• Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.59-67
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• 1993

This study was conducted to clarify the translocation and the phytotoxicity of soil treated Heptachlor (0.1ppm) and Heptachlor epoxide (0.1ppm) on Hop plants and Hansam vine. Residues in the soils and the plants were analyzed and phytotoxic patterns were investigated at the different growing stages. Photosynthetic rate and chlorophyll contents were measured. The results were summarized as follows: 1. At the second growing stage, 40 days after transplanting, severe damages by Heptachlor were observed on root of Hop. Growth rate on top and root parts of Hop was retarded from the third growing stage, 70 days after transplanting. The damages seemed to be caused by Heptachlor epoxide rather than by Heptachlor. 2. Residues of Heptachlor and Heptachlor epoxide in the plants, Hops and Hansam vine, were high at the second growing stage in comparison with those at the other stages. Residual levels in the plant parts were in order of root> stem> leaf. 3. Inhibition of photosynthetic rate was more serious in Hop plants than those in Hansam vine. The photosynthetic rate was suppressed at the second growing stage by Heptachlor epoxide and greatly reduced at the third growing stage. 4. Chlorophyll contents were not significantly changed in Hops and Hansam vine. Decreasing trends of the chlorophyll contents in both plants treated with the pesticides were similar to those of control plants.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.155-160
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• 1981

Residues of some organochlorine insecticides ${\alpha}-BHC$, ${\gamma}-BHC$, heptachlor and heptachlor epoxide of field soils and vegetables in Jeju island were investigated from october, 1979 to november, 1980. Residues in soil ranged in n.d-0.967 (aver.; 0.391) ppm for ${\alpha}-BHC$, n.d-0.590 (aver.; 0.218) ppm for ${\gamma}-BHC$, n.d-0.819 (aver.; 0.163) ppm for heptachlor, and n.d.-0.256 (aver.; 0.034)ppm for heptachlor epoxide. Average residue levels in cabbage were 0.002ppm for ${\alpha}-BHC$, 0.001ppm for ${\gamma}-BHC$, 0.002 ppm for heptachlor, and 0.001ppm for heptachlor epoxide. The levels of the same chemicals were 0.012ppm, 0.004ppm, 0.003ppm and 0.011ppm on carrot, and 0.014 ppm, 0.007ppm, 0.002ppm and trace on garlic, respectively.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.219-224
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• 1976

The appearance of organochlorine pesticide residues in shellfish, seaweed, mud and water samples collected from south coast of Korean peninsula in September 1974 was surveyed to obtain the following results. 1) The residues in shellfish samples were found to be in the orders of Choongmoo > Yeosoo > Busan > Mokpo area, top-shell >short-necked clam > mussel > hard clam > red-shell, aldrin > ${\alpha}-BHC$ > heptachlor> ${\gamma}-BHC$ > dieldrin > heptachlor epoxide > endrin and in the range of $0-49\;{\mu}g/kg$ edible fresh muscle. 2) The residues in seaweed samples from Wando area were found to be in the orders of tangle > green laver > laver, ${\alpha}-BHC$ > ${\gamma}-BHC$ > aldrin > dieldrin > heptachlor > heptachlor epoxide > endrin and in the range of $0-60\;{\mu}g/kg$ dry matter. 3) The residues in water samples were found to be in the orders of Yeongsan River > Nakdong River > Seomjin River > Choongmoo shellfish farm, ${\alpha}-BHC$ > ${\gamma}-BHC$ > aldrin > heptachlor > dieldrin > heptachlor epoxide > endrin and in the range of $0-180\;{\mu}g/kl$ while those in mud samples were in the order of ${\alpha}-BHC$ > ${\gamma}-BHC$> aldrin > dieldrin > heptachlor > heptachlor epoxide > endrin and in the range of $0.7-18\;{\mu}g/kg$ dry matter. It should be noted that BHC contents of water samples from Yeongsan and Nakdong rivers were far above the recommended environmental levels in USA.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.112-119
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• 1976

The appearance of organochlorine pesticide residues in water, mud and clam (Meretrix lusoria) samples from the lower basin of Seomjin River around the Kwangyang Bay was surveyed to obtain the following results. 1) The concentrations of pesticide residues in the water samples were found to be in the order of dieldrin> aldrin>${\alpha}-BHC$> ${\gamma}-BHC$> endrin> heptachlor> heptachlor epoxide and in the range of $0-48ng/{\ell}$. 2) The concentrations of pesticide residues in the mud samples were found to be in the order of aldrin> dieldrin>${\alpha}-BHC$> ${\gamma}-BHC$> heptachlor> heptachlor epoxide> endrin, ranging $0-10\;{\mu}g/kg$ (dry matter), and to be more in lower layer than in upper layer. 3) The concentrations of pesticide residues in the clam samples were found to be in the of order heptachlor> ${\gamma}-BHC$> ${\alpha}-BHC$> aldrin> heptachlor epoxide> dieldrin> endrin and in the range of $0.1-18\;{\mu}g/kg$ (edible fresh muscle). The level reached the highest in 3-year old clams and sharply deceased thereafter.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.1-8
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• 2010

Objectives: This study was performed to investigate if organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were associated with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance among non-diabetes. Methods: Among subjects who participated in a community-based health survey, 50 non-diabetic subjects with metabolic syndrome and 50 normal controls were selected. Insulin resistance was measured by the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA-IR). Eight OCPs were selected. Results: After adjusting for confounders except for body mass index (BMI), beta-hexachlorocyclohexane ($\beta$-HCH) and heptachlor epoxide were positively associated with metabolic syndrome. Odds ratios across tertiles of $\beta$-HCH and heptachlor epoxide were 1.0, 3.2 and 4.4, and 1.0, 4.0 and 6.0, respectively (p for trend = 0.01 and <0.01). After additional adjustment for body mass index (BMI), heptachlor epoxide still showed an increasing trend with adjusted odds ratios of 1.0, 4.1, and 4.6 (p for trend = 0.10). When the five components of metabolic syndrome (with the definition of high fasting glucose ($\geq$ 100 mg/dL) were separately analyzed, all components were positively, but not significantly, associated with heptachlor epoxide. As the serum concentration of heptachlor epoxide increased, HOMA-IR increased significantly in subjects with metabolic syndrome even after adjusting for BMI (p value <0.05 and <0.01). Conclusions: Despite the small sample size, this study suggests that the background exposure to some OCPs may be associated with metabolic syndrome.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.7-17
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• 1972

Samples of 13 vegetables were collected, between 14 July and 6 August, 1971, from 15 markets located in 12 different cities and analyzed for Heptachlor residues by gas liquid chromatograph. The residue concentrations of Heptachlor and its epoxide were estimated separately, at a sensitivity level of 0.001 p.p.m., to produce Heptachlor residues on the fresh weight basis. The Heptachlor residues in or on the crops analyzed, including three staple vegetables, potatoe, radish and chinese cabbage, were found fairly low and are far lower than the residue tolerences for respective vegetables recommended jointly by FAO and WHO of the United Nations.

• Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.79-85
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• 2001

From July to November 1999, air samples were collected from Ansung, Korea, to identify the seasonal variation in organochlorine pesticides(OCPs). OCPs maximum(mean) concentrations were as follows: heptachlor, $14.0\;pg/m^3(3.6\;pg/m^3)$; heptachlor epoxide, $28.7\;pg/m^3(11.7\;pg/m^3)$; DDE, $40.6\;pg/m^3(20.6\;pg/m^3)$; endosulfan sulfate, $98.9\;pg/m^3(36.6\;pg/m^3)$. The higher concentration of the locally and seasonally used pesticide endosulfan[1759.2 $pg/m^3(453.4\;pg/m^3)$] was found. The concentrations of all OCPs were higher in summer than those in fall. This pattern suggests that the concentrations may be increased by evaporation from surfaces(soil, water, vegetation, etc) with increasing the temperature and by much usage in growing season, particularly in summer, for endosulfan.

• Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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• v.1 no.2
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• pp.99-104
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• 1982

These studies were carried out to investigate the damage of root rot of hop by heptachlor residues in soil at nine farm fields and pot experiment for two years from 1980 to 1981. 1) Pot experiment results indicated that root rot of hop occurred in farm field were caused by heptachlor phytotoxicity. 2) The damage of root rot of the hop was found by heptachlor residues in soil. Hop root in the low concentration of heptachlor was turned to brown mottle, and then rotted. In high concentration, the hop root was decreased in number, blocked in growth, and resulted to greyish change with death. 3) Hop vine damaged by heptachlor was hardened and broken with ease. 4) Heptachlor epoxide which was inferred to be the main cause of hop root rot gave the damage to hop at 0.009 ppm reisdues in soil. 5) The phytotoxicity of heptachlor was proved to last for 10 years or more in this study.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.216-218
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• 1980

The appearance of organochlorine insecticides in 43 samples of refined vegetable oils including rapeseed, rice bran, sesame, perilla and corn oils produced in Korea in 1976 was investigated. Residue levels varied depending on the pesticide, oil source and production area. Gas-liquid chromatographic techniques were used to detect and quantify the presence of heptachlor, its epoxide, BHC, aldrin, endrin and DDT residues.

• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.16 no.4 s.33
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• pp.221-227
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• 1977

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) interfere with gas chromatographic analysis of multiple organochlorine pesticide residues. In the present work, existing Florisil column chromatographic method has been modified as to improve separation of organochlorine pesticides and their metabolites from PCBs. It was amply demonstrated that separation of $\alpha-BHC,\; \gamma-BHC$ Heptachlor epoxide Dieldrin, p.p-DDD, p.p'-DDT from PCBs such as Aroclor 1254 is complete and recovery of the pesticides is found quantitative. Aldrin and Heptachlor in the Aroclor eluant can be separately analyzed by comparison of the chromatographic pattern of standard Aroclor 1254 with that of Aroclor 1254 a dmixed with the two pesticides. The Florsil column technique can be utilized in the routine evaluation of the organochlorine pesticide residues by gas chromatography.