The objective of this study was to investigate changes in the cyanogenic glycoside (CN-Glc) content of apricot and plum chungs over the sugaring-ripening period and to evaluate their quality characteristics. The whole and flesh parts of the apricot and plum were mixed with sugar to a mixing ratio of 1:1 (w/w) to prepare their chungs, after which the fruit-sugar mixtures were stored for 13 months. The CN-Glc content dramatically increased within 3-4 months, reached the maximum, and gradually decreased over storage by 13 months. The apricot and plum chungs with seeds exhibited much higher CN-Glc contents than those without seeds. All chungs stored for 10 months were filtrated and treated for 30 min at 85oC to measure their quality characteristics. Similar soluble solid contents (53.4- 53.6oBx) were found in all chungs. The apricot and plum chungs without seeds exhibited the higher concentrations of total carbohydrate, organic acid, and total polyphenolic compounds than those with seeds. In addition, the color of the apricot and plum chungs without seeds was darker and deeper yellow than those with seeds. Overall, the apricot and plum flesh may be better for producing the stone fruit chungs with minimal CN-Glc content and better nutrition.

한국산 수염잎벌아과의 미기록종인 살구나무테두리잎벌(신칭)을 확인하고 처음으로 보고한다. 본 종은 2016년 처음 국내에서 발견되어 살구나무를 가해하는 해충으로 보고되었고, 본 연구를 통해 최초로 종을 규명하고자 한다. 살구나무테두리잎벌의 생활사 및 생태사진과 기재 및 주요 형질 사진을 제공한다.

자두와 살구의 종간 교잡 과종인 플럼코트 ‘Harmony’ 품종의 생산성 향상을 위해 재식거리 6×3 m 조건에서 덕이 없는 Y자 수형, Y자 팔메트 수형으로 재배하고 수체 생장, 과실 특성, 과실 수확량을 비교하였다. 재식 5년차의 조사 결과에 의하면, 덕이 없는 Y자 수형, Y자 팔메트 수형에서 수체 생장량은 유사하였으나 수관 점유율은 Y자 팔메트 수형에서 높았고, 주당 수확 과실수 및 수확량도 Y자 팔메트 수형에서 높았다. 과실의 과중과 가용성고형물 함량은 수형간에 차이가 미미하였으며 덕이 있는 Y자 수형에서 과실 낙과율이 낮은 경향이었다. 재식 4~5 년차의 결과로 보아 Y자 팔메트 수형은 덕이 없는 Y자 수형에 비해 수관점유율 확대가 빠르며, 과실 착과량이 증가하고, 과실 낙과율을 경감하여 수확량 증대에 기여할 것으로 예상된다.

Total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity were investigated in leaves of organic apricot, filbert, mulberry, persimmon, and pomegranate trees during growing season. Total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in leaves of organic apricot and filbert trees were gradually increased from May to June, attained peak in July, thereafter decreased to minimum level in October. In leaves of organic mulberry tree total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity were simultaneously increased from May to June and sharply decrease to very low level. The leaves of organic persimmon trees showed very high level of total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity from May to June, thereafter gradually decrease to October. The leaves of organic pomegranate trees showed extraordinarily highest level of total phenolic compounds among five fruit trees investigated in the study during growing stages, as well as maintained higher than 91 percent of antioxidant activity from May to October. Correlation coefficients between total phenolic compound and antioxidant activity of the leaves of five organic trees were the highest in mulberry leaves, and then persimmon, filbert, apricot, and pomegranate, respectively. However, correlation coefficients between total phenolic compound and antioxidant activity of the leaves of organic pomegranate were very low level, and not significant in their relationship.

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivars show a gametophytic self-incompatibility (GSI) system, like other fruit species of Rosaceae family. Thus, it is necessary to determine their S-genotypes in order for stable fruit set in commercial cultivation. S-genotypes of apricots were determined by PCR and test crosses. Three sets of consensus primers designed from Prunus S-RNases were used to amplify fragments containing the first and second S-RNase intron, respectively. Through the results obtained from the 3 PCRs, we could identify SI genotypes of 33apricot cultivars. Several cultivars such as 'Heiwa', 'Yamagata No.3' and 'Shinsuoomi' had the self-compatible (Sc) allele. Self-pollination tests revealed that cultivars with Sc allele were self-compatible. Cross-pollination tests confirmed that there was cross-incompatibility between the cultivars with the same S-genotypes. These results might be very useful for growers for effective pollination and for breeders using these in cross breeding programs.

살구 에탄올 추출물의 항산화 활성은 RC50값이 살구씨와 살구과육 에탄을 추출물의 경우 각각 과 으로서 강한 항산화 활성을 나타내었다. 살구 에탄을 추출물의 항돌연변이 효과의 검토는 Salmonella typhimurium의 변이주인 TA98과 TA100을 이용한 Ames test로 확인하였다. 그 결과 살구씨 및 과육 에탄올 추출물 자체의 돌연변이원성은 없었고 직접변이원인 MNNG에 대해 시료농도 에서 살구씨와 살구과육 에탄올 추출물 각각에서