Dept of Ecology & Biodiversity

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY

Researcher : Bahl J

List of Research Outputs

Bahl J., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Apiosporaceae, Clypeosphaeriaceae, Hyponectriaceae, Myelospermataceae: molecular and morphological assessment of taxonomic hypotheses, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 139.

Bahl J., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Intergeneric relationships of Linocarpon and Neolinocarpon: does phylogenetic analysis support the generic delineation, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Hyde K.D., Jeewon R., Bahl J., Bhilabut B., Bussaban B., Cai L., Shenoy B.D., Kodseub R., Lam C.W.H., Lam D.M., Photita W., Promputtha I., Tang M.C., Thongkantha S., Dhanasekaran V. and Yeung S.Y., Fungal studies at University of Hong Kong, Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of America, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. 2004.

Researcher : Cai L

List of Research Outputs

Cai L. and Hyde K.D., Fungal communities on decaying bamboo culms (Phyllostachys bambusoides), variation in habitat and season, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 253.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular phylogenetics studies on the Sordariaceae based on rDNA-ITS, rDNA-LSU and b-tubulin sequences, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 29.

Cai L., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., New species of Cordana and Spadicoides from decaying bamboo culms in China, Sydowia. 2004, 56: 222-228.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic evaluation and taxonomic revision of Schizothecium based on ribosomal DNA and protein coding genes, Fungal Diversity. 2005, 19: 1-21.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic relationships of Podospora and allied genera based on multi-gene sequences and morphology, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Cai L., Zhang K.Q. and Hyde K.D., Ascoyunnania hameleonia gen. et sp. nov. a freshwater fungus collected from China and its microcyclic conidiation, Fungal Diversity. 2005, 18: 1-8.

Cai L., Zhang K.Q., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., Linocarpon bambusicola sp. nov. and Dictyochaeta curvispora from bamboo submerged in freshwater , Nova Hedwigia. 2004, 78: 439-445.

Hyde K.D., Jeewon R., Bahl J., Bhilabut B., Bussaban B., Cai L., Shenoy B.D., Kodseub R., Lam C.W.H., Lam D.M., Photita W., Promputtha I., Tang M.C., Thongkantha S., Dhanasekaran V. and Yeung S.Y., Fungal studies at University of Hong Kong, Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of America, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. 2004.

Shenoy B.D., Dhanasekaran V., Cai L., Jeewon R., Bhat D.J. and Hyde K.D., Pseudohalonectria saccharicola sp. nov., a new graminicolous ascomycete from Hong Kong, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2005, 26: 123-132.

Zhu H., Cai L., Hyde K.D. and Zhang K.Q., A new species of Acrogenospora from submerged wood in Yunnan, China, Mycotaxon. 2005, 92: 383-386.

Researcher : Chan KK

List of Research Outputs

Brown G.D., Wong H.F., Hutchinson N., Lee S.C., Chan K.K. and Williams G.A., Chemistry and biology of maculalactone A from the marine cyanobacterium Kyrtuthrix maculans, Phytochemistry Reviews. 2004, 3: 381-400.

Chan K.K. and Williams G.A., Population dynamics of the Acorn barnacles, Tetraclita squamosa and Tetraclita japonica (Cirripedia: Balanomorpha), in Hong Kong, Marine Biology. 2004, 146: 149-160.

Morton B.S. and Chan K.K., The population dynamics of Nassaius festivus (Gastropoda: Nassariidae) on three environmentally different beaches in Hong Kong, Journal of Molluscan Studies. 2004, 70: 329-339.

Yan Y. and Chan K.K., Larval morphology of a recently recognized barnacles, Chthamalus neglectus (Cirripedia: Thoracica: Chthamalidae), from Hong Kong, Journal of Crustacean Biology. 2004, 24(4): 519-528.

Researcher : Chan KWE

List of Research Outputs

Chan K.W.E. and Dudgeon D., The importance of insects in energy transfers across riparian ecotones along Hong Kong streams, Bulletin of the North American Benthological Society. 2005, 22(1): 266.

Researcher : Chan LL

List of Research Outputs

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Wan J.M.F., Lum J.H.K., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Proteomic study of a model causative agent of harmful algal blooms, Prorocentrum triestinum II: The use of differentially expressed protein profiles under different growth phases and growth conditions for bloom prediction, Proteomics. 2004, 4: 3214-3226.

Chan L.L., Sit W.H., Hodgkiss I.J., Hsieh D.P. and Wan J.M.F., The use of species-specific and strain-specific peptides for the identification of PST-producing strains of Alexandrium minutum and A, tamarense, Congress Proteomics for Health, Switzerland. P.79. 2004.

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Lam P.K.S., Wan J.M.F., Chou H.N., Lum J.H.K., Lo M.G.Y., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Use of 2-DE to differentiate morphospecies of Alexandrium minutum, a PSP toxin-producing agent of Harmful Algal Blooms, Proteomics. KGaA, Weinheim, WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, 2005, 5: 1580-1593.

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Lam P.K.S., Wan J.M.F., Chou H.N., Lum J.H.K., Lo G.Y., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Use of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis to differentiate morphospecies of Alexandrium minutum, a paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin-producing dinoflagellate of harmful algal blooms, Proteomics. 2005, 5: 1580-1593.

Lo S.C.L., Chan L.L. and Hodgkiss I.J., Protein biomarker found in toxic strains of Alexandrium minutum, a harmful red tide causative dinoflagellate (Patend Application No: 10/939,982, Country of Application: US), 2005.

Researcher : Cheung KH

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.H. and Gu J., Reduction of chromate by Bacillus magnetarium TKW3 isolated from marine sediment, World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology. 2005, 21: 213-219.

Researcher : Cheung WL

List of Research Outputs

Cheung W.L. and Sadovy Y.J., Retrospective evaluation of data-limited fisheries: a case from Hong Kong, Fish & Fisheries. 2005, 14: 181-206.

Researcher : Corlett RT

Project Title:	Checklist of the vascular plant flora of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Corlett RT
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	09/1992

Abstract:

To produce an accurate checklist of the vascular plant species occurring in Hong Kong.

Project Title:	Conservation ranking of Hong Kong habitats
Investigator(s):	Corlett RT
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/1994

Abstract:

To establish an objective system for ranking terrestrial habitats in Hong Kong in terms of their conservation value.

Project Title:	Patterns of seed movement in a degraded tropical landscape
Investigator(s):	Corlett RT
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)
Start Date:	11/2001
Completion Date:	10/2004

Abstract:

To obtain information on the quantity and composition of the "seed rain" (seed arrival) in the major habitat types in Hong Kong; to estimate the "seed shadows" (patterns of seed dispersal) produced by the major seed dispersal agents; to obtain information on how frugivore movements, and thus seed dispersal, are influenced by landscape characteristics, such as habitat fragmentation.

List of Research Outputs

Corlett R.T., Conservation of biodiversity in a highly degraded landscape: problems and prospects, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas East Asia 5 Conference, 21-25 June 2005, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2005.

Corlett R.T. and Primack R.B., Dipterocarps: trees that dominate the Asian rain forest, Arnoldia. 2005, 63: 2-7.

Corlett R.T., Flowers visitors and pollination in the Oriental (Indomalayan) Region, Biological Reviews. 2004, 79(3): 497-532.

Corlett R.T., Vegetation, In: A. Gupta (ed.), The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia . Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2005, pp. 105-119.

Dudgeon D. and Corlett R.T., The Ecology and Biodiversity of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Joint Publishing and Friends of the Country Parks, 2004.

Hau C.H., Dudgeon D. and Corlett R.T., Beyond Singapore: what does Hong Kong tell us about the prospects for Asian biodiversity?, Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 2005, 20: 281-282.

Lee E., Hau C.H. and Corlett R.T., Natural regeneration in exotic tree plantations in Hong Kong, China, Forest Ecology and Management. 2005, 212: 358-366.

Lee E., Hau C.H. and Corlett R.T., Spontaneous forest regeneration in exotic tree plantations in Hong Kong, South China, The 16th Annual Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration, 24-26 August, 2004, British Columbia, Canada. Society for Ecological Restoration. 2004.

Primack R.B. and Corlett R.T., Tropical Rainforests: An Ecological and Biogeographical Comparison. UK, Blackwell Science, 2005, pp. 319.

Tang M.C., Corlett R.T. and Hyde K.D., The persistence of ripe fleshy fruits in the presence and absence of frugivores, Oecologia. 2005, 142: 232-237.

Researcher : Dhanasekaran V

List of Research Outputs

Dhanasekaran V. and Hyde K.D., Intra- and inter-stream variation of lignicolous freshwater fungi in tropical Australia, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 254.

Dhanasekaran V., Jeewon R., Aptroot A. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic relationships within the Pleosporales (Lophiostomataceae, Massarinaceae and melanommataceae), In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 200.

Dhanasekaran V., Mostert L., Jeewon R., Hyde K.D. and Crous P.W., Pleurostomosphora, an anamorph of Pleurostoma (Calosphaeriales), a new anamorph genus morphologically similar to Philophora, Studies in Mycology. 2004, 50: 387-398.

Hyde K.D., Jeewon R., Bahl J., Bhilabut B., Bussaban B., Cai L., Shenoy B.D., Kodseub R., Lam C.W.H., Lam D.M., Photita W., Promputtha I., Tang M.C., Thongkantha S., Dhanasekaran V. and Yeung S.Y., Fungal studies at University of Hong Kong, Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of America, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. 2004.

Hyde K.D., Dhanasekaran V. and Jeewon R., Origins of freshwater ascomycetes, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Shenoy B.D., Dhanasekaran V., Cai L., Jeewon R., Bhat D.J. and Hyde K.D., Pseudohalonectria saccharicola sp. nov., a new graminicolous ascomycete from Hong Kong, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2005, 26: 123-132.

Researcher : Dudgeon ADM

Project Title:	A biodiversity survey of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Corlett RT
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:	09/1995

Abstract:

To undertake a systematic survey of biodiversity in Hong Kong in order to produce a ranking and classification system to establish priorities for future conservation activities.

Project Title:	Latitudinal comparison of leaf litter breakdown in streams
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Wantzen M.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	09/2001

Abstract:

To determine the effects of leaf quality and characteristics on the breakdown of litter in streams in temperate Europe and tropical Asia, and to investigate the relative importance of aquatic invertebrates in litter processing in these two regions.

Project Title:	The conservation of freshwaters in tropical Asia
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/2002

Abstract:

To write a book setting out the conservation status of lake and river ecosystems in the oriental tropics, for publication by Backhuys Press in 2004.

Project Title:	First worldwide aquatic leaf decomposition experiment (WW-DECOEX)
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Wantzen M.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/2002

Abstract:

To understand the factors that influence leaf decomposition in streams of different lathitudes, particular the effects of varying leaf palatability to invertebrate shredders.

Project Title:	The ecology and biodiversity of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Corlett RT
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	07/2002

Abstract:

To produce a revised edition of Dudgeon and Corlett (1994) "Hills and streams: an ecology of Hong Kong" for simultaneous publication in Chinese nd English.

Project Title:	Tropical stream ecology
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Cressa C.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/2003

Abstract:

To produce a multi-authored volume focused on comparison of streams among tropical regions on a topic-by-topic basis; to summarise what is known by highlighting similarities among regions (particularly the ecological responses to a climatic backdrop of wet versus dry seasons, plus temperature close to the biological optimum), and to account for any consistent patterns of difference that emerge; to highlight what we do not know, and suggest ways of filling these knowledge gaps in a subsection of each chapter entitled 'future research directions and information needs'.

Project Title:	Conservation of freshwater biodiversity in Asia
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	06/2003

Abstract:

To write a book for discussing the issues and implications of damages and pollution causes by human beings.

Project Title:	*Scale-specific inter-population variation in the proteomics of Caridina* shrimps in Hong Kong**
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Chan LL
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2004

Abstract:

To understand whether molecular differences revealed by RAPD are adaptations to local conditions, or merely a reflection of non-adaptive variation, we must study what proteins are actually present in each population.

Researcher : Dudgeon D

Project Title:	A biodiversity survey of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Corlett RT
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:	09/1995

Abstract:

To undertake a systematic survey of biodiversity in Hong Kong in order to produce a ranking and classification system to establish priorities for future conservation activities.

Project Title:	Latitudinal comparison of leaf litter breakdown in streams
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Wantzen M.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	09/2001

Abstract:

Project Title:	The conservation of freshwaters in tropical Asia
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/2002

Abstract:

To write a book setting out the conservation status of lake and river ecosystems in the oriental tropics, for publication by Backhuys Press in 2004.

Project Title:	First worldwide aquatic leaf decomposition experiment (WW-DECOEX)
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Wantzen M.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/2002

Abstract:

To understand the factors that influence leaf decomposition in streams of different lathitudes, particular the effects of varying leaf palatability to invertebrate shredders.

Project Title:	The ecology and biodiversity of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Corlett RT
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	07/2002

Abstract:

To produce a revised edition of Dudgeon and Corlett (1994) "Hills and streams: an ecology of Hong Kong" for simultaneous publication in Chinese nd English.

Project Title:	Tropical stream ecology
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Cressa C.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/2003

Abstract:

Project Title:	Conservation of freshwater biodiversity in Asia
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	06/2003

Abstract:

To write a book for discussing the issues and implications of damages and pollution causes by human beings.

Project Title:	*Scale-specific inter-population variation in the proteomics of Caridina* shrimps in Hong Kong**
Investigator(s):	Dudgeon D, Chan LL
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2004

Abstract:

List of Research Outputs

Chan K.W.E. and Dudgeon D., The importance of insects in energy transfers across riparian ecotones along Hong Kong streams, Bulletin of the North American Benthological Society. 2005, 22(1): 266.

Dudgeon D., Last chance to see... Ex situ conservation and the fate of the baiji, Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. 2005, 15: 105-108.

Dudgeon D., Restoration and rehabilitation of damaged rivers in tropical Asia, Second International Symposium on Riverine Landscape (Stroforsen, Sweden): Abstracts: 16. 2004.

Dudgeon D. and Corlett R.T., The Ecology and Biodiversity of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Joint Publishing and Friends of the Country Parks, 2004.

Hau C.H., Dudgeon D. and Corlett R.T., Beyond Singapore: what does Hong Kong tell us about the prospects for Asian biodiversity?, Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 2005, 20: 281-282.

Jansson R., Backx H., Boulton A.J., Dixon M., Dudgeon D., Hughes F., Nakamura K., Stanley E. and Tockner K., Refining standards for ecologically successful river restoration, Journal of Applied Ecology. 2005, 42: 218-222.

Lau C.P., Dudgeon D. and Leung K.M.Y., A comparative study of techniques to elucidate the relative importance of autochthonous and allochthonous resources in tropical streams, Bulletin of the North American Benthological Society. 2005, 22(1): 252-253.

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Effects of Macrobrachium hainanense (Palaemonidae) predation on benthic communities in tropical Asian streams, Freshwater Biology. 2004, 49: 1306-1319.

Mantel S.K., Salas M. and Dudgeon D., Food web structure in a tropical Asian forest stream, Journal of the North American Benthological Society. 2004, 23: 728-755.

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Growth and production of a tropical predatory shrimp, Macrobrachium hainanense (Palaemonidae), in two Hong Kong streams, Freshwater Biology. 2004, 49: 1320-1336.

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Reproduction and sexual dimorphism of the palaemonid shrimp Macrobrachium hainanense in Hong Kong streams, Journal of Crustacean Biology. 2005, 25: 450-459.

Whitfort A.S. and Dudgeon D., Muddying the Waters? The Water Pollution Control Ordinance and Defining Pollution of Rivers and Streams in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Law Journal. Hong Kong, Sweet & Maxwell, 2005, Part 3, Vol 34(2004): 481-494.

Yam S.W. and Dudgeon D., Stable isotope investigation of food use by Caridina spp. (Decapoda: Atyidae) in Hong Kong streams, Journal of the North American Benthological Society. 2005, 24: 68-81.

Researcher : Durairajan SSK

List of Research Outputs

Durairajan S.S.K. and Hyde K.D., Biodiversity and tissue-specificity of endophytic fungi from Tripterygium wilfordii, Fungal Diversity. 2004, 17: 69-90.

Researcher : Fan Y

List of Research Outputs

Gu J., Qiu W., Koenig A. and Fan Y., Autotrophic denitrification by the bacterium Thiobacillus denitrificans strain MP for removal of high concentrations of NO₃^- from eutrophied water body, The 3^rd International Nitrogen Conference. October 12-16, 2004, Nanjing, P.R. China. 2004, Pages 154-155.

Zhao Z., Fan Y., Shen P., Lai H.Y. and Gu J., Distribution and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of the Mai Po Marshes Wetland of Hong Kong, 6^th International Wetland Conference. October 26-30, Avignon, France. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Researcher : Fryar SC

List of Research Outputs

Fryar S.C., Davies J., Booth W., Hyde K.D. and Hodgkiss I.J., Succession of fungi on dead wood in brackish waters in Brunei, Mycologia. 2004, 96: 217-225.

Researcher : Ghimire SR

List of Research Outputs

Ghimire S.R. and Hyde K.D., Fungal endophytes, In: (eds. A. Varma, L. Abbott, D. Werner and R. Hampp), Plant Surface Microbiology. Springer Verlag, 2004, 281-288.

Researcher : Gu J

Project Title:	Super genetic engineered bacterium and detoxification enzymes for bioremidiation
Investigator(s):	Gu J
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Matching Fund for Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China (863 Projects)
Start Date:	02/2004

Abstract:

To study super genetic engineered bacterium and detoxification enzymes for bioremidiation.

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.H. and Gu J., Reduction of chromate by Bacillus magnetarium TKW3 isolated from marine sediment, World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology. 2005, 21: 213-219.

Gu J., Wang Y. and Leung P.C., A cryptic plasmid from Vibrio cholerae MP-1 isolated from Mai Po Nature Reserve and other plasmids from both pristine and polluted marine environments, Conference on the Microbiology of the Tropical Seas. December 13-15, 2004. Dona Paula, Goa, India. 2004, p. PMB(IT)-02.

Gu J., Qiu W., Koenig A. and Fan Y., Autotrophic denitrification by the bacterium Thiobacillus denitrificans strain MP for removal of high concentrations of NO₃^- from eutrophied water body, The 3^rd International Nitrogen Conference. October 12-16, 2004, Nanjing, P.R. China. 2004, Pages 154-155.

Gu J., Chapter 9: Biofouling and prevention: corrosion, biodeterioration and biodegradation of materials, In: M. Kultz (ed.), Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials. New York, William Andrew Publishing, 2005, pages 179-206.

Gu J., Degradability of herbicides atrazine, cyanazine and dicamba under methanogenic conditions using sediment from the Pearl River of Southern China and Hong Kong, 4^th International Symposium of the Environmental Significance of Mineral-Organic Component-Microorganism Interactions in Terrestrial Systems, September 20-23, 2004. Wuhan, People's Republic of China. 2004, p.62.

Gu J., Degradation of endocrine-disrupting phthalates: microorganisms involved and biochemical pathways, International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Persistent Toxic Substances. November 17-19, 2004. Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.. 2004, p. 23.

Gu J. and Wang Y., Degradation of poly(b-hydroxybutyrate-co-16% valerate) and cellulose acetates in simulated methanogenic bioreacters, Proceedings of Anaerobic Digestion 2004. August 29-September 2, 2004. Montreal, Canada. 2004, p.1651-1654.

Gu J., Li J. and Wang Y., Degradation of the endocrine-disrupting dimethyl phthalate ester isomers by aerobic microorganisms isolated from mangrove sediment, 4^th World Water Congress. September 20-24, 2004. Marrakesh, Morocco. 2004, 9 pages in CD-Rom.

Gu J., Degradation of the endocrine-disrupting dimethyl phthalate ester isomers: microbiology, metabolic pathways and ecological implications, International Symposium on Biotechnology for Environmental Pollution Control. August 14-15, 2004. Beijing, P.R. China. 2004, p. 350-358.

Gu J., Xu X. and Li H., Detoxification of Cr(VI) through reduction by ascorbic acid, 4^th World Water Congress. September 20-24, 2004. Marrakesh, Morocco. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Gu J., Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Ecology. 2004.

Gu J., Effects of free radicals on marine microbial populations, In: N. Ramaiah (ed.), Marine Microbiology: Facets and Opportunities. Goa, India, National Institute of Oceanography, 2004, pages 89-99.

Gu J., Member, Editorial Board, Biodegradation. 2004.

Gu J., Member, Editorial Board, Ecologic Science. 2004.

Gu J., Member, Editorial Board, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2004.

Gu J., Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 2004.

Gu J., Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Tropical Oceanography. 2004.

Gu J., Member, Editorial Board, Water and Wastewater. 2004.

Gu J. and Gu J., Methods currently used in testing microbiological degradation and deterioration of a wide range of polymeric materials with various degree of degradability: a review, Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 2005, 13: 65-74.

Gu J., Microbial and biochemical diversity of phthalates degradation, 1^st China-Germany Symposium on Environmental Microbiology. August 1-6, 2004. Beijing, P.R. China. 2004, p.12.

Gu J. and Mitchell R., Microbial colonization and growth on polymeric materials for space application, detection methods and mechanisms of biodeterioration , International Workshop on Space Microbiology, May 22-25, 2005. Mol, Belgium. 2005, p.38.

Gu J., Microbial degration of N-heterocyclic aromatic compounds under aerobic and anaerobic condition, 7^th National Symposium on Environmental Microbiology, October 23-25, 2004. Shanghai, People's Republic of China. 2004, p. 9-10.

Gu J. and Mitchell R., Microbiological deterioration and degradation of candidate polymeric materials for space application, BioMicroWorld 2005 - International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology, March 14-18, 2005. Badajoz, Spain. 2005, p. 163.

Gu J., Lai M.Y. and Zhao Z., Mineralogical composition and fractionation of heavy metals of sediments from Mai Po Nature Reserve of Hong Kong, 4^th International Symposium of the Environmental Significance of Mineral-Organic Component-Microorganism Interactions in Terrestrial Systems, September 20-23, 2004. Wuhan, People's Republic of China. 2004.

Gu J. and Lai M.Y., Mineralogical composition and fractionation of heavy metals of sediments from Mai Po Nature Reserve of Hong Kong, Asia Pacific Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry, January 18-21, 2005. Perth, Australia. 2005, p. 29.

Gu J., Gu J.G. and McGill W.B., Quantification of dinitrogen fixation in the legume faba bean (Vicia faba L.) grown on Gray Luvisol using N-15 dilution technique and reference crops barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and canola (Brassica napus L.), 3^rd International Nitrogen Conference, October 12-16, 2004, Nanjing, P.R. China. 2004, p. 76.

Gu J. and Yen S.F., Susceptibility of polymers used in artworks to biodeterioration by environmental microorganisms , In: A. Roy and P. Smith (eds.), Modern Art, New Museums. London, UK, 2004, Pages 228.

Lai M.Y. and Gu J., Contamination of heavy metas in sediments and benthic infauna, International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Persistent Toxic Substances. November 17-19, 2004. Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2004, p. 28.

Li J., Gu J., Zhou Y. and Cai C., Aerobic biodegradation of an endocrine-disrupting chemical, dimethyl isophthalatem and its biochemical pathway, Journal of Tropical Oceangraphy. 2005, 45: 83-93.

Li J. and Gu J., Degradation of dimethyl isophthalate by bacteria isolated from wetland sediment, 6^th International Wetland Conference. October 26-30, Avignon, France.. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Li J. and Gu J., Degradation of dimethyl terephthalate ester and its isomer by mangrove microoganisms, Chinese Journal of Applied and Environmental Biology. 2004, 10: 782-785.

Li J. and Gu J., Endocrine-disrupting chemicals - Degradation of dimethyl phthalate ester by bacteria and the biochemical pathways, 2^nd Conference on Contamination of Soils and underground water and Bioremediation, September 24-27, 2004. Nankai University, Tianjin, People's Republic China. 2004.

Li J., Gu J. and Pan L., Transformation of dimethyl phthalate, dimethyl isophthalate and dimethyl terephthalate by Rhodococcus rubber Sa and modeling the processes using the modified Gompertz model, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2005, 55: 223-232.

Li X.Y., Diao H.F., Fan X.J., Gu J., Ding F. and Tong A.S.F., Electrochemical wastewater disinfection: identification of its principal germidical actions, Journal of Environmental Engineering. 2004, 130: 1217-1221.

Li X.Y., Cui Y., Feng Y., Xie Z. and Gu J., Reaction pathways and mechanisms of the electrochemical degradation of phenol on different electrodes, Water Research. 2005, 39: 1972-1981.

Shen P., Wang Y. and Gu J., Degradation of phthalic acid and ortho-dimethyl phthalate ester by bacteria isolated from sewage aludge and its biochemical pathyway, Chinese Journal of Applied and Environmental Biology. 2004, 10: 643-646.

Wang Y., Leung P.C. and Gu J., A cryptic plasmid from Vibrio cholerae mp-1 isolated from Mai Po Nature Reserve of Hong Kong, BioMicroWorld 2005 - International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology, March 14-18, 2005. Badajoz, Spain. 2005, p. 5.

Wang Y. and Gu J., Influence of temperature, salinity and pH on the growth of environmental isolates of Aeromonas and Vibrio species isolted from Mai Po and the Inner Deep Bay Nature Reserve Ramsar site of Hong Kong, Journal of Basic Microbiology. 2005, 45: 83-93.

Xu X., Li H. and Gu J., Biodegradation of an endocrine-disrupting chemical di-n-butyl phthalate ester by Pseudomonas fluorescens, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2005, 55: 9-15.

Xu X., Zhao Z., Li X.Y. and Gu J., Chemical oxidative degradation of mehyl tert-butyl ether in aqueous solution by Fenton's reagent, Chemosphere. Elsevier, 2004, 55: 73-79.

Xu X., Li H., Wang W.H. and Gu J., Degradation of dyes in aqueous solutions by the Fenton process, Chemosphere. 2004, 57: 595-600.

Xu X., Li H., Gu J. and Peang K.J., Determination of iodate in iodized salt by Reversed-phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with UV detection, Chromatographia. 2004, 60: 721-723.

Xu X., Li H., Gu J. and Li X.Y., Kinetics of the reduction of chromium (VI) by vitamin C , Envrionmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 2005, 24: 1310-1314.

Xu X., Li H., Li X.Y. and Gu J., Reduction of hexavalent chromium by ascorbic acid in aqueous solutions, Chemosphere. 2004, 57: 609-613.

Yip C.W. and Gu J., Aerobic biodegradation of heterocyclic aromatic indole by bacteria isolated from Mai Po sediment, International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Persistent Toxic Substances. November 17-19, 2004. Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2004, p. 16.

Zhao Z., Fan Y., Shen P., Lai H.Y. and Gu J., Distribution and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of the Mai Po Marshes Wetland of Hong Kong, 6^th International Wetland Conference. October 26-30, Avignon, France. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Zhao Z., Qiu W., Koenig A. and Gu J., Nitrate removal from saline water using autotrophic denitrification by the bacterium Thiobacillus denitrificans, Environmental Technology. 2004, 25: 1201-1210.

Researcher : Gunatilleke IAUN

List of Research Outputs

Ratnayake M.C...S...R..., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N., Wijesundara D.S.A. and Saunders R.M.K., Floral reproductive biology of Xylopia championii (Annonaceae), 6th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Ratnayake M.C...S...R..., Saunders R.M.K., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N. and Wijesundara D.S.A., Pollination of Polyalthia korinti, P. coffeoides and Xylopia championii (Annonaceae) by Endaeus species (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in tropical forests of Sri Lanka, 12^th Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Berlin, Germany, 7-12 August 2004.

Researcher : Hau CH

Project Title:	Accelerating natural forest regeneration on degraded lands in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Hau CH, Corlett RT
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Research Initiation Programme
Start Date:	05/2002

Abstract:

To find out the effective ways to accelerate natural regeneration in exotic tree plantation; to find out what native trees and shrubs are best dispersed naturally into exotic tree plantations; to find out what nature trees and shrubs could grow well in exotic tree plantations.

List of Research Outputs

Fellowes J., Lau M., Chan B., Hau C.H. and Ng S.C., Nature reserves in South China: observations on their role and problems in conserving biodiversity, In: Xie Y., Wang, S. and Schei P. (Eds), China's Protected Areas. Beijing, Tsinghua University Press, 2004, pp. 341-355.

Hau C.H., A Critical Review of the Potential of Ecotourism Development in Hong Kong, China, IUCN WCPA 5^th Conference on Protected Areas of East Asia, 21-26 June 2005, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2005.

Hau C.H., Dudgeon D. and Corlett R.T., Beyond Singapore: what does Hong Kong tell us about the prospects for Asian biodiversity?, Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 2005, 20: 281-282.

Hau C.H., Contemporary slope greening techniques and vegetation speices use, Special seminar, 24 July 2004, Furgo (Hong Kong) Limited. 2004.

Hau C.H., Habitat enhancement and management plan , In: Union Ward Investments Limited. Pilot Conservation Proposal for Mui Tsz Lam and Mau Ping Public Private Partnership Site, Hong Kong. 2005, Appendix 1-3: 1-10.

Hau C.H., So K.K.Y., Choi K.C. and Chau R.Y.H., Using native tree and shrub species for ecological rehabilitation of man-made slopes in Hong Kong, In: Proceedings of the 25th Annual Seminar, Geotechnical Division, The Hong Kong Institute of Engineers, 4 May 2005, Hong Kong. 2005, pp 273-286.

Lee E., Hau C.H. and Corlett R.T., Natural regeneration in exotic tree plantations in Hong Kong, China, Forest Ecology and Management. 2005, 212: 358-366.

Lee E., Hau C.H. and Corlett R.T., Spontaneous forest regeneration in exotic tree plantations in Hong Kong, South China, The 16th Annual Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration, 24-26 August, 2004, British Columbia, Canada. Society for Ecological Restoration. 2004.

Lui B.L.S., Shiu Y.K. and Hau C.H., Performance assessment of greening techniques on man-made slopes, In: Proceedings of the 25th Annual Seminar, Geotechnical Division, The Hong Kong Institute of Engineers, 4 May 2005, Hong Kong. 2005, pp 273-286.

Researcher : Hill RD

Project Title:	Stylosanthes oversowing experiment
Investigator(s):	Hill RD
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Hui Oi Chow Trust Fund - General Award
Start Date:	11/1990
Completion Date:	01/2005

Abstract:

To test the suitability of Stylosanthes, a protein-rich tropical legume, for oversowing into natural grassland.

List of Research Outputs

Hill R.D., Towards a model of the history of "traditional" agriculture in Southeast Asia, In: P. Boomgaard and D. Henley (ed.), Smallholders and Stockbreeders. Leiden, KITLV Press, 2004, 19-45.

Researcher : Ho WH

List of Research Outputs

Ho W.H., Yanna and Hyde K.D., Endosporoideus gen. nov., a mitosporic fungus on Phoenix hanceana, Mycologia. 2005, 97: 238-245.

Kodsueb R., Lumyong S., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C., Ho W.H. and Hyde K.D., Acanthostigma and Tubeufia species, including . claspisphaeria sp. nov. from submerged wood in Hong Kong sp. nov., Mycologia. 2004, 96: 667-674.

Yanna , Ho W.H., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., New saprobic fungi on palm fronds, including Brachysporopsis gen. nov., Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2004, 25: 161-167.

Researcher : Hodgkiss IJ

Project Title:	Harmful algal blooms
Investigator(s):	Hodgkiss IJ,
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	07/1998

Abstract:

To investigate HABs in Hong Kong and Chinese waters in terms of numbers, major species and effects; to investigate means of predicting and combatting HABs.

List of Research Outputs

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Wan J.M.F., Lum J.H.K., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Proteomic study of a model causative agent of harmful algal blooms, Prorocentrum triestinum II: The use of differentially expressed protein profiles under different growth phases and growth conditions for bloom prediction, Proteomics. 2004, 4: 3214-3226.

Chan L.L., Sit W.H., Hodgkiss I.J., Hsieh D.P. and Wan J.M.F., The use of species-specific and strain-specific peptides for the identification of PST-producing strains of Alexandrium minutum and A, tamarense, Congress Proteomics for Health, Switzerland. P.79. 2004.

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Lam P.K.S., Wan J.M.F., Chou H.N., Lum J.H.K., Lo M.G.Y., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Use of 2-DE to differentiate morphospecies of Alexandrium minutum, a PSP toxin-producing agent of Harmful Algal Blooms, Proteomics. KGaA, Weinheim, WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, 2005, 5: 1580-1593.

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Lam P.K.S., Wan J.M.F., Chou H.N., Lum J.H.K., Lo G.Y., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Use of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis to differentiate morphospecies of Alexandrium minutum, a paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin-producing dinoflagellate of harmful algal blooms, Proteomics. 2005, 5: 1580-1593.

Choi Y.W., Hodgkiss I.J. and Hyde K.D., Enzyme production by endophytes of Brucea javanica, Agricultural Technology. 2005, 1: 55-66.

Fryar S.C., Booth W., Davies J., Hodgkiss I.J. and Hyde K.D., Distribution of fungi on wood in the Totong River, Brunei, Fungal Diversity. 2004, 17: 17-38.

Fryar S.C., Booth W., Davies J., Hodgkiss I.J. and Hyde K.D., Evidence of in situ competition between fungi in freshwater, Fungal Diversity. 2005, 18: 59-71.

Fryar S.C., Davies J., Booth W., Hyde K.D. and Hodgkiss I.J., Succession of fungi on dead wood in brackish waters in Brunei, Mycologia. 2004, 96: 217-225.

Lo S.C.L., Chan L.L. and Hodgkiss I.J., Protein biomarker found in toxic strains of Alexandrium minutum, a harmful red tide causative dinoflagellate (Patend Application No: 10/939,982, Country of Application: US), 2005.

Yang Z.B. and Hodgkiss I.J., Hong Kong's worst "red tide" - causative factors reflected in a phytoplankton study at Port Selter in 1998, Harmful Algae. 2004, 3: 149-161.

Researcher : Hu H

List of Research Outputs

Hu H., Zhou D., Zhou T., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Fungal Diversity on Pinus armandii in Mashu Forest Farm, Yunnan, China, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Hu H., Zhou D., Zhou T. and Hyde K.D., Fungal diversity on Pinus armandii in Mashu Forest Farm, Yunnan, China, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 151.

Researcher : Hyde KD

Project Title:	Molecular evolution of genes for phylogenetic analysis of the class Sordariomycetes (Mycota)
Investigator(s):	Hyde KD, Liew ECY, Moncalvo J.M., Hibbett D.S.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)
Start Date:	10/2002

Abstract:

Molecular systematics of fungi, particularly of the Ascomycota, relies heavily on the use of nuclear ribonsomal DNA. Use of these genes does not resolve all relationships with this phylum. This study aims to address these problems by elucidating the modes and rates of molecular evolution for 10 genes in taxa of the Sordariomycetes. Results can provide valuable information for the selection of alternatives to nuclear ribosomal DNA and lead to a more thorough understanding of evolutionary processes in the Ascomycota, and fungi in general.

Project Title:	A practical phylogeny-based approach for revision of the important pathogenic genus colletotrichum
Investigator(s):	Hyde KD, Liew ECY, Ghimire S.R., Cannon P.F., Taylor PWJ
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects
Start Date:	09/2003

Abstract:

To create a preliminary multigene-based phylogeny of the genus Colletotrichum using nuclear and mitochondrial genomes, ribosomal DNA, [beta]-tubulin and TEF1 [alpha] genes; to determine the utility for phylogenetic inferences of single gene sequence data sets as compared to combined data sets at the generic level using colletotrichum species; to elucidate species concepts within the genus by linking molecular and morphological approaches.

Project Title:	A practical phylogeny-based approach for revision of the important pathogenic genus colletotrichum
Investigator(s):	Hyde KD, Liew ECY, Ghimire S.R., Cannon P.F., Taylor PWJ
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)
Start Date:	09/2003

Abstract:

Project Title:	Taxonomy & phylogeny of pestalotiopsis, monochaetia & seiridium: a genomic and proteomic approach
Investigator(s):	Hyde KD, Jeewon R, Chu IK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	03/2004

Abstract:

To investigate the evolutionary relationships between pathogenic species of Pestalotiopsis, Monochaetia and Seirdium based on a multigene phylogenetic approach; to develop an appropriate method for the extraction and purification of fungal proteins; to generate protein reference maps and assess protein diversity among different fungal species; to examine the use of proteomic tools in elucidating genetic relationships in fungi; to assess the applicability of proteomics in the identification and taxonomy of fungal pathogens.

Project Title:	Evolutionary relationships of loculoascomycetes (fungi) based on a multigene phylogenetic approach
Investigator(s):	Hyde KD, Jeewon R, Aptroot A., Moncalvo J.M.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)
Start Date:	01/2005

Abstract:

To verify whether Luttrell's hypothesis that loculoascomycetes are phylogentically distinct from unitunicate ascomycetes based on several genes; to assess the usefulness of different genes used in fungal molecular phylogenetics; to test the hypothesis that certain named anamorphic fungi are part of the life cycle of their associated telemorphs; to validate (or refute) the various current terms for morphological structures of fruiting bodies and interascal filaments,

Project Title:	Evolutionary relationships of loculoascomycetes (fungi) based on a multigene phylogenetic approach
Investigator(s):	Hyde KD
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects
Start Date:	01/2005

Abstract:

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Project Title:	Diversity, molecular taxonomy of nematophagous fungi and characterisation of microbial enzymes associated with nematode infection
Investigator(s):	Hyde KD, Jeewon R
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	01/2005

Abstract:

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List of Research Outputs

Bahl J., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Apiosporaceae, Clypeosphaeriaceae, Hyponectriaceae, Myelospermataceae: molecular and morphological assessment of taxonomic hypotheses, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 139.

Bahl J., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Intergeneric relationships of Linocarpon and Neolinocarpon: does phylogenetic analysis support the generic delineation, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Belle D.S., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Oxydothis bambusicola, a new ascomycete with a massive subapical ascal ring from bamboo in Hong Kong, Nova Hedgwidia. 2005, 80: 511-518.

Bhilabutra W., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C., Hyde K.D. and Lumyong S., Diversity of endophytic fungi in grass, Thysanoleana latifolia, from Thailand, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 142.

Bussaban B., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C., Hyde K.D. and Lumyong S., Fungi on Zingiberaceae (Ginger), In: (eds. E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 189-195.

Cai L. and Hyde K.D., Fungal communities on decaying bamboo culms (Phyllostachys bambusoides), variation in habitat and season, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 253.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular phylogenetics studies on the Sordariaceae based on rDNA-ITS, rDNA-LSU and b-tubulin sequences, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 29.

Cai L., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., New species of Cordana and Spadicoides from decaying bamboo culms in China, Sydowia. 2004, 56: 222-228.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic evaluation and taxonomic revision of Schizothecium based on ribosomal DNA and protein coding genes, Fungal Diversity. 2005, 19: 1-21.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic relationships of Podospora and allied genera based on multi-gene sequences and morphology, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Cai L., Zhang K.Q. and Hyde K.D., Ascoyunnania hameleonia gen. et sp. nov. a freshwater fungus collected from China and its microcyclic conidiation, Fungal Diversity. 2005, 18: 1-8.

Cai L., Zhang K.Q., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., Linocarpon bambusicola sp. nov. and Dictyochaeta curvispora from bamboo submerged in freshwater , Nova Hedwigia. 2004, 78: 439-445.

Choi Y.W., Hodgkiss I.J. and Hyde K.D., Enzyme production by endophytes of Brucea javanica, Agricultural Technology. 2005, 1: 55-66.

Dhanasekaran V. and Hyde K.D., Intra- and inter-stream variation of lignicolous freshwater fungi in tropical Australia, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 254.

Dhanasekaran V., Jeewon R., Aptroot A. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic relationships within the Pleosporales (Lophiostomataceae, Massarinaceae and melanommataceae), In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 200.

Dhanasekaran V., Mostert L., Jeewon R., Hyde K.D. and Crous P.W., Pleurostomosphora, an anamorph of Pleurostoma (Calosphaeriales), a new anamorph genus morphologically similar to Philophora, Studies in Mycology. 2004, 50: 387-398.

Durairajan S.S.K. and Hyde K.D., Biodiversity and tissue-specificity of endophytic fungi from Tripterygium wilfordii, Fungal Diversity. 2004, 17: 69-90.

Fryar S.C., Booth W., Davies J., Hodgkiss I.J. and Hyde K.D., Distribution of fungi on wood in the Totong River, Brunei, Fungal Diversity. 2004, 17: 17-38.

Fryar S.C., Booth W., Davies J., Hodgkiss I.J. and Hyde K.D., Evidence of in situ competition between fungi in freshwater, Fungal Diversity. 2005, 18: 59-71.

Fryar S.C. and Hyde K.D., New species and genera of ascomycetes from fresh and brackish water in Brunei: Ayria appendiculata and Sungaiicola bactrodesmiella gen. et spp. nov., Fluviatispora boothii, Torrentispora crassiparietis and T. Fusiformis spp. nov., Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2004, 25: 245-260.

Fryar S.C., Davies J., Booth W., Hyde K.D. and Hodgkiss I.J., Succession of fungi on dead wood in brackish waters in Brunei, Mycologia. 2004, 96: 217-225.

Ghimire S.R. and Hyde K.D., Fungal endophytes, In: (eds. A. Varma, L. Abbott, D. Werner and R. Hampp), Plant Surface Microbiology. Springer Verlag, 2004, 281-288.

Ho W.H., Yanna and Hyde K.D., Endosporoideus gen. nov., a mitosporic fungus on Phoenix hanceana, Mycologia. 2005, 97: 238-245.

Hu H., Zhou D., Zhou T., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Fungal Diversity on Pinus armandii in Mashu Forest Farm, Yunnan, China, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Hu H., Zhou D., Zhou T. and Hyde K.D., Fungal diversity on Pinus armandii in Mashu Forest Farm, Yunnan, China, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 151.

Hyde K.D., Bio-Exploitation of Filamentous Fungi - Opportunties for Research, In: (eds. K.D. Hyde and K. Soytong), In: Proceedings of The 1^st KMITL International Conference on Integration of Science and Technology for Sustainable Development . Bangkok, Thailand, KMITL, 2004, 3-8.

Hyde K.D., Fungal Diversity Volume 17. Fungal Diversity Press, 2004, 258p.

Hyde K.D., Fungal Diversity Volume 18. Fungal Diversity Press, 2005, 233p.

Hyde K.D., Fungal Diversity Volume 19. Fungal Diversity Press, 2005, 256p.

Hyde K.D., Jeewon R., Bahl J., Bhilabut B., Bussaban B., Cai L., Shenoy B.D., Kodseub R., Lam C.W.H., Lam D.M., Photita W., Promputtha I., Tang M.C., Thongkantha S., Dhanasekaran V. and Yeung S.Y., Fungal studies at University of Hong Kong, Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of America, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. 2004.

Hyde K.D. and Gadgill P.D., Fungi of New Zealand. Volume 4. Fungi on Trees and Shrubs in New Zealand, Fungal Diversity Research Series 16. 2005, 1-466.

Hyde K.D., Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology. Volume 1, Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand, KMITL Press, 2005, 192p.

Hyde K.D., Dhanasekaran V. and Jeewon R., Origins of freshwater ascomycetes, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Hyde K.D., Towards understanding fungal diversity - case studies, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & the IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 17.

Hyde K.D., Wu W.P. and Zhuang W.Y., Sporidesmium, Endophragmiella and related genera from China, Fungal Diversity Research Series 15. 2005, 1-350.

Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., A multigene genomic and proteomic approach towards the systematics of some amphisphaeriaceous fungi, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 25.

Jeewon R., Yeung S.Y. and Hyde K.D., Molecular profiling and phylogenetic diversity of fungal communities associated with pine needles, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Jeewon R., Liew E.C.Y. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic evaluation of species nomenclature of Pestalotiopsis in relation to host association, Fungal Diversity . 2004, 17: 39-55.

Jiang Y., Chen F. and Hyde K.D., Production potential of water-soluble Monascus red pigment by a newly isolated Penicillium sp. , Agricultural Technology. 2005, 1: 113-126.

Jones E.B.G. and Hyde K.D., Epilogue, In: (eds. E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 259-262.

Jones E.B.G. and Hyde K.D., Introduction to Thai fungal diversity, In: (eds. E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 7-35.

Jones E.B.G., Tantichareon M. and Hyde K.D., Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 281p.

Kodsueb R., Lumyong S. and Hyde K.D., Terrestrial lignicolous fungi, In: (eds. E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 155-161.

Kodsueb R., Lumyong S., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., The relationship between fungi on wood from riparian vegetation and the freshwater habitats, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 250.

Kodsueb R., Lumyong S., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C., Ho W.H. and Hyde K.D., Acanthostigma and Tubeufia species, including . claspisphaeria sp. nov. from submerged wood in Hong Kong sp. nov., Mycologia. 2004, 96: 667-674.

Kumar S., Cheung H.Y., Lau W.C.S., Chen S.F. and Hyde K.D., In vitro studies of endophytic fungi from Tripterygium wilfordii with anti-proliferative activity on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2004, 94: 295-300.

Lam D.M., McKenzie E.H.C., Lumyong S. and Hyde K.D., Fungal diversity on dead leaves of five tree species in Doi Suthep Pui National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 206.

Lam D.M., Lumyong S. and Hyde K.D., Fungi on leaf litter, In: (eds. E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 163-171.

Lam D.M., Lumyong S., Hyde K.D. and Jeewon R., Emarcea castanopsicola gen. et sp. nov. from Thailand, a new xylariaceous taxon based on morphology and DNA sequences , Studies in Mycology. 2004, 50: 253-260.

Lam W.H., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecul;ar Phylogeny of the pathogenic falcate-spored Colletorichum species, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Lam W.H., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular phylogeny of the pathogenic falcate-spored Colletotrichum species, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 163.

Lumyong S., Lumyong P. and Hyde K.D., Endophytes, In: (E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 197-205.

Paulus B., Gadek G. and Hyde K.D., Microfungal diversity and distribution in leaf litter of an Australian rainforest, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 18.

Paulus B., Gadek P. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic and morphological assessment of five new species of Thozetella from an Australian rainforest, Mycologia. 2004, 96: 1074-1087.

Photita W., Lumyong S., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., Are some endophytes of Musa acuminata latent pathogens?, Fungal Diversity. 2004, 16: 131-140.

Photita W., McKenzie E.H.C., Hyde K.D. and Lumyong S., Fungi on Musa (Banana), In: (eds. E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 173-180.

Photita W., Taylor P.W.J., Ford R., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C., Hyde K.D. and Lumyong S., Morphological and molecular characterization of Colletotrichum species from herbaceous plants in Thailand, Fungal Diversity. 2005, 18: 117-133.

Photita W., Hyde K.D. and Lumyong S., Screening for anti-fungal production by endophytic fungi, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 175.

Pinnoi A., Pinruan U., Hyde K.D., Lumyong S. and Jones E.B.G., Factors effecting fungal diversity on peat swap palms, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 252.

Pinnoi A., Pinuran U., Hyde K.D., Lumyong S. and Jones E.B.G., Palm fungi, In: (eds. E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 181-187.

Pinruan U., Sakayaroj J., Jones E.B.G. and Hyde K.D., Aquatic fungi from peat swamp palms: Phruensis brunneispora gen. et sp. nov. and its hyphomycete anamorph, Mycologia . 2004, 96: 1163-1170.

Pinruan U., Pinnoi A., Lumyong S., Hyde K.D. and Jones E.B.G., Fungal diversity on selected palms in a peat swamp forest, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 251.

Pinruan U., Lumyong S., McKenzie E.H.C., Jones E.B.G. and Hyde K.D., Three new species of Craspedodidymum from palm in Thailand, Mycoscience. 2004, 45: 177-180.

Pinruan U., McKenzie E.H.C., Jones E.B.G. and Hyde K.D., Two new species of Stachybotrys, and a key to the genus, Fungal Diversity. 2004, 17: 145-157.

Pinruan U., Sakayaroj J., Jones E.B.G. and Hyde K.D., Flammispora gen. nov., a new freshwater ascomycetes from decaying palm leaves, Studies in Mycology. 2004, 50: 381-386.

Pointing S.B., Pelling A.L., Smith G.J., Hyde K.D. and Reddy C.A., Screening of basidiomycetes and xylariaceous fungi for lignin peroxidase and laccase gene-specific sequences, Mycological Research. 2005, 109: 115-124.

Pratibha S.J., Gawas P., Shenoy B.D., Hyde K.D. and Bhat D.J., Chalara indica sp. nov. and Sorocybe indicus sp. nov. from India, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2005, 26: 97-103.

Promputtha I., Lumyong S., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., A new species of Pseudohalonectria from Thailand, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2004, 25: 43-47.

Promputtha I., Lumyong S., Lumyong P., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., Fungal saprobes on dead leaves of Magnolia lillifera (Magnoliaceae) in Thailand, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2004, 25: 43-47.

Promputtha I., Hyde K.D., Lumyong S., McKenzie E.H.C. and Lumyong P., Fungi on Magnolia lillifera: Cheiromyces magnoliae sp. nov. from dead branches, Nova Hedwigia. 2004, 78: 527-532.

Shenoy B.D., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Oxydothis bambusicola, a new ascomycete with a massive subapical ascal ring from bamboo in Hong Kong, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 184.

Shenoy B.D., Dhanasekaran V., Cai L., Jeewon R., Bhat D.J. and Hyde K.D., Pseudohalonectria saccharicola sp. nov., a new graminicolous ascomycete from Hong Kong, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2005, 26: 123-132.

Somrithipol S. and Hyde K.D., Plant pathogens, In: (eds. E.B.G. Jones, M. Tanticharoen and K.D. Hyde), In: Thai Fungal Diversity. Thailand, BIOTEC, 2004, 207-212.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Evaluation of the evolutionary potential of several genes with Sordariomycetes, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular Evolution of Genes for Phylogenetic Analysis of the Class Sordariomycetes, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular evolution of genes for phylogenetic analysis of the Class Sordariomycetes, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 195.

Tang M.C., Corlett R.T. and Hyde K.D., The persistence of ripe fleshy fruits in the presence and absence of frugivores, Oecologia. 2005, 142: 232-237.

Yanna , Ho W.H., McKenzie E.H.C. and Hyde K.D., New saprobic fungi on palm fronds, including Brachysporopsis gen. nov., Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2004, 25: 161-167.

Zhao R.L., Zhou T.X., Wang Y.Y., Yang J., Soytong K. and Hyde K.D., Application of RAPD analysis in species classification of Cyathus, In: (eds. K.D. Hyde and K. Soytong), In: Proceedings of The 1^st KMITL International Conference on Integration of Science and Technology for Sustainable Development . Bangkok, Thailand, KMITL, 2004, 30-36.

Zhao R.L., Zhao G.C. and Hyde K.D., Four new species of Cladosporium hyperparasitic on other fungi from China, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 204.

Zhu H., Cai L., Hyde K.D. and Zhang K.Q., A new species of Acrogenospora from submerged wood in Yunnan, China, Mycotaxon. 2005, 92: 383-386.

Researcher : Jeewon R

Project Title:	*Diversity of fungal endophytes from Strophanthus divaricatus* and a molecular appraoch towards the identification of non sporulating endophytes**
Investigator(s):	Jeewon R, Hyde KD
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2004

Abstract:

To investigate the diversity of fungal endophytes within an ecologically and medically important plant native to Hong Kong.

List of Research Outputs

Bahl J., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Apiosporaceae, Clypeosphaeriaceae, Hyponectriaceae, Myelospermataceae: molecular and morphological assessment of taxonomic hypotheses, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 139.

Bahl J., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Intergeneric relationships of Linocarpon and Neolinocarpon: does phylogenetic analysis support the generic delineation, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Belle D.S., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Oxydothis bambusicola, a new ascomycete with a massive subapical ascal ring from bamboo in Hong Kong, Nova Hedgwidia. 2005, 80: 511-518.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular phylogenetics studies on the Sordariaceae based on rDNA-ITS, rDNA-LSU and b-tubulin sequences, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 29.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic evaluation and taxonomic revision of Schizothecium based on ribosomal DNA and protein coding genes, Fungal Diversity. 2005, 19: 1-21.

Cai L., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic relationships of Podospora and allied genera based on multi-gene sequences and morphology, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Dhanasekaran V., Jeewon R., Aptroot A. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic relationships within the Pleosporales (Lophiostomataceae, Massarinaceae and melanommataceae), In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 200.

Dhanasekaran V., Mostert L., Jeewon R., Hyde K.D. and Crous P.W., Pleurostomosphora, an anamorph of Pleurostoma (Calosphaeriales), a new anamorph genus morphologically similar to Philophora, Studies in Mycology. 2004, 50: 387-398.

Hu H., Zhou D., Zhou T., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Fungal Diversity on Pinus armandii in Mashu Forest Farm, Yunnan, China, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Hyde K.D., Jeewon R., Bahl J., Bhilabut B., Bussaban B., Cai L., Shenoy B.D., Kodseub R., Lam C.W.H., Lam D.M., Photita W., Promputtha I., Tang M.C., Thongkantha S., Dhanasekaran V. and Yeung S.Y., Fungal studies at University of Hong Kong, Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of America, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. 2004.

Hyde K.D., Dhanasekaran V. and Jeewon R., Origins of freshwater ascomycetes, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., A multigene genomic and proteomic approach towards the systematics of some amphisphaeriaceous fungi, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 25.

Jeewon R., Yeung S.Y. and Hyde K.D., Molecular profiling and phylogenetic diversity of fungal communities associated with pine needles, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Jeewon R., Liew E.C.Y. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic evaluation of species nomenclature of Pestalotiopsis in relation to host association, Fungal Diversity . 2004, 17: 39-55.

Lam D.M., Lumyong S., Hyde K.D. and Jeewon R., Emarcea castanopsicola gen. et sp. nov. from Thailand, a new xylariaceous taxon based on morphology and DNA sequences , Studies in Mycology. 2004, 50: 253-260.

Lam W.H., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecul;ar Phylogeny of the pathogenic falcate-spored Colletorichum species, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Lam W.H., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular phylogeny of the pathogenic falcate-spored Colletotrichum species, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 163.

Shenoy B.D., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Oxydothis bambusicola, a new ascomycete with a massive subapical ascal ring from bamboo in Hong Kong, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 184.

Shenoy B.D., Dhanasekaran V., Cai L., Jeewon R., Bhat D.J. and Hyde K.D., Pseudohalonectria saccharicola sp. nov., a new graminicolous ascomycete from Hong Kong, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2005, 26: 123-132.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Evaluation of the evolutionary potential of several genes with Sordariomycetes, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular Evolution of Genes for Phylogenetic Analysis of the Class Sordariomycetes, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular evolution of genes for phylogenetic analysis of the Class Sordariomycetes, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 195.

Researcher : Jing H

List of Research Outputs

Jing H., Aitchison J.C., Lacap D.C., Peerapornpisal Y., Sompong U. and Pointing S.B., Community phylogenetic analysis of moderately thermophilic cyanobacterial mats from China, the Philippines and Thailand, Extremophiles. 2005, 9: 325-332.

Lau C.Y., Jing H., Aitchison J.C. and Pointing S.B., Thermophilic community diversity in a remote central Tibetan geothermal spring (poster), Extremophiles 2004, 5^thInternational Conference on Extremophiles, Maryland, USA 19-23 September 2004. American Society for Microbiology. 2004, pp 95.

Researcher : Kumar S

List of Research Outputs

Kumar S., Cheung H.Y., Lau W.C.S., Chen S.F. and Hyde K.D., In vitro studies of endophytic fungi from Tripterygium wilfordii with anti-proliferative activity on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2004, 94: 295-300.

Researcher : Kwok WHKP

List of Research Outputs

Leung K.M.Y., Kwok W.H.K.P. and Lam P.K.S., A major problem of marine ecological risk assessment and its solutions, Oral presentation at the Interact 2004 International Conference on Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, on 4-8 July 2004, held at Gold Coast, Australia. 2004.

Researcher : Lacap DC

List of Research Outputs

Jing H., Aitchison J.C., Lacap D.C., Peerapornpisal Y., Sompong U. and Pointing S.B., Community phylogenetic analysis of moderately thermophilic cyanobacterial mats from China, the Philippines and Thailand, Extremophiles. 2005, 9: 325-332.

Lacap D.C. and Pointing S.B., Molecular and morphological characterization of free-floating filamentous cyanobacterial mats from geothermal springs in the Philippines (poster), Extremophiles 2004, 5^th International Conference on Extremophiles, Maryland, USA 19-23 September 2004. American Society for Microbiology. 2004, pp 84.

Researcher : Lai HY

List of Research Outputs

Zhao Z., Fan Y., Shen P., Lai H.Y. and Gu J., Distribution and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of the Mai Po Marshes Wetland of Hong Kong, 6^th International Wetland Conference. October 26-30, Avignon, France. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Researcher : Lai MY

List of Research Outputs

Gu J., Lai M.Y. and Zhao Z., Mineralogical composition and fractionation of heavy metals of sediments from Mai Po Nature Reserve of Hong Kong, 4^th International Symposium of the Environmental Significance of Mineral-Organic Component-Microorganism Interactions in Terrestrial Systems, September 20-23, 2004. Wuhan, People's Republic of China. 2004.

Gu J. and Lai M.Y., Mineralogical composition and fractionation of heavy metals of sediments from Mai Po Nature Reserve of Hong Kong, Asia Pacific Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry, January 18-21, 2005. Perth, Australia. 2005, p. 29.

Lai M.Y. and Gu J., Contamination of heavy metas in sediments and benthic infauna, International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Persistent Toxic Substances. November 17-19, 2004. Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2004, p. 28.

Researcher : Lam PKS

List of Research Outputs

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Lam P.K.S., Wan J.M.F., Chou H.N., Lum J.H.K., Lo M.G.Y., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Use of 2-DE to differentiate morphospecies of Alexandrium minutum, a PSP toxin-producing agent of Harmful Algal Blooms, Proteomics. KGaA, Weinheim, WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, 2005, 5: 1580-1593.

Leung K.M.Y., Kwok W.H.K.P. and Lam P.K.S., A major problem of marine ecological risk assessment and its solutions, Oral presentation at the Interact 2004 International Conference on Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, on 4-8 July 2004, held at Gold Coast, Australia. 2004.

Leung K.M.Y., Lam P.K.S., Yuan W., Li W.K., Bjfrgesæter A. and Gray J.S., Deriving sediment quality guidelines from field-based species sensitivity distributions, The Forth SETAC World Congress on 14-18 November 2004, Portland, Oregon, USA. 2004.

Leung K.M.Y., Lam P.K.S., Yuan W., Li W.K., Bjfrgesæter A. and Gray J.S., Deriving sediment quality standards from field-bases species sensitivity distributions, International Joint Conference on Risk Assessment and Management with SRA Japan & China/KOSET/SETAC A/P, on 4-6 November 2004, held at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2004.

Researcher : Lam WH

List of Research Outputs

Lam W.H., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecul;ar Phylogeny of the pathogenic falcate-spored Colletorichum species, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Lam W.H., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular phylogeny of the pathogenic falcate-spored Colletotrichum species, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 163.

Researcher : Lau CP

List of Research Outputs

Lau C.P., Dudgeon D. and Leung K.M.Y., A comparative study of techniques to elucidate the relative importance of autochthonous and allochthonous resources in tropical streams, Bulletin of the North American Benthological Society. 2005, 22(1): 252-253.

Lau C.P. and Leung K.M.Y., Feeding physiology of the carnivorous gastropod Thais clavigera (Kuster): Do they eat "soup"?, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 2004, 312(1): 43-66.

Researcher : Lau CY

List of Research Outputs

Lau C.Y., Jing H., Aitchison J.C. and Pointing S.B., Thermophilic community diversity in a remote central Tibetan geothermal spring (poster), Extremophiles 2004, 5^thInternational Conference on Extremophiles, Maryland, USA 19-23 September 2004. American Society for Microbiology. 2004, pp 95.

Researcher : Lau PY

List of Research Outputs

Lau P.Y., Ramsden L. and Saunders R.M.K., Hybrid origin of "Bauhinia blakeana" (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), inferred using morphological, reproductive and molecular data, American Journal of Botany. 2005, 92: 525-533.

Saunders R.M.K., Lau P.Y. and Ramsden L., Hybrid origin of Bauhinia blakeana Dunn (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), inferred using morphological, reproductive and molecular data, 6th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Researcher : Leung KMY

Project Title:	Aquatic ecological risk assessment: comparison of tropical and temperate species sensitivity to chemicals
Investigator(s):	Leung KMY, Lam P.K.S.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	09/2002

Abstract:

To compare the species sensitivity distributions for temperate and tropical organisms exposed to individual chemicals; to identify specific chemical groups, classified by mode of action or physico-chemical properties, for which technically sound estimates of tropical PNECs can be made/predicted on the basis of temperate toxicity data; to validate these predictions through the generation/compilation of extensive ecotoxicity datasets for a number of model substances; to establish a procedure to estimate tropical PNECs for the selected substances. Existing data will be supplemented by new ecotoxicity data where these are likely to result in improved confidence in the estimation of tropical PNECs.

Project Title:	Ecology, physiology and toxicology of Stomatopoda in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Leung KMY
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	09/2002

Abstract:

To document the biodiversity of Stomatopoda in the subtital marine environment of Hong Kong; to study the population dynamics, ecology and physiology of five commercially important stomatopod species, Harpiosquilla harpax, Dictyosquilla foveolata, Miyakea nepa, Oratosquilla oratoria and Oratosquillina interrupta in the selected study locations; to investigate if there are any seasonally variations in the concentrations of pollutants such as heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the tissues of these five stomatopod species; to test and establish the relationship between fitness parameters, physiological indices and pollution burdens in the stomatopods.

Project Title:	Fluctuating asymmetry of the Barnacle Tetraclita japonica: influences of shore levels and pollution
Investigator(s):	Leung KMY, Chan KK, Lajus D.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/2003

Abstract:

To determine fluctuating asymmetry (FA) of T. japonica based on the morphological characteristics of their scutum and tergum, with an estimation of measurement errors; to compare the level of FA of T. japonica collected from three different shore levels (low, mid and high) of two polluted sites and two clean sites; to test the relationship between the level of pollutants (e.g. heavy metals) and the degree of FA in T. japonica. The present results will enable us to identify the key factor(s), which affect the FA in T. japonica and answer whether or not FA can be used as a reliable pollution indicator.

Project Title:	Aquatic ecological risk assessment: comparison of tropical and temperate species sensitivity to chemicals
Investigator(s):	Leung KMY, Lam P.K.S.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:	07/2003

Abstract:

To compare the species sensitivity distributions for temperate and tropical organisms exposed to individual chemicals, using existing databases, such as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency AQUIRE aquatic toxicology database, European ECETOC database, and toxicity data available in refereed literature and Governmental reports; to identify specific chemical groups, classified by mode of action or physico-chemical properties, for which technically sound estimates of tropical PNECs can be made/predicated on the basis of temperate toxicity data; to validate these predictions through the generation/compilation of extensive ecotoxicity datasets for a number of model substances; to establish a procedure to estimate tropical PNECs for the selected substances. Existing data will be supplemented by new eco-toxicity data where these are likely to result in improved confidence in the estimation of tropical PNECs.

Project Title:	Ecological risk assessments of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants on demersal fish and stomatopod species in the marine environment of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Leung KMY, Lam P.K.S.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:	12/2003

Abstract:

To determine the body burdens of common pollutants such as heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and organochlorines (OCs) in the common demersal fish and mantis shrimp species collected by bottom trawlers from various places in Hong Kong during the winter (dry) and summer (wet) months; to investigate the spatial and temporal differences in the body burdens of the above pollutants; to construct species sensitivity distributions (SSDs) for marine fish and crustaceans, respectively based on secondary chronic or acute eco-toxicity data [2,3]; to assess the ecological risks of the above pollutants on the target species using established probabilistic approaches [4,5].

Project Title:	Aquatic ecological risk assessment: comparison of tropical and temperate species sensitivity to chemicals
Investigator(s):	Leung KMY
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:	07/2004

Abstract:

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List of Research Outputs

Lau C.P., Dudgeon D. and Leung K.M.Y., A comparative study of techniques to elucidate the relative importance of autochthonous and allochthonous resources in tropical streams, Bulletin of the North American Benthological Society. 2005, 22(1): 252-253.

Lau C.P. and Leung K.M.Y., Feeding physiology of the carnivorous gastropod Thais clavigera (Kuster): Do they eat "soup"?, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 2004, 312(1): 43-66.

Leung K.M.Y., Kwok W.H.K.P. and Lam P.K.S., A major problem of marine ecological risk assessment and its solutions, Oral presentation at the Interact 2004 International Conference on Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, on 4-8 July 2004, held at Gold Coast, Australia. 2004.

Leung K.M.Y., Associate Editor, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, USA. SETAC Press, 2005.

Leung K.M.Y., Bjørgesæter A., Gray J.S., Li W.K., Lui G.C.S., Wang Y. and Lam P.K.S., Deriving Sediment Quality Guidelines from Field-Based Species Sensitivity Distributions , Environmental Science & Technology. U.S.A., American Chemical Society, 2005, 39(14): 5148-5156.

Leung K.M.Y., Lam P.K.S., Yuan W., Li W.K., Bjfrgesæter A. and Gray J.S., Deriving sediment quality guidelines from field-based species sensitivity distributions, The Forth SETAC World Congress on 14-18 November 2004, Portland, Oregon, USA. 2004.

Leung K.M.Y., Lam P.K.S., Yuan W., Li W.K., Bjfrgesæter A. and Gray J.S., Deriving sediment quality standards from field-bases species sensitivity distributions, International Joint Conference on Risk Assessment and Management with SRA Japan & China/KOSET/SETAC A/P, on 4-6 November 2004, held at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2004.

Leung K.M.Y., Invited Lecture: Risk characterisation and assessment, An invited lecture for the Training Course on Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment for Coastal and Marine Areas, 29 November - 4 December 2004, held at City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2004.

Lui K.Y. and Leung K.M.Y., Sand elimination by the asiatic hardclam Meretrix meretrix (L.): influences of temperature, salinity and season, Journal of Shellfish Research. 2004, 23(2): 421-427.

Williams G.A., De Pirro M., Leung K.M.Y. and Morritt D., Physiological responses to heat stress on a tropical shore: the benefits of mushrooming behaviour in the limpet Cellana grata, Marine Ecology Progress Series. 2005, 292: 213-224.

Researcher : Li H

List of Research Outputs

Gu J., Xu X. and Li H., Detoxification of Cr(VI) through reduction by ascorbic acid, 4^th World Water Congress. September 20-24, 2004. Marrakesh, Morocco. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Xu X., Li H. and Gu J., Biodegradation of an endocrine-disrupting chemical di-n-butyl phthalate ester by Pseudomonas fluorescens, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2005, 55: 9-15.

Xu X., Li H., Wang W.H. and Gu J., Degradation of dyes in aqueous solutions by the Fenton process, Chemosphere. 2004, 57: 595-600.

Xu X., Li H., Gu J. and Peang K.J., Determination of iodate in iodized salt by Reversed-phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with UV detection, Chromatographia. 2004, 60: 721-723.

Xu X., Li H., Gu J. and Li X.Y., Kinetics of the reduction of chromium (VI) by vitamin C , Envrionmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 2005, 24: 1310-1314.

Xu X., Li H., Li X.Y. and Gu J., Reduction of hexavalent chromium by ascorbic acid in aqueous solutions, Chemosphere. 2004, 57: 609-613.

Researcher : Liew ECY

List of Research Outputs

Jeewon R., Liew E.C.Y. and Hyde K.D., Phylogenetic evaluation of species nomenclature of Pestalotiopsis in relation to host association, Fungal Diversity . 2004, 17: 39-55.

Researcher : Liu M

List of Research Outputs

Liu M. and Sadovy Y.J., Habitat association and social structure of the chocolate hind, Cephalopholis boenak (Pisces: Serranidae: Epinephelinae), at Ping Chau Island, northeastern Hong Kong waters, Environmental Biology of Fishes. 2005, 74(1): 9-18.

Researcher : Lo GY

List of Research Outputs

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Lam P.K.S., Wan J.M.F., Chou H.N., Lum J.H.K., Lo G.Y., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Use of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis to differentiate morphospecies of Alexandrium minutum, a paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin-producing dinoflagellate of harmful algal blooms, Proteomics. 2005, 5: 1580-1593.

Researcher : Lo SCL

List of Research Outputs

Chan L.L., Hodgkiss I.J., Lam P.K.S., Wan J.M.F., Chou H.N., Lum J.H.K., Lo M.G.Y., Mak A.S.C., Sit W.H. and Lo S.C.L., Use of 2-DE to differentiate morphospecies of Alexandrium minutum, a PSP toxin-producing agent of Harmful Algal Blooms, Proteomics. KGaA, Weinheim, WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, 2005, 5: 1580-1593.

Lo S.C.L., Chan L.L. and Hodgkiss I.J., Protein biomarker found in toxic strains of Alexandrium minutum, a harmful red tide causative dinoflagellate (Patend Application No: 10/939,982, Country of Application: US), 2005.

Researcher : Lui KY

List of Research Outputs

Lui K.Y. and Leung K.M.Y., Sand elimination by the asiatic hardclam Meretrix meretrix (L.): influences of temperature, salinity and season, Journal of Shellfish Research. 2004, 23(2): 421-427.

Researcher : Mantel SK

List of Research Outputs

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Effects of Macrobrachium hainanense (Palaemonidae) predation on benthic communities in tropical Asian streams, Freshwater Biology. 2004, 49: 1306-1319.

Mantel S.K., Salas M. and Dudgeon D., Food web structure in a tropical Asian forest stream, Journal of the North American Benthological Society. 2004, 23: 728-755.

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Growth and production of a tropical predatory shrimp, Macrobrachium hainanense (Palaemonidae), in two Hong Kong streams, Freshwater Biology. 2004, 49: 1320-1336.

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Reproduction and sexual dimorphism of the palaemonid shrimp Macrobrachium hainanense in Hong Kong streams, Journal of Crustacean Biology. 2005, 25: 450-459.

Researcher : Mantel SK

List of Research Outputs

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Effects of Macrobrachium hainanense (Palaemonidae) predation on benthic communities in tropical Asian streams, Freshwater Biology. 2004, 49: 1306-1319.

Mantel S.K., Salas M. and Dudgeon D., Food web structure in a tropical Asian forest stream, Journal of the North American Benthological Society. 2004, 23: 728-755.

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Growth and production of a tropical predatory shrimp, Macrobrachium hainanense (Palaemonidae), in two Hong Kong streams, Freshwater Biology. 2004, 49: 1320-1336.

Mantel S.K. and Dudgeon D., Reproduction and sexual dimorphism of the palaemonid shrimp Macrobrachium hainanense in Hong Kong streams, Journal of Crustacean Biology. 2005, 25: 450-459.

Researcher : Morton BS

Project Title:	The impact of ghost fishing on Hong Kong's artificial reef communities
Investigator(s):	Morton BS
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:	03/2001

Abstract:

Each day, fishing nets are lost in the shallow coastal waters of Hong Kong. This is a study of the impacts of such "ghost" nets upon the benthic fauna and fish to determine their impacts upon resident local species.

List of Research Outputs

Morton B.S. and Chan K.K., The population dynamics of Nassaius festivus (Gastropoda: Nassariidae) on three environmentally different beaches in Hong Kong, Journal of Molluscan Studies. 2004, 70: 329-339.

Researcher : Ng SC

List of Research Outputs

Fellowes J., Lau M., Chan B., Hau C.H. and Ng S.C., Nature reserves in South China: observations on their role and problems in conserving biodiversity, In: Xie Y., Wang, S. and Schei P. (Eds), China's Protected Areas. Beijing, Tsinghua University Press, 2004, pp. 341-355.

Researcher : Pan L

List of Research Outputs

Li J., Gu J. and Pan L., Transformation of dimethyl phthalate, dimethyl isophthalate and dimethyl terephthalate by Rhodococcus rubber Sa and modeling the processes using the modified Gompertz model, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2005, 55: 223-232.

Researcher : Pointing SB

Project Title:	Variation in 16S rDNA-defined and morphological community structure of hot spring microbial mats spatio-temporally and following disturbance
Investigator(s):	Pointing SB, Patel B.K.C.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:	07/2003

Abstract:

To determine spatial variation in 16SrDNA-defined and morphological community structure, and phylogenetic relationships of microbial mat organisms among geographically distinct hot springs along gradients of latitude and altitude in China, Thailand and the Philippines; to establish temporal variation in 16SrDNA-defined and morphological community structure of microbial mat organisms in a selected hot spring location, with particular reference to tropical rainfall and UV incidence, and acute heat-shock events; to determine growth optima in vitro for selected hot spring cyanobaceria with regard to temperature and UV-irradiance; to examine the molecular basis of heat-and light-shock responses for selected hot spring cyanobacteria by quantitating expression of Hsp70 (dnaK) and nblS stress-induced genes during in vitro growth.

Project Title:	Molecular ecology of prokaryotes from the world's highest geothermal springs in Tibet, China
Investigator(s):	Pointing SB, Aitchison JC
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	04/2004
Completion Date:	03/2005

Abstract:

To establish the molecular diversity of thermophilic prokaryotic mats and streamers in the Daggyai Tso geothermal region in Tibet using DGGE and DNA sequencing. Genbank sequences obtained from other studies in north America, Japan and New Zealand will be used for phylogenetic comparisons; to determine the geochemical composition of the habitat, and relate this data to prokaryotic diversity using heiracrchical cluster analysis.

Project Title:	How significant are geographic isolation and local adaptation to genetic diversity among thermophilic microbial communities within S.E. Asia?
Investigator(s):	Pointing SB
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:	07/2004

Abstract:

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Project Title:	Molecular ecology of lithophytic microbial communities in Tibet and their interaction with rock substrates
Investigator(s):	Pointing SB, Aitchison JC, Warren-Rhodes K.
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	02/2005

Abstract:

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List of Research Outputs

Jing H., Aitchison J.C., Lacap D.C., Peerapornpisal Y., Sompong U. and Pointing S.B., Community phylogenetic analysis of moderately thermophilic cyanobacterial mats from China, the Philippines and Thailand, Extremophiles. 2005, 9: 325-332.

Lacap D.C. and Pointing S.B., Molecular and morphological characterization of free-floating filamentous cyanobacterial mats from geothermal springs in the Philippines (poster), Extremophiles 2004, 5^th International Conference on Extremophiles, Maryland, USA 19-23 September 2004. American Society for Microbiology. 2004, pp 84.

Lau C.Y., Jing H., Aitchison J.C. and Pointing S.B., Thermophilic community diversity in a remote central Tibetan geothermal spring (poster), Extremophiles 2004, 5^thInternational Conference on Extremophiles, Maryland, USA 19-23 September 2004. American Society for Microbiology. 2004, pp 95.

Pointing S.B., Pelling A.L., Smith G.J., Hyde K.D. and Reddy C.A., Screening of basidiomycetes and xylariaceous fungi for lignin peroxidase and laccase gene-specific sequences, Mycological Research. 2005, 109: 115-124.

Researcher : Qiu W

List of Research Outputs

Gu J., Qiu W., Koenig A. and Fan Y., Autotrophic denitrification by the bacterium Thiobacillus denitrificans strain MP for removal of high concentrations of NO₃^- from eutrophied water body, The 3^rd International Nitrogen Conference. October 12-16, 2004, Nanjing, P.R. China. 2004, Pages 154-155.

Zhao Z., Qiu W., Koenig A. and Gu J., Nitrate removal from saline water using autotrophic denitrification by the bacterium Thiobacillus denitrificans, Environmental Technology. 2004, 25: 1201-1210.

Researcher : Ramsden L

List of Research Outputs

Lau P.Y., Ramsden L. and Saunders R.M.K., Hybrid origin of "Bauhinia blakeana" (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), inferred using morphological, reproductive and molecular data, American Journal of Botany. 2005, 92: 525-533.

Saunders R.M.K., Lau P.Y. and Ramsden L., Hybrid origin of Bauhinia blakeana Dunn (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), inferred using morphological, reproductive and molecular data, 6th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Researcher : Ratnayake MC.S.R.

List of Research Outputs

Ratnayake M.C...S...R..., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N., Wijesundara D.S.A. and Saunders R.M.K., Floral reproductive biology of Xylopia championii (Annonaceae), 6th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Ratnayake M.C...S...R..., Saunders R.M.K., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N. and Wijesundara D.S.A., Pollination of Polyalthia korinti, P. coffeoides and Xylopia championii (Annonaceae) by Endaeus species (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in tropical forests of Sri Lanka, 12^th Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Berlin, Germany, 7-12 August 2004.

Researcher : Sadovy YJ

Project Title:	Male induction by social control in a protogynous grouper, Epinephelus coioides: a potentially new application for mariculture
Investigator(s):	Sadovy YJ, Liu M
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)
Start Date:	10/2004

Abstract:

To test the hypothesis that the number of juveniles in a social group influences the direction of sexual differentiation in Epinephelus coioides in captivity; to examine the pattern of gonadal development in Epinephelus coioides through detailed histology.

Project Title:	Male induction by social control in a protogynous grouper, Epinephelus coioides: a potentially new application for mariculture
Investigator(s):	Sadovy YJ
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects
Start Date:	01/2005

Abstract:

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List of Research Outputs

Cheung W.L. and Sadovy Y.J., Retrospective evaluation of data-limited fisheries: a case from Hong Kong, Fish & Fisheries. 2005, 14: 181-206.

Liu M. and Sadovy Y.J., Habitat association and social structure of the chocolate hind, Cephalopholis boenak (Pisces: Serranidae: Epinephelinae), at Ping Chau Island, northeastern Hong Kong waters, Environmental Biology of Fishes. 2005, 74(1): 9-18.

Sadovy Y.J. and Domeier M., Are aggregation fisheries sustainable: reef fish fisheries as a case study, Coral Reefs. 2005, 24(2): 254-262.

Sadovy Y.J. and Domeier M., Perplexing problems of sexual patterns in the fish genus Paralabrax (Serranidae, Serraninae), Journal of Zoology (London). 2005, 267(1): 121-133.

Sadovy Y.J., Randall J.E. and Rasotto M.B., Skin structure in six dragonet species (Gobiesociformes; Callionymidae): interspecific differences in glandular cell types and mucus secretion, Journal of Fish Biology. 2005, 66: 1411-1418.

Sadovy Y.J., Trouble on the reef: the imperative for managing vulnerable and valuable fisheries, Fish and Fisheries. 2005, 6: 167-185.

Sale P.F., Cowen R.K., Danilowicz B.S., Jones G.P., Kritzer J.P., Lindeman K.C., Planes S., Polunin N.V.C., Russ G.R., Sadovy Y.J. and Steneck R.S., Critical science gaps impede use of no-take fishery reserves. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 2005, 20(2): 74-80.

Situ Y. and Sadovy Y.J., A preliminary study on local species diversity and seasonal composition in a Hong Kong wet market, Asian Fisheries Science. 2004, 17: 235-248.

Researcher : Saunders RMK

Project Title:	Taxonomic revisions for the "Flora of Singapore"
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	05/1994

Abstract:

A revision of the systematics of various flowering plant families, as part of the "Flora of Singapore" project being coordinated by the National University of Singapore. The families being studied are the Magnoliaceae, Schisandraceae, Philydraceae and Burmanniaceae.

Project Title:	Reproductive biology of Bauhinia (Leguminosae: Caesalpinoideae) in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK, Ramsden L
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	07/1997

Abstract:

A study of the reproductive biology of local Hong Kong species of Bauhinia, including studies of the pollination and breeding systems and attempted hybridizations.

Project Title:	Ssystematics, evolution and reproductive biology of the genus Goniothalamus (Annonaceae)
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	12/1999

Abstract:

A monographic taxonomic revision of the genus Goniothalamus.

Project Title:	Pollination ecology and breeding systems of selected species of annonaceae
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2002

Abstract:

To carry out : (a) detailed observations on phenology; (b) observations of pollinators; (c) clarification of the floral mechanism; (d) elucidation of the type of breeding system operating.

Project Title:	Scientific contributions to the internationally coordinated flora of Thailand project
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2003

Abstract:

To cataloguing and describing the entire vascular plant flora of Thailand.

Project Title:	Taxonomic monographs of the angiosperm genera Mitrephora and Pseuduvaria (Annonaceae)
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects
Start Date:	12/2003

Abstract:

To combine classical and phylogenetic systematics with studies into the reproductive biology of selected species; to study (1) a detailed survey of morphological, ultrastructural and anatomical characteristics; (2) the analysis of patterns of variation in these characters, enabling the constuction of robust species-level classifications: (3) phylogenetic analyses of the data, enabling the reconstruction of past evolutionary events and a phylogenetic classification which includes supraspecific taxa; (4) an interpretation of the historical biogeography of both genera; and (5) studies of aspects of reproductive biology, including pollination systems and fruit/seed dispersal.

Project Title:	Taxonomic monographs of the angiosperm genera Mitrephora and Pseuduvaria (Annonaceae)
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)
Start Date:	12/2003

Abstract:

Project Title:	Phylogenetics as a unifying concept for the study of the comparative anatomy, systematics, historical biogeography and reproductive biology of the flowering plant genera Desmos and Dasymaschalon (Annonaceae)
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:	07/2004

Abstract:

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Project Title:	Preliminary descriptive and molecular systematics of Uvaria (Annonaceae) as a foundation for a combined morphological and molecular phylogenetics analysis of the genus
Investigator(s):	Saunders RMK, Su YCF
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	02/2005

Abstract:

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List of Research Outputs

Lau P.Y., Ramsden L. and Saunders R.M.K., Hybrid origin of "Bauhinia blakeana" (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), inferred using morphological, reproductive and molecular data, American Journal of Botany. 2005, 92: 525-533.

Ratnayake M.C...S...R..., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N., Wijesundara D.S.A. and Saunders R.M.K., Floral reproductive biology of Xylopia championii (Annonaceae), 6th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Ratnayake M.C...S...R..., Saunders R.M.K., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N. and Wijesundara D.S.A., Pollination of Polyalthia korinti, P. coffeoides and Xylopia championii (Annonaceae) by Endaeus species (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in tropical forests of Sri Lanka, 12^th Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Berlin, Germany, 7-12 August 2004.

Saunders R.M.K., Lau P.Y. and Ramsden L., Hybrid origin of Bauhinia blakeana Dunn (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), inferred using morphological, reproductive and molecular data, 6th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Saunders R.M.K., Specialist Adviser, Registrar of Plant Variety Rights, Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong Government. 2004.

Saunders R.M.K., Systematics, floral biology and plant breeding systems: examples from the Annonaceae and Leguminosae, Invited lecture, University of Leiden, Netherlands, 20 January 2005.

Saunders R.M.K., Systematics, floral biology and plant breeding systems: examples from the Annonaceae and Leguminosae, University of Leiden, Netherlands, 20 January 2005. 2005.

Wang R. and Saunders R.M.K., A species-level classification of Cyathocalyx (Annonaceae), 6^th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Weerasooriya A.D. and Saunders R.M.K., The genus Mitrephora (Annonaceae) in Camboria, Laos, and Vietnam, Systematic Botany. 2005, 30: 248-262.

Researcher : Shen P

List of Research Outputs

Shen P., Wang Y. and Gu J., Degradation of phthalic acid and ortho-dimethyl phthalate ester by bacteria isolated from sewage aludge and its biochemical pathyway, Chinese Journal of Applied and Environmental Biology. 2004, 10: 643-646.

Zhao Z., Fan Y., Shen P., Lai H.Y. and Gu J., Distribution and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of the Mai Po Marshes Wetland of Hong Kong, 6^th International Wetland Conference. October 26-30, Avignon, France. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Researcher : Shenoy BD

List of Research Outputs

Hyde K.D., Jeewon R., Bahl J., Bhilabut B., Bussaban B., Cai L., Shenoy B.D., Kodseub R., Lam C.W.H., Lam D.M., Photita W., Promputtha I., Tang M.C., Thongkantha S., Dhanasekaran V. and Yeung S.Y., Fungal studies at University of Hong Kong, Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of America, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. 2004.

Pratibha S.J., Gawas P., Shenoy B.D., Hyde K.D. and Bhat D.J., Chalara indica sp. nov. and Sorocybe indicus sp. nov. from India, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2005, 26: 97-103.

Shenoy B.D., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Oxydothis bambusicola, a new ascomycete with a massive subapical ascal ring from bamboo in Hong Kong, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 184.

Shenoy B.D., Dhanasekaran V., Cai L., Jeewon R., Bhat D.J. and Hyde K.D., Pseudohalonectria saccharicola sp. nov., a new graminicolous ascomycete from Hong Kong, Cryptogamie Mycologie. 2005, 26: 123-132.

Researcher : Situ Y

List of Research Outputs

Situ Y. and Sadovy Y.J., A preliminary study on local species diversity and seasonal composition in a Hong Kong wet market, Asian Fisheries Science. 2004, 17: 235-248.

Researcher : Smith GJ

List of Research Outputs

Pointing S.B., Pelling A.L., Smith G.J., Hyde K.D. and Reddy C.A., Screening of basidiomycetes and xylariaceous fungi for lignin peroxidase and laccase gene-specific sequences, Mycological Research. 2005, 109: 115-124.

Researcher : Su YCF

Project Title:	*A reassessment of the taxonomic relationships of Petalolophus* and Pseuduvaria (Annonaceae)**
Investigator(s):	Su YCF, Saunders RMK
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2004

Abstract:

To reassess the taxonomic status of Petalolophus and Pseuduvaria, which are believed to be phylogentically close.

Researcher : Tang MC

List of Research Outputs

Hyde K.D., Jeewon R., Bahl J., Bhilabut B., Bussaban B., Cai L., Shenoy B.D., Kodseub R., Lam C.W.H., Lam D.M., Photita W., Promputtha I., Tang M.C., Thongkantha S., Dhanasekaran V. and Yeung S.Y., Fungal studies at University of Hong Kong, Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of America, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. 2004.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Evaluation of the evolutionary potential of several genes with Sordariomycetes, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular Evolution of Genes for Phylogenetic Analysis of the Class Sordariomycetes, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Tang M.C., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Molecular evolution of genes for phylogenetic analysis of the Class Sordariomycetes, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 195.

Tang M.C., Corlett R.T. and Hyde K.D., The persistence of ripe fleshy fruits in the presence and absence of frugivores, Oecologia. 2005, 142: 232-237.

Researcher : Wai TC

List of Research Outputs

Wai T.C. and Williams G.A., The relative importance of herbivore-induced effects on productivity of crustose coralline algae: Sea urchin grazing and nitrogen excretion, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 2005, 324: 141-156.

Researcher : Wang R

List of Research Outputs

Wang R. and Saunders R.M.K., A species-level classification of Cyathocalyx (Annonaceae), 6^th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Researcher : Wang Y

List of Research Outputs

Gu J., Wang Y. and Leung P.C., A cryptic plasmid from Vibrio cholerae MP-1 isolated from Mai Po Nature Reserve and other plasmids from both pristine and polluted marine environments, Conference on the Microbiology of the Tropical Seas. December 13-15, 2004. Dona Paula, Goa, India. 2004, p. PMB(IT)-02.

Gu J. and Wang Y., Degradation of poly(b-hydroxybutyrate-co-16% valerate) and cellulose acetates in simulated methanogenic bioreacters, Proceedings of Anaerobic Digestion 2004. August 29-September 2, 2004. Montreal, Canada. 2004, p.1651-1654.

Gu J., Li J. and Wang Y., Degradation of the endocrine-disrupting dimethyl phthalate ester isomers by aerobic microorganisms isolated from mangrove sediment, 4^th World Water Congress. September 20-24, 2004. Marrakesh, Morocco. 2004, 9 pages in CD-Rom.

Shen P., Wang Y. and Gu J., Degradation of phthalic acid and ortho-dimethyl phthalate ester by bacteria isolated from sewage aludge and its biochemical pathyway, Chinese Journal of Applied and Environmental Biology. 2004, 10: 643-646.

Wang Y., Leung P.C. and Gu J., A cryptic plasmid from Vibrio cholerae mp-1 isolated from Mai Po Nature Reserve of Hong Kong, BioMicroWorld 2005 - International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology, March 14-18, 2005. Badajoz, Spain. 2005, p. 5.

Wang Y. and Gu J., Influence of temperature, salinity and pH on the growth of environmental isolates of Aeromonas and Vibrio species isolted from Mai Po and the Inner Deep Bay Nature Reserve Ramsar site of Hong Kong, Journal of Basic Microbiology. 2005, 45: 83-93.

Researcher : Wang Y

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Researcher : Wang Y

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Weerasooriya AD

List of Research Outputs

Weerasooriya A.D. and Saunders R.M.K., The genus Mitrephora (Annonaceae) in Camboria, Laos, and Vietnam, Systematic Botany. 2005, 30: 248-262.

Researcher : Wijesundara DSA

List of Research Outputs

Ratnayake M.C...S...R..., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N., Wijesundara D.S.A. and Saunders R.M.K., Floral reproductive biology of Xylopia championii (Annonaceae), 6th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Los Baños, Philippines, 20-24 September 2004.

Ratnayake M.C...S...R..., Saunders R.M.K., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N. and Wijesundara D.S.A., Pollination of Polyalthia korinti, P. coffeoides and Xylopia championii (Annonaceae) by Endaeus species (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in tropical forests of Sri Lanka, 12^th Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Berlin, Germany, 7-12 August 2004.

Researcher : Williams GA

Project Title:	Heat shock protein expression profiles in marine intertidal organisms in response to heat stress
Investigator(s):	Williams GA, Leung KMY
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2003

Abstract:

To optimize heat shock protein detection and quantification in different tissues of intertidal marine invertebrates (barnacles, mussels and limpets); to establish the in situ profile of heat shock protein (hsp) expression with relation to time and temperature; to explore the relevance of chaperone molecules in biogeographical distribution and habitat partitioning of intertidal organisms; to determine the cellular heat shock response of intertidal organisms under controlled laboratory experiments and the relevance of acclimatization in thermotolerance threshold; to test the hypothesis that organisms found at different tidal levels will exhibit different hsp expression profiles; to test the hypothesis that laboratory acclimatization will alter the thermotolerance threshold and hsp expression profiles of organisms.

Project Title:	Tropical intertidal community structure: the role of supply-side ecology along the South China Coast
Investigator(s):	Williams GA
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:	07/2004

Abstract:

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List of Research Outputs

Adrian Y., Wu M.D. and Williams G.A., Clinical Characteristics and Pattern of Skin Test Reactivities in Shellfish Allergy Patients in Hong Kong, Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. 2004, 25(4): 237-242.

Brown G.D., Wong H.F., Hutchinson N., Lee S.C., Chan K.K. and Williams G.A., Chemistry and biology of maculalactone A from the marine cyanobacterium Kyrtuthrix maculans, Phytochemistry Reviews. 2004, 3: 381-400.

Chan K.K. and Williams G.A., Population dynamics of the Acorn barnacles, Tetraclita squamosa and Tetraclita japonica (Cirripedia: Balanomorpha), in Hong Kong, Marine Biology. 2004, 146: 149-160.

Vladimir E.K., Johan E., Mak Y.M. and Williams G.A., The relative importance of habitat complexity and surface area in assessing biodiversity: Fractal application on rocky shores, Ecological Complexity. 2004, 2: 272-286.

Wai T.C. and Williams G.A., The relative importance of herbivore-induced effects on productivity of crustose coralline algae: Sea urchin grazing and nitrogen excretion, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 2005, 324: 141-156.

Williams G.A., In: (ed. K.J. Caley), Hong Kong Field Guides (1) Rocky Shores, 2nd edition.. Wan Li, 2004, pp. 118.

Williams G.A., De Pirro M., Leung K.M.Y. and Morritt D., Physiological responses to heat stress on a tropical shore: the benefits of mushrooming behaviour in the limpet Cellana grata, Marine Ecology Progress Series. 2005, 292: 213-224.

Researcher : Xu X

List of Research Outputs

Gu J., Xu X. and Li H., Detoxification of Cr(VI) through reduction by ascorbic acid, 4^th World Water Congress. September 20-24, 2004. Marrakesh, Morocco. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Xu X., Li H. and Gu J., Biodegradation of an endocrine-disrupting chemical di-n-butyl phthalate ester by Pseudomonas fluorescens, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2005, 55: 9-15.

Xu X., Zhao Z., Li X.Y. and Gu J., Chemical oxidative degradation of mehyl tert-butyl ether in aqueous solution by Fenton's reagent, Chemosphere. Elsevier, 2004, 55: 73-79.

Xu X., Li H., Wang W.H. and Gu J., Degradation of dyes in aqueous solutions by the Fenton process, Chemosphere. 2004, 57: 595-600.

Xu X., Li H., Gu J. and Peang K.J., Determination of iodate in iodized salt by Reversed-phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with UV detection, Chromatographia. 2004, 60: 721-723.

Xu X., Li H., Gu J. and Li X.Y., Kinetics of the reduction of chromium (VI) by vitamin C , Envrionmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 2005, 24: 1310-1314.

Xu X., Li H., Li X.Y. and Gu J., Reduction of hexavalent chromium by ascorbic acid in aqueous solutions, Chemosphere. 2004, 57: 609-613.

Researcher : Yam SW

List of Research Outputs

Yam S.W. and Dudgeon D., Stable isotope investigation of food use by Caridina spp. (Decapoda: Atyidae) in Hong Kong streams, Journal of the North American Benthological Society. 2005, 24: 68-81.

Researcher : Yan Y

List of Research Outputs

Yan Y. and Chan K.K., Larval morphology of a recently recognized barnacles, Chthamalus neglectus (Cirripedia: Thoracica: Chthamalidae), from Hong Kong, Journal of Crustacean Biology. 2004, 24(4): 519-528.

Researcher : Yeung SY

List of Research Outputs

Hyde K.D., Jeewon R., Bahl J., Bhilabut B., Bussaban B., Cai L., Shenoy B.D., Kodseub R., Lam C.W.H., Lam D.M., Photita W., Promputtha I., Tang M.C., Thongkantha S., Dhanasekaran V. and Yeung S.Y., Fungal studies at University of Hong Kong, Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of America, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. 2004.

Jeewon R., Yeung S.Y. and Hyde K.D., Molecular profiling and phylogenetic diversity of fungal communities associated with pine needles, Annual MSA-MSJ Meeting, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. 2005.

Researcher : Yip CW

List of Research Outputs

Yip C.W. and Gu J., Aerobic biodegradation of heterocyclic aromatic indole by bacteria isolated from Mai Po sediment, International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Persistent Toxic Substances. November 17-19, 2004. Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2004, p. 16.

Researcher : Zhang Y

Project Title:	Ecology and genetic diversity in a protected stream-breeding salamander - Hong Kong newt
Investigator(s):	Zhang Y, Dudgeon D
Department:	Ecology and Biodiversity
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	02/2005

Abstract:

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List of Research Outputs

Bondar C., Zhang Y., Richardson J.S. and Jesson D., The conservation status of the freshwater crayfish, Pacifastacus leniusculus, in British Columbia, Fisheries Management Report. B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection. 24 pp.. 2004.

Richardson J.S. and Zhang Y., Demographic and viability anaylsis of the threatened coastal giant salamander in response to forest harvesting, Final Report of FII Research Projects, 30 pp.. 2004.

Zhang Y. and Richardson J.S., Cumulative watershed of forestry practices on stream ecosystems, Annual Technical Report (2004-2005) of Forest Investment Account, 27 pp.. 2005.

Zhang Y., Richardson J.S. and Negishi J.N., Detritus processing, ecosystem engineering, and benthic diversity: a test of predator-omnivore interference, Journal of Animal Ecology. 2004, 73: 756-766.

Zhang Y., Chen Z.W., Irwin M.G. and Wong T.M., Remifentanil mimics cardioprotective effect of ischemic preconditioning via protein kinase C activation in open chest of rats, Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2005, 26(5): 546-50.

Zhang Y., Irwin M.G., Wong T.M., Chen M. and Cao C., Remifentanil preconditioning confers cardioprotection via cardiac kappa- and delta-opioid receptors. Anesthesiology. 2005, 102(2): 371-8.

Researcher : Zhao Z

List of Research Outputs

Gu J., Lai M.Y. and Zhao Z., Mineralogical composition and fractionation of heavy metals of sediments from Mai Po Nature Reserve of Hong Kong, 4^th International Symposium of the Environmental Significance of Mineral-Organic Component-Microorganism Interactions in Terrestrial Systems, September 20-23, 2004. Wuhan, People's Republic of China. 2004.

Xu X., Zhao Z., Li X.Y. and Gu J., Chemical oxidative degradation of mehyl tert-butyl ether in aqueous solution by Fenton's reagent, Chemosphere. Elsevier, 2004, 55: 73-79.

Zhao Z., Fan Y., Shen P., Lai H.Y. and Gu J., Distribution and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of the Mai Po Marshes Wetland of Hong Kong, 6^th International Wetland Conference. October 26-30, Avignon, France. 2004, 4 pages in CD-Rom.

Zhao Z., Qiu W., Koenig A. and Gu J., Nitrate removal from saline water using autotrophic denitrification by the bacterium Thiobacillus denitrificans, Environmental Technology. 2004, 25: 1201-1210.

Researcher : Zhou D

List of Research Outputs

Hu H., Zhou D., Zhou T., Jeewon R. and Hyde K.D., Fungal Diversity on Pinus armandii in Mashu Forest Farm, Yunnan, China, The IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004.

Hu H., Zhou D., Zhou T. and Hyde K.D., Fungal diversity on Pinus armandii in Mashu Forest Farm, Yunnan, China, In: Abstracts, the IV Asia-Pacific Mycological Congress & The IX International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium 14-19 November 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2004, 151.

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