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HKU scientists discover a drought tolerance gene that may help plants fight against global warming

2015年11月23日

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Global warming increases the amount of moisture that evaporates from land and water, leading to drought in most parts of the world. In drier regions, evapotranspiration produces periods of drought that lowers the water level in rivers, lakes, and groundwater, and reduces soil moisture in agricultural areas. As global temperature rises, the land mass affected by drought is expected to increase, with potentially devastating consequences for agriculture.

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Winner of Red Herring's 2015 Top 100 Asia Award - Living Tissues Company Limited

2015年11月03日

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Three winning teams from HKU awarded seed funding under the Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true

2019年11月03日

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