Bulletin Autumn 1977

The RUPP is conducting systematic studies on the biological characteristics, nutrient valu e and cultivation methods of the mushroom as follows:- (1) cultivation and selection of the bes t strains of the straw mushroom; (2) study of how the different kinds of cultivation beds and spawns affect the nutrient value of mushrooms (3) study of the chemical composition and physical properties of cotton-waste compost and used tea leaves; and (4) study of the microorganisms of the cultivation materials and the prevention of mushroom disease. This research will go a long way in helping the mushroom cultivating industries in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. In the RUPP, the cotton waste compost for growing mushroom is subsequently re-use d for vegetable cultivation and has produced very satisfactory results. Cotton waste compost re-usedfor vegetable cultivation (A) Spent cotton waste compost; (B) A +1/2 garden soil; (C) Garden soil + NPK chemical fertilizer; (PI Control (Garden soil). Personalia 1. Appointments University Deans of Faculties and Graduate School Faculty of Arts Mr. John B. Gannon Faculty of Business Administration Dr. Yu-to Chung Faculty of Medicine Professor G. H. Choa Faculty of Science Professor Bay-sung Hsu Faculty of Social Science Dr. Lin Tzong-biau Graduate School Professor M. H. Hsing Academic Staff Faculty of Arts Professor Richard C. Rudolph Visiting Professor of History (Concurrently) Professor Edith L. Tiempo Visiting Professor of English Dr. Paul G. Pickowicz Visiting Assistant Professor of History (Concurrently) Dr. Chingho A. Chen Reader in Japanese Studies Dr. John J. Deeney Senior Lecturer in English Mr. Wang Erh-min Senior Lecturer in History Dr. Robert E. Allinson Lecturer in Philosophy Mr. Louis Chen Temporary Lecturer in Music