香港瓮缸群岛野生植物资源调查研究

香港瓮缸群岛共有维管植物166种,隶属于69个科138个属,其中蕨类植物7科8属10种,裸子植物2科2属2种,被子植物60科128属154种。瓮缸群岛为香港著名离岛,植被生境无人为干扰,野生植物资源利用度较低,本文通过对瓮缸群岛的植被类型和野生植物资源进行统计分析,结果表明,该群岛可供利用的植物资源共10类,分别为：药用植物103种、观赏植物107种、食用植物21种、牧草及饲用植物23种、材用植物17种、油脂植物22种、芳香精油植物25种、纤维植物13种、鞣料植物11种、有毒植物26种等,都有很高的开发利用潜力,在此基础上提出相应的保育及开发利用建议,旨在更好地保护和合理利用该群岛的野生植物资源。     

Mycorrhizal associations in Hong Kong Fagaceae

A rapid method of screening has been devised whereby the large seeds (acorns) of Castanopsis, Lithocarpus and Quercus growing in Hong Kong can be germinated in the presence of a variety of known mycorrhizal fungi and observations made on the initiation of host/fungal associations. Early stages of Hartig net formation could be detected in bleached roots, and an observation was made on the antibiotic activity of the mycorrhizal fungus, Pisolithus tinctorius. The method offers a simple and effective means of assessing the potential of fungi to form mycorrhizal associations under non-sterile conditions.     

A population-based study of Helicobacter pylori infection in Chinese children resident in Hong Kong: prevalence and potential risk factors

Background: Data of Helicobacter pylori prevalence in children and its risk factors provide clues to the health authority to estimate burden of H. pylori‐associated diseases usually encountered in adulthood and facilitate healthcare planning. Materials and Methods: A cross‐sectional population‐based study was conducted in Chinese children in elementary and high schools. Schools were selected from all three major areas of Hong Kong. H. pylori infection was defined by a positive ¹³C‐urea breath test. Study subjects were stratified into six age groups for estimation of prevalence. Potential risk factors were analyzed from data of self‐administered questionnaires. Results: A total of 2480 children (aged 6–19, male: 47.3%) participated in the study. Overall, 324 (13.1%) were positive for H. pylori. There was no difference in prevalence between sexes, and no statistical trend in the prevalence across the six age groups. Multivariate logistic regression identified lack of formal education of mother (OR = 2.43, 95%CI 1.36–4.34), family history of gastric cancer (OR = 2.19, 95%CI 1.09–4.41), and household member > 5 (OR = 1.57, 95%CI 1.12–2.19) to be positively associated with H. pylori infection in our children. Conclusions: The H. pylori prevalence of Hong Kong children is comparable to the data of developed countries. The association with family history of gastric cancer justifies further study to investigate the cost‐benefit of community screening program for such children to decrease the incidence of gastric cancer in adulthood.     

Factors affecting the distribution of lignicolous marine fungi in Hong Kong

An investigation into the effect of environmental factors on the general distribution and occurrence of lignicolous marine fungi using submerged blocks of pine (Pinus massoniana Lamb.) and teak (Tectona grandis L.) was carried out for 18 months in the coastal waters of Hong Kong. Five test sites, with environmental conditions varying from estuarine to oceanic, and from polluted to non-polluted, were selected. During each collection, salinity, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, nitrate-nitrogen, inorganic phosphate-phosphorus and light transmission were measured. A total of 51 species of fungi were recorded among which only 28 were either obligate or facultative marine forms. Neither the general distribution pattern nor the distribution of the more frequent fungi could be solely accounted for by differences in salinity at the test sites and it is suggested that other ecological factors such as heavy sediments in the waters, low pH, and the presence of an abundant source of inocula may be important.     

The distribution of mangrove-associated gastropod snails in Hong Kong

The distributions of mangal gastropod snails in Hong Kong were investigated by transect studies in nine mangals from around the coast. Fifty-one species of mangal associated were found, of which 25 were considered common. Gastropod faunas varied considerably between sites, both in terms of number of species and species composition. No one gastropod assemblage was found to be typical of the Hong Kong mangal. Local habitat differences were considered to have a major influence over species distributions, both within and between mangals. It is concluded that if species diversity is to be preserved then a representative sample of mangals needs protection.     

香港观赏植物资源及园林应用调查

采用实地调查和资料搜集的方法,对香港的公园和主要街道展开植物资源调查和编目,共记载香港观赏植物约70科260种,分析其观赏特性和园林应用,探讨观赏植物园林应用的不足之处,提出香港地区植物资源合理利用和保护的建议,为香港园林建设中的植物景观改良和建设提供参考。     

香港次生林下植物菌根的调查

本文报道了香港６４种野生植物根系天然感染菌根菌的状况：９８．４％的植物都不同程度地感染上了菌根菌,９８．１％的根样发现受内生菌根（ＶＡＭ）的感染,其中小叶青冈（Ｑｕｅｒｃｕｓｍｙｒｓｉｎａｅｆｏｌｉａ）同时受外生菌根（ＥＣＭ）和内生菌根的感染。该研究揭示了香港次生林植物在自然条件下受菌根菌感染的普遍性,为进一步探讨华南地区菌根与退化地区植物群落演替的关系提供了重要的本底资料。     

香港蜘蛛区系研究

本文报道了香港地区蜘蛛2个新纪录科29个新记录种,并初步分析了香港蜘蛛区系的特点。香港蜘蛛共计24科90属148种,特有种占20％,区系组成与新加坡近似。     

Mapping and characterization of mangrove plant communities in Hong Kong

Ecological surveys were carried out to investigate the distribution and characterization of remaining mangrove stands in Hong Kong. The field studies indicate that 43 mangrove stands, excluding Mai Po Nature Reserve, still remained along the coastline of Hong Kong despite tremendous reclamation and development which occurred in the past 40 years. Most mangrove stands were found in Deep Bay (western part)and Sai Kung District (eastern coasts). The total areas occupied by these mangrove stands were 178 ha,varying from a very small stand (with 1–2 mangrove shrubs) to fairly extensive mangroves in Deep Bay (> 10 ha). It appeared that mangrove stands located in Deep Bay area were larger than those in the eastern coasts. Twenty plant species were identified from these stands, with 13 being exclusive or associate mangrove species. The major constituent species were Kandelia candel, Aegiceras corniculatum, Excoecaria agallocha and Avicennia marina. Rare species such as Heritiera littoralis were only found in a few mangrove stands. Out of the 43remaining mangrove stands, 23 were more worthwhile for conservation and their plant community structures were further investigated by transect and quadrat analyses. The importance values (sum of relative abundance,frequency and dominance) show that K. candel was the most dominant species. Species richness and Simpson's indices together with tree height, tree density and canopy area fluctuated significantly between mangrove stands. These values were used to prioritize the conservation potential of the remaining mangrove stands in Hong Kong. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

香港鸭嘴草＋野古草＋金茅群落的生物量和第一性生产力

香港鸭嘴草＋野古草＋金茅群落的生物量和第一性生产力管东生（中山大学环境科学系,广州５１０２７５）ＰｈｙｔｏｍａｓａｎｄＮｅｔＰｒｉｍａｒｙＰｒｏｄｕｃｔｉｖｉｔｙｏｆｔｈｅＧｒａｓｌａｎｄｉｎＨｏｎｇＫｏｎｇ．ＧｕａｎＤｏｎｇｓｈｅｎｇ（Ｄｅｐａｒ...     

香港地区蚜虫物种多样性

蚜虫是半翅目中一类体型较小的昆虫,广布于世界各地,其中绝大部分是农林害虫。目前,国内许多地区已开展蚜虫物种多样性和区系研究,但香港地区因蚜虫研究基础薄弱,至今尚未开展过系统研究。作者研究和整理了英国自然历史博物馆和中国科学院动物研究所动物标本馆已有的香港地区蚜虫标本,并参考大量相关文献,从分类阶元、特有物种、动物地理区划和寄主植物四个方面分析了香港地区蚜虫物种多样性。研究发现香港地区已知蚜虫7科44属70种,分别占中国已知科、属、种的53.85%、16.60%和6.83%,多样性较为丰富,其中有香港地区特有种6种。香港地区在动物地理区划中位于东洋界华南区闽广沿海亚区,蚜虫物种以分布于东洋界、古北界 东洋界、东洋界 澳洲界成分为主。现记载香港地区共有蚜虫的寄主植物30科58属,其中蚜科的寄主植物最为丰富,其次为扁蚜科和斑蚜科;寄主植物中寄生蚜虫类群最多的3个科分别为:禾本科、桑科和樟科。虽然香港地区面积仅占中国总面积的万分之一,但该地区复杂的地形地貌、适宜的气候环境以及丰富的植被共同构成了有利于蚜虫生存的小生境,因此蚜虫物种多样性较高,这也是我国南方地区蚜虫物种丰富的鲜明体现。     

中国香港植物新记录

报道了香港6种本土维管植物新记录以及2个归化物种新记录,其中包含两个新记录属。6个新记录本土种分别是山楝Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R. Parker、求米草Oplismenus undulatifolius (Ard.) Roemer & Schuit.、椭果雀梅藤Sageretia ellipsoidea Yi Yang, H. Sun & H. Peng、钩刺雀梅藤Sageretia hamosa (Wall.) Brongn.、短柱络石Trachelospermum brevistylum Hand.-Mazz.、海南姜Zingiber hainanense Y. S. Ye, L. Bai & N. H. Xia;两个归化种是卵叶链荚豆Alysicarpus ovalifolius (Schum.) J. Léonard和美洲马瓟儿Melothria pendula L.;两个新记录属是山楝属Aphanamixis Blume和番马瓟属Melothria L.。本文描述了每个种的分布、生境、物候、主要识别特征以及与相似种的区别。     

香港蕨类植物新记录

报道了香港蕨类植物新记录种5种,即台湾轴脉蕨(Ctenitopsis kusukuensis)、掌叶线蕨(Colysis digi-tata)、德化鳞毛蕨(Dryopteris dehuaensis)、海岛鳞始蕨(Lindsaeaorbiculatavar.commixta)和石松(Lycopo-diumclavatum),其中包括两个新记录属轴脉蕨属(Ctenitopsis)和石松属(Lycopodium)。另外,还列出了每个种的重要特征及其与相关种类的差异。     

香港草地、芒萁、灌木群落的C素动态

通过对香港草地、芒萁、灌木群落植物生物量和净生产量的研究,探讨这些植物群落的C素动态。结果表明草地、芒萁、灌木群落植物的C贮量分别为377,871和1448g/m     

Spawning periodicity of three species of Nodilittorina in Hong Kong

The spawning periodicity of Nodilittorina trochoides, N. radiata and N. vidua from two rocky shores of different wave exposure, Big Wave Bay (more exposed site) and Cape d'Aguilar, in Hong Kong was monitored for one year (November 1994–November 1995). The breeding season was similar for the three species, mainly during the summer (June–September). The spawning duration was 9 months for N. vidua and 7 months for the other two littorinids. Spawning was initiated at different times for the two sites. At Big Wave Bay, spawning occurred between May–November for N. trochoides; March–September for N. radiata and March–November for N. vidua. At Cape d'Aguilar, the spawning period of N. trochoides and N. radiata was similar (April–October), whilst for N. vidua, spawning extended up to December. A decrease in monthly fecundity was recorded during July and August at Big Wave Bay and Cape d'Aguilar respectively. A weak relationship was found between the size of reproductive females and egg production. The seasonal fecundity of N. trochoides and N. vidua was similar at both sites and estimated as 10 000 and 7500 eggs per female respectively. Fecundity of N. radiata varied between sites, with 15 000 eggs and 9000 eggs per female being recorded from Cape d'Aguilar and Big Wave Bay respectively.     

Ecological and Landscape Rehabilitation of a Quarry Site in Hong Kong

Quarrying for granite in Hong Kong, mainly for construction aggregates, has left huge and unsightly scars on the landscape. Recent government policy demands rehabilitation of the disturbed lands and restoration of the landscape adopting the ecological approach. At an active quarry, a method was tested for controlled restoration: blasting of the vertical rocky production faces to pile up the debris and to form artificial slopes that mimic those of the environs in a landform replication approach. On the scree blast piles, a soil cap of fine‐earth materials with organic amendments was installed to grow mainly tropical leguminous trees. The restoration trial largely failed, with extensive death or poor performance of most plants. The inability of the soil and the site to support vegetation was investigated. The main physical problems are shallow solum, large cavities in the bouldery substrate, high stone content, excessively coarse texture, compaction, and limited available‐moisture storage. The main chemical problems are the lack of nitrogen and phosphorus related to the meager organic‐matter content, low cation exchange capacity, and base saturation. Suggestions are made to ameliorate habitat conditions for plant growth in a comprehensive ecosystem‐reconstitution package that encompasses the landform, hydrology, microclimate, soil, and plant assemblage. Recommendations are given on the application of organic amendments to establish and maintain soil structure, restore decomposition regime, and raise nutrient and moisture storage capacities for a modified approach that could overcome the site difficulties.     

Inclusive education policy in the Hong Kong primary music classroom

An education reform policy and inclusive education policy have been implemented in Hong Kong for over a decade. As more students with special educational needs have entered the mainstream education system under these policies, Hong Kong's primary music classrooms offer a site where three policies interact—the education reform policy entitled “Learning to Learn,” the policy of inclusive education, and the undeclared “policy” of making savings in the government budget. This article seeks to explore the results of the interaction of these three policies. A qualitative study was carried out to investigate the views of Hong Kong primary school music teachers on the policy of inclusion in relation to music teaching. Insufficient support in inclusive learning in “non-core” subjects, such as music, is evidenced.     

A Review of the Legal and Policy Framework for Vessel Source Pollution in Hong Kong

Vessel source marine pollution is an increasingly major concern at both the national and international levels. Hong Kong, as an important maritime center, is naturally concerned with vessel source pollution. To meet the challenges, Hong Kong has formulated policies and measures that emphasize “green shipping” as part of an overall planning strategy that promotes a “green economy.” This article provides a review and analysis of Hong Kong's marine pollution laws, with a view toward making policy suggestions. It argues that the general perception of the adequacy of Hong Kong's marine laws in combating vessel source pollution is flawed. It suggests that Hong Kong should adopt a more forward-looking perspective in the formulation of legal measures to control vessel source pollution.     

香港桃金娘灌木群落植物生物量和净第一性生产量

本文研究香港桃金娘灌木林植物生物量和净第一性生产量。结果表明：（１）桃金娘茎的直径与高度与各组分的生物量有明显的相关关系。（２）桃金娘叶子占地上部活植物生物量的２０．２％,花和果如果以它的峰值计算,其占地上部活植物生物量的９．６％,茎和枝占７０．４％。（３）地上部和地下部活植物生物量分别为１５５３ｇｍ－２和１４０８ｇｍ－２,其中桃金娘分别占８５％和８２％。（４）桃金娘叶子生物量在研究期间的波动较大,但没有以年为周期的季节变化。花和果的变化则较有规律,花蕾通常于３或４月开始形成,到７月底达到峰值,然后开始下降。（５）桃金娘的净生产量为８２０ｇｍ－２ａ－１,其中,花和果占１５．２％,茎和枝占１８．８％,根和叶分别占２１．３％和４３．７％。灌木林的净第一性生产量为１０１０ｇｍ－２ａ－１。（６）由于未考虑草食和根系的枯死损失,本研究所得的净第一性生产量（尤其是根的生产量）可能偏低。     

Occurrence of fungi on submerged pine and teak blocks in Hong Kong coastal waters

An investigation of the lignicolous marine fungi in Hong Kong coastal waters was carried out for 18 months in order to determine successional patterns of fungal occurrence. Submerged blocks of pine (Pinus massoniana Lambert) and teak (Tectona grandis Linnaeus) were used as baits and were scraped at intervals to remove surface fouling organisms. Occurrence of fungi is described in terms of the composition of the fungal flora and the number of fungal colonies developed on the test blocks before and after incubation. The scraped teak and pine blocks supported slightly different fungal floras, and the selective effect of these substrates on fungal colonization is discussed.