리를 이동하는 수조류들에게 풍부한 먹이원을 제공하는 중간기착지로, 도요물떼새류들의 보전에 매우 중요한 역할을 한다. 풍부한 대형저서생물들을 취식하는 도요물떼새류는 중간기착지에 따라 선호하는 먹이원을 쉽게 바꿀 수 있다. 그러므로 중간기착지에서 그들의 실제 먹이원을 확인하기 위해서는 취식지에 서식하는 잠재적 먹이원의 종류와 분포에 대한 정보가 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 한국 중서부지역 논을 중간기착지로 이용하는 도요물떼새류의 먹이원을 확인하기 위해 당진군 석문면 난지도리에 위치한 농경지의 잠재적인 먹이원과 실제 먹이원을 확인하였고, 잠재적인 먹이원의 분포가 다양한 벼 재배활동에 의해 영향을 받는지 알아보았다. 그 결과 잠재적 먹이원은 총 10목 15과 19종의 대형저서생물로 나타났으며, 실제 먹이원은 대형저서생물에서 9목 9과로 나타났고, 미꾸리류나 새섬매자기 괴경도 섭식하는 것이 확인되었다. 또한 먹이원의 분포는 논갈이나 써레질과 같은 경작으로 형성된 토양의 상태와 농약 사용 유무에 의해 달라지는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 특히, 먹이원의 종류(대형저서생물, 잔존볍씨, 씨앗)가 가지는 특성에 따라 세부적인 분포가 결정되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 정보들은 추후 논습지를 이용하는 도요물떼새류의 보전 관리에 중요한 기초 자료로 이용될 수 있을 것이다.

지방산을 이용한 Nuttallia olivacea 및 Nereidae의 먹이원에 관한 연구 (The Origin of Food Sources for Nuttallia olivacea and Nereidae by Fatty Acid Analysis)

  • 신우석;김부길
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제19권9호
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    • pp.1083-1092
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    • 2010
  • The spatial variability in the food chain structure of an estuary environment (Nanakita estuary, Japan) was investigated using fatty acid. Potential organic matter sources (terrestiral plants, macroalgae, benthic microalgae, dinflagellates and bacteria), sedimentary organic matters and benthic invertebrates (Nuttallia olivacea and Nereidae) were sampled in four locations with different tidal flat type. The main objective of the present study was to determine the origin of sediment and the food sources of N. olivacea and Nereidae along with small-scale spatial variability. The origin of sedimentary organic matters were mainly the fatty acid of bacteria and benthic microalgae. Especially, The organic matter of terrestrial plant origin was found the highest in station C. The diets of N. olivacea and Nereidae were found to be dominated by diatoms and terrestrial plants. Whereas, macroalgae and dinoflagellates showed little influence to benthic invertebrates. Moreover, according to principal component analysis, it is showed that benthic invertebrates in the same region are using the same food without relation with species. On the other hand, the N. olivacea and Nereidae of station D clearly contrasts with station B in terms of main food sources. From these results, it is suggested that food competition of benthic invertebrates revealed high a connection between small-scale spatial variability and food source in estuary.

Identification of the Food Sources-Metabolism of the Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas using Carbon and Nitrogen Stable Isotopic Ratios

  • Yang, Jin-Yong;Shin, Kyung-Hoon
    • 환경생물
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    • 제27권3호
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    • pp.279-284
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    • 2009
  • In order to understand food sources-metabolism for the pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas), the stable isotope ratios of carbon (${\delta}^{13}C$) and nitrogen (${\delta}^{15}N$) of its gut, gill, and muscle as well as potential food sources (particulate organic matter, sedimentary organic matter, benthic microalgae, seagrass detritus) were determined in Dongdae Bay. Average ${\delta}^{13}C$ and ${\delta}^{15}N$ values reflect that oysters primarily fed on sedimentary organic matter as opposed to suspended organic matter during summer and winter seasons. However, the relatively enriched $^{15}N$ values of particulate organic matter (>$250{\mu}m$) and sedimentary organic matter in the summer may be due to the photosynthetic incorporation of $^{15}N$-enriched nitrogen (DIN) or the spawning events of bivalves. Specific oyster tissues (gut, gill, and muscle) revealed different metabolic pathways, which were determined through analysis of ${\delta}^{13}C$ and ${\delta}^{15}N$ in each organ. The present results suggest the determination of carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes to be a useful approach in ecological research related to the food sources- metabolism of Crassostrea gigas.

Nutritional composition of various insects and potential uses as alternative protein sources in animal diets

  • Shah, Assar Ali;Totakul, Pajaree;Matra, Maharach;Cherdthong, Anusorn;Hanboonsong, Yupa;Wanapat, Metha
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • 제35권2_spc호
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    • pp.317-331
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    • 2022
  • The aim of the present investigation is to determine the nutritional composition of various insects and their potential uses as alternative protein sources in animal diets. The feeding industry requires production systems that use accessible resources, such as feed resources, and concentrates on the potential impacts on production yield and nutritional quality. Invertebrate insects, such as black soldier flies, grasshoppers, mealworms, housefly larvae, and crickets, have been used as human food and as feed for nonruminants and aqua culture while for ruminants their use has been limited. Insects can be mass-produced, participating in a circular economy that minimizes or eliminates food- and feed-waste through bioconversion. Although the model for formula-scale production of insects as feed for domestic animals has been explored for a number of years, significant production and transformation to being a conventional protein resource remains to be deeply investigated. This review will focus on the nutritional composition of various insects and their potential use as alternative protein sources, as well as their potential use to promote and support sustainable animal production. Furthermore, nutritional compositions, such as high protein, lauric acid omega 6, and omega 3, and bioactive compounds, such as chitin, are of great potential use for animal feeding.

Application of Irradiation Technology to Preserving and Improving Qualities of Agricultural Products

  • Kwon, Joong-Ho
    • Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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    • 제3권3호
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    • pp.295-301
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    • 1998
  • Potential applications of irradiation technology inpostharvest handling of agricultural products have been documented over the past five decades. The biological effects of ionizing radiation on food were demonstrated to have the potential both of reducing the storage losses by controlling spoilage microoraganisms, insects, to have the potential both of reducing the storge losses by controlling spoiliage microorganisms, insects, sprouting and ripening, and of improving the hygienic quality of raw and processed products. Food irradiation is recognized as a physical and cold process using gamma-rays from radioisotope sources and electron-beam from the accelerator. As one of the technologies or techniques for preserving and improving the safety of food, irradiated technology has been approved in some 40 countries for more than 200 individeual items of foods and of these about 30 countries including Korea are commerically utilizing this technology. Although limited quantities of irradiated foods are available in the market now, the proper uses of this renewed technology will offer great possibilities not only for increasing the availability of postharvest agricultural products, thereby contributing to price stabilization in the off-season, but also for reducing reliance on chemicals used for sanitary and quarantine requirements. This paper deals with biological actions of ionizing radiation and its potential applications in the agri-food industry from the international point of view.

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식품 살균을 위한 X선 조사 기술의 활용 및 전망 (The potential of X-ray irradiation as a new pasteurization technology for food)

  • 임종성;하재원
    • 식품과학과 산업
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    • 제53권3호
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    • pp.264-276
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    • 2020
  • Ionizing radiation is one of the efficient non-thermal pasteurization methods. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows the use of ionizing radiation to a dose up to 10 kGy for controlling foodborne pathogens and extending the self-life of foods. Recently X-rays, generated on absorption of high energy electrons in an appropriate metal target, have been used commercially for sterilization purposes. X-rays have the advantages of higher penetration power than E-beams and absence of harmful radioactive sources, such as Cobalt-60 or Cesium-137 associated with gamma-rays. That is why it has continued to receive attention as an attractive alternative to gamma-ray or E-beam irradiation. In this article, the potential of X-ray irradiation for controlling foodborne pathogens in various food products and necessary pre-requisite knowledge for the introduction of X-ray irradiation to the Korean food industry will be provided.

Characteristics of Macroinvertebrates Food Webs affected by Dry Channel in an Intermittent Stream System of the Echi River in Japan

  • Shin, Hyun-Seon;Nozomi, Amahashi;Na, Young-Eun;Park, Hong-Hyun;Cho, Kwang-Jin;Seo, Ye-Ji;Osamu, Mitamura
    • 한국기후변화학회지
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    • 제6권3호
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    • pp.167-173
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of study is to identify trophic pathways from organic matter to macroinvertebrates in terms of the consumer and to characterize the food webs in an intermittent stream system of the Echi River in Japan. The ${\delta}^{13}C$ values of macroinvertebrates and their potential food sources indicated the scraper (Psephenoides spp., Ecdyonurus levis) and collector-gatherer (Ephemera strigata, Paraleptonphlebia chocolata) feed on periphyton and POM (particulate organic matter) in situ. Davidius lunatus, and Hexatoma spp., which were identified as predators, may feed upon Ephemera strigata and Stenelmis larvae, respectively. At station characterized by seepage water, the ${\delta}^{15}N$ values of Ecdyonurus levis, Lymnaea auricularia, and Rhyacophila nigrocephala larva probably showed relatively lower values according to its diets. Even in homogenous species, the trophic pathways of macroinvertebrates in situ exhibited considerable variation; this reflected the trophic pathways from organic matter to the consumer depending on habitat characteristics in stream.

Applications of Gelatin in Food and Biotechnology

  • Yang, Jae-Sung
    • Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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    • 제2권3호
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    • pp.263-268
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    • 1997
  • Gelatin is a high molecular weight polypeptide derived fro mcollgen, theprimary protein component of animal connective tissues, which include bone, skin and tendon. Gelatin is usually produced from two different sources of raw materials (skins or bones) which are processed in two ways(line or acid). According to this pretreatment, gelatin can be divided into elatin type A(acid) and B(lime). The market is essentially driven by thre demand sectors: food, harmaceuticals(capsules) and photography. Although there is some potential threat in the photography sector, the oher tow sectors are well placed for futher growth.

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호주의 식육 및 축산에 있어서 현재의 위생체계와 전망 (Current food sanitation systems and prospects for meat and livestock in Australia)

  • Karen Krist
    • 한국식품위생안전성학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국식품위생안전성학회 1999년도 추계학술세미나 및 학술발표회 - 식품의 위생관리와 안전성평가에 대한 최근 연구동향
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    • pp.29-70
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    • 1999
  • Current food sanitation systems for meat and livestock in Australia ar underpinned by HACCP-based quality assurance. HACCP-based quality assurance programs have been implemented by all australian red meat industry sectors, from 'farm-to-fork'. These quality assurance programs are (along with other quality and food safety considerations) the collection of a series of sanitation steps and strategies that aim to ensure that only healthy, clean livestock are presented for slaughter; those healthy, clean animals enter a clean processing plant; contact of carcase surfaces with potential sources of contamination is avoided; carcase surfaces are decontaminated before chilling; and subsequent growth of potential contaminants is avoided. Prospects for food sanitation systems for meat and livestock in Australia lie largely in enhancing current and applying new sanitation strategies and procedures within our HACCP-based quality assurance framework. Prospects include increased focus on actual (Versus perceived) risks; on-farm/feedlot pathogen elimination; increased implementation of existing (or new) decontamination technologies; and an improved cold chain.

Cancer Chemoprevention by Dietary Proanthocyanidins

  • Jo, Jeong-Youn;Lee, Chang-Yong
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • 제16권4호
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    • pp.501-508
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    • 2007
  • Proanthocyanidins (PACs), also named condensed tannins, are polymers of flavan-3-ols such as (+ )-(gallo)catechin and (-)-epi(gallo)catechin. A proper analysis of the PACs, with difficult challenges due to their complex structures, is crucial in studies of cancer chemoprevention. Cancer is a leading cause of mortality around the world. Many experimental studies have shown that dietary PACs are potential chemopreventive agents that block or suppress against multistage carcinogenesis in both in vitro and in vivo models. Cancer chemoprevention by dietary PACs has been shown effective through different mechanisms of action such as antioxidant, apoptosis-inducing, and enzyme inhibitory activities. Good sources of dietary PACs are nuts, fruits, beans, chocolate, fruit juice, red wine, and green tea. The chemopreventive potential of dietary PACs should be considered together with their bioavailability in humans. The safety issues regarding carcinogenesis and gastrointestinal disorder are also reviewed.