Department of Botany

http://www.hku.hk/botany
 
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Major Research Areas

Biotechnology:
In situ protease detection technologies; high-throughput single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) discovery and detection technologies; functional genomics via global protein tagging using AFP-Exon tapping; application of double-stranded RNA as a novel strategy for viral resistance in animals; expression of plant defense proteins in transgenic crops; micropropagation of local orchids.

Molecular biology :
Molecular biology of microbial dehalogenases, yeasts, acyl-CoA binding proteins in Arabidopsis; cloning of plant metal-binding protein genes; cloning of ethylene biosynthesis and receptor genes; ethylene biosynthesis in ripening fruits; plant signal transduction; plant cell cytoskeleton; microspore culture; in situ hybridization; production of transgenic plants; pesticide residues in vegetable crops; post-harvest physiology and preservation of lychees; agricultural development in southern China; wastewater treatment by aquatic plants, integrated bacterial-microalgal systems and genetic engineering.

Food science :
Development of health foods; genetic resources and nutritional properties of Amaranthus, wheat and yam; wheat-based composite flours; structure-function relation of food proteins; chemical modifications of proteins from soymilk residues; seaweed-derived food polysaccharides; starch and starch products in food processing; rheology, viscosity and texture in food processing; heat transfer in porous food materials; ginseng processing by microwave techniques; fermentation technology; microalgal biotechnology; plant cell and organ cultures; separation and purifications of carotenoids by HPLC.

Departmental Requirement

For MPhil Students: Participation and presentation in research seminars and/or guided study.
For PhD students: Participation and presentation of seminars; any other specific departmental requirements.

Postgraduate Admissions Advisor

Dr W.K. Yip
Tel: 2299 0328
Fax: 2858 3477
Email: wkyip@hkucc.hku.hk

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