• 제목/요약/키워드: alternative control agents

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국소 림프절 시험법(Local lymph node assay)을 이용한 피부미백화장품 원료의 피부감작성 연구 (Evaluation of Skin Sensitization Potential of Skin Whitening Agents by Local Lymph Node Assay)

  • 이종권;박승희;박재현;김형수;엄준호;남기택;한범석;장동덕;최광식
    • Toxicological Research
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    • 제19권4호
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    • pp.285-291
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    • 2003
  • The use of skin whitening agents has been recently increased in various kinds of cosmetic products, although there were some reports that whitening agents might cause allergic contact dermatitis. A murine local lymph node assay (LLNA) has been developed as an alternative to guinea pigs for contact sensitization potential. This study was carried out to investigate the skin sensitization potential of three whitening agents, arbutin, azelaic acid, and kojic acid, by LLNA using a non-radiois-topic endpoint. Female Balb/c mice were exposed topically to a weak allergen, $\alpha$-hexylcinnamalde-hyde (HCA), and three whitening agents following LLNA protocol. Lymph node (LN) weight and cell proliferation in ears and auricular lymph node using bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) immunohistochemistry were evaluated. LN weights were significantly increased at the HCA group compared to the vehicle control. A weak allergen, HCA elicited 3-fold or greater increase in cell proliferation of lymph nodes as well as increase in cell proliferation of ear as measured by BrdU immunohistochemistry. However, in the case of skin whitening agent groups, there were no significant changes in LN weight and cell proliferation in the ear and lymph node of mice treated with 5, 10 and 20% of three whitening agents compared to the vehicle control. These results show that these three skin whitening agents may not have contact sensitization potentials at tested concentrations in Balb/c mice by LLNA.

Compatibility of Entomopathogenic fungus Lecanicillium attenuatum and Pesticides to control Cotton Aphid, Aphis gossypii

  • Kim, Jeong-Jun;Kim, Kyu-Chin
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • 제14권2호
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    • pp.143-146
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    • 2007
  • Concerns of entomopathogenic fungi as alternative pest control agents are increasing even though chemical pesticides have been used as the main control agents for pests and diseases in crop production. This study was conducted to test the influence of fungicides and insecticides on an isolate of Lecanicillium attenuatum that was reported to have the pathogenicity against cotton aphid, because fungicides and/or insecticides can apply with mycopesticides simultaneous, before and/or after. Fungicides fenbuconazole+thiram and propineb inhibited the spore germination and mycelial growth of L. attenuatum CS625; dimethomorph and procymidone did not affect spore germination or mycelial growth. The insecticide abamectin, deltamethrin, imidachropride, and spinosad had no detrimental effects on spore germination or mycelial growth. Therefore, these results demonstrated that careful selection of pesticides and fungicides can be applied to the integrated pest and disease control with microbial pesticide.

Screening and Evaluation of Yeast Antagonists for Biological Control of Botrytis cinerea on Strawberry Fruits

  • Chen, Pei-Hua;Chen, Rou-Yun;Chou, Jui-Yu
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제46권1호
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    • pp.33-46
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    • 2018
  • Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) is one of the most common diseases of strawberries (Fragaria${\times}$ananassa Duchesne) worldwide. Although many chemical fungicides are used for controlling the growth of B. cinerea, the risk of the fungus developing chemical resistance together with consumer demand for reducing the use of chemical fungicides have necessitated an alternative method to control this pathogen. Various naturally occurring microbes aggressively attack plant pathogens and benefit plants by suppressing diseases; these microbes are referred to as biocontrol agents. However, screening of potent biocontrol agents is essential for their further development and commercialization. In this study, 24 strains of yeast with antagonistic ability against gray mold were isolated, and the antifungal activity of the volatile and diffusible metabolites was evaluated. Putative mechanisms of action associated with the biocontrol capacity of yeast strains against B. cinerea were studied through in vitro and in vivo assays. The volatile organic compounds produced by the Galactomyces candidum JYC1146 could be useful in the biological control of plant pathogens and therefore are potential alternative fungicides with low environmental impact.

Control of Root Rot and Wilt Diseases of Roselle under Field Conditions

  • Hassan, Naglaa;Elsharkawy, Mohsen Mohamed;Shimizu, Masafumi;Hyakumachi, Mitsuro
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제42권4호
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    • pp.376-384
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    • 2014
  • Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is one of the most important medicinal crops in many parts of the world. In this study, the effects of microelements, antioxidants, and bioagents on Fusarium oxysporum, F. solani, and Macrophomina phaseolina, the causal pathogens of root rot and wilt diseases in roselle, were examined under field conditions. Preliminary studies were carried out in vitro in order to select the most effective members to be used in field control trials. Our results showed that microelements (copper and manganese), antioxidants (salicylic acid, ascorbic acid, and EDTA), a fungicide (Dithane M45) and biological control agents (Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis) were significantly reduced the linear growth of the causal pathogens. Additionally, application of the previous microelements, antioxidants, a fungicide and biological control agents significantly reduced disease incidence of root rot and wilt diseases under field conditions. Copper, salicylic acid, and T. harzianum showed the best results in this respect. In conclusion, microelements, antioxidants, and biocontrol agents could be used as alternative strategies to fungicides for controlling root rot and wilt diseases in roselle.

Evaluation on Biological Sensitivity of Three Fumigants Used for Conservation of Wooden Cultural Property

  • Kim, Si Hyun;Kim, Dae Woon;Lee, Hyun Ju;Lee, Byung Ho;Kim, Bong Su;Chung, Yong Jae
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • 제44권4호
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    • pp.526-538
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    • 2016
  • Fumigants are used worldwide for control of biological agents that damage wooden cultural property. To establish a policy for fumigant use, biological evaluation of insects and microorganisms considering many factors is required. This study was performed to evaluate biological sensitivity and wood penetration of three fumigants applied for control of biological agents that damage wooden cultural properties in Korea. Among these, methyl bromide and ethylene oxide can control insects and fungi when exposed directly. However, they were unable to completely control biological agents within deeper parts of wood. Ethanedinitrile, which was developed as an alternative fumigant, exhibited outstanding wood penetration and biocidal efficacy. Further research involving various environmental conditions is warranted.

Biological Control of Oomycete Soilborne Diseases Caused by Phytophthora capsici, Phytophthora infestans, and Phytophthora nicotianae in Solanaceous Crops

  • Elena Volynchikova;Ki Deok Kim
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제50권5호
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    • pp.269-293
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    • 2022
  • Oomycete pathogens that belong to the genus Phytophthora cause devastating diseases in solanaceous crops such as pepper, potato, and tobacco, resulting in crop production losses worldwide. Although the application of fungicides efficiently controls these diseases, it has been shown to trigger negative side effects such as environmental pollution, phytotoxicity, and fungicide resistance in plant pathogens. Therefore, biological control of Phytophthora-induced diseases was proposed as an environmentally sound alternative to conventional chemical control. In this review, progress on biological control of the soilborne oomycete plant pathogens, Phytophthora capsici, Phytophthora infestans, and Phytophthora nicotianae, infecting pepper, potato, and tobacco is described. Bacterial (e.g., Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Chryseobacterium, Paenibacillus, Pseudomonas, and Streptomyces) and fungal (e.g., Trichoderma and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) agents, and yeasts (e.g., Aureobasidium, Curvibasidium, and Metschnikowia) have been reported as successful biocontrol agents of Phytophthora pathogens. These microorganisms antagonize Phytophthora spp. via antimicrobial compounds with inhibitory activities against mycelial growth, sporulation, and zoospore germination. They also trigger plant immunity-inducing systemic resistance via several pathways, resulting in enhanced defense responses in their hosts. Along with plant protection, some of the microorganisms promote plant growth, thereby enhancing their beneficial relations with host plants. Although the beneficial effects of the biocontrol microorganisms are acceptable, single applications of antagonistic microorganisms tend to lack consistent efficacy compared with chemical analogues. Therefore, strategies to improve the biocontrol performance of these prominent antagonists are also discussed in this review.

Bovine mastitis: risk factors, therapeutic strategies, and alternative treatments - A review

  • Cheng, Wei Nee;Han, Sung Gu
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제33권11호
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    • pp.1699-1713
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    • 2020
  • Bovine mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary gland, is the most common disease of dairy cattle causing economic losses due to reduced yield and poor quality of milk. The etiological agents include a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and can be either contagious (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Mycoplasma spp.) or environmental (e.g., Escherichia coli, Enterococcus spp., coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, Streptococcus uberis). Improving sanitation such as enhanced milking hygiene, implementation of post-milking teat disinfection, maintenance of milking machines are general measures to prevent new cases of mastitis, but treatment of active mastitis infection is dependant mainly on antibiotics. However, the extensive use of antibiotics increased concerns about emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens and that led the dairy industries to reduce the use of antibiotics. Therefore, alternative therapies for prevention and treatment of bovine mastitis, particularly natural products from plants and animals, have been sought. This review provides an overview of bovine mastitis in the aspects of risk factors, control and treatments, and emerging therapeutic alternatives in the control of bovine mastitis.

미생물을 활용한 친환경적인 벼 병해 방제법 (Biocontrol of Rice Diseases by Microorganisms)

  • 김정애;송정섭;정민혜;박숙영;김양선
    • 식물병연구
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    • 제27권4호
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    • pp.129-136
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    • 2021
  • 벼는 전 세계 30억 인구의 식량 공급원으로 아시아 인구의 약 절반이 쌀을 식량자원으로 의존하며 100개 이상의 국가에서 재배되고 있다. 따라서 벼의 병해충에 따른 경제적 손실과 수확량 감소는 식량 수요와 공급을 위협할 수 있다. 벼에 발생하는 병해충을 방제하기 위해 가장 일반적으로 사용되는 방법은 농약을 통한 화학적 방제이다. 그러나 이러한 농약을 통한 환경 오염, 잔류 독성, 내성 병원균 출현, 토양 품질 저하 및 생물 다양성 파괴 등의 문제를 야기할 수 있다. 벼의 병해를 방제하기 위한 최근의 대안으로 미생물을 포함한 환경친화적인 생물학적 방제에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 미생물 작용제는 식물 병원균과의 경쟁, 항생제 효과 및 기생을 통해 식물 병을 방제 할 수 있다. 벼 근권에서 분리한 미생물들, 예를들어 Bacillus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Trichoderma sp. 등은 벼에 발생하는 다양한 곰팡이 및 세균 병들에 대한 생물 방제제로 사용가능성이 보고되었는데, 특히 벼도열병, 벼 잎집무늬마름병, 벼 흰잎마름병, 벼 깨씨무늬병 및 벼 키다리병을 방제하는 것으로 보고되었다. 이 리뷰에서는 벼에 발생하는 다양한 병에 대한 생물 방제제로서 미생물들이 적용된 연구들에 대하여 논의하였다.

AGV의 분산제어를 위한 에이전트 기반의 제어시스템 (Agent-based control systemfordistributed control of AGVs)

  • 오승진;정무영
    • 한국경영과학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국경영과학회/대한산업공학회 2005년도 춘계공동학술대회 발표논문
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    • pp.1117-1123
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    • 2005
  • This paper deals with a new automated guided vehicle (AGV) control system for distributed control. Proposed AGV control system adapts the multi-agent technology. The system is composed of two types of controller: routing and order. The order controller is in charge of assignment of orders to AGVs. Through the bidding-based negotiation with routing controllers, the order controller assigns a new order to the proper AGV. The order controller announces order information to the routing controllers. Then the routing controllers generate a routing schedule for the order and make a bid according to the routing schedule. If the routing schedule conflicts with other AGV's one, the routing controller makes an alternative through negotiation with other routing controllers. The order controller finally evaluates bids and selects one. Each controller consists of a set of agents: negotiation agent, decision making agent and communication agent. We focus on the agent architecture and negotiation-based AGV scheduling algorithm. Proposed system is validated through an exemplary scenario.

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Bacillus spp. as Biocontrol Agents of Root Rot and Phytophthora Blight on Ginseng

  • Bae, Yeoung-Seuk;Park, Kyungseok;Kim, Choong-Hoe
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.63-66
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    • 2004
  • Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is one of the most widely cultivated medicinal herbs in Korea. However, yield losses reached up to 30-60% due to various diseases during 3 or 5 years of ginseng cultivation in the country. Therefore, successful production of ginseng roots depends primarily on the control of diseases. The objective of this study was to select potential biocontrol agents from rhizobacteria isolated from various plant internal root tissues for the control of multiple ginseng diseases as an alternative to fungicides. Among 106 Bacillus strains, two promising biocontrol agents, Bacillus pumilus strain B1141 and Paenibacillus lentimobus strain B1146, were selected by screening against root rot of ginseng caused by Cylindrocarpon destructans in a greenhouse. Pre-inoculation of selected isolates to seed or l-year-old root of ginseng resulted in stimulation of shoot and/or root growth of seedlings, and successfully controlled root rot caused by C. destructans (P<0.05). Furthermore, drenching of cell suspension of the selected isolates on seedling-growing pots reduced the incidence of Phytophthora blight after the seedlings were challenged with zoospores of Phytophthora cactorum (P<0.05). P. lentimorbus strain B1146 showed antifungal activity against various soil-borne pathogens in vitro, while B. pumilus strain B1141 did not show any. Results of this study suggest that some rhizobacteria can induce resistance against various plant diseases on ginseng.