University: The University of Hong Kong
Type: PhD student
Course: B.Sc.(Biology), M.Phil. (Microbial Ecology), Ph.D. (Mycology)
Year of graduation or arriving at the University: 2006
Dissertation title: Phylogenetic utility of ribosomal and protein-coding genes in Sordariomycetes systematics and evolutionary relationships within the Xylariaceae
Advisers and supervisors: Prof. KD Hyde, Dr. Rajesh Jeewon
Publications:
- A.M.C. Tang, P.P.L. Chu, M.W.K. Leung, L.M. Chu, W.H. Liao. (2016). Evaluating wood strength properties of subtropical urban trees using fractometer II. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 28 : 149-159.
- Tang, A.M.C., Lam, R.Y.C., Leung, M.W.K. (2014). Xylaria hongkongensis sp. nov. from an urban tree. Mycotaxon 128: 37-40.
- Tang, A.M.C., Jeewon, R., Hyde, K.D. (2009). A re-evaluation of Phylogenetic relationships within Xylariaceae. Fungal Diversity 34:127-155.
- Tang, A.M.C., Jeewon, R., Hyde, K.D. (2007). Phylogenetic relationships of Nemania plumbea sp. nov. and related taxa based on ribosomal ITS and RPB2 sequences. Mycological Research 111:392-402.
- Tang, A.M.C., Jeewon, R., Hyde, K.D. (2007). Phylogenetic utility of protein (RPB2, -tubulin) and ribosomal (LSU, SSU) gene sequences in the systematics of Sordariomycetes. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology 91:327-349.
- Tang, A.M.C., Shenoy, B.D., Hyde, K.D. (2006): Fungal Diversity. In: Reconstructing the Tree of Life: Taxonomy and Systematics of Species Rich Taxa. Hodkinson, T.R., Parnell, J. (Eds.), Systematics Association Series, CRC Press, London, U.K.
- Tang, A.M.C., Jeewon, R., Hyde, K.D. (2005). Successional patterns of microfungi in fallen leaves of Castanopsis fissa (Fagaceae) in Hong Kong forest. Canadian Journal of Microbiology 51 (11):967-974.
- Tang, A.M.C., Corlett, R.T., Hyde, K.D. (2005). The persistence of ripe fleshy fruits in the presence and absence of frugivores. Oecologia 142:232-237.
- Tang, A.M.C., Hyde, K.D., Corlett, R.T. (2003). The Diversity of fungi on wild fruits in Hong Kong. Fungal Diversity 14: 165-185.
- Tang, A.M.C., Hyde, K.D., Tsui, C.K.M., Corlett, R.T. (2003). New species of Lophiotrema from wild fruit in Hong Kong. Persoonia 18(2): 265-269.
Experiences at the University
It was a wonderful experience studying at the Centre for Research in Fungal Diversity, The University of Hong Kong. During the study of M.Phil. and Ph.D. between 2000 and 2006, I had much chance to meet different renowned mycologists from all over the world. It was an unforgettable experience.
Work experience and present expertise since leaving the University.
I am currently a Lecturer at the Hong Kong Baptist University, responsible for teaching a tree management programme.
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