The 15,389-bp long complete mitogenome of the endangered red-spotted apollo butterfly, Parnassius bremeri (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) was determined. This genome has a gene arrangement identical to those of all other sequenced lepidopteran insects, which have the gene order of tRNAMet, tRNAIle, and tRNAGln at the beginning. Due to the uncertainty the start codon for COI gene in insect has been discussed extensively. We propose the CGA sequence as the start codon for COI gene in lepidopteran insects, based on complete mitogenome sequences of lepidopteran insects including our P. bremerii and additional sequences of the COI start region from a diverse taxonomic range of lepidopteran species (a total of 51 species belonging to 15 families). As has been suggested in other sequenced lepidopteran insects the 18 bp-long poly-T stretch and the downstream conserved motif ATAGA that were previously suggested to serve as a structural signal for minor-strand mtDNA replication also was found at the 3’-end region of the P. bremerii A+T-rich region. In an extensive search to find out tRNA-like structure in the A+T-rich region, each one tRNATrp-like sequence and tRNALeu (UUR)-like sequence were found in the P. bremeri A+T-rich region, and most of other sequenced lepidopteran insects were shown to have tRNA-like structure within the A+T-rich region, thereby indicating that such feature is frequent in the lepidopteran A+T-rich region. Phylogenetic analysis using the concatenated 13 amino acid sequences and nucleotide sequences of PCGs of the four macrolepidopteran suferfamilies together with Tortricoidea and Pyraloidea well recovered a monophyly of Papilionoidea and a monophyly of Bombycoidea. However, Geometroidea and Noctuoidea were unexpectedly clustered as one group and placed this group to the sister group to Bombycoidea, instead of Papilionoidea in most analyses.

Invertebrate mitochondrial genome contains 13 protein-coding genes and major start codons for them are ATA (Met) and ATG (Met). However, alternative start codons such as ATT (Ile), ATC (Ile), TTG (Leu), and GTG (Val) also have been suggested from a diverse organism. Approximately 120 complete mitochondrial genome reported showed that the start codon for COI gene evidences an array of diverse designation of COI start codon such as typical ATN, tetranucleotide TTAG and ATAA, newly proposed AAT and AAC and so on. In the case of Lepidoptera, many completely sequenced species showed no typical start codon at the start context of COI and even within the neighboring tRNATyr. In order to clarify, we newly sequenced the beginning context of COI gene, encompassing the neighboring tRNATyr and start region of COI gene from 39 species belonging to eight lepidopteran families. We found the newly sequenced 39 species and 14 available complete lepidopteran mitochondrial genomes all possessed CGA (arginine), which is the first non-overlapping in-frame codon in COI gene. Furthermore, this CGA is highly well aligned in terms of both nucleotide and amin o acid sequences with neighboring region. Thus, the CGA (arginine) may be synapomorphic character for Lepidoptera, functionally constrained. We, therefore, propose the CGA sequence as the start codon for COI gene in lepidopteran insects.

The bumblebee, Bombus ardens, is a valuable natural resource, and is most notably utilized for greenhouse pollination. In order to gain a greater understanding of the population genetic structure and the genetic diversity of this species, we sequenced a portion of the mitochondrial COI gene corresponding to the “DNA Barcode” region (658 bp) from 160 individuals collected over 15 Korean localities. Uncorrected pairwise distances among the eight haplotypes suggested low intraspecific genetic diversity, with a maximum sequence divergence of 0.3%. Such a low level of intraspecific genetic diversity was further reflected in local populations, particularly to islet populations, such as those of Youngheungdo, Jakyakdo, and Ulleugdo, which had zero genetic diversity. Geographically, one haplotype (BARBA01) was widespread and dominant, with a frequency of 90.6% (145 among 160 individuals). Other haplotypes were restricted to one to three localities and had low frequency. Overall, a very high rate of per generation female migration ratio (Nm= 4.6 to infinite) and a very low level of genetic fixation (FST= 0 to 0.099) were detected between pairs of localities, suggesting that the B. ardens population sonthe Korean peninsula are panmictic, which is consistent with our understanding of their dispersal capability.

To understand geographic genetic variation of the species and relationships among populations of the bumble bee, Bombus ardens, that is utilized as green house pollinator we expanded our investigation by sequencing somewhat longer mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) fragment, covering some uninvestigated regions within the species distribution, and analyzing the sequence data in terms of population genetic structure. For the purpose of study, a portion of mitochondrial COI gene, corresponding to "DNA Barcode" region (658 bp) was sequenced from 160 individuals of B. ardens collected over 15 localities in Korea. The sequence data revealed overall relatively low genetic diversity within species, with a maximum sequence divergence of 0.3%. Geographically, one haplotype (BARBA01) was found in all localities surveyed, with the frequency of 91% (145 among 160 individuals), whereas other haplotypes were found in a locality mostly as a single individual, suggesting that haplotype distribution can be summarized as coexistence of widespread, one dominant haplotype and regionally restricted, other haplotypes. Overall, very high rate of per generation female migration (Nm = 4.6 ~ infinite) and very low level of geographic substitution (FST = 0 ~ 0.099) among localities were characteristic. Although some populations were genetically subdivided from the remaining localities in the hierarchical analysis, there was regional polarity on this subdivision. Taken together with gene flow estimates, the nature of genetic divergence of the bumble bee populations is characterized as one that possessing low genetic diversity, high gene flow, and wide spread of one dominant haplotype, consistent with the previous finding. To have further detailed information of this valuable genetic resource, further longer and variable molecular portion is under investigating.

To understand geographic genetic variation of the species and relationships among populations of the bumble bee, Bombus ardens, we sequenced a portion of mitochondrial COI gene, which corresponds to "DNA Barcode" region (658 bp) from 101 B. ardens individuals collected over 11 localities in Korea. The sequence data were used to investigate genetic diversity within populations and species, geographic variation within species, phylogeographic relationship among populations, and phylogenetic relationship among haplotypes. A total of nine haplortpes were found, but they very close to each other (a maximum sequence divergence of 0. 304%). Summarized, overall moderate to low genetic diversity within populations and species was characteristic, concordant with the high potential to disperse of B. ardens in Korea. There was no clear regional subdivision was observed and relatively high rate of gene flow among localities and low FST was characteristic.

The turnip aphid is a worldwide pest, damaging mainly to crucifers. In order to understand the life parameters of Lipaphis erysimi for the eventual goal of control, the developmental periods, survival rates, lifespan, and fecundity of the species were investigated under five temperature regimes (15℃ - 35℃). Furthermore, the efficacy of several environment-friendly agricultural materials (EFAMs) that are on the market was subjected to test in order to obtain further accurate information. The developmental period of the turnip aphid nymph was longest at 15ºC as 16.9 days, shortened as temperature goes up to 25ºC (5.4 days), and then somewhat increased at 30ºC (5.9 days), suggesting that the most efficient temperature for nymphal development could be around 25ºC. Mortality of the nymphal turnip aphid was obvious at 35ºC, whereas it was minimal at other temperature schemes. The longevity of adults shortened as temperature goes up to 30ºC. In particular, the maximum lifespan for adults continued for 55 days at 15ºC, but shortened to 21 days at 30ºC. The total fecundity per day was 35.7 at 15ºC, 81 at 20ºC, 64.2 at 25ºC, and 6.6 individuals at 30ºC, showing the highest fecundity at 20ºC. After the turnip aphids were successfully stabilized in indoor environment the insecticidal activity was tested and mortality was determined 12, 24, 36, and 48 hrs after EFAMs are treated. Several on-the-market EFAMs showed more than 90% of insecticidal activity within 24 hrs or 48 hrs, but a few showed less than 90% activity, signifying importance of selection of proper EFAMs.

레이저유도파열검출 기술을 이용하여 우라늄(VI) 가수분해물의 용해도를 측정하였다. 측정 용액의 우라늄 농도 범위는 , pH 범위는 , 그리고 이온 강도는 0.1 M 이며, 온도는 로 유지하였다. 문헌에 제시된 가수분해 상수와 specific ion interaction theory(SIT)를 이용하여 이온 강도 I=0 일 때의 용해도 곱 (solubility product) 상수 를 구하였다. 동일한 시료에 대해 흡수 및 형광 스펙트럼을 측정하여 가수분해 화학종의 존재를 확인하였다. 우라늄 농도에서 용액 중에 존재하는 주요 가수분해 화학종은 와 임을 보였다.

가압경수로형 원자력발전소의 운영과정에서 발생된 폐수지내 및 의 분포특성을 조사하였다. 표준용액을 사용한 의 회수율 측정결과, 사용한 산의 종류에 관계없이, 3 N-HCl , 주입한 농도 범위에서 의 회수율을 나타내었다. 같은 장치를 사용하여 HTO 표준용액 증류에 의한 의 회수율은 주입한 농도 범위에서 이었다. 습식산화-산용출법에 의한 폐수지의 및 동시분리시, 를 사용했을 때 다른 감마핵종에 의한 방해가 없었으며, 포집액이 섬광제와 잘 혼합되었다. 그러나 3 N-HCl을 사용했을 때 포집용액에서 및 등의 감마핵종이 검출되었다. 또한 Sample Oxidizer에 의한 포집용액에서도 및 등이 검출되었으며, 포집용액에서는 이 검출되었다. 폐수지의 총 함량중 약 70% 이상이 무기 탄소로 확인되었다. 30개 폐수지 시료중 8개 고방사능 폐수지의 및 의 평균농도는 각각 이었으며 22개 저방사능폐수지에서는 각각 이 검출되었다. 고방사능 폐수지의 평균 비는 28로 저방사능 폐수지의 0.70에 비해 높게 나타났으며, 및 의 농도는 서로 비례하는 경향을 보였다.