Six mosquito species in the Anopheles Hyrcanus group are known as vectors responsible for transmitting vivax malaria in South Korea. In this study, seasonal dynamics of Anopheles Hyrcanus group species and knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in malaria-endemic sites, Paju and Gimpo, were monitored over two years. In August 2023, all six species were observed simultaneously in one of the Paju collecting sites, and kdr mutations were newly identified in all species except Anopheles kleini. Although Anopheles pullus was revealed as a relatively resistant species among five species populations without kdr mutation via bioassays, there were no critical differences in the voltage-sensitive sodium channel sequence. These findings suggest variability in pyrethroid resistance mechanisms among Anopheles Hyrcanus Group species.

The current study explores the possibility of graphene as a protective layer on the zinc substrate through an optimized electrophoretic deposition process. Graphene has been synthesized from H2SO4, HNO3, and HClO4 solutions by an electrochemical exfoliation route. This method is known for providing a scalable and economical approach to the synthesis of graphene. The exfoliated graphene nano-sheets were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, UV–visible, and field emission scanning electron microscope to evaluate its properties. The three different synthesized forms of graphene nano-sheets were electrophoretically deposited onto Zn substrates at two different potentials. Scratch testing was employed to check the adhesion quality of the coatings. The corrosion behaviour of Zn and graphene-coated Zn substrates was studied in borate buffer and 3.5 wt% NaCl solutions through potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. It

농가 현장에서는 미소 해충의 약제저항성 발달로 인하여 방제에 어려움을 겪고 있다. 본 연구는 약제저항성 수준을 효율적으로 진단하고, 화학적 방제 의사결정을 지원할 수 있는 약제저항성 관리 플랫폼을 구축하고자 수행하였다. 플랫폼은 크게 ⅰ) 농가 맞춤형 약제 추천, ⅱ) 지역별 약제저항성 지도로 구성되어 있다. 이용자는 잔류접촉법 기반의 생물검정법 RCVpW(Residual Contact Vial plus Water) 결과를 현장에서 입력하면 PLS에 부합 한 약제 정보를 제공받을 수 있다. 또한 생물검정 결과는 DB화를 통해 지역별 약제 저항성 정보 지도를 보여줌으 로써 해충별, 작물별, 연도별 저항성 패턴 결과를 확인할 수 있다. 본 플랫폼을 활용한다면 약제의 오남용을 줄임 은 물론 해충의 약제저항성 발달 지연 및 약제저항성 발달 양상을 확인할 수 있어 향후 방제전략 수립에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

고추역병균(Phytophthora capsici)은 고추 생육 전반에 걸쳐 병을 발생시켜 농가 소득에 큰 손실을 일으키고 있다. 고추 역병균 저항성은 양적 형질 유전자좌(Quantitative Trait Loci, QTL)에 의해 조절되며 주동 유전자는 고추의 5번 염색체에 존재한다고 보고 되었지만, 후보 유전자의 선발 및 저항성 유전자 규명 연구는 아직 초기 단계이다. 특히, 고추는 형질전환이 어려운 작물로써 병원균과의 상호작용 연구를 통한 저항성 유전자 동정에 제한이 많다. 반면 고추와 같은 가지과 작물인 담배(Nicotiana benthamiana)는 병원균 상호작용 모델로 알려져 형질전환을 통해 저항성 유전자 규명에 활용된다. 본 연구에서는 고추 역병 저항성 기작 규명을 위한 기초 연구로써, 식물 저항성 유사 유전자(Resistance Gene Analog, RGA)를 선발하고, 이들 유전자들에 대한 담배 형질전환 기법 최적화 연구를 수행하였다. 고추 5번 염색체에 존재하는 고추 역병 저항성 분자표지들을 분석하여 RGA 후보 유전자인 CaNBARC105, CaNBARC112 유전자를 동정하였다. 이들 유전자들에 대해 Agrobacterium tumefaciens를 매개체로 하여 고추 RGA가 삽입된 담배 형질전환체를 개발하였다. 형질전환 여부는 유전자 특이적인 서열을 이용한 genomic PCR과 RT-PCR 검증을 통해 이들 형질전환 된 담배들의 생육 및 발달에 영향이 없다는 것을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 향후 고추 병 저항성 후보 유전자들이 삽입된 담배 형질전환체는 고추 역병 저항성 유전자 규명 및 기작 연구에 기반이 될 것이다.

In case a spent nuclear fuel transport cask is lost in the sea due to an accident during maritime transport, it is necessary to evaluate the critical depth by which the pressure resistance of the cask is maintained. A licensed type B package should maintain the integrity of containment boundary under water up to 200 m of depth. However, if the cask is damaged during accidents of severity excessing those of design basis accidents, or it is submerged in a sea deeper than 200 m, detailed analyses should be performed to evaluated the condition of the cask and possible scenarios for the release of radioactive contents contained in the cask. In this work, models to evaluate pressure resistance of an undamaged cask in the deep sea are developed and coded into a computer module. To ensure the reliability of the models and to maintain enough flexibility to account for a variety of input conditions, models in three different fidelities are utilized. A very sophisticated finite element analysis model is constructed to provide accurate response of containment boundary against external pressure. A simplified finite element model which can be easily generated with parameters derived from the dimensions and material properties of the cask. Lastly, mathematical formulas based on the shell theory are utilized to evaluate the stress and strain of cask body, lid and the bolts. The models in mathematical formula will be coded into computer model once they show good agreement with the other two model with much higher fidelity. The evaluation of the cask was largely divided into the lid, body, and bottom, bolts of the cask. It was confirmed that the internal stress of the cask was increased in accordance with the hydrostatic pressure. In particular, the lid and bottom have a circular plate shape and showed a similar deformation pattern with deflection at the center. The maximum stress occurred where the lid was in the center and the bottom was in contact with the body. Because the body was simplified and evaluated as a cylinder, only simple compression without torsion and bending was observed. The maximum stress occurred in the tangential direction from the inner side of the cylinder. The bolt connecting the lid and the body was subjected to both bending and tension at the same time, and the maximum stress was evaluated considering both tension and bending loads. In general, the results calculated by the formulas were evaluated to have higher maximum stresses than the analysis results of the simplified model. The results of the maximum stress evaluation in this study confirms that the mathematical models provide conservative results than the finite element models and can be used in the computer module.

토마토반점위조바이러스 (TSWV)는 고추, 토마토 등 경제적으로 중요한 작물에 심각한 피해를 주는 바이러스들 중 한 종이다. TSWV의 넓은 기주범위, 매개충인 총채벌레 방제의 어려움 및 TSWV의 효과적인 치료제가 없기 때문에, 저항성 품종을 사용하는 것이 TSWV를 예방하는 가장 효과적인 수단이 될 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 토마토에서 분리된 TSWV 분리주 (SW-TO2)의 유전학적·생물학적 특성을 구명하고, 최근에 국내에서 분리된 구기자, 머위, 당귀 TSWV 분리주와 비교하였다. 순수분리된 SW-TO2는 28 종의 지표식물 중 토마토를 포함한 17종에서 원형반점, 모자이크 증상 등 전신감염 증상을 보였다. SW-TO2의 유전자 계통분석 결과 국내에서 분리된 고추, 구기자 TSWV 분 리주와 98~99%의 상동성을 보이며 같은 그룹에 속하였다. TSWV 저항성 평가를 위한 생물검정법을 확립하고, 시판되고 있는 고추와 토마토 품종을 대상으로 4종의 TSWV 분리주에 대한 저항성 평가를 검정하였다. TSWV 저항성 평가는 첫째, 접종엽에 괴사반점 증상이 나타나거나 병징이 없는 경우, 둘째, 상엽에 병징이 없는 경우, 셋째, 상엽을 RT-PCR 진단한 결과 음성이 나왔을 경우 등 3가지 조건이 다 충족될 때 저항성으로 평가하였다.

In this study, a high speed Rigid Inflatable Boat(RIB) with about 10 meters length is developed. Design speed of the boat is 30 knots (15.43 m/s) using 250 hp twin engines and main material is aluminum. Resistance performance related to the free running attitude as trim and sinkage are discussed and wave patterns are observed to make clear the relationship between the performance and wave characteristics using model test and CFD analysis. The results show that not only wave patterns but also free running attitude of the boat have a strong influence on resistance performance. CFD results including free surface give good relative tendency for effective power and the attitude comparing model test results. CFD analysis used in this study can be used at initial ship design stage of high speed boat.

Molecular diagnostic markers are necessary for establishing highthroughput screening systems to support insecticide-resistant population management. Here, we identified single amino acid substitution mutations related to carbamate resistance in Laodelphax striatellus Fallén type-1 acetylcholinesterase (Lsace1) using carbofuran-selected strains. The phenotypic resistance profiles of the final selection strain (SEL9) compared to the susceptible strain revealed a 14-fold higher resistance ratio based on topical application, 1.2-fold higher general esterase activity, and 4.3- fold higher acetylcholinesterase insensitivity based on the 50% inhibitory concentration (I50), suggesting that insensitivity of the target site could occur as a resistance factor. Comparison of the nucleotide sequences of Lsace1 of five strains (SUS, SEL0, SEL3, SEL6, and SEL9) revealed two amino acid substitutions (F330Y and F331H). To understand the roles of these mutations, we determined the allele frequency of both point mutations in the selected strains using quantitative sequencing methods. In addition, several quantitative genotypic traits (e.g., gene copy numbers and transcript levels of Lsace1, Lsace2, and LS.CarE1) were assessed. A correlation analysis of genotypic and phenotypic traits revealed strong correlations between resistance level and I50 with F331H allele frequency. Interestingly, the F331H mutation was negatively correlated with transcript levels of Lsace1, suggesting that selection pressure might result in a reduction of the target gene. Overall, the F331H mutation and reduced mRNA are important factors in the development of carbamate resistance. Furthermore, the point mutation can be used to monitor rapid carbofuran resistance in conjunction with molecular diagnostic methods such as quantitative sequencing.

In this study, a 30ft class high speed catamaran cruise boat is designed and resistance performances are investigated by model test at a circulating water tank. Design speed of the boat is 17knots(8.7m/s) and maximum speed is 20knots(10.3m/s) using 330ps twin engine. Each single bodies are designed unsymmetric planing hull considering high speed-length-ratio(Froude number) and wave interaction at inner part of the hull. Small size fins like chine are attached near free surface at each outside of the hull to separate wave along the hull side. The results show that the small chine plays a big role in separating the wave flowing along the hull. However, in the case of relatively heavy boat such as the developed hull, such a small power due to chine can not cause additional lift and cause resistance increase.

Resistance development in insect pests against pesticides is one of the most important issues for pest management. Biological control is an attractive strategy for suppressing insects that have become resistant to chemical pesticides. The smaller tea tortrix Adoxophyes honmai (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is a serious pest of tea and has acquired resistance to various chemical pesticides, and baculovirus agents have been developed to control this pest in Japan. However, there was great concern about whether A. honmai might also acquire resistance against baculoviruses. To address this question, we developed a model resistant population and studied the mechanism of resistance in A. honmai against baculoviruses. A population of A. honmai that is resistant to nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) was selected by exposing a field-collected A. honmai population to the 70% lethal concentration (LC70) of NPV over multiple generations in the laboratory. After 155 generations, the selected strain (Resistant strain; R-strain) showed over 400,000-fold higher resistance to AdhoNPV than the non-selected strain (Susceptible strain; S-strain). In this presentation, mode of resistance of R-strain against baculoviruses were discussed.

In this study, electric propulsion leisure boat with 9 meters length is designed and the performances are investigated by CFD analysis and model test. Maximum speed of the developed boat is 15knots(7.7 m/s) using 80Kw electric motor. Catamanan type hull form with slender body is adopted considering high Froude number and large deck area. Two kinds of hull forms are designed and the performances are compared in resistance point of view. Wave patterns are observed to make clear the relationship between resistance performance and wave characteristics. The results show that not only wave interaction due to shoulder waves but also stern waves have a strong influence on resistance performance and CFD analysis including free surface can give useful informations at initial ship design stage for high Froude number catamaran boat.

Worldwide, increasing numbers insecticide resistant insect is one of the main problem in this agricultural era. To manage the insecticide resistance, IRAC suggest some tips for farmers : 1. Sequence or alteration of insecticide based on MOA 2. Choosing the effective insecticide. In this point raised following question : How to distinguish the effective or non-effective insecticide. Until now, bioassay is the right answer. However that is a very time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly process, so we were hoping that molecular based diagnosis could be alternate. It can summarized following steps : 1. Identification of insecticide resistance mechanism 2. Marker development 3. Molecular diagnosis 4. Selection of non-effective insecticide. Here we focused on the development of insecticide resistance marker. Point mutation in target site of insecticide is a good example. Up or down-regulation of specific gene and/or existence of chimeric gene is another example from Helicoverpa armigera.