Two infamous ant species, red imported fire ant (RIFA, Solenopsis invicta) and tropical fire ant (TFA, S. geminata), originated from South America are invading and harming many countries around the world. Among them, RIFA, known as one of the 100 world’s worst invasive alien species, has been discovered in South Korea; in Busan (Gamman CT) in 2017, and subsequently in Busan (Hutchison CT), Pyongtaek, Incheon and Daegu in 2018. With these relentless introduction of RIFA, South Korea is not safe no more from these ants and faces a risk of settlement. Our research goal is tracing the country origin of invasive populations of RIFA and TFA based on molecular epidemiological approach. We are conducting both microsatellite and genome-wide SNP analyses in order to derive a complementary interpretation. These two methodologies are expected to result in improved resolution in population genetics analysis. Nevertheless, this work needs collaboration of many countries belonging to the range of origin and invasion of RIFA and TFA. We will briefly introduce our research project and progress of collaboration research.

The red imported fire ant (RIFA, Solenopsis invicta), an exotic species, detected in Taiwan in 2003 was originally from USA. A program was launched immediately under Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine Council of Agriculture (BAPHIQ) in 2004 for RIFA management. The National Red Imported Fire Ant Control Center (NRIFACC) helps the BAPHIQ to integrate/coordinate the RIFA eradication program which involves every governmental department, however the actual implementation of prevention and control work is the local government. It has made a significant progress in public education, since our general public can recognize RIFA accurately now and succeed to localize RIFA in Northern Taiwan. However, nationwide RIFA eradication is still far from success, the major constraints of the eradication program in Taiwan include (1) RIFA had likely been in Taiwan longer than reported, (2) difficulty to detect incipient infestation, (3) mass reproductive queens that can spread over 10-20 km after nuptial flight, (4) movement control is not easy to perform, (5) man power or company for chemical treatment is not enough, (6) funding is insufficient to allow success, (7) meteorological condition disfavors the control practice. Fortunately, we have developed humidity resistant baits that could enhance the control efficiency of RIFA in humid or wet conditions and resolve the weather constraints of RIFA and other invasive ants control in wet tropical and subtropical habitats. For the success of NRIFACC eradication efforts, participation of all stakeholders would remain a very important strategy in the future. In particular, a centralized team would further facilitate the management of RIFA. Moreover, due to the increasing in international trades and the recent detection of RIFA in Japan and Korea, an international efforts and cooperation on RIFA management is a key issue to control global movements of RIFA.

The red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, first arrived in Texas in 1956 and quickly spread, where it now occupies more than half the state. The ecological and economic impact of this invasive ant has been well-documented in the state. Ecologically, it reduces native arthropod fauna and has a big effect on ground nesting birds. Economically, it’s estimated that this pest ant costs the state $1.2B dollars annually, affecting both urban and agricultural areas. After failed federal efforts to eradicate the fire ant, the state of Texas invested in its own research and management program, as did several other states. However, the Texas program, the Imported Fire Ant Research and Management Program, was the largest state program with $1.25 M invested annually since 1997. Several important developments arose out of this program including research on the biology and management of fire ants as well as treatment recommendations. Results of these research and management efforts will be discussed.

최근에는 5G 시대가 전개되면서 온라인 콘텐츠의 중요성이 더욱 높아져 가는 이 때에 우리나라와 미국 저작권법에 공통으로 존재하는 문구인 “침해가 명백하다는 사실 또는 정황을 알게 된 때 (red flag awaren ess)”의 소위 적색 깃발테스트에 관한 미국 법조문과 관련 판례를 검토 하고자 한다. 미국 DMCA1) 제 512 조 (c) 면책항 조항의 적용에서 미국 연방 법원은 “적색깃발 인식”의 명확한 기준을 정립하는 과정에서 다양한 접근방법을 제안하고 있다. 침해 행위로부터 이익을 얻으면서도 침해 행위의 구체적 인식을 기망적인 회피하는 온라인서비스제공자들에 대하여 미국 보통법 상의 개념인 ‘의도적인 외면’을 512조 면책항에서의 ‘실제적인 인식’이나 ‘적색깃발 인식’에 해당한다고 보거나, 또는 저작권 유인 침해적인 비즈니스 모델의 존재를 근거로 하여, 궁극적으로는 면책항 적용을 박탈하고자 하는 미국 판례들이 나오게 되었다. 반면, 우리나라 대법원의 법리에 따르면, “외관상 명백성”의 법리에 따라 온라인 상의 이용자들의 불법행위에 대하여 온라인서비스제공자의 저작권 간접침해 책임을 규율하고 있다. 하지만 이러한 과실 방조 책임의 법리는 온라인 상의 정보 유통이라는 기능을 수행하는 온라인서비스제공자들에게 과도한 책임에 노출되도록 하는 문제점이 있다. 따라서 향후에는 우리나라 법원은 온라인서비스제공자들에게 예측 가능성을 높일 수 있는 세부적이고 구체적인 법리의 개발이 필요할 것이다.

Plant growth and morphology are affected by light environments. The morphogenesis and growth of the plants growing in plant factories are different from those grown under sunlight due to the effect of far-red light included in sunlight. The objective of this study was to compare the morphogenesis and growth of cucumber plants grown under artificial sunlight, high pressure sodium lamp (HPS), and HPS with additional far-red light (HPS+FR). The artificial solar (AS) with a spectrum similar to sunlight was manufactured using sulfur plasma lamp, incandescent lamp, and green-reducing optical film. HPS was used as a conventional electrical light source and far-red LEDs were added for HPS+FR. The optical properties of each light source was analyzed. The morphogenesis, growth, and photosynthetic rate were compared in each light source. The ratio of red to far-red lights and phytochrome photostationary state were similar in AS and HPS+FR. There were significant differences in morphology and growth between HPS and HPS+FR, but there were no significant differences between AS and HPS+FR. SPAD was highest in HPS, while photosynthetic rate was higher at AS and HPS. Although the photosynthetic rate in HPS+FR was lower than HPS, the growth was similar in AS. It was because canopy light interception was increased by longer petioles and larger leaf areas induced by FR. It is confirmed that the electrical light with additional far-red light induces similar photomorphogenesis and growth in sunlight spectrum. From the results, we expect that similar results will be obtained by adding far-red light to electrical light sources in plant factories.

In this study, the principal objective was to investigate the effect of light quality and vessel ventilation on the growth and development, physiology, activities of antioxidant enzymes, and contents of mineral nutrients of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) ‘Marble Beauty’. Single node cuttings stuck into the plant growth regulator (PGR)-free MS medium in containers covered with caps with or without a ventilation filter were cultured first four weeks under white and then additional four weeks under either white (control), blue, red, or red + blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) for 56 days. Interestingly, a ventilated culture condition not only reduced the percentage of the hyperhydricity, but also increased the total chlorophyll content (Chl a + Chl b) of the plantlets as compared to the non-ventilated condition. In addition, blue LEDs produced plantlets with the greatest number of shoots and red LEDs produced plantlets with the greatest shoot length. The quality of plantlets was improved under a ventilation condition. Besides, under a ventilated condition, red + blue LEDs raised APX activity, and blue LEDs not only raised the activity of the CAT, but also increased tissue contents of such elements as K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Mn and Fe. The red LEDs increased contents of B and Si under a ventilated condition, and Na accumulation under a non-ventilated condition. Thus, including blue or red LEDs as the light source in a ventilated culture condition will produce plantlets of carnation ‘Marble Beauty’ in vitro with improved quality.

본 논문은 홍국의 첨가량을 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10% 첨가한 머핀을 만들어 일반성분, 색도, pH, 중량 및 굽기 손실률, 부피 및 비용적, 상부 단면 직경 및 높이, 기계적 조직감, DPPH radical 소거능, ABTS radical 소거능, 총 페놀 함량, Monacolin-K 함량, 관능적 특성 등을 실험하였다. 색의 명도 값과 황색도 값은 대조군이 첨가군보다 낮은 값을 나타냈고, 적색도 값은 첨가군 에서 높은 값을 나타냈다. 홍국 머핀에서 pH는 홍국의 첨가량이 늘어날수록 낮아지는 pH값을 나타냈고, 굽기 손실률에서는 홍국 첨가량이 증가 할수록 조금씩 낮아지는 값을 나타냈다. 기계적 조직감은 홍국 첨가량에 따라 경도는 10%에서 부드럽게 나왔고, 부착력, 응집성, 점성 (Gumminess), 씹힘성에서는 2%의 값이 높게, 탄력성은 8%에서 높게 나타내었다. DPPH radical 소거능과 ABTS radical 소거능은 홍국 첨가량이 증가할수록 값이 높아지는 값을 나타내었고, 총 페놀(Total phenol content)함량은 홍국첨가량이 증가 할 수록 값이 높아지는 경향을 나타내었다. Monacolin-K 함량은 홍국 첨가량이 가장 많은 10%에서 가장 높은 값을 나타내었고, 관능검사는 맛, 감촉, 전반적인 기호도가 4%에서 좋게 평가되었고, 향미와 색에서 좋게 평가되었다. 이상의 결과에 의하면 홍국 첨가가 제과 제빵 재료로 이용 가능할 뿐만 아니라 항암, 혈압강하, cholesterol 억제 등에 영향을 미치기에 4% 홍국 첨가군이 일반머핀보다 관능적으로 좋게 평가되었기에 기능성을 가진 머핀제조가 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

본 연구는 국내외 여건으로 침체되고 국내 인삼산업 활성화에 필요한 인삼가공식품의 경쟁력 제고를 위하여 대표 인삼제품인 홍삼토닉의 소비자 선호속성을 선택실험법을 통해 분석하였다. 실험에 사용된 선호속성으로는 재배연근, 우수농산물(GAP) 인증 여부, 당류함량, 가격이 포함되었으며 총 1,796개의 실험에 대한 답변을 취득하여 각 속성에 대한 가치를 다항로짓모형을 이용하여 추정하였다. 그 결과, 6 년근 원료를 사용하여 우수농산물(GAP) 인증을 받은 저당도 제품에 대한 선호도를 화폐가치로 환산하였다. 이를 정리하면, 5년근 대비 6년근 원료를 사용한 제품에 약 94,000원, GAP 인증을 받지 않은 경우에 비해서 약 89,000원, 당을 1g 줄인 경우 약 5,000의 추가지불의사금액을 확인할 수 있었다. 따 라서 단기적으로 GAP 인증된 6년근 원료를 사용한 저당의 제품 개발이 필요하며, 인삼 GAP 인증에 대한 지원과 홍보가 필요할 것으로 보인다. 한편 인삼 농가 생산성 개선을 위해 저년근 인삼 효능에 대한 과도한 저평가를 개선하기 위한 장기적인 노력이 병행되어야 할 것으로 보인다.