• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.295-305
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• 2011

Many studies have suggested the positive effects of grazing by large herbivorous mammals on seed dispersal, but little is known about how herbivores could affect the fate of ingested seeds. This study examined the effects of seed ingestion by sika deer (Cervus nippon) on seed fate in a temperate grassland established in an urban park long resided by high densities of sika deer. I compared species composition and seasonal traits of seed abundance and maturity in the grassland community with those in deer fecal pellets. In total, 27 herbaceous species were observed, including the predominant Zoysia japonica. Seed phenology and production differed among the three dominant species (Z. japonica, Digitaria violascens, and Hydrocotyle maritima). Pellets contained at least 26 species of herbaceous seeds, and their abundance differed among species. Of the 26 species, 15 were observed in the vegetation at the study site. The peak of seed abundance in pellets for the dominant species appeared 1 month after the peak of inflorescence production (but most of the inflorescences were immature and susceptible to digestion) and consequently corresponded to the peak of mature inflorescence. Because sika deer are likely to ingest seeds at any maturity stage in the grassland and immature seeds are less hardened, ingested immature seeds can suffer great losses. The results suggested that the survival of germable seeds with great losses of immature seeds may be a factor determining which plant species can be successfully dispersed by herbivores.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.137-143
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• 2009

Pre-dispersal seed predation by a granivorous bird, the masked grosbeak (Eophona personata, Fringillidae), was investigated in two bird-dispersed trees, Celtis sinensis and Aphananthe aspera (Ulmaceae). The objectives of this study were to 1) measure direct damage of predation by grosbeaks on plant crops, 2) reveal the temporal pattern of predation within each tree species and its causal factors, and 3) test whether foraging grosbeaks hinder foraging of frugivorous birds, thereby indirectly impacting the reproduction of both tree species. A substantial amount of fruit and seed crop was consumed by grosbeaks (24.3% in Celtis; 55.5% in Aphananthe), and only 17.7% (Celtis) and 16.7% (Aphananthe) were removed by frugivorous birds. At the study site, the grosbeak population size fluctuated greatly during the fruiting seasons of both plant species. As for Celtis, predated seed density also fluctuated temporally, and the local population size of grosbeaks was responsible for predated seed density. In Aphananthe, predation was not fully explained by grosbeak populations or plant phenology, but its peak coincided with that of grosbeak population. These results suggest that predispersal seed predation by granivorous birds can have large negative impacts on the bird-dispersed plants. Changes in local population size of granivorous birds can influence predatation and can affect reproductive success of the bird-dispersed plants available to the birds.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제22권12호
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• pp.1633-1641
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• 2013

The objective of this study was to analyze correlation between phenological characteristics of Salix spp. and meteorological factors in the Upo wetlands. Phenology of Salix subfragilis Andersson and Salix chaenomeloides Kimura was monitored from 2007 to 2012. Meteorological variables were monitored by Korea Meteorological Administration (Hap-chon). Average date of flowering, fruiting, seed dispersion was 86, 113, 136 days for S. subfragilis and 112, 140, 164 days for S. chaenomeloides as Julian days. Flowering of S. subfragilis and S. chaenomeloides were correlated with daily mean air temp. in March (r=-0.92, r=-0.85, p<0.05). Fruiting of S. subfragilis was correlated with total precipitation between Jan and March of previous year (r=-0.90, p<0.01), however, the fruiting of S. chaenomeloides was highly correlated with max. temp. in Jan of previous year (r=0.99, p<0.01). Seed dispersion of both species is correlated with min. temp. in Feb. Phenology monitoring will contribute to understanding Salix spp. response against climate change.

• 한국해양바이오학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.62-70
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• 2019

We investigated the variation of morphological features, density, biomass and characteristics of reproductive shoot on Zostera marina. This species was monthly monitored and collected during a year in Tongyeong (from January 2016 to December 2016). Morphological features, biomass and density showed significantly seasonal variation (p<0.001). Dimensions of Z. marina were highest in spring and early summer but lowest in winter. Biomass and leaf density of Z. marina showed highest value in May (4,700.5 g w·wt m^-2) and June (858.0 leaves m^-2) respectively and lowest value in November (515.9 g w·wt m^-2 and 312.0 leaves m^-2). Reproductive shoot was monitored from April (13℃) to June (21℃) and grew up to ca. 200 cm. Spathe length, spadix weight, numbers and weight of fruit showed significantly different on monthly. None mature flowers were monitored in April but matured flowers, fruits were founded in May and seed releasing were occurred in June.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2012

Tropical forests whether fragmented or undisturbed or be they equatorial or deciduous, remain the storehouse of biodiversity for hundreds of thousands of plant and animal species. This unique characteristic continues to attract a wide range of scientists and international organizations to study and attempt to understand tropical forest ecosystems. Gene flow is mediated by pollen, seed and seedling dispersal, and factors affecting this gene flow include phenology, spatial distribution, population structures, seed predation, sexual and mating systems as well as physical and biological barriers to gene flow. Two methods are used in measuring gene flow: direct method that relies on the actual observation of seed and pollen dispersal, whereas indirect methods involve the use of genetic markers such as allozymes and DNA techniques. Political strife, extreme natural and artificial disasters, the lack of a comprehensive forestry research vision, coupled with difficult socio-economic conditions in Africa have made the environment quite difficult for sustained research activities on the part of those undertaking or wishing to undertake such studies. Gene flow studies in this region are few and far between. This review elaborates on the mechanisms of gene flow mediation in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• 한국농림기상학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.159-165
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• 2018

본 연구는 급격하게 진행되고 있는 기후변화에 따른 콩의 생육과 종실 수량 반응을 온도구배챔버에서 수행하였다. 생식상 장기간의 고온 발생은 농업 생산성을 저해시키며, 인류의 식품안정성에도 영향을 줄 수 있다. 모든 품종이 $Ta+4^{\circ}C$에서 개화기간이 지연되는 현상을 보여 영양생장기보다 생식생장기의 고온에 대해 민감하게 반응을 하였다. 온도 변화에 대한 종실 수량 구성 반응을 보면 대원콩은 온도가 상승 할수록 협수, 종실 무게가 높아져 수량이 증가하였다. 반면 풍산나물콩과 대풍콩은 각각 $Ta+3^{\circ}C$와 $Ta+4^{\circ}C$사이에서 각각 일정 온도를 벗어나게 되면 온도에 민감하게 반응하여 착협수와 100립중이 감소를 하여 수량 감소로 이어졌다. 종자 크기로 보았을 때 대립 품종인 대원콩은 일정 온도 범위까지는 수량이 증가 할 것으로 판단된다. 반면 중립과 소립품종인 대풍콩과 풍산 나물콩은 일정 온도를 벗어나게 되면 수량이 감소 할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-24
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• 2009

Teak (Tectona grandis) is one of the most valuable timber yielding species in the world, with predominant distribution in tropical or sub-tropical countries. However, natural teak available only in few countries like India, Myanmar, Laos People's Democratic Republic and Thailand. Teak grows well in deep, well-drained alluvial soils, fairly moist, warm, tropical climate with pH ranges from 6.5-7.5. Teak is cultivated in many Asian, African and South American countries for timber production. The global teak plantations are estimated to be three million hectare with major share in India (44%) followed by Indonesia (33%). India is considered as richest genetic resources of teak with large areas of natural teak bearing forests (8.9 million ha), plantations (1.5 million ha), clonal seed orchards (1000 ha) and seed production areas (5000 ha). The studies on diversity of teak populations showed that teak is an out crossing species with major portion of diversity present within the populations. The productivity and quality of teak timber varies depending upon the site and environmental conditions. Teak wood is moderately heavy, strong and tough,straight grained, coarse textured and ring porous with specific gravity varies from 0.55 to 0.70. The sapwood is white to pale yellow in colour and clearly demarcated while heartwood is dark brown or dark golden yellow in colour. Teak is one of the most durable timbers in the world, practically, impervious to fungus and white ant attack and resistant to decay. Teak wood is used in ship and boat constructions, furnitures and aesthetic needs. Genetic improvement programmes have been undertaken in countries like Thailand, India, Malaysia and Indonesia. The programme includes provenance identification and testing, plus tree selection and clonal multiplication, establishment of seed orchards and controlled hybridization. Several aspects like phenology, reproductive biology, fruit characteristics, silvicultural practices for cultivation, pest and diseases problems, production of improved planting stock, harvesting and marketing, wood properties and future tree improvement strategy to enhance productivity have been discussed in this paper.

• 생태와환경
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.380-387
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• 2013

지구온난화에 따른 멸종위기식물 섬시호의 식물계절과 번식생태학적 반응을 알아보기 위하여, 4년생 섬시호를 일반대기 조건인 대조구와 이산화탄소와 온도를 상승시킨 처리구로 나누어 유리온실에서 생육시켜 관찰 비교하였다. 개엽 시기는 처리구가 대조구보다 4일 빨랐고, 열매 개시일은 처리구가 대조구보다 1일 빨리 시작되었으며, 열매성숙 시기는 처리구가 대조구보다 2일 빨랐다. 그리고 개체 당 화경 수, 성숙한 열매 수, 쭉정이 수, 쭉정이 무게, 총 열매수와 결실율은 처리구와 대조구간의 차이가 없었다. 그러나 성숙한 열매 한 개 무게, 성숙한 열매무게와 총 열매무게는 대조구에서 처리구보다 높았다. 발아율은 대조구가 처리구보다 현저히 높았다. 이러한 결과는 지구온난화 조건이 되면 섬시호의 식물계절은 빨라지고, 번식생태학적 반응은 부정적인 영향을 받을 것이다.

• 한국농림기상학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.229-235
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• 2012

본 연구는 소나무 산지의 개엽시기에 영향을 미치는 기후인자를 구명하기 위해 수행되었는데 1996년 국립산림과학원에서 조성한 정선, 충주, 제주의 소나무 산지시험림에서 조사가 이루어졌다. 휴면 중이던 동아가 부풀어 오르는 시점을 생장개시기로, 신초가 포린을 뚫고 나와 0.5mm 정도 자란 시점을 개엽시기로 정해 2004년 3월말부터 5월 중순까지 2일 간격으로 조사를했다. 개엽시기에 대한 산지 기후인자의 영향을 구명하기 위해 조림지와 산지의 기후인자를 구했으며, 각 기후인자의 생태적거리를 구해 공준상관 분석을 실시했다. 조림지별 생장개시기와 개엽시기는 제주, 충주, 정선 조림지 순으로 빨라 조림지의 평균 기온 차이에 따른 구배를 보여주었다. 종자산지의 기후인자 차이가 조림지에서의 생장개시기 및 개엽시기에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위해 생태적거리 자료를 이용하여 공준상관 분석을 실시한 결과, 조림지와 산지 간 위도, 경도, 12~2월 최저기온, 11~2월 최고기온 그리고 생육기간 차이가 주요 인자인 것으로 추정되었다. 결론적으로 조림지보다 겨울철 기온이 낮은 곳에서 온 산지가 생장개시 및 개엽시기가 빠른 전형적인 북-남 또는 저온-고온 경사변이를 나타내 소나무 산지에 따른 지리적 유전적 변이가 존재하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제64권4호
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• pp.395-405
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• 2019

본 연구는 자연 환경과 가장 유사한 온도구배 챔버에서 국내 최대 보급 품종인 대원콩, 풍산나물콩 및 대풍콩을 통해 재배기간 온도 상승에 따른 생물 계절, 수량구성요소, 단백질 및 지방함량 변화를 구명하고자 수행을 하였다. 2017년과 2018년 대원콩과 풍산나물콩은 aT+ 1에 비하여 aT+ 4에서 개화기가 지연하였다. 특히 2018년이 지연일수가 길었다. 반면 대풍콩은 일률적으로 개화를 하였다. 이러한 결과 등숙기간은 년차간과 온도구배간 약 3-9일이 지연이 되었다. 수량 구성요소에서는 2017년에 비하여 2018년이 감소 폭이 높았다. 특히 100립 중과 종실 수량이 감소하였다. 연차와 품종에 따라서 면적 당 협수의 감소는 대원콩과 대품콩이 각각 48.8%와 41.5%씩 감소를 하였다. 풍산나물콩은 14.7%가 감소를 하였다. 단백질과 지방함량은 연차, 품종 및 온도구배에 따라 고도의 유의성을 보였다. 특히 2018년이 2017년에 비하여 등숙기간 온도 상승으로 인해 단백질과 지방함량이 감소하였다. 그러나 대풍콩은 2017년에 비하여 2018년이 지방함량은 높았다. 본 연구에 알 수 있듯이 개화기에서 종실비대기사이의 온도 상승은 생물 계절을 지연과 협수와 100립 중이 감소하여 종실 수량 감소로 이어졌다. 또한 콩 종실의 주요 성분인 단백질과 지방함량을 감소시켰다. 따라서 향후 지구 온난화로 인한 수량 보다는 영양학적 측면도 연구가 진행되어야 할 것으로 판단된다.