Jointly presented by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chung Chi College and
University Library System, the exhibition is in memory of and in recognition of
Professor Hu's tremendous contributions to the promotion of botany and Chinese
medicinal research.Professor Shiu-ying Hu is recognized all over the world as a leading authority on hollies, daylilies, paulownias, daisies and orchids. She devoted a lifelong career to research on plant taxonomy and was an eminent scholar in that field. She passed away on May 22, 2012, at the Prince of Wales Hospital, at the age of 102.
More information of Professor Shiu-ying Hu see CUHK Web page: In Memory of Professor Shiu-ying Hu http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/cpr/hushiuying/
Exhibition on 'World-renowned Botanist' Professor Shiu-ying Hu's Contributions to Plant Taxonomy see University Library System Web page http://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/Exhibition/Hushiuying/index.htm
