본 연구는 식물공장에서 미나리(Oenanthe javanica DC.) 를 초장별(20cm, 30cm, 40cm, 50cm)로 재배할 경우 기능성 물질과 영양학적 가치가 유지되는지를 평가하기 위해 수행되 었다. 미나리는 항산화 효과, 항염증, 간 보호 등 다양한 생리 활성을 갖춘 기능성 채소로, 기존 재배 방식의 한계를 극복하 고 연중 안정적인 생산이 가능한 식물공장 재배 가능성을 확 인하는 것이 본 연구의 목적이다. 연구 결과, 초장 30cm에서 칼륨(K)과 칼슘(Ca) 함량이 가장 높았으며, 비타민 C 함량 또 한 1,165.38mg·kg-1으로 가장 높았다. 총 폴리페놀 함량은 초 장 20－40cm에서 유사한 수준을 유지하였으며, 초장 50cm 에서 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 기능성 물질인 Quercetin, Apigenin, Isorhamnetin 함량은 초장에 따른 변동 폭이 크지 않아, 단기 재배된 초장이 짧은 미나리도 충분한 기능성 물질 을 함유하고 있음을 확인하였다. 식이섬유 함량 또한 모든 초 장에서 일정 수준(300g·kg-1 이상)을 유지하여 건강 기능성 채소로 활용 가능성이 높았다. 본 연구 결과를 종합하면, 식물 공장에서 초장 30cm로 재배된 미나리는 높은 영양 가치와 기 능성을 유지할 수 있으며, 기존 노지재배 방식과 비교해 연중 균일한 생산이 가능하여 산업적 활용 가치가 클 것으로 판단 된다.

본 연구는 식물공장형 육묘시스템에서 광도 조절에 따른 수 박 접목묘의 생육 및 품질을 평가하기 위해 수행되었다. 수박 접수는 고온기 품종 ‘부라보꿀(BK)’, 저온기 품종 ‘산타꿀 (SK)’을 사용하였고, 대목으로 고온기 품종 ‘불로장생(BS)’, 저온기 품종 ‘동장군(DG)’을 사용하였다. 광도는 125 ± 25, 225 ± 25 및 325 ± 25μmol·m-2·s-1 3처리로 조정하여 실험을 진행하였다. 초장은 고온기 접목묘가 125 ± 25μmol·m-2·s-1, 저온기 접목묘가 225 ± 25μmol·m-2·s-1에서 가장 높았고, 줄 기 직경과 마디수는 고온기 접목묘, 저온기 접목묘 모두 225 ± 25μmol·m-2·s-1에서 가장 높았다. 근장과 엽면적은 고온기 접 목묘에서 325 ± 25μmol·m-2·s-1, 저온기 접목묘는 225 ± 25 μmol·m-2·s-1에서 가장 높았다. 또한 지상부 및 지하부 생체중 과 건물중은 225 ± 25μmol·m-2·s-1 처리에서 가장 높게 나타 났다. 충실도는 두 품종 모두 광도가 증가함에 따라 높아졌으 며, 특히 고온기 접목묘에서 그 효과가 두드러졌다. 엽면적비 (LAR)는 고온기 접목묘에서 광도 증가와 함께 유의하게 증가 하였으나, 저온기 접목묘에서 유의한 차이가 없었다. 종합적 으로 생육 특성은 225 ± 25μmol·m-2·s-1에서 높았으나, 묘소 질을 고려했을 때 325 ± 25μmol·m-2·s-1에서 더욱 강건한 묘 가 형성된 것으로 판단된다.

This study aims to propose new grading standards that can be applied to AI-based automatic sorting machines, reflecting current distribution and consumption trends. The current domestic grading standards for onions in South Korea are based on the “Agricultural and Fishery Products Quality Control Act”. They classify onions based on criteria such as uniformity, shape, color, and the presence of foreign matter. Onion grading standards are divided into four categories based on bulb diameter and weight. However, in the actual domestic market, onions are distributed according to a five-grade classification based on bulb diameter. Therefore, this study classified onions into eight grades, reflecting current distribution and consumption trends in the domestic market. These grades are applicable to AI-based automatic sorting machines. Marketable onions were classified into A1 (extra large) to A5 (extra small) based on the diameter of a single bulb. Onions used for non-marketable purposes (processing) were classified as grade B. Additionally, grade C and grade D were designated for processing and disposal, respectively. By establishing quality grading classifications that align with current distribution and consumption market trends as well as the operational characteristics of AI-based automatic sorting machines, we can expect improvements in work efficiency and reductions in distribution costs. Following this study, it will be necessary to establish comprehensive quality grading standards that include both external criteria (such as bulb weight and size) and internal criteria (such as detection of internal decay and disease occurrence).

This study aimed to determine the optimal planting density for sesame cultivation in a double cropping system after harvesting onion and garlic in the Muan region. It compared the growth, yield, disease susceptibility, and labor hours for two varieties of sesame (Landrace and Geonbaek sesame) at different planting densities. Plant height in the Landrace sesame showed no significant variation with different planting densities, whereas Geonbaek sesame increased in height with higher planting densities. Both cultivars increased the number of viable branches at lower densities. The stem diameter was thicker in Landrace sesame with decreasing planting density, while in the Geonbaek sesame, there was no significant difference in stem diameter regardless of planting density. The number of capsules per plant for the Landrace sesame increased with decreasing density, whereas Geonbaek sesame showed no significant difference. Yield for both cultivars was higher at greater densities. However, the late direct sowing time and shorter cultivation period significantly reduced the yield of sesame cultivated in a double cropping system compared to that of sesame grown in a single cropping system, due to the late direct sowing time and shorter cultivation period. There was no significant difference in disease occurrence based on planting density. Furthermore, although labor hours did not vary with planting density when comparing the labor hours required for cultivating the Landrace sesame and Geonbaek sesame, the latter needed less labor time. This study reveals the optimum planting distance and density for sesame cultivation as a double cropping after harvesting onion and garlic, providing invaluable data for establishing sesame double cropping cultivation techniques.

This study was conducted to identify the optimal root zone temperature for paprika cultivation, with an aim to increase the heating and cooling energy efficiency and prepare for extreme weather conditions. The greenhouse air temperature was maintained at 20oC and 25oC during the daytime (12 hours) and at 18oC during the nighttime (12 hours). The plant height did not show any significant differences between the treatment with air temperature and root zone temperature. The root length was highest under an air temperature of 25oC with root zone temperatures of 25oC and 30oC, and it was the lowest at 15oC. The leaf number was the highest when the root zone temperature was adjusted to 25oC and 30oC across all air temperatures. The leaf area increased with higher root zone temperatures, but considering the compactness of the seedlings, a root zone temperature of 25oC was found to be the most effective. The fresh and dry weight of the shoot increased with higher root zone temperatures at an air temperature of 25oC, while the fresh and dry weight of the roots tended to be higher when the root zone temperature was adjusted to 25oC and 30oC across all air temperatures. The compactness was most effective when the root zone temperature was adjusted to 20oC and 25oCC across all air temperatures. Based on the above results, adjusting the root zone temperature to 25oC at an air temperature of 25oC was found to be effective for the early growth of Paprika. The results of this study suggest that not only can growth be promoted through the regulation of root zone temperature, but it also contribute to the establishment of root zone temperature control technology, which can prevent an excessive drop and rise in the root zone temperature.

Objectives of this study were to propose an optimal fertilization method of Chlorella and to evaluate its effects on growth of green pepper. Chlorella fusca strain was propagated and used in the experiment. As for treatment, drenching method (DM), foliar fertilization (FF), drench and foliar fertilization combination (DM + FF), and untreated control (CO) were used. Plant height of green pepper was higher in the CO treatment than in chlorella fertilized treatments. Chlorella fertilization inhibited stem growth of green pepper. Chlorophyll contents of green pepper leaves were higher in the DM + FF treatment. Yields were the higher in DM and DM + FF treatments than in other treatments. Vitamin C content was the highest in the DM + FF treatment. These results showed that Chlorella fertilization could increase the growth, yield, and bioactive substance content of green pepper. The Chlorella fertilization method could be applied to other crops. By applying this technology to the farmer, it is possible to increase income and supply healthy and safe high-quality agricultural products to consumers.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of root zone temperatures (RZT) on the germination of bell peppers and tomatoes. Bell peppers and tomatoes had the highest germination rates (85% and 90%, respectively) at 25oC air temperature. Besides, the first germination of bell peppers was shifted by one day ahead. Bell peppers had the highest germination rate of 72,100, and 100%, respectively, when the RZT was adjusted to 30oC at airtemperature of 20, 25, and 30oC, and when the air temperature was adjusted to 35oC, the germination rate was the highest (70%) when the RZT was 15oC. Tomatoes had the highest germination rate at 20oC of the RZT at all atmospheric temperatures. A local cooling and heating system was established to improve the germination rate by controlling the RZT during the low and high temperature period. The optimum RZT for seedlings during the low and high temperature period was investigated.

본 연구는 근권부 냉방이 토마토 육묘 시 묘 생육에 미치는 영향을 구명하고자 수행되었다. 생장상 하부 파이프 냉방을 이용하여 근권부 온도를 20°C와 25°C로 설정하여 실험을 수 행하였다. 전 생육기간동안 초장, 근장, 엽수는 두 온도 처리구 간 차이를 보이지 않았다. 엽면적, 지상부와 지하부의 생체중 및 건물중, 엽록소 함량은 파종 28일 경과 시 25°C 처리구가 더 높았으며, 실험 종료 시 두 처리구 간 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이상의 결과로 근권부 온도 20°C와 25°C에서 토마토 생육 차이를 확인하지 못했다. 따라서, 본 연구는 고온기 토마 토 묘 생산 시 온실 냉방 효율을 높이기 위한 국부 냉방 기술 확 립에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이다.