Background : Extraction is the first and the most important step in the recovery and purification of bio-active compounds from plant materials. Many important factors such as solvent, solvent composition, solvent to solid ratio, pH, and temperature significantly influence the extraction efficiency of bio-active compounds. Factorial design of a limited set of variables is advantageous when compared to the conventional method which varies a single parameter per trial. Methods and Results : The objective of this study was to screen independent factors, namely, ethanol concentration (60 – 100%), extraction temperature (40 – 80℃), time (6 – 18 hours), and liquid to solid ratio (10 – 50 ㎖/g) on the recovery of the extract yield, antioxidant capacity, phenolic and flavonoid contents from Dendropanax morbifera leaf using factorial design. Total flavonoid content of extract was determined by colorimetric method with aluminum chloride, while antioxidant activity was screened using the DPPH radical scavenging activity, TEAC and FRAP assays. Full factorial design was employed to determine the significant contribution of the above factors towards antioxidant capacity (TEAC, DPPH and FRAP), and flavonoid contents. Among, all the factors examined, ethanol concentration and extraction temperature are very significant (p < 0.0001), in obtaining higher antioxidant activity, total flavonoid contents. Conclusion : Two level full factorial design screening was successfully employed to determine the significant factors, which are ethanol concentration, temperature, time and liquid to solid ratio in contributing to high antioxidant capacity (TEAC, DPPH and FRAP), and flavonoid content determination from Dendropanax morbifera leaf. From the results obtained, ethanol concentration and temperature was very significant (p < 0.0001), in obtaining higher antioxidant activity and flavonoid contents. Further work on optimization using these significant factors are in progress.

Background : Although ginseng has various bioactive compounds in it, there is lack of study on the variations of bioactive compounds in ginseng according to the cultivation soil and the applied fertilizer types (or amount). Therefore, this study aims to examine the variations of 37 fatty acids (FA) and 8 vitamin E (Vit-E) vitamers in 6-year-old ginseng root cultivated in different soil types with different fertilizers regimes. Methods and Results : The profiling of 37 FAs and 8 Vit-E vitamers in 6-year-old ginseng roots was measured by gas chromatography coupled with a flame ionization detector, and then these results were statistically analyzed with chemometrics. The FA and Vit-E content in ginseng roots varied significantly with respect to soil cultivation conditions due to organic fertilizer types and amounts used. Unsaturated FA in ginseng is approximately 2.7 fold higher than the saturated FA. Linoleic, palmitic, and oleic acids were the most abundant FAs found in the ginseng roots. Also, the major Vit-E vitamer found in ginseng root is α-tocopherol. In particular, the application of rice straw compost or food waste fertilizer was increased to create nutritionally desirable FAs and bioactive Vit-E in ginseng root. In addition, phytonutrient profiling coupled with chemometrics can be used to discriminate the cultivation conditions of ginseng. Conclusion : This study extends our understanding about the variations of FA and Vit-E in ginseng root depending on cultivation conditions. Hence, these results can be useful as basic information for reliable ginseng production containing high amounts of phytonutrients in a paddy-converted field.

Background : The study about cultured wild ginseng root (Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer) have been reported mainly ginsenosides in saponins family. However metabolites of fermented wild ginseng roots by microorganisms was not reported yet. Methods and Results : Cultured wild ginseng roots were used for fermentation of ginseng roots using Pediococcus pentosaceus and other bacterial strains. We analyzed different types of ginsenoside contents, metabolite and enzyme contents, and gene expression by using microorganisms. Results showed considerable differences in ginseonoside contents specially Rk1 and Rg5. The highest enzyme activity level was by Glutathione reductase (GR) and Glutathione S transferase (GST) in fermented ginseng roots than control (non-fermented), whereas Glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and Peroxidase (POD) contents were reduced. Score plots and loading plots of principal components 1 of the PCA result obtained from the data on 43 metabolites in fermented wild ginseng root of five conditions. The concentration of metabolite such as β-alanin and 4-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is used to improve memory were increased in fermented ginseng roots than control. We found functional gene in wild ginseng root related with metabolic process. The APX gene expression gradually increased in fermented ginseng root with respect to fermentation times. Conclusion : In this study, accumulation of functional metabolite in cultured ginseng r

최근 들어 화석연료 고갈 및 환경오염 등 다양한 이유로 인해 신재생 에너지 자원에 대한 관심이 증대되고 있으며 관련 연구의 분야도 다양해지고 있다. 국내 신재생 에너지 시장은 점차 증대될 전망이며, 이러한 신재생 에너지는 바이오매스, 폐기물, 태양광, 수력 등 다양한 에너지 자원을 지칭하며 본 연구에서는 폐기물을 이용하여 신재생 에너지 자원 활용을 하고자 한다. 폐기물은 다양한 기술을 통해 활용이 가능하며 국내 폐기물의 경우 종량제 실시 등 법적 제도 덕분에 타 국가에 비하여 재활용률이 높으며 이러한 특성은 폐기물이 신재생 에너지 자원으로 사용되는데 큰 장점으로 나타난다. 최근 들어 주목받고 있는 기술인 Solid Refuse Fuel (SRF) 기술은 파쇄, 선별, 건조 공정을 거쳐 가연분 함량을 높여 열처리 시설에 연료로 사용할 수 있게끔 하는 기술로 이전에는 성형 SRF가 이송 및 투입의 이점에 의해 주목 받았으나 최근 들어 경제적 측면을 고려하여 비성형 SRF가 각광받고 있는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 이러한 비성형 SRF를 시료로 하여 8 ton/day 규모의 pilot급 가스화 시스템에 적용하였으며, 가스화 공정 중 발생하는 다양한 가스상 오염 물질에 대한 배출 특성을 파악하고자 하였다. 이 뿐만 아니라 일반적인 가스화 특성 지표로 알려진 냉가스 효율, 탄소 전환율, 합성가스 조성 파악 등에 대하여 결과 값을 정리하였다. 가스상 오염물질은 질소 화합물(HCN, NH3), 염소 화합물(HCl), 황 화합물(H2S)을 선정하여 분석을 진행하였으며, 습식 정제 시스템인 스크러버 및 습식 전기 집진기를 통과한 후 배출 허용기준을 만족하는 것으로 나타났다.

급격한 산업화와 인구 증가 등은 국내 폐기물 발생량이 해마다 증가하는 요인으로 작용하고 있으며 이에 따른 다양한 폐기물 처리방법이 수행되고 있다. 대표적인 폐기물 처리 방법 중 하나는 소각에 의한 폐기물 처리이며 다량의 폐기물 처리가 가능하고 특히 폐기물의 부피와 무게를 10~20% 정도로 감량할 수 있으며 소각열에너지를 회수하여 폐기물의 자원순환에 일조하고 있다. 이러한 장점으로 인해 국내 폐기물의 소각처리 비율은 꾸준히 증가하고 있는 추세이다. 그럼에도 불구하고 폐기물 소각처리 중 발생하여 배출되는 다양한 오염물질은 환경에 큰 단점으로 작용할 수 있다. 따라서 소각시설에서 배출되는 오염물질의 모니터링은 환경보전 문제에 있어 매우 중요한 과제이다. 본 연구에서는 소각로에서 배출되는 오염물질의 특성을 파악하기 위해 의료 폐기물 소각로 44개소와 소형 폐기물 소각로 28개소, 총 72개의 가스 샘플을 채취하고 분석하여 주 대기오염 물질인 이산화탄소, 질소산화물, 황산화물, 다이옥신을 측정하였고 배출허용기준과 비교하였다. 또한 주성분분석을 통해 오염물질 배출을 6개 그룹과 6개 샘플로 나누어 각각의 배출특성을 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 다이옥신의 경우 배출허용기준을 초과한 시설은 의료 폐기물 소각로 7개소, 소형 폐기물 소각로 9개소로 나타난 반면, 이산화탄소, 질소산화물, 황산화물의 경우 소형 폐기물 소각로 10개소에서만 배출허용기준을 초과한 것으로 나타났다. 이 결과를 통해 의료 폐기물 소각시설보다 소형 폐기물 소각시설의 오염물질 배출이 심각한 것으로 확인되었으며 방지시설과 운전 조건의 개선이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

세계 인구가 증가하면서 식량문제가 발생하며 이러한 식량을 생산하는 과정에서 발생하는 온실가스는 기후변화문제를 유발하고 있다. 질소는 단백질의 주요 요소로 동물이나 식물에게 필수적인 성분이나 과잉 공급되어 주변 수계로 배출되어 부영양화문제가 발생하고 있다. 인은 계속 수요가 증가하는데 한정적인 인광석양으로 인해 자원고갈문제가 발생하고 있다. 따라서 질소와 인의 손실을 예방하고 효율적으로 이용하기 위한 흐름파악이 필요하다. 그리고 물질을 효과적으로 순환시키는 것이 필요하다. 이러한 문제를 해결할 대책으로 국제연합식량 농업기구(FAO)는 곤충을 적극 권장하고 있다. 누에는 다른 곤충들과 달리 오래전부터 우리나라에서 많이 길러왔으며 최근 양잠산업을 웰빙･친환경･기능성 산업으로 육성하기 위한 제2차 양잠산업 육성 5개년 계획이 확정되어 양잠산업의 규모는 점점 커질 것으로 보인다. 누에는 식품으로 이용할 수 있을 뿐 아니라 잠용박을 이용하여 사료를 만들 수도 있다. 또한 잠분은 유기질 비료로 사용할 수 있다. 최근 원유가 상승 및 원유 자원의 고갈문제가 대두되고 자연 상태에서 분해되지 않는 물질을 소각하거나 매립하면서 발생하는 환경문제가 증가하면서 원유로부터 추출한 물질로 합성하여 만든 플라스틱을 대체할 수 있는 누에의 산물인 실크 피브로인을 이용한 생분해성소재(biomaterial)개발이 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 누에의 활용에 따른 질소, 인 흐름을 분석하여 질소, 인 이용 효율을 평가하고 온실가스 배출량을 평가하였다. 질소, 인 흐름 분석 시 사용하는 문헌자료 및 통계수치는 국내 자료와 외국자료를 비교하여 사용하였다. 통계자료는 최근 자료를 기준으로 사용한다. 누에를 식품화 하는 경우는 누에5령3일을 이용하여 누에가루를 만들었을 경우와 번데기를 식품으로 섭취하는 경우 모두 고려한다. 단백질 중 질소 함량은 16%로 계산하였다. 질소, 인의 흐름 분석 시 자연적, 인위적 질소, 인 모두 고려한다. 효율은 유출량을 유입량으로 나누어 구한다. 온실가스 배출량은 전과정평가를 통해 산정한다.

전지류는 충전 여부에 따라 크게 1차 전지와 2차 전지로 나뉜다. 1차 전지로는 망간/알칼리망간전지, 수은전지, 리튬전지 등이 있으며, 2차 전지로는 리튬이온전지, 니켈카드뮴전지, 납축전지 등이 있다. 이러한 전지류에는 니켈, 카드뮴, 수은 등과 같은 유해한 중금속과 은, 리튬 같은 유가금속이 함유되어 있어 폐전지류의 수거 및 재활용은 유해물질 관리와 자원순환의 측면에서 적정 관리가 매우 중요하다. 이에 따라 우리나라에서는 2003년부터 전지류를 EPR(Extended Producer Responsibility, 생산자책임재활용)제도 적용 대상 품목으로 관리하고 있다. 그러나 EPR제도 적용 대상 전지류는 수은전지, 산화은전지, 망간/알칼리망간전지, 리튬일차전지와 니켈카드뮴전지, 니켈수소전지로 6종류만 속하여 이 외의 전지는 모두 소각되거나 매립되는 실정이다. 또한 EPR제도 적용 대상 전지류의 재활용 의무율이 2014년 기준 전지 종류별로 20~65% 범위를 설정하고 있으며, 매년 출고량에 비해 수거 및 재활용율이 저조한 실정이다. 연간 국내 시장에 유통되는 EPR 제도 대상 전지류는 약 14천 톤이며 이 중 망간/알칼리망간전지가 약 12천 톤으로 전체 시장의 약 90%를 차지한다. 그러나 수거되어 재활용되는 폐망간/알칼리망간전지가 약 1천 톤으로 재활용률이 약 10%에 불과하다. 이에 본 연구에서는 망간/알칼리망간전지와 니켈카드뮴전지를 중심으로 발생･수거･처리 등 전과정 단계별 물질흐름분석을 통하여 국가 수준의 물질흐름도(Material flow analysis at national level)을 파악하여 주요 흐름과 특성을 분석하고자 한다. 또한 분석 결과를 종합하여 국내 폐전지류의 수거 및 재활용을 포함한 적정 관리를 위한 개선 방안을 제시하고자 한다. 본 연구에서는 현장 실태조사를 통하여 국내 폐전지류의 수거 및 재활용의 문제점을 파악하고, 문헌조사와 전문가 자문 내용 및 시민 설문조사를 바탕으로 확보된 데이터를 통해 망간/알칼리망간전지 및 니켈카드뮴전지의 데이터를 분석하였다. 물질흐름분석은 Stan 2.5 Software를 통해 실시하였다. 본 연구 결과, 망간/알칼리망간전지와 니켈카드뮴전지는 각각 가정에서 약 8천톤, 8백톤의 사용 및 보관되고 있었으며, 병원이나 숙박업소 등의 사업장에서도 상당량이 사용되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 폐건전지 수거함으로 수거되는 양은 각각 약 17백 톤과 2백톤이었으며, 재활용 시설로 각각 약 2천톤, 3백톤이 투입되는 것으로 파악되었다. 폐망간/알칼리망간전지에서 발생한 고철 및 망간/아연분말은 재활용되고 약 40%정도 발생하는 스크랩은 매립되고 니켈카드뮴전지의 경우 약 70%의 Ni scrap 등 유가물로 판매되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 향후 사용 보관되고 있는 폐전지류의 수거 활성화 방안 마련을 위한 체계적인 노력이 요구된다.

The most common types of refrigerants used in automobiles today usually include HCFCs and HFCs, which have the potential of ozone depletion or the greenhouse effect. Although environmentally friendly refrigerants are being developed, there is still a lack of safety and high-cost problems for new refrigerants. This study was conducted to determine the flow of refrigerants from automotive air conditioners and examine their potential problems and a proper management plan. The number of automobiles manufactured, the number of automobiles in use, and end-of-vehicle flow were examined through available statistics and reports. The material flow of refrigerants has been determined by the life cycle of automobiles and the unit requirements of the refrigerants used in automobiles. Based on the results, in 2014, there were approximately 1,017 tons of refrigerants introduced from the manufacturing stage of automobiles, and about 395 tons of refrigerants leaked from the use stage. After the use stage, only 13 tons of refrigerants were delivered to treatment facilities and 195 tons were emitted into the atmosphere during the dismantling process. As a result, in South Korea in 2014, a large amount of refrigerants (590 tons) was estimated to have been leaked into the atmosphere from automotive air conditioners during the use and dismantlement stage. Several preventive measures for refrigerants should be properly enforced by introducing economic incentives as well as a monitoring system with strengthened laws and policies.

In this study, gasification experiments were conducted using high calorific waste by measuring flue gas and gaseous pollutant composition. The feedstock used in this experiment was collected from industrial wastes and had a heating value more than 5,000 kcal/kg as well as low moisture and ash contents. Experiments were conducted at 1,200°C temperature by changing equivalent ratios (ERs) to find out an optimum condition for syngas production. Results showed that at ER 0.3, the highest syngas composition (around 81%) was obtained in flue gas. In this study, gas pollutant was sampled in cold absorbent by following Korean air pollutant standard sampling method. Later, sampled solutions were analyzed by IC (Ion Chromatography) to find out gaseous pollutant concentration. Usually, after gas cleanup system, all of the gaseous pollutants are removed by wet scrubber and catalyst reactor. However, in this study, due to gaseous pollutants removed by wet scrubber, the removal efficiency of gaseous pollutants showed lower performance compared with other catalyst clean up system. Thus, it is advisable to install a cleaning unit to deal with tar and soot.

Bisphenol A (BPA), a known endocrine disruptor, induces toxicity in cells and in experimental animals. Ginseng extracts were evaluated to determine whether they can inhibit BPA-induced toxicity. The antioxidant activity of fresh ginseng extract (WGE), dried white ginseng extract (DGE), and dried red ginseng extract (RGE) was measured using the DPPH assay. WGE and RGE increased DPPH free radical scavenging activity. Cell viability was measured in HepG2 cells following treatment with BPA and ginseng extracts using the MTT assay. DGE and RGE increased HepG2 cell viability following treatment with 200 μM BPA. RGE reduced levels of biochemical markers of liver damage, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) that increased in mice following treatment with BPA. In addition, the regeneration and proliferation of damaged liver cells were significantly increased in RGE-treated mice. Moreover, RGE inhibited hepatic fibrosis in the surrounding area and in the central vein of the liver microstructure. RGE also significantly inhibited BPA-induced cytotoxicity. In addition, RGE protected liver damage and regenerated liver tissues in BPA-treated animals. These results show that RGE may represent a potential candidate drug for the treatment and prevention of liver damage caused by environmental toxins.

The purpose of this study is to understand the rheological characteristics analysis method for the development of reference materials for cement paste considering the required performance of standard materials including particles

Phase change material (PCM) has been developed and applied in various fields as construction material. If the application of PCM as the semi-rigid pavement cement grout becomes available, it would be possible to control the occurrence of a micro crack due to the generation of hydration heat in the ultra rapid harding cement, and if the occurrence of a micro crack is reduced, it would be possible to improve the cohesion performance between asphalt matrix and grout as well as to compact the matrix of the pavement material, improving the durability. Therefore, the applicability review of PCM for the purpose of improving the semi-rigid pavement materials through the shrink reduction of ultra rapid harding cement used as the semi-rigid pavement cement grout was carried out in this study.

This study analyzes the existing case studies on the harmful chemical accident response system and analyzes the factors for decision - making and decision - making in the hazardous chemical accident site. Based on the conceptual model of collective intelligence as a new decision - making method, we will build a decision - making model based on collective intelligence that can be applied in the hazardous chemical accident site. The collective intelligence model proposed in this study is designed around hazardous chemical accidents, and it is necessary to conduct empirical studies through the composition of more specific expert groups.

감마분광분석 시스템 상에서는 226Ra(186.2 keV)과 235U(185.7 keV)가 방출하는 감마선 에너지의 피크 중첩이 발생한다. 226Ra의 직접분석을 위해서는 중첩된 피크로부터 235U의 기여를 제거해주거나 보정상수를 이용하여 실제 226Ra의 방사능 값 으로 보정 해주어야 한다. 235U가 방출하는 다른 감마선 피크를 참조하여 235U의 기여를 제거할 경우 복잡한 수계산이 필요하며, 참조피크에서 기인하는 큰 불확도로 인해 높은 정량한계를 갖는다. 반면에 보정상수를 이용하여 226Ra을 평가할 경우 간단한 계산으로 평가가 가능하며, 간접측정시 요구되는 222Rn의 용기건전성과 방사평형 복구기간이 필요하지 않아 226Ra의 신속 측정시 유용한 방법이다. 따라서 해당 방법을 통해 원료물질 3종과 공정부산물 3종, 총 93여개 시료에 대해서 보정상수로 산출된 226Ra의 방사능 농도와 방사평형 된 214Bi의 방사능 농도의 비교를 통해 유효성을 확인하였다. 대부분 ± 20% 내에서 유효하였지만 인산석고의 경우 약 50%의 오차를 보였다. 이는 보정상수를 유도하기 위한 가정 중 238U과 226Ra의 방사평형 관계가 달라진 것으로 판단된다. 특이성을 반영한 보정상수를 적용하여 226Ra의 방사능 농도에 대한 유효성을 평가한 결 과 약 ±10%로 좀 더 정밀한 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 본 연구에서 산출된 보정상수를 통한 226Ra의 방사능 농도 평가 방법은 복잡한 수계산이 필요하지 않고 용기선택으로부터 자유로우며 방사평형 복구를 위한 기간이 필요하지 않아 원료물질 및 공정부산물의 226Ra의 신속한 농도 분포 평가시 유효한 방법이다.

The purpose of this study is to understand the rheological characteristics analysis method for the development of reference materials for cement paste considering the required performance of standard materials including particles.

Phase change material (PCM) has been developed and applied in various fields as construction material. If the application of PCM as the semi-rigid pavement cement grout becomes available, it would be possible to control the occurrence of a micro crack due to the generation of hydration heat in the ultra rapid harding cement, and if the occurrence of a micro crack is reduced, it would be possible to improve the cohesion performance between asphalt matrix and grout as well as to compact the matrix of the pavement material, improving the durability. Therefore, the applicability review of PCM for the purpose of improving the semi-rigid pavement materials through the shrink reduction of ultra rapid harding cement used as the semi-rigid pavement cement grout was carried out in this

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Corni fructus extracts (CEF, EtOAc extraction; CBF, buthanol extraction; CWF, water extraction) were investigated. The total phenolics of CEF (173.3 mg TAE/g) were significantly higher than those of CWF (26.7 mg TAE/g) and CBF (94.8 mg TAE/g). DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging activity of CEF (DPPH: RH50; 25.1 μg/mL, ABTS: RC50; 36.1 μg/mL) showed even higher than that of BHA and α-tocopherol used as positive control. All three Corni fructus extracts in the concentration of 1~100 μg/mL were effective inhibitors of NO and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). NO production was inhibited 71.3~92.2% by CEF, 76.8~85.5% by CBF and 74.4~96.9% by CWF, respectively. CEF, CBF and CWF (1~100 μg/mL) inhibited also pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 very effectively. TNF-α was inhibited up to 51.2% by CWF and IL-1β was inhibited up to 67.1% by CEF. IL-6 was best inhibited by CEF up to 58.9%. This study suggested the potential of Corni fructus for use as an excellent antioxidant substance and inflammatory inhibiting mediators. Therefore CEF, CBF and CWF Corni fructus extracts may be used for therapeutic approach to various inflammatory diseases.

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary formulated feed additive on growth performance and carcass traits of Hanwoo steers. A formulated feed additive reported to reduce heat load in the rumen in our previous research was used (Cho et al., 2014). Total 32 herds of Hanwoo steers were assigned into two groups of control and treatment. Total mixed ration was provided as basal diet for cattle and 100 g of additive was supplemented on diet for treatment. Feeding trial was performed during 120 days before slaughter. For growth performance, 3 periods (0~90 days; 90~120 days; 0~120 days) were allotted and average daily gain, feed requirement and final body weight were determined. Loin meat between 12th and 13th rib was used for meat quality analysis after slaughtering. Only 1st period showed significantly improved growth performance of treatment (P<0.05) and there were no significant difference in other periods. At 3rd periods (overall), a trend of increased average daily gain was found at treatment (P=0.075). Carcass performance and quality did not show significant differences between treatment and control (P>0.05). In meat quality, treatment showed significant increment in all measured meat colors (P<0.05) and significantly less sharing force compared to the control (P<0.05). Although no significant difference in growth performance and carcass yield were found, remarkably improved economic status was detected in treatment group. In conclusion, it could be suggested that application of a formulated feed additive specialized in reduction of heat load in the rumen was able to increase economical balance through enhancing heat stress condition of ruminant and growth.

Background: The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of storage conditions on the growth of Saururus chinensis (Lour.) Baill. rootstock.Methods and Results:Rootstocks of S. chinensis were stored in either soil or vermiculite that had been treated with a control treatment, diluted wood vinegar (50 or 100-fold), DF-100 (50-fold), or 1-naphthylacetamide and at 5°C or 15°C. After 8 weeks, the stored roots were planted in the field, and both plant height and leaf number were observed after transplantation. The greatest number of leaves (5.60 ± 0.80) was produced by roots that had been stored in soil treated with 100 fold dilution of wood vinegar and at 5°C. Meanwhile the maximum plant height (6.92 ± 0.78 ㎝) at 30 d after transplanting was observed for rootstocks that had been stored in soil treated with the 100 fold dilution of wood vinegar and at 15°C, whereas the maximum plant height at 60 d after transplanting (26.46 ± 0.71㎝) was observed for rootstocks that had been stored in soil treated with the 100-fold dilution of wood vinegar and at 5°C. Therefore, the storage of rootstocks in soil treated with the 100-fold dilution of wood vinegar and at temperatures at or below 5°C was most effective, and it can be used to prevent the decay of roots during the postharvest management of S. chinensis rootstocks.Conclusions:The results of the present study indicate that, among the parameters examined, the storage of roots in soil that had been treated with the 100-foil dilution of wood vinegar is the most effective method for improving the growth of S. chinensis.