In this study, we developed vinegar depending on the quantity consumed and type of peeled and unpeeled roots of Platycodon grandiflorum (PG) using Acetobacter pasteurianus A11-2, analyzed vinegar samples using colorimeter and HPLC for 15 days to assess the characteristics on quality, and evaluated their antioxidant activity using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picry1 hydrazy1 (DPPH) and 2.2’-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activities. The major result in PG vinegar was the high acidity of 6.39~6.74% and alcohol was totally converted on the 15th day of fermentation. When we fermented vinegar from peeled roots of 8% PG with a starter culture, we observed high contents of acetic acid, platycodin D, and total polyphenol and high antioxidant activity. Moreover, the vinegar fermented using 8% peeled roots of PG had the high intensity on umami and sour taste and low salty, bitter, and astringent tastes. Consequently, we could develop the PG vinegar with quality and functional characteristics from 8% peeled roots and A. pasteurianus A11-2.

This study investigated the quality characteristics and antioxidant activities of Makgeolli (a traditional Korean rice wine) made with Etteum bell flower root (0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2% with steamed rice) during fermentation. The pH values of Makgeolli with Etteum bell flower root powder decreased after 3 days of fermentation and then increased after 5 days of fermentation. Sugar content decreased after 3 days of fermentation. Color evaluation showed the L values of these drinks decreased during fermentation, whereas a and b values both increased. The alcohol content of Makgeolli increased after fermentation, reaching a maximum concentration of 7.90-8.07% by the end of fermentation. Total phenolic compound contents and DPPH radical scavenging activities increased as the ratio of Etteum bell flower root increased. Sensory scores of Makgeolli fermented with 1.5% Etteum bell flower root ware greater than those of Makgeolli prepared by other treatments. Therefore, Makgeolli added with 1.5% Etteum bell flower root added considered to be the most suitable for manufacturing.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of combined drying conditions on the quality characteristics of lotus root chips. A combined drying was conducted using the superheated steam (SHS) at 220°C for 6 min, then subsequent contact drying at 150°C for specified times (2, 4 or 6 min) and finally hot air at specified temperatures (50, 60 or 70°C) for 1 hr. Changes in appearance of lotus root chips such as surface color, shrinkage and deformed shape were resulted from the extent of time and temperature of post-drying conditions. Moisture content of lotus root chips decreased with increasing the time and temperature of post-drying process. Surface color of lotus root chips was determined mainly by the contact drying step of a combined drying process. Polyphenol content was influenced by the temperature of hot air rather than the duration of contact drying. Meanwhile hardness of lotus root chips decreased significantly with increasing the duration of contact drying. These results suggested that a combined drying process with appropriate processing conditions could be applicable successfully for the manufacturing of un-fried lotus root chips.

This study was performed to investigate the quality characteristics of lotus root tea (LT) prepared with Gardenia jasminoides powder (GLT) and Rubus coreanus Miquel powder (RLT). The proximate compositions, physicochemical properties, mineral contents, and sensory evaluations of samples were measured. GLT sample showed higher contents of crude protein, crude fat, crude ash, and moisture (p<0.001) as well as pH (p<0.001) compared to LT and RLT. In terms of color, lightness (L) and yellowness (b) of GLT were the highest among the samples, whereas redness (a) of GLT was the lowest. The results of mineral analysis showed that the mineral contents of K, Ca, and Fe of LT were the highest, whereas the content of Mg of GLT was the highest. The results of browning color intensity of all samples showed that LT had the lowest. GLT showed higher contents of water soluble solids than LT and RLT. In the sensory evaluation, the scores of color, flavor, aftertaste, feeling of throat, and overall preference of LT and GLT were significantly higher than those of RLT. From the findings, this study suggests that addition of Gardenia jasminoides powder was effective for preparation of lotus root tea in the aspects of consumer acceptability.

This study was conducted to examine the effect of mustard root on the shelf life of kimchi. Ethanol extract was prepared from the mustard root (Brassica juncea) and antimicrobial activities were examined against Lactobacillus plantarum and Leuconostoc mesenteroides which are the representative lactic bacteria in kimchi. Growth of lactic bacteria were inhibited by ethanol extract from mustard root and the growth time of Leuconostoc mesenteroides was delayed more than 24 hours compared with that of Lactobacillus plantarum. Also, the fermentative and sensory characteristics of kimchi with mustard root were evaluated during fermentation at 10℃. The pH and acidity was lower than that of the control kimchi and the fermentation period was retarded in proportion to the increase in mustard content. The total numbers of microorganism and lactic bacteria in the control kimchi were higher than those in kimchi with mustard root during fermentation. Leuconostoc sp. in the initial stage of growth was more inhibited than Lactobacillus sp. While the pH of kimchi were in the initial stage, the sensory evaluation score for savory flavors of the kimchi with mustard root was lower than that of control due to bitterness and pungency. But when the pH of kimchi reached the optimum stage, the scores for texture and savory flavor of kimchi with mustard root were higher than that of the control. Then overall quality score for kimchi with mustard root increased as bitterness decreased.

본 연구는 소나무 1년생 묘목을 대상으로 단근의 정도가 이식 후 지상부 생장 및 뿌리발달에 미치는 영향을 구명하고자 실시하였다. 이를 위해 전체 뿌리길이의 25%, 50%, 75%를 단근하였으며, 단근하지 않는 묘목과 비교하였다. 이식한 후 1년의 경과한 시점에서 생존율, 묘고 및 근원경, 각 부위별 건중량 및 뿌리생장 특성 등을 조사하였다. 생존율은 단근된 묘목(25∼75% 단근)이 단근하지 않는 묘목보다 우수하게 나타났으며, 단근 강도간의 생장 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 이식 후 묘고를 비롯한 줄기 건중량, 근원경 등 지상부 생장량과 뿌리 및 전체 묘목 건중량은 단근하지 않은 묘목과 25%로 단근된 묘목이 가장 우수하게 나타났다. 묘목의 품질을 판단할 수 있는 뿌리 대 지상부 비율과 묘목품질지수는 25%로 단근된 묘목이 우수하게 나타났다. 따라서 본 연구결과를 종합해볼 때, 소나무 1년생 노지묘의 높은 생존율을 위해서는 이식 전 단근작업을 해 주는 것이 좋으며, 이때 단근 강도는 전체 뿌리길이의 25%를 단근하는 것이 적절하다고 판단된다.

본 연구는 치커리 뿌리의 외적요인과 치콘의 생체중간에 관계를 분석하고, 이중 높은 상관관계를 보인 요인을 치콘 규격 생산에 적합한 종근의 외적 판단기준으로 이용할 수 있는 자료를 만들고자 수행하였다. 종근의 외적요인인 근경(0.726)과 근중(0.508)의 상관관계를 보면 모두 생체중과 정(+) 상관관계를 보였다. 치콘 생체중에 영향을 주는 종근의 외적요인인 근경과 근중 중 상대적으로 높은 영향인자를 찾기 위하여 다중회귀 분석을 실시한 결과 치커리 근경의 회귀계수(6.06***)만이 유의하여 치콘 생체중에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 3가지 품종의 치커리를 근경(x) 크기별로 x ≤ 30mm, 30 〈 x ≤ 40mm, 40 〈 x ≤ 50mm, x 〉 50mm로 분류하여 치콘을 생산한 결과 거의 모든 품종에서 근경이 증가할수록 치콘 생체중, 치콘 폭, 엽수 등이 증가하였다. 이상의 결과로 보아 치커리 종근의 탄수화물 함량 등 내부요인을 분석하지 않고, 상대적으로 간편한 외적요인인 치커리 근경을 수확 후 측정하여 치콘의 생체중을 미리 판단할 수 있을 것으로 사료되었다.

치커리(Cichorium intybus L.)의 우량 종근 생산을 위한 휴면 특성을 구명하기 위해 시기별로 생육 특성과 ABA 함량을 조사하였다. 5℃ 이하의 저온누적시간은 10월 7일부터 12월 3일 조사까지는 서서히 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으나 이후 증가폭이 커졌다. 종근 무게는 10월 말부터 12월 3일 조사까지 큰 폭으로 증가하였으나, 이후부터 12월 17일 조사까지 거의 증가하지 않았다. 종근 내 ABA 함량은 10월 7일부터 12월 3일 조사까지 아주 낮은 수준으로 변화가 거의 없었으나, 이후 12월 10일 조사에서 급격히 증가하였고 2주후인 12월 24일 조사에서 급격히 감소하였다. 따라서 5℃이하의 저온누적시간이 큰 폭으로 증가하고 종근 무게가 변화하지 않는 시기, 그리고 ABA 함량이 급격히 증가하는 시기를 고려하면, 치커리는 12월 3일 이후부터 대략 2주간 내재 휴면을 하고 이를 타파하기 위한 저온요구시간은 대략 240시간 정도로 생각된다.

자루재배에서의 효율적인 급액관리법을 규명하기 위해서, 배액 전극법, Timer법 및 적산일사량법으로 토마토 펄라이트 자루재배를 하였다. 배지의 무게변화는 배액 전극법의 경우 일사량이나 생육단계에 관계없이 일정한 범위 내에서 매우 안정적으로 유지되었다. 반면에 일사량법과 Timer법에서는 일사량과 생육단계 등에 따라 매우 변동이 심해서 안정적인 급액관리로 적합하지 않은 것으로 판단되었다. 총수량은 배액 전극법에서 가장 많았으나, 상품수량은 일사량법 이외에는 차이가 없었고, 당도에도 유의한 차이가 보이지 않았다. 생육은 배액전극법이 가장 좋았고, 일사량법과 Timer법에서 낮았다. 이상의 결과에서, 일사량법은 적절한 Timer 제어를 병행하고, 부단히 보정을 해주어야 안정적인 급액이 가능한 반면 식물의 요구에 수동적으로 대응하는 배액전극법은 급액횟수에 관계없이 안정적인 급액방법으로 나타났다.

참외 금싸라기은천을 신토좌 대목에 호접하여 저온기 참외 시설재배시 지중가온의 효과를 구명하고자 비닐 하우스내에 온수보일러를 설치하여 지하 35cm 부위에 직경 15mm의 엑셀파이프를 180cm 이랑에 2열 매설한 후 지하 20cm의 최저 지온을 17℃, 21℃ 및 25℃로 설정하고 1월 18일부터 4월 18일까지 일정하게 유지 관리하여 무가온구와 비교 시험한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1 암꽃의 개화는 무가온구에 비해 17℃구는 1일, 21℃구는 6일, 25℃구는 7일 정도 빨랐고 첫 수확 소요일수는 무가온구에 비해 17℃구는 5일, 21℃구는 11일, 25℃구는 12일 단축되었다. 2. 평균과중은 21℃〉25℃〉17℃〉무가온구의 순이었고 과육두께는 25℃〉21℃〉17℃무가온구의 순이었다. 3. 과육부의 무기물 함량은 Mg를 제외한 N, P, K, Ca는 지온이 높을수록 흡수량이 증가하였는데, 특히 인산과 칼슘이 무가온구에 비해 고지온구에서 흡수가 많았다. 인산은 무가온구가 0.42%였으나 17℃구 0.46%, 21℃구는 0.59% 그리고 25℃구는 0.69%였고, 칼슘은 무가온구가 0.41%였으나 17℃구는 0.42%, 21℃구는 0.47% 그리고 25℃구에서는 0.46%였다. 4. 지중온도별 기형과율 및 발효과율은 무가온〉17℃〉25℃〉21℃구의 순이었고 상품과율은 21℃〉25℃〉17℃〉무가온구의 순이었다. 5. 초기 및 중기의 상품과수량은 25℃구가 가장 많았고 그 다음은 21℃, 17℃, 무가온구의 순이었으나 후기에는 17℃구가 가장 많았고 그 다음은 무가온, 21℃, 25℃구의 순이었다. 10a당 상품과총수량은 무가온구의 1,490kg에 비하여 17℃구가 33%, 21℃구가 49%, 25℃구가 37% 증수하였다.

This study was carried out to investigate the relationships and the variations of agronomic characteristics in the shoot and root part of grasses for the basic data of the development, the management and the utilization of pasture in the forest. This stud

Background : Prepared Rehmanniae root (PRR) has been used as traditional medicine, and is one of the most important oriental herbal medicines. However, physical characteristics of PRR are not suitable for use in industry. This study was performed to suggest preparation method of PRR powder, and determine the physicochemical characteristics of PRR powder with different pre-freezing temperatures. Methods and Results : Moisture content, powder yield, particle size, bulk density, compressive stress, extraction yield, and 5-HMF content of PRR powders with different pre-freezing temperatures (-20℃, -40℃, -60℃, and -80℃) were analyzed, and correlation among these factors was determined. Powder yield increased and particle size decreased in a pre-freezing temperature-dependent manner from -20℃ to -60℃. Hausner ratio increased from 1.186 to 1.225 with decreasing temperature from -20℃ to -80℃, and compressive stress showed the opposite trend. Extraction yield and 5-HMF content were not significantly different between PRR and powder. Significant correlations were observed among pre-freezing temperature and physical characteristics (yield, particle size, hausner ratio, and compressive stress). Conclusion : These results suggest that pre-freezing temperature was important factors affecting physical characteristics of PRR powder, and the results of this study are industrially applicable to production of PRR powder.

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of hot water extract of Welsh onion root (HEWO) on growth of lactic acid bacteria and fermentative characteristics of yogurt. The physiochemical characteristics of HEWO such as pH, soluble solid, reducing sugar, total polyphenol content and DPPH radical scavenging activity were studied. The lactic bacterial count in brain heart infusion (BHI) broth with HEWO was about 1 log cycle higher than in control for 24 h at 37℃. The pH of yogurt prepared with HEWO (WY100) and 50% HEWO (WY50) was gradually decreased significantly but increased the viscosity of yogurt with increasing HEWO concentration during fermentation. The viable cells of lactic acid bacteria after fermentation for 24 h were 8.03 (control), 8.77 (WY50), 8.84 (WY100) log CFU/mL, respectively. The DPPH radical scavenging activity of yogurt increased with increasing HEWO concentration. Sensory quality of yogurt prepared with HEWO was higher than that of control. The pH and lactic acid bacteria of all tested yogurts decreased during storage for 10 days at 4℃ but lactic bacterial count of yogurt prepared with HEWO maintained 108 CFU/mL during storage. These results indicated the potential use of HEWO as a valuable resource to improve fermentation and functionality of yogurt.

Background : Ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) is one of the most important medicinal plants in Korea, but its yields are often reduced by a variety of root pathogens. The root rot of ginseng is a destructive soil-borne disease caused by Cylindrocarpon destructans (teleomorph: Ilyonectria radicicola). Methods and Results : Ilyonectria radicicola and its Cylindrocarpon-like anamorph represent a species complex that is commonly associated with root rot disease symptoms on virulence. During the course of this study, several species could be distinguished from I. radicicola sensu stricto based on morphological and culture characteristics. As results of investigated culture characteristics, optimal temperature for mycelial growth of isolates were 20℃, and colony pattern and color were slightly different on PDA. Isolates of I. radicicola were analyzed for their genetic relatedness based on several genes and microsatellite region. I. radicicola group was divided into two small groups. Conclusion : Therefore, we were able to confirm pathogenicity and genetic difference between the isolates in each of the groups of the pathogen. Among these isolates, 21.5% were classified as highly virulent and 78.5% were weakly virulent. *(Corresponding

Background : Platycodon grandiflorum root (PGR) was one of the primary herbs used in a phlegm-relieving herb from the past. Platycoside compounds on PGR may exhibit neuroprotective, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-allergy, improved insulin resistance, and cholesterol-lowering properties. In order to developing a concentrate product that improved the functionality and preference of PGR, it was fermented using lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum N76-10 and 56-12). Methods and Results : The concentrate products were created by PGR-concentrate (PGRC, 60 ºBrix) mixed with fermented PGR-extract (FPGRE, 2 ºBrix) at the level of 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200%. Sweetness and preference were supplemented by other added materials including honey, oligosaccharide, concentrate of jujube (60 ºBrix) and pear (60 ºBrix), and cactus Chounnyouncho extract (2 ºBrix). The products were put into investigation for their preference of taste, antimicrobial activity in accordance with amount of FPGRE. When it comes to preference of taste, the most favor is adding 100% of FPGRE on PGRC. The product added 150% FPGRE exhibited a strong microbial anti-proliferation in all four kinds (Corynrbacterium diphtheriae, Klebsiella pnneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pyogenes) of bacteria inducing bronchus diseases and was higher antimicrobial activity than concentrate without FPGRE. In terms of the sensory evaluation (taste, texture and visco-elasticity), concentrate mixed with FPGRE (10), jujube concentrate (2), pear concentrate (10), cactus Chounnyouncho extract (10), oligosaccharide (2), honey (1) and xanthan gum (0.02) showed the highest scores. Conclusion : Thus, A PGR concentrate was made by adding FPGRE (100%) and it was increased organoleptic quality, antimicrobial activity. These studies may provide new product development for effective utilization on Platycodon grandiflorum root.

Background : The study is designed to select the organic fertilizer as an additional fertilizer suitable for improving the yield of ginseng cultivar K-1 at low productive land when it is cultivated as 6-year old red ginseng. Methods and Results : This study was conducted in 2016 at a farm in Paju cultivating 6-year old ginseng root. As for the management of the cultivation land, in 2010 and 2011, Sudangrass was cultivated in order to make the organic matter content and chemical composition suitable for ginseng cultivation, and more than 15 tillage works were carried out a year. The transplantation was carried out at the planting density of 63 weeks / 1.62 ㎡ in April 2012. On May 2, the amount of 15 ℓ / 1.62 ㎡ of N 1.5 ㎏/1,000 ㎡ was supplied to the non-treatment, liquid fertilizer of fermented rice bran, liquid fertilizer of fermented soybean, seaweed and liquid yeast. N 1.5 ㎏/1,000 ㎡ was put into the soil for the fermented soybean and leaf mold. The photosynthetic rate was measured on the middle part of the small leaf by using a photosynthetic analyzer (LI-6400, Li-COR) at 10 : 00 - 14 : 00 on a clear day under PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) of 100, 200, 400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,400, 1,800 μmol s-1m-2. The growth features of ginseng (including the length of stem, length of leaf, width of leaf, length of root and yield, etc.) as well as leaf discoloration, and root rot, etc were examined. The statistical analysis was performed 3 times in the randomized block design. For the rate of photosynthesis, the liquid fertilizer of fermented rice bran > liquid fertilizer of fermented soybean ≒ untreated ≒ fermented soybean > seaweed > liquid yeast > leaf mold was higher in that order. The survival rate ranged from 42.9% to 51.9%. As for the above-ground growth characteristics, the liquid fertilizer of fermented rice bran, liquid fertilizer of fermented soybean, seaweed and liquid yeast showed higher performance than the non-treated while the fermented soybean and leaf mold showed similar performance to the non-treatment. As for the underground growth, the liquid fertilizer of fermented rice-bran, liquid fertilizer of fermented soybean, fermented soybean, or leaf mold showed the same performance as non-treatment while the fermented soybean or leaf mold showed shorter length than non-treatment. As for the yield, the liquid fertilizer of fermented rice-bran, or liquid fertilizer of fermented soybean showed better performance than non-treatment. Conclusion : In conclusion, it was found that liquid fertilizer of fermented rice bran and liquid fertilizer of fermented soybean are the suitable organic fertilizers which can be used in ginseng cultivation for improving the quantitative yield of 6-year-old ginseng in low-producing area.

Background : This study was carried out to survey the effect of IBA (indole-3-butric acid) concentration on root development characteristics in Viburnum dilatatum cuttings. Methods and Results : The cuttings were collected on July 28, 2016 from plants growing in Korea National Arboretum. Cuttings were treated with different IBA concentrations [0 (control), 10, 100, 1000, 2000 ㎎⋅L-¹] for 10 seconds. Rooting parameters (root number, the longest root length, root fresh weight, root dry weight, rooting percentage, and survival rate) were observed at 8 weeks after cuttings. Rooting percentage was 43, 33, 17, 47, and 40 % at 0, 10, 100, 1000, and 2000 ㎎⋅L-¹ of IBA, respectively. Root number (13.4) was highest under 1000 ㎎⋅L-¹ IBA. Root length (9.4 ㎝) and Root weight (fresh and dry) were highest under 1000 ㎎⋅L-¹ IBA. Conclusion : According to the results, 1000 ㎎⋅L-¹ IBA was the best treatment for increasing percentage rooting percentage and other root development characteristics of V. dilatatum cuttings.

Background : Scrophularia koraiensis is a herbaceous perennials belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae. This study was carried out to survey the effect of LED on root develop characteristics in Scrophularia koraiensis seedling. Methods and Results : Seeds were collected from plants growing in the Mt. Kariwang Jeongseon, Gangwon-do in September 2014, and they were sown to 128 cell plug tray filled with Peatmoss (TKS-2) soil at March, 2015. The experiment was performed with three different LED (Blue, Red, Blue + Red) at July, 2015. Morphological characteristics of root (total root length, root projet area, root surface area, root diameter and root volume) were analyzed with WinRHIZO software. Seedling root growth of scrophularia koraiensis was surveyed to be the highest at the Blue + Red LED in all measuring. Total root length was measured high in the order of Blue + Red, Red, Blue LED. Conclusion : According to the results, Scrophularia koraiensis seedling showed the highest root growth in Blue + Red LED.