• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.8-11
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• 2006

It has been reported for several decades that microbes, which naturally contaminate cotton fibres during crop growth and subsequent storage can have an adverse effect on the structural quality of cotton lint. Although several studies have analysed the relationship between numbers of Gram-negative bacteria or bacterial endotoxin and particular physical properties, these studies have been limited to cotton from the United States, and the possible effects of fungal contamination have not been examined in detail. This study quantified the Gram-negative bacteria and fungal cells, as well as measuring concentrations of bacterial endotoxin and fungal glucan, on cotton lint samples from international sources. Spearman's rank correlation coefficients calculated between these results and quality data analysed by an automated testing instrument revealed several significant correlations. Findings included inverse correlations between the biological contamination parameters and fibre elongation, micronaire and reflectance. The possible causes and implications of these findings were also discussed.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.393-398
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• 1996

In order to develop a lactic acid bacterial powder which can be used as a probiotic for human and animal, a lactic acid bacteria which has high resistance against low pH and ox-gall, and shows a good growth inhibition against E. coli, was isolated from an animal intestine and characterized. The isolated strain was identified as Enterococcus faecium. It had more than 90% of survival at low pH for 2 hours and almost 100% of survival in the presence of 0.3% ox-gall. When co-cultured with E. coli in MRS broth, all of the E. coli cells were killed within 24 hours. The final powdered product of the isolated strain was manufactured after a freeze drying process using an industrial media, and then checked its stability. Its storage stability was 80% for 11 months at 18$\circ$C.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.289-295
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• 2009

The aim of this research was to develop predictive models for the growth of spoilage bacteria (total viable cells, Pseudomonas spp., and lactic acid bacteria) on frankfurters and to estimate the shelf-life of frankfurters under aerobic conditions at various storage temperatures (5, 15, and $25^{\circ}C$). The primary models were determined using the Baranyi model equation. The secondary models for maximum specific growth rate and lag time as functions of temperature were developed by the polynomial model equation. During 21 d of storage under various temperature conditions, lactic acid bacteria showed the longest lag time and the slowest growth rate among spoilage bacteria. The growth patterns of total viable cells and Pseudomonas spp. were similar each other. These data suggest that Pseudomonas spp. might be the dominant spoilage bacteria on frankfurters. As storage temperature increased, the growth rate of spoilage bacteria also increased and the lag time decreased. Furthermore, the shelf-life of frankfurters decreased from 7.0 to 4.3 and 1.9 (d) under increased temperature conditions. These results indicate that the most significant factor for spoilage bacteria growth is storage temperature. The values of $B_f$, $A_f$, RMSE, and $R^2$ indicate that these models were reliable for identifying the point of microbiological hazard for spoilage bacteria in frankfurters.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.453-461
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• 2016

Background: This study aims to describe the characterization of Paenibacillus polymyxa GBR-1 (GBR-1) with respect to its positive and negative effects on plants. Methods: The morphological characteristics of GBR-1 were identified with microscopy, and subjected to Biolog analysis for identification. Bacterial population and media optimization were determined by a growth curve. The potential for GBR-1 as a growth promoting agent, to have antagonistic activity, and to have hydrolytic activity at different temperatures was assessed. The coinoculation of GBR-1 with other microorganisms and its pathogenicity on various stored plants, including ginseng, were assessed. Results: Colony morphology, endospore-bearing cells, and cell division of GBR-1 were identified by microscopy; identification was performed by utilizing the Biolog system, gas chromatography of fatty acid methyl esters (GC-FAME). GBR-1 showed the strongest antagonistic activity against fungal and bacterial pathogens. GBR-1 cell numbers were relatively higher when the cells were cultured in brain heart infusion (BHI) medium when compared with other media. Furthermore, the starch-hydrolytic activity was influenced by GBR-1 at higher temperature compared to low temperatures. GBR-1 was pathogenic to some of the storage plants. Coinoculation of GBR-1 with other pathogens causes differences in rotting on ginseng roots. A significant growth promotion was observed in tobacco seedlings treated with GBR-1 suspensions under in vitro conditions, suggesting that its volatile organic compounds (VOCs) might play a role in growth promotion. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that GBR-1 has both positive and negative effects on ginseng root and other stored plants as a potential biocontrol agent and eliciting in vitro growth promotion.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.160-170
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• 2024

Erwinia amylovora is a plant pathogen that causes fire blight on apples and pears. Bacteriophages, which are viruses that selectively infect specific species of bacteria and are harmless to animal cells, have been considered as biological control agents for the prevention of bacterial pathogens. In this study, we aimed to use bacteriophages that infect E. amylovora as biocontrol agents against fire blight. We isolated bacteriophages Fifi044 and Fifi318 infecting E. amylovora, and characterized their morphology, plaque form, and genetic diversity to use as cocktails for disease control. The stabilities of the two phages were investigated at various temperatures and pH values and under sunlight, and long-term storage experiment was conducted for a year. To evaluate whether the two phages were suitable for use in cocktail form, growth curves of E. amylovora were prepared after treating the bacterial cells with single phages and a phage cocktail. In addition, a disease control test was conducted using immature apples and in vitro cultured apple plantlets to determine the biocontrol effects of the phage cocktail. The two phages were morphologically and genetically different, and highly stable up to 50℃ and pH value from 4 to 10. The phages showed synergistic effect when used as a cocktail in the inhibition of host bacterial growth and the disease control. This study demonstrated that the potential of the phage cocktail as a biocontrol agent for commercial use.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.84-87
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• 2010

Effects of gamma irradiation on microbiological changes of Gorosoe sap were characterized during a post-irradiation storage at $4^{\circ}C$. The aseptically collected sap was irradiated and stored at $4^{\circ}C$ for 0 to 60 days and analysed for standard plate counts and 16S rDNA. There were significant differences in the total number of colony forming units(CFUs) of bacteria between irradiated and non-irradiated control sap. Bacteria of non-irradiated sap were present at levels of $1.5{\times}10^4{\sim}2.3{\times}10^8\;CFU/m{\ell}$, whereas no viable microbial cells were detected in sap after 10 kGy of irradiation during storage. According to the 16S rDNA sequence analysis, bacterial community structures decrease with time and the most abundant strain was Pseudomonas species. Our results suggested that gamma irradiation can be used to enhance the shelf-life of Gorosoe sap.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.103-108
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• 1980

U. H. T. 처리우유(處理牛乳)의 처리공정별(處理工程別) 세균함유수(細菌含有數)를 추적하므로서 살균시유(殺菌市乳)의 세균오염원(細菌汚染源)을 확인(確認)하고 보다 위생적(衛生的)인 시유(市乳)의 생산방법(生産方法)을 검토(檢討)코자 U. H. T. 시유(市乳) 치리장(處理場)에서 각(各) 공정(工程) 처리유(處理乳) 및 용기(容器), 공기(空氣), 처리수등(處理水等)이 함유(含有)하고 있는 중온성균(中溫性菌), 호열성균(好熱性菌), 호냉성균(好冷性菌) 및 대장균등(大腸菌等)의 소장(消長)을 시험(試驗)하여 다음과 같은 결과(結果)를 얻었다. 1. U. H. T. 처리중(處理中) 저유(貯乳) tank로부터 예열전(豫熱前) pipe line까지의 우유중(牛乳中)에는 $1.2{\times}10^7{\sim}1.9{\times}10^7/ml$의 중온성균수(中溫性菌數)를 나타내고 있으나 예열(豫熱) 및 균질과정(均質過程)에서 $7.0{\times}10{\sim}3.4{\times}10^2/ml$로 감소(減少)되었고, 균과정(殺菌過程)에서 $1.0{\times}10/ml$ 이하로 격감되었으며 포장과정(包裝過程)에서는 $1.0{\times}10{\sim}1.2{\times}10^2/ml$로 균수(菌數)의 증가(增加)를 나타내었다. 2. 호열성균(好熱性菌)은 저유(貯乳) tank로 부터 예열전(豫熱前) 우유(牛乳)까지 $5.0{\times}10{\sim}1.0{\times}10^2/ml$의 균수(菌數) 나타내었으나 예열(豫熱) 및 균질과정(均質過程)에서는 $3.0{\times}10{\sim}5.0{\times}10/ml$의 균수(菌數)를, 살균기(殺菌機) 및 surge tank에서는 균수(菌數)를 나타내지 않았으며 포장후(包裝後)에는 $1.0{\times}10{\sim}3.0{\times}10/ml$의 적은 균수(菌數)를 표시(表示)하였다. 3. 호냉성균(好冷性菌)에 있어서는 저유(貯乳) tank로 부터 예열전(豫熱前) 우유(牛乳)까지 $1.0{\times}10^6{\sim}3.7{\times}10^6/ml$의 균수(菌數)를 나타냈으나 예열(豫熱)과 균질과정(均質過程)을 거쳐 $1.0{\times}10{\sim}4.0{\times}10/ml$으로 감소(減少)되었고 살균후(殺菌後)에는 $1.0{\times}10/ml$로 감소(減少)되었다가 포장후(包裝後)에는 $2.0{\times}10{\sim}2.5{\times}10^2$ 까지 증가(增加)되었다. 4. 대장균(大腸園)에 있어서는 예열전(豫熱前)까지 $2.1{\times}10^4{\sim}6.5{\times}10^5/ml$의 균수(菌數)를 나타냈으나 가열처리(加熟處理) 이후(以後)에는 균수(菌數)를 나타내지 않았다. 5. 포장용기(包裝容器), 처리실(處理室) 공기(空氣) 및 처리수(處理水)에 대한 세균(細菌)의 함량조사결과(含量調査結果)에서는 공기(空氣), 처리수(處理水) 및 포장병(包裝甁)에서 $3.0{\times}10{\sim}7.4{\times}10^2$의 중온성균(中溫性菌)을, 공기(空氣)와 세척수(洗滌水)에서 $1.0{\times}10{\sim}3.0{\times}10$의 호열성균(好熱性菌)을, 공기(空氣), 세척수(洗滌水) 및 포장용기등(包裝容器等)에서 $1.0{\times}10{\sim}1.0{\times}10^2$의 호냉성균(好冷性菌)을 발견(發見)할 수 있었고 대장균(大腸菌)은 검출(檢出)되지 않았다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.135-140
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• 1993

전통조리식품에 널리 이용되어 왔고 현재에도 한국인의 식생활에 있어서 중요한 건어물로 알려진 건명태, 건오징어, 뱅어포, 건멸치와 건대구에 대한 저장성 향상을 위하여 각 시료를 접합 polyethlene 주머니로 함기 포장하고 그동안 많은 연구 결과 공인된 적정선량인 7kGy의 감마선을 조사한 뒤 비조사 시료와 함께 12개월간 저장하면서 미생물의 증식상태를 실험하였따. 저장초기에 비조사 시료는 g당 전호기성 세균의 오염도가 건명태 $3.9{\times}10^{3}$, 건오징어채 $5.6{\times}10^{5}$, 뱅어포 $1.2{\times}10^{5}$, 건멸치 $1.2{\times}10^{4}$, 건대구가 $1.2{\times}10^{4}$마리가 검출되었으나 7kGy의 방사선 조사로서 멸균되었거나 1~3 log cycle 감소되었고 저장기간 중 증식되지 않았다. 비조사 시료의 곰팡이 오염도는 건명태가 g당 $4.0{\times}10^{2}$, 건오징어채 $1.3{\times}10^{5}$, 뱅어포 $2.5{\times}10^{5}$, 건멸치 90, 건대구가 $1.2{\times}10^{2}$마리였으며 방사선 조사시료는 전부 멸균되었고, 비조사 시료의 저장기간 중 생육도는 모든 시료에서 감소하는 경향이었다. 비조사 시료에 있어서 효모 오염도는 건명태가 g당 $1.4{\times}10^{3}$, 건오징어채 75, 뱅어포 $1.1{\times}10^{3}$, 건멸치 50, 건대구가 $1.6{\times}10^{2}$마리였으며 7kGy 조사로 모든 시료의 효모는 멸균되었다. 저장기간 중 효모의 증식상태는 건명태와 뱅어포는 감소하는 경향이었으나 건오징어채, 건멸치, 건대구에서는 증가하였으며 특히 건오징어채에서는 현저하게 증식하였다. 방사선 조사로서 모든 시료의 대장균군은 저장기간중 건 멸치는 현저하게 증식되었으나 기타 시료는 저장 중 감소하는 경향이므로 대중균군의 오염도는 크게 문제가 되지 않는 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.617-624
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• 2001

계육의 위생화를 위한 방사선 조사기술의 이용가능성을 검토할 목적으로 방사선 조사 계육을 대상으로 미생물학적 및 유전독성학적 안전성 평가를 실시하였다. 3kGy의 감마선 조사는 저온성 세균을 약 1.5 log cycle 정도 감소시킬 수 있었고, 일반세균도 검출한계 이하로 감소되었으며, 특히 7kGy이상의 조사로 모든 오염미생물은 완전히 사멸시킬 수 있었다. 또한 감마선 조사후 냉동저장의 병용은 육제품의 초기살균과 미생물의 생육억제에 매우 효과적임을 알 수 있었다. 유전독성학적 안전성 시험의 경우에는 감마선 조사 및 비조사 닭고기 현탁액의 S. typhimurium TA98, TA100, TA1535 및 TA1537에 대한 복귀변이 집락수를 조사한 결과, 대사활성계 도입 및 부재시 모두, 모든 시험균주에서 시험적용 농도인 0.I~8.3mg/plate의 범위에서 복귀변이 집락수의 농도 의존적인 증가 혹은 감소를 보이지 않아 감마선 조사 닭고기(10kGy)는 돌연변이원성이 없는 것으로 판단되었다. 또한 설치류 망상적혈구를 이용하여 감마선 조사된 닭고기의 염색체 이상 시험을 수행한 결과, 감마선 조사 닭고기는 시험적용 용량인 1250~2500mg/plate의 범위에서 소핵을 가진 망상 적혈구의 출현율이 음성대조군과 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않아 소핵을 유발하지 않음을 확인하여 유전독성학적 측면에서의 안전성이 확인되었다.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.242-246
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• 1984

감자 괴경에 타박상을 입혔거나 세균현탁액을 주입했을 때 낮은 water potential(-6.46 bar) 보다 높은 water potential (-6.06 bar)에서 더 쉽게 부패를 초래하였으며, 높은 water potential을 가진 괴경과 낮은 water potential을 가진 괴경 사이에 있어서의 부패의 진전에는 큰 차이를 발견할 수 있었으며, 현탁액의 농도의 종류에 따른 괴경의 연부병의 이병정도는 높은 water potential에서 높았으며, 세균 현탁액 농도의 $ED_{50}$은 높은 water potential에서 $10^{8.5}\;cells/ml$이며 낮은 water potential에 서는 $100^{9.8}\;cells/ml$이었으며, 높은 water potential과 낮은 water potential $ED_{50}$에서는 작은 차이를 인정할 수 있었다. 이 시험에서 감자는 상처나 타박상이 나지 않도록 다루어야 하며 수확후 충분히 건조하여야 오랜 운반과 저장중에 연부병 발생을 크게 줄일 수 있다는 것을 나타낸다.