본 연구는 경상북도 안동시 북후면에 위치한 사과원에서 채집한 복숭아순나방(Grapholita molesta)의 새로운 알 기생봉을 형태 및 분자적 방 법으로 동정하여 보고한다. 기생봉의 촉각 및 날개 구조를 통해 명충알벌(Trichogramma chilonis)과 가장 유사하였으며, 이는 cytochrome oxidase I 염기서열 분석을 통해 뒷받침되었다.

본 연구는 계란의 품질 유지를 위한 온도변화의 영향을 평가하고 실제 유통 환경에서 난각에 Salmonella Enteritidis 가 오염된 비세척란의 적절한 온도 관리 방법을 결정하고 자 하였다. Salmonella Enteritidis가 접종된 비세척란은 총 7일간 25oC 항온보관 및 5가지의 다른 온도변화조건에서 보관하였다. 온도변화조건은 계란을 초기 25oC에서 보관 중 온도를 10oC 또는 35oC로 변화하였다. 보관 중 기실의 높이, 중량감소율, 비중 및 농후난백 비율을 1일 간격으로 평가하였다. 기실의 높이, 중량감소율, 비중은 25oC 보관 3일 및 4일차에 10oC로 온도를 낮추었을 때 초기값이 유 의적으로 보존되었다. 농후난백 비율은 초기 값과 비교하 였을 때 보관 조건에 따른 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았 다. 이러한 결과는 25oC 보관 3일 및 4일차에 10oC로 낮 추는 것이 실제 유통 시 비세척란의 안전관리에 적합함을 시사하였다.

Drosophila suzukii (Diptera, Drosophilidae) can damage thin-skinned fruits (plums, cherries, peaches, blueberries, and strawberries) by laying eggs inside the fruit. In this study, a basic experiment was conducted to investigate the preference of D. suzukii to export table grape varieties. Four varieties of grapes (Kyoho grape, Shine muscat, Campbell grape, and Black sapphire) were placed in a cage containing more than 2,500 number of D. suzukii adults for 6, 8, 10, 12, and 24 hours and the egg-laying in grape has been induced. After 2 weeks, the number of pupae that emerged was counted. As a result, the largest number of pupae was generated in Kyoho grape among the four types of grapes, indicating that D. suzukii prefers to lay egg in Kyoho grape. Through this experiment, it was determined that 6 h was the appropriate inoculation time, and then an inoculation experiment was conducted on Kyoho grape. The total weight of the Kyoho grape used in the experiment was 36.119 kg, and a total of 2594 pupae were generated. The average number of D. suzukii per cluster was about 50. All stages of D. suzukii treated with low temperature(1℃) for 10 days were completely controlled.

Parrots have been threatened by global trade to meet their high demand as pets. Controlling parrot trade is essential because parrots play a vital role in the ecosystem. Accurate species identification is crucial for controlling parrot trade. Parrots have been traded as eggs due to their advantages of lower mortality rates and more accessible transport than live parrots. A molecular method is required to identify parrot eggs because it is difficult to perform identification using morphological features. In this study, DNAs were obtained from 43 unidentified parrot eggs using a non-destructive sampling method. Partial cytochrome b (CYTB ) gene was then successfully amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequenced. Sequences newly obtained in the present study were compared to those available in the GenBank by database searching. In addition, phylogenetic analysis was conducted to identify species using available sequences in GenBank along with sequences reported in previous studies. Finally, the 43 parrot eggs were successfully identified as seven species belonging to two families and seven genera. This non-destructive sampling method for obtaining DNA and molecular identification might help control the trade of parrot eggs and prevent their illegal trade.

The main factor of biodiversity decline in major biological populations around the world is invasion of alien species. To protect native species, it is necessary to manage alien species. Recently, to eradicate ecosystem disturbance caused by alien species in Korea, many efforts have been made to capture individuals using nets and purchase captured individuals. However, there is no standard for classifying species due to the form of nest site or external characteristics of eggs of freshwater turtles. Thus, Mauremys reevesii eggs might be discarded due to mistaking as eggs of alien turtles. Based on more data, this study aims to compare and analyze external differences among eggs of Trachemys scripta elegans, Pseudemys concinna, and M. reevesii and use them as reference materials in the process of eradicating alien turtles. This study measured characteristics of eggs of the three turtle species. As a result of comparison, all variables of external characteristics of alien turtles and M. reevesii eggs showed significant differences. The shape of egg was also different, with eggs of T. scripta elegans and P. concinna showing a bicone shape and those of M. reevesii showing an ellipsoid shape. In conclusion, based on results of previous studies and the present study, eggs of M. reevesii, T. scripta elegans, and P. concinna are different in shape and structure. Thus, it is possible to distinguish between M. reevesii and invasive alien turtle using their eggs.

본 연구는 산란후기에서 토종닭 산란계(KNH)와 하이라인 브란운 산란계(HBH)의 계란 품질을 비교하기 위해 수행되었다. 각 50마리의 KNH (Korean Rhode C, Korean Leghorn F, KNC Yellowish-brown 및 Korean Rhode D의 4원 교배종)와 HBH를 60~64주령까지 실험 케이지에 분배하였다. 실험 종료 시점에 각 그룹에서 30개의 계란을 분석하였다. 본 연구 결과, 난중은 KNH그룹에서 HBH그룹보다 통계적으로 낮았다(P < 0.05). 난각과 난백 중량은 KNH그룹이 HBH그룹보다 낮았으나(P < 0.05), 난황 중량은 KNH그룹에서 HBH그룹보다 높게 나타났다(P < 0.05). 난각의 강도와 두께는 KNH그룹에서 HBH그룹보다 낮았다(P < 0.05). 난형지수는 KNH그룹이 HBH그룹보다 높았다(P<0.05). 난황 지수와 색에서는 그룹 간 통계적 차이가 없었다. 종합적으로, 산란후기 KNH의 계란은 HBH의 계란에 비해 낮은 품질을 보였다. 국내 토종닭의 한정된 계통 숫자로 교배조합 측면에서 한계가 있기 때문에 교배종의 유전능력을 최대로 발현하기 위한 사양관리 차원(육종선발, 영양 등)의 추가적인 연구가 필요하다.

본 연구는 붉바리 어미의 사육환경에 따른 난질의 변화를 난의 생화학적 분석을 통하여 난질 에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 요소를 구명하기 위하여 수행하였다. 그 결과 육상수조에서 사육하는 것보다 해상가두리에서 사육할 때 부상률, 수정률, 난 발생 생존율 및 부화율이 우수하였다. 그 리고 해상가두리에서 생산한 수정란의 유리아미노산의 함량이 높았다. 즉, 해상가두리에서 사 육관리할 때 난질이 우수한 수정란을 생산할 수 있고, 난질이 우수할수록 유리아미노산의 함 량이 높았다.

Owing to its excellent nutritional value, eggs are among the most important components of the human diet. Gender and environmental factors, such as feed composition, may alter the nutritional profile and quality of eggs. Feed additives have recently been used to enhance the health and productivity of hens, which has resulted in the production of higher-quality eggs. The fungus Cordyceps militaris, a well-established source of traditional medicines, contains potential bioactive metabolites, which prompted us to examine the effects of C. militaris-supplemented diets on the quality of hens’ eggs. The hens of two species (Gallus gallus domesticus and Araucana) were fed with one of three different diets: a control diet and diets supplemented with 2% or 5% of C. militaris. Egg quality was determined by measuring the Haugh Unit, yolk color, and shell thickness. In addition, egg and shell densities together with the ratio of yolk to albumen were calculated. Eggshell thickness and yolk color were both enhanced by the addition of C. militaris, whereas Haugh Unit values were somewhat reduced. Egg size, eggshell weight, and yolk and albumen production were all enhanced by C. militaris supplementation. Notably, in hens fed the 2% C. militaris-supplemented diet, enhancement was more evident in the yolk than in the albumen. The overall quality of the egg yolk was enhanced when 2% C. militaris was added to the hens' diet, which led to increases in both yolk color and quantity. Eggshell thickness and weight were also higher among eggs laid by hens fed the supplemented diets. Although these effects differed depending on the chicken species, we established that, in general, C. militaris contributes to improving egg quality.

The experimental fish transplanted from China in 2015 was used after seedling production and cultivated. Breeding management for experiment was carried out from October 2020 to February 2021. Also, it succeeded in inducing artificial maturation three to four months earlier than wild broodstock and secured good quality fertilized eggs. The average size of fertilized eggs was 1.22 mm, at 20℃ Blastodisc (15 minutes post-fertilization), 2 cell (50 minutes), 4 cell (1 hours), 8 cell (2 hours), 16 cell (2 hours and 30 minutes), 32 cell (2 hours and 50 minutes), morula (3 hours), blastula (8 hours), gastrula (15 hours), skull formation (20 hours), organ formation (30 hours) and hatching yolk larvae stage (35 hours). The total length of the just hatched larvae were 2.50 ± 2 mm, and then gain growth of 42.5 mm by 60 days, reaching 45 ± 5 mm.