본 연구는 콩 콤바인 수확 시 수확장애와 종실의 품위를 떨어뜨리는 잎과 줄기의 노화 지연에 관한 연구로 2015~2016년도 국립식량과학원 남부작물부(경남 밀양시 소재)의 시험포장에서 수행하였다. 시험품종은 대원콩과 풍산나물콩을 사용하였으며, 6월 9일에 고휴 2열로 휴폭 110 cm, 주간거리 40 cm, 1주 2본 재배하였고, 콩 꼬투리를 0~50%범위에 수준별로 제거하여 성숙기 생육특성과 잎과 줄기의 건물중에 대해서 조사하였다. 주요결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 대원콩과 풍산나물콩 모두 종실비대시 콩 꼬투리 제거가 생육특성에 영향을 미치지는 않았지만, 제거 비율이 높아질수록 성숙기가 지연되었다. 2. 콩 꼬투리 제거 비율이 높아짐에 따라 종실 무게도 증가하였는데 꼬투리의 제거비율이 대원콩은 20%, 풍산나물콩은 30% 이상일 경우에는 차이가 없었다. 3. 꼬투리 제거비율이 높아질수록 잎과 줄기의 건물중이 증가하였는데, 이는 종자에 축적되어야 할 잉여 동화 산물이 잎과 줄기에 축적된 결과로 보여진다. 4. Sink/source 감소폭은 대원콩 20% 제거 시 0.18, 풍산나물콩 30% 제거 시 0.42로 이전 처리구에 비해 크게 감소하였기 때문에 잎과 줄기의 성숙이 불리할 것으로 판단된다.

Curcumin is a widely used flavoring agent in food, and it has been reported to inhibit cell growth, to induce apoptosis, and to have antitumor activity in many cancers. Cisplatin is one of the most potent known anticancer agents and shows significant clinical activity against a variety of solid tumors. This study was undertaken to investigate the synergistic apoptotic effects of co-treatment with curcumin and cisplatin on human tongue SCC25 cells. To investigate whether the co-treatment efficiently reduced the viability of the SCC25 cells compared with the two treatments separately, an MTT assay was conducted. The induction and the augmentation of apoptosis were confirmed by DNA electrophoresis, Hoechst staining, and an analysis of DNA hypoploidy. Western blot, MMP and immunofluorescence tests were also performed to evaluate the expression levels and the translocation of apoptosis-related proteins following the co-treatment. In this study, following the co-treatment with curcumin and cisplatin, the SCC25 cells showed several forms of apoptotic manifestation, such as nuclear condensation, DNA fragmentation, reduction of MMP, increased levels of Bax, decreased levels of Bcl-2, and decreased DNA content. In addition, they showed a release of cytochrome c into the cytosol, translocation of AIF and DFF40 (CAD) to the nuclei, and activation of caspase-7, caspase-3, PARP, and DFF45 (ICAD). In contrast, separate treatments of 5 μM of curcumin or 4 μg/ml of cisplatin, for 24 hours, did not induce apoptosis. Therefore, our data suggest that combination therapy with curcumin and cisplatin could be considered as a novel therapeutic strategy for human oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Part of a field survey to assess the extent of damage by termite (Reticulitermes speratus kyushuensis Morimoto), termite samples were collected from various locations of Korea from 2009 to 2011. During the study period, we firstly discovered Reticulitermes species on Jeju island, and partial sequences of mitochondrial COII gene, which is proved useful to study phylogenetic relationships of termites were investigated. Also, morphological characteristics of the collected samples were compared with previous reports. According to the result of taxonomic study and comparative sequence analysis, it was identified as Reticulitermes speratus kyushuensis Morimoto, and this is first report of R. s. kyushuensis from Jeju island in Korea which can be used as estimation of population structure and tool of control strategy.

Field survey to estimate extent of damage to Reticulitermes species were conducted from 2009 through 2011 in the various locations of Korea. We discovered Reticulitermes species from three different locations of Jeju island. Partial COII sequences of mt DNA and morphological characters were collected and compared with previous reports. As result of comparative sequence analysis and taxonomic study, it was identified as Reticulitermes speratus kyushuensis Morimoto 1968 and this is first report of Reticulitermes speratus kyushuensis from Jeju island in Korea which can be used as estimation of population structure and tool of control strategy.

This research was conducted to evaluate methods of enhancing the waterlogging resistance of soybean plant. Thus, we applied seven types of plant growth regulators (PGRs) to soybean plants and exposed them to waterlogged conditions for a total of 14 days. To evaluate stress resistance, we monitored plant growth characteristics data such as height, chlorophyll content, and chlorophyll fluorescence for 28 days after the initial waterlogging (14 days under waterlogging conditions and 14 days after waterlogging). According to the results, plant height was significantly increased by gibberellin A4 (GA4) treatment compared to the control treatment and waterlogging-only treatment. However, we could not detect plant height owing to plant death when we applied abscisic acid (ABA). Except for GA4 and ABA treatments, plant heights slightly decreased in all treatments compared to the waterlogging-only treatment. The chlorophyll content and chlorophyll fluorescence showed a similar tendency among PGR treatments. The chlorophyll content and chlorophyll fluorescence were significantly increased by ethephon and kinetin treatments 28 days after waterlogging compared to the waterlogging-only treatment. Consequently, kinetin and ethephon treatments induced more resistant phenotypes in soybean plants during or after exposure to waterlogging conditions.

Soybean is one of the important food crop around the world. Especially in East Asia, it is the main ingredient for traditional food like soy sauce and soy paste. The double cropping system including soybean following onion, Chinese cabbage, and potato is widely adopted in Southern region of Korea. In this system, sowing date of second crop (soybean) can be delayed depending on first crops’ growth period and weather condition. When planting date is delayed it is known that soybean yield is declined because of shorter vegetative growth period and earlier flowering induced by warm temperature and changes in photoperiod. The objective of this study was to determine soybean growth and yield responses as plant populations at late planting date. Field experiment was conducted at Department of Functional Crop, National Institute of Crop Science, RDA located in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-Do for two years (‘13-’14) in upland field with mid-late maturity cultivar Daewon. A split-plot block design was used with three replications. Main plots were three sowing dates from June 20 to July 20 with 15 days intervals, and subplots were 4 levels of planting densities. Data of maturity (R8) was recorded, yield components and yield were examined after harvesting. Experimental data were analyzed by using PROC GLM, and DMRT were used for mean comparison. Optimum planting population for maximizing soybean yield in late planting which compared with standard population. In mid-June planting, higher planting density causes increased plant height and decreased diameter which lead to higher risk of lodging, however, reduced growth period due to late planting alleviated this problem. Therefore higher seeding rates can provide protection against low seedling emergence caused by late planting in this region.

본 연구는 장류용 콩 품종의 논 재배 시 만파에 따른 생 육 및 수량성 변이를 검토하기 위하여 경남 밀양에서 2012 년부터 2013년에 걸쳐 수행하였다. 이용된 품종은 대원콩, 남풍, 대풍, 새단백, 선유, 우람, 천상, 태광 등의 중만생종 품종과 참올, 황금올의 조생종 품종이었으며 6월 20일, 7월 5일, 7월 20일 세 차례에 걸쳐 파종하였다. 연구결과를 요 약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 경장은 중만생종에서 만파할수록 대체로 감소하였으며 조생종에서는 유의한 변화가 관찰되지 않았다. 7월 20 일 파종 시 분지수는 태광, 대풍, 선유, 참올 등에서 많 이 발생하였고 마디수는 우람, 천상에서 가장 많았다. 2. 대부분 품종에서 6월 20일 파종 시에 가장 많은 협수 를 기록하였으나 대풍, 우람, 천상은 7월 5일 파종 시 에 오히려 협수가 많았다. 3. 만파 시 백립중은 적기 파종과 비교하였을 때 감소하 였으며 수량은 적기 파종과 만파 시 모두 대풍, 태광, 우람 순으로 가장 높았다. 4. 만파에 따른 수량감소율은 남풍이 9.6%로 가장 낮아 만파적응성이 가장 높은 품종인 것으로 보인다. 5. 파종기에서 개화기까지의 기간은 파종기가 늦춰지더 라도 비교적 일정하였으나 개화기에서 성숙기까지는 만파할수록 크게 단축되었다. 중만생종 중 선유, 조생 종 중 황금올은 등숙기간의 단축이 가장 적어 만파에 따른 영향을 가장 적게 받는 것으로 나타났다.

In southern region of Korea, double cropping system including soybean as a second crop is widely adopted because prolonged high temperature in October enables soybean maturation even in late autumn. Global warming during decades derives transition of soybean planting dates as late as late-July. Delayed planting beyond the critical time moves reproductive stage to less favorable weather conditions like low temperature and short photoperiod, which can affect soybean yield and seed composition. Therefore selection of appropriate cultivar for changed climate and cultural practice is required. Effects of different eco-type and planting date on soybean yield was investigated for three sowing dates of 20 June, 5 July and 20 July with ten cultivars. Strong interaction between cultivar and sowing date was detected in number of branch, node and pod. No significant interaction was observed in 100-grain weight and yield, and this might be resulted from similar yield reduction pattern. Daepung, Taekwang and Uram recorded the highest yield when planted late, proving that these three cultivars are the most adaptable to delayed planting. Delayed planting results in higher sugar content, especially stachyose and raffinose which have detrimental effect on human health by causing flatulence and diarrhea. Protein content was decreased and oil content was increased in July 20 planting. Decrease in protein content was the largest in Hwangeumol and maintained high in Saedanbaek. This information will provide a guideline when select appropriate soybean cultivar in delayed planting to maintain yield and seed quality.

Soybean isoflavones include daidzein, genistein and glycitein with their glycosides, and their malonated derivatives are the main polyphenolic compounds that are helpful for human health. Our research objective was to investigate the differentitation of soybean isoflavones contents of breeding populations between yellow and black soybean. Isoflavones contents in soybean are a wide range from 500 to 7000 ㎍/g. In this study, we used Ilmi (Isoflavones content, 3.612 ㎍/g) as male parent and 04GAYT-4 (Isoflavones content, 1,648 ㎍/g) as female parent. From these varieties, we obtained 94 breeding lines (yellow, 48 lines; black, 25 lines; brown, 21 lines) which have isoflavones content range from 1000 to 6000 ㎍/g. Highest isflavone contents of three different breeding lines was yellow seed coated lines (average isoflavone content, yellow 3,046 ㎍/g, brown 2,935 ㎍/g, black 2,813 ㎍/g).