This study investigated the effects of the diet with Cucurbita moschata (CM), adlay seed (AS), and Cudrania tricuspidata leaf (CTL) mixed-powder on the visceral fat, fecal amount, and serum lipid profiles in rats fed a high-fat diet (HFD). The mixed ratio of CM, AS, and CTL as a functional food ingredient was 1:1:1 on a weight basis. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were fed a high-fat diet (D12492; 45 kcal fat) for 5 weeks during the first phase. In the second phase, which lasted 5 weeks, the rats were divided into six experimental groups. The groups were: a high-fat diet group as a control during the 10 weeks of experimental period; and a high-fat diet with 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30% mixed powder supplement group. The adipose tissue (RFP, EFP) weights were significantly decreased in the 20% and 30% mixed powder supplement groups than in the HFD group (p<0.05). The fecal weight produced by the 15%, 20%, and 30% mixed powder supplement groups was significantly increased during the second phase compared to the first phase (p<0.05). In terms of serum lipids, TG (triglyceride) content was decreased in the 10% and 15% mixed-powder supplement groups. The blood glucose levels were significantly decreased in all experimental diet supplement groups than in the HFD group (p<0.05). The findings show that the high supplement groups could improve the visceral fat accumulation, fecal amount, and blood glucose content compared to the HFD group.

Background : In previous studies, adlay seeds showed a prevalence of diversified fungal flora with the predominant fungal genera being Fusarium (45.6%) and In vitro test showed that fungal toxins like Fumonisin and Zearalenone were produced by Fusarium fujikuroi, F. asiaticum and F. graminearum. Because of this we performed experiments to selecting disinfective chemicals for controlling the Fusarium contamination in the adlay seed. Methods and Results : We carried out the chemical efficacy test such as seed disinfectants selection test appling before planting and pesticides selection test using in the earing season. In the present study, eleven different commercially available seed disinfectant were applied to the adlay seeds. Among 11 seed disinfectants, Hexaconazole+Prochloraz emulsifiable concentrate (EC) and Prochloraz emulsifiable concentrate (EC) had control value of 80% or above against Fusarium species tested. In the pesticides selection test, seven different commercially available pesticides for Fusarium blight (Scab) control were applied and we observed that Metconazole suspension concentrate(SC) strongly inhibited the mycelial growth of 10 Fusarium species all. Conclusion : From the above results, we selected Hexaconazole+Prochloraz EC and Prochloraz EC as a seed disinfectants and Metconazole SC as a pesticide using in the earing season for Scab control.

본 연구는 율무 종자소독제인 Fludioxonail 10% 종자처리 액상수화제의 침종기간이 발아율 및 병발생에 미치는 효과를 구명하기 위해 수행된 결과를 요약하면 아래와 같다. 시내 실험에 있어 율무종자를 3일간 종자소독 후 3일 침종처리시 발아율이 93.8%로 기타 처리구에 비해 높았으며, 부패율은 침종기간이 길수록 높아지는 경향이었다. 폿트 및 포장시험에서 율무종자를 3일간 종자소독 후 3일 침종처리시 출현율이 기타 처리구에 비해 높았으며, 입고병은 침종기간이 길수록 심해지는 경향 이었다. 포장재배에서 생육상황은 약제처리간 큰 차이가 없었으며, 10a당 조곡 수량은 무처리 194kg에 비해 3일간 종자소독 후 3일 침종처리구와 6일 종자소독구에서 26%~27% 증수하였다. 이상의 실험결과를 종합하여 볼 때 율무의 출현율향상 및 병발생을 줄이기 위해서는 3일간 종자소독 후 3알 침종처리 또는 6일 종자소독이 적당하다고 여겨진다.