‘Japonica 6’(Registration No. BPI-NSIC-2017-Rc 484SR) 은 열대지역에 적응하는 고품질 다수성 자포니카 벼를 개발 하기 위하여 육성되었으며 육성 과정 및 주요 특성은 다음과 같다. 1. ‘Japonica 6’는 열대지역 적응 고품질 자포니카 다수성 품종 육성을 목적으로 2010년 필리핀 소재 국제미작연구소 (IRRI)에서 농촌진흥청 파견 연구원 주도로 인공교배와 계통 육종법으로 육성된 품종이다. 2. 인공교배와 계통육성은 국제미작연구소 온실과 육종포장 에서 실시하였고 열대기후에서 생육과 임실이 안정적인 IR94746-24-3-2-2-2을 선발하여 2015~2016년 2년간 우기 및 건기 각 2회 지역적응시험을 실시한 결과 그 우수성이 인정되어 2017년에 필리핀 벼 품종심의위원회에서 장려품종으로 선정하였다. 2. ‘Japonica 6’은 파종부터 수확까지 생육일수가 121일인 중생종으로, 간장은 70 cm, 이삭길이는 21 cm, 주당 이삭수 16개였으며, 현미 천립중이 26.7 g으로 단원형 중대립이다. 3. ‘Japonica 6’의 병해충 반응은 도열병과 잎집무늬마름병에서 중도 저항성을 보였으나, 흰잎마름병, 퉁그루바이러스, 멸구류에는 저항성이 없다. 4. ‘Japonica 6’의 도정특성 중 도정률은 73.0%로 대비품종인 ‘MS11’보다 높았고 완전미도정수율은 64.2%로 ‘MS11’보다 유의하게 개선되었다. 5. ‘Japonica 6’의 쌀수량은 필리핀 5개 지역에서 지역적응 시험 결과 평균 3.59 MT/ha으로 대비품종 ‘MS11’보다 43% 높았다.

Sestrin-2 (SESN2) as a stress-metabolic protein is known for its anti-oxidative effects as a downstream factor of PERK pathways in mammalian cells. However, the expression patterns of SESN2 in conjunction with the UPR signaling against to ER stress on porcine oocyte maturation in vitro, have not been reported. Therefore, we confirmed the expression pattern of SESN2 protein, for which to examine the relationship between PERK signaling and SESN2 in porcine oocyte during IVM. We investigated the SESN2 expression patterns using Western blot analysis in denuded oocytes (DOs), cumulus cells (CCs), and cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) at 22 and 44 h of IVM. As expected, the SESN2 protein level significantly increased (p < 0.01) in porcine COCs during 44 h of IVM. We investigated the meiotic maturation after applying ER stress inhibitor in various concentration (50, 100 and 200 μM) of tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA). We confirmed significant increase (p < 0.05) of meiotic maturation rate in TUDCA 200 μM treated COCs for 44 h of IVM. Finally, we confirmed the protein level of SESN2 and meiotic maturation via regulating ER-stress by only tunicamycin (Tm), only TUDCA, and Tm + TUDCA treatment in porcine COCs. As a result, treatment of the TUDCA following Tm pre-treatment reduced SESN2 protein level in porcine COCs. In addition, SESN2 protein level significantly reduced in only TUDCA treated porcine COCs. Our results suggest that the SESN2 expression is related to the stress mediator response to ER stress through the PERK signaling pathways in porcine oocyte maturation.

This systematic review examines the efficacy of non-medical interventions, yoga, social support groups, and kangaroo care, on women who experience Postpartum Depression(PPD) to determine the utility for use in occupational therapy intervention. Benefits of these non-medical interventions included decreased depressive symptoms and improved mood postpartum. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to understand the benefits of non-medical interventions for perinatal clients. Search engines included CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Scopus. Initial searches yielded 110 articles based on specified search terms. After screening with inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 articles were selected. Strong evidence supports the use of yoga in reducing symptoms of PPD. Moderate evidence supports the use of social support groups and kangaroo care as effective interventions in reducing PPD symptoms.

Motile aeromonad septicaemia (MAS) mostly caused by Aeromonas hydrophila is a disease of high economic impact in freshwater organism. This study examined the seroconversion and seroprotection of formalinised local isolates of Aeromonas hydrophila in the Clarias gariepinus administered via different routes. Highly virulent Aeromonas hydrophila was treated with 40v/v formalin for 24 h. Bacterin was suspended to 0.5 McFarland standard and utilized to immunize Clarias gariepinus of 400±20 g in three groups with 50 samples each via three routes of administration. Antibody measurement taken at regular intervals before and after vaccination revealed a significantly higher antibody values in all routes compared to the control and difference was noticed at all intervals. Relative percent survival was 71.43, 62.86 and 57.14 intraperitoneal, intramuscular and immersion routes, respectively. Correlation analysis established a strong and direct relationship in the antibody generation through route of administration and efficacy of vaccine. This local vaccine was able to confer a high degree of immunity on Clarias gariepinus and can therefore be used to vaccinate against MAS.