Emeritus Professor Shu Fukai
Emeritus Professor

Shu Fukai

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Background

Professor Shu Fukai obtained his BAgSci (Biological Science) from Tokyo University. He then went on to undertake his PhD Studies at Adelaide University on a study of canopy photosynthesis in subterranean clover. This was followed with postdoctoral studies at the University of California, Davis. He spent 3 years at Macquarie University as a tutor in Biological Sciences. He then joined UQ as an academic staff member. Much of Prof. Fukai’s research at UQ has focused on crop physiological understanding of genotypic variation in abiotic stress resistance and of different cropping systems. During his time at UQ he has supervised many postgraduate students and has been the School Postgraduate Coordinator for the past 5 years.

Availability

Emeritus Professor Shu Fukai is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Crop and pasture production Food sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Agricultural Science, University of Tokyo
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide

Research interests

  • Cropping intensification in SE Asia

    This research has been funded from ACIAR since 1992 when we examined rice variety improvement program in Thailand and Laos. Subsequent phases have included rice improvement strategy; breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in Laos and Cambodia; as well as low temperature problems in Laos and Australia.These phases involved characterization of the physical environment, genotype responses to adverse conditions such as drought, low temperature and low soil fertility, comparison of different selection strategies, and development of direct seeding. In subesquent work we have examined agronomic management in lowland rice-based cropping systems in Laos and Cambodia with a focus on introducing non-rice crops such as maize, soybean and mungbean into the croping system.Our current ACIAR project (2014-18) is focused on mechanization and value adding for diversification of lowland cropping systems in Lao PDR and Cambodia.

  • Cold tolerance in rice

    A RIRDC funded rice project 'Cold tolerant traits and QTLs for improved efficiency of rice breeding program' has commenced in late 2012 where we examine low temperature tolerance in rice, mostly targeting the NSW rice industry. The major objective of the project is to improve understanding of cold tolerance in terms of underlying physiological mechanisms and the molecular basis (genomics) of traits involved in the maintenance of cold tolerance.

Research impacts

Much of Prof Fukai’s research at UQ has focused on physiological understanding of tropical crops in particular rice. The major research themes include the development of sound rice based cropping systems for the rainfed lowland in the Mekong region, particularly Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Another major research theme is to examine the physiological adaptation of genotypes for adverse growing conditions, particularly drought, low temperature, salinity, frost and low soil N, for the cereal crops rice, sorghum, wheat and barley, as well as Cynodon species.

Some major research achievements and impacts include:

• Development of drought screening for rainfed lowland rice

• Establishment of sound double cropping systems in rainfed lowlands in SE Asia

• Understanding of magnitude and mechanisms of cold tolerance in rice

• Development of sound direct seeding method for rice in Laos

• Contribution to release of rice varieties such as VTE450-2 in Laos and elsewhere

Search Professor Shu Fukai’s works on UQ eSpace

367 works between 1982 and 2024
All (367) Journal Article (218) Book Chapter (25) Conference Publication (120) Book (1) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (2)

201 - 220 of 367 works

2004

Conference Publication

Using GIS technology to develop crop water availability maps for Lao PDR

Inthavong, T., Kam, S.P., Basnayake, J. W. M., Fukai, S., Linquist, B. and Chanphengsay, M. (2004). Using GIS technology to develop crop water availability maps for Lao PDR. Water in Agriculture, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25-28 November 2003. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Using GIS technology to develop crop water availability maps for Lao PDR

2004

Conference Publication

Expression of genotypic responses to frost tolerance in wheat

Gunawardena, T. A., Bodapati, P.N. and Fukai, S. (2004). Expression of genotypic responses to frost tolerance in wheat. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Convention Centre, 26 September - 1 October 2004. Gosford: The Regional Institute Ltd.

Expression of genotypic responses to frost tolerance in wheat

2004

Edited Outputs

Water in Agriculture - ACIAR Proceedings 116

V. Seng, E. Craswell, S. Fukai and K. S. Fischer eds. (2004). Water in Agriculture - ACIAR Proceedings 116. Water in Agriculture, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25-28 November 2003. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Water in Agriculture - ACIAR Proceedings 116

2004

Book Chapter

Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia

Ouk, M., Fukai, S., Fischer, K. S., Basnayake, J., Cooper, M. and Nesbitt, H. (2004). Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia. Water in agriculture. (pp. 203-214) edited by V. Seng, E. Craswell, S. Fukai and K. Fischer. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia

2004

Conference Publication

Improving drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice for the Mekong region: the experience from Cambodia and on the use of drought resistance index (DRI) as an integrative drought tolerance trait

Ouk, M., Sarom, M., Kang, S., Basnayake, J. W. M., Fukai, S. and Fischer, K. S. (2004). Improving drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice for the Mekong region: the experience from Cambodia and on the use of drought resistance index (DRI) as an integrative drought tolerance trait. Resilient Crops for Water Limited environments, CIMMYT, Mexico, 24-28 May 2004. Mexico: CIMMYT.

Improving drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice for the Mekong region: the experience from Cambodia and on the use of drought resistance index (DRI) as an integrative drought tolerance trait

2004

Journal Article

The effect of timing and severity of water deficit on growth, development, yield accumulation and nitrogen fixation of mungbean

Thomas, Robertson, MJ, Fukai, S and Peoples, MB (2004). The effect of timing and severity of water deficit on growth, development, yield accumulation and nitrogen fixation of mungbean. Field Crops Research, 86 (1), 67-80. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(03)00120-5

The effect of timing and severity of water deficit on growth, development, yield accumulation and nitrogen fixation of mungbean

2004

Conference Publication

The effect of water availability on rice-based double cropping in rainfed lowlands in Cambodia

Chan, P., Basnayake, J. W. M., Ngoy, C.K., Fukai, S. and Sarom, M. (2004). The effect of water availability on rice-based double cropping in rainfed lowlands in Cambodia. Water in Agriculture, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25-28 November 2003. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

The effect of water availability on rice-based double cropping in rainfed lowlands in Cambodia

2004

Conference Publication

The water balance on sloping land in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem

Tsubo, M., Fukai, S., Basnayake, J. W. M., Tuong, T. P., Bouman, B.A.M. and Harnpichitvitaya, D. (2004). The water balance on sloping land in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Convention Centre, 26 September - 1 October 2004. Gosford: The Regional Institute Ltd.

The water balance on sloping land in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem

2004

Conference Publication

Improving drought resistance in rainfed rice for the Mekong region: Defining target population of environments (TPE), characterizing the available water and breeding for better adaptation to the variable water supply including an overview of the ....

Fukai, S., Fischer, K. S., Basnayake, J. W. M., Jongdee, B., Pantuwan, G., Ouk, M., Tsubo, M. and Inthapanya, P. (2004). Improving drought resistance in rainfed rice for the Mekong region: Defining target population of environments (TPE), characterizing the available water and breeding for better adaptation to the variable water supply including an overview of the ..... Resilient Crops for Water Limited Environments, CIMMYT, Mexico, 24-28 May 2004. Mexico: CIMMYT.

Improving drought resistance in rainfed rice for the Mekong region: Defining target population of environments (TPE), characterizing the available water and breeding for better adaptation to the variable water supply including an overview of the ....

2004

Conference Publication

Measurement and management of genotype-environment interaction (GxE) for the improvement of rainfed lowland rice yield in Cambodia

Basnayake, Jayampathi, Ouk, Makara, Votany, Thum, Kang, Sideth, Khon Hel, Pith, Fukai, Shu, Sarom, Men and Fischer, Ken (2004). Measurement and management of genotype-environment interaction (GxE) for the improvement of rainfed lowland rice yield in Cambodia. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 26 September-1 October 2004. Gosford, N.S.W., Australia: The Regional Institute.

Measurement and management of genotype-environment interaction (GxE) for the improvement of rainfed lowland rice yield in Cambodia

2004

Conference Publication

Cutting management of multipurpose tree legumes: effects on green herbage production, leaf retention and water-use-efficiency during the dry season in Timor, Indonesia

Budisantoso, E., Shelton, H.M., Mullen, B. F. and Fukai, S. (2004). Cutting management of multipurpose tree legumes: effects on green herbage production, leaf retention and water-use-efficiency during the dry season in Timor, Indonesia. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Convention Centre, 26 September - 1 October 2004. Gosford: The Regional Institute Ltd.

Cutting management of multipurpose tree legumes: effects on green herbage production, leaf retention and water-use-efficiency during the dry season in Timor, Indonesia

2003

Conference Publication

Reducing cold damage in Australia

Farrell, T. C., Fox, K.M., Williams, R.L., Reinke, R.F., Fukai, S. and Lewin, L.G. (2003). Reducing cold damage in Australia. 3rd International Temperate Rice Conference, Hotel Conrad, Punta del Este, Uruguay, 10-13 March, 2003. Punta del Este, Uruguay: Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Reducing cold damage in Australia

2003

Book

Breeding Rice for Drought-Prone Environments

K. S. Fischer, R. Lafitte,, S. Fukai, G. N. Atlin and B. Hardy eds. (2003). Breeding Rice for Drought-Prone Environments. Los Baños, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

Breeding Rice for Drought-Prone Environments

2003

Journal Article

The prediction of changing in minimum and maximum temperature and maps for agriculture and forestry in the Lao P.D.R.

Chanphengxai, M., Inthavong, T., Fukai, S., Basnayake, J. W. M. and Lingulst, B. (2003). The prediction of changing in minimum and maximum temperature and maps for agriculture and forestry in the Lao P.D.R.. The Lao Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 07, 7-16.

The prediction of changing in minimum and maximum temperature and maps for agriculture and forestry in the Lao P.D.R.

2003

Journal Article

Effect of plot size on accuracy of yield estimation of rainfed lowland rice genotypes with different plant heights and grown under different soil fertility conditions

Jearakongman, Suwat, Immark, Somdej, Noenplub, Apichart, Fukai, Shu and Cooper, Mark (2003). Effect of plot size on accuracy of yield estimation of rainfed lowland rice genotypes with different plant heights and grown under different soil fertility conditions. Plant Production Science, 6 (1), 95-102. doi: 10.1626/pps.6.95

Effect of plot size on accuracy of yield estimation of rainfed lowland rice genotypes with different plant heights and grown under different soil fertility conditions

2003

Book Chapter

Know your target environment

Fischer, K. S., Fukai, S., Lafitte, R. and McLaren, G. D. (2003). Know your target environment. Breeding Rice for Drought-Prone Environments. (pp. 5-11) edited by K.S. Fischer, R. Lafitte, S. Fukai, G. Atlin and B. Hardy. Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

Know your target environment

2003

Journal Article

Low temperature induced spikelet sterility in rice. II. Effects of panicle and root temperatures

Gunawardena, T. A., Fukai, S. and Blamey, F. P. C. (2003). Low temperature induced spikelet sterility in rice. II. Effects of panicle and root temperatures. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54 (10), 947-956. doi: 10.1071/AR03076

Low temperature induced spikelet sterility in rice. II. Effects of panicle and root temperatures

2003

Conference Publication

Warm root can mitigate low temperature induced spikelet sterility

Gunawardena, T. A. and Fukai, S. (2003). Warm root can mitigate low temperature induced spikelet sterility. 3rd Interantional Temperate Rice Conference, Hotel Conrad, Punta del Este, Uruguay, 10-13 March, 2003. Punta del Este, Uruguay: Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Warm root can mitigate low temperature induced spikelet sterility

2003

Conference Publication

Avoiding low temperature damage in Australia's rice industry with photoperiod sensitive cultivars

Farrell, T. C., Fox, K., Williams, R.L., Fukai, S. and Lewin, L.G. (2003). Avoiding low temperature damage in Australia's rice industry with photoperiod sensitive cultivars. 11th Australian Agronomy Conference, Deakin University, Geelong, 2-6 February, 2003. Geelong, Victoria: Australian Society of Agronomy.

Avoiding low temperature damage in Australia's rice industry with photoperiod sensitive cultivars

2003

Book Chapter

How rice responds to drought

Fischer, K. S. and Fukai, S. (2003). How rice responds to drought. Breeding Rice for Drought-Prone Environments. (pp. 32-36) edited by K.S. Fischer, R. Lafitte, S. Fukai, G. Atlin and B. Hardy. Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

How rice responds to drought

Past funding

  • 2018 - 2022
    Traits of importance for aerobic 'DryRice' varieties for the southern Australian rice industry
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Adoption study on project CSE/2006/041: Increased productivity and profitability of rice-based lowland cropping systems in Lao PDR
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2019
    Mechanization and value adding for diversification of lowland farming systems in Lao PDR and Cambodia
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    State of the art hydro-sprigging technology to expand the Australian Turfgrass industry
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Review of ACIAR project CSE/2009/037 Improved rice establishment and productivity in Cambodia and Australia in Cambodia.
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2018
    Cold tolerant traits and QTLs for improved efficiency of rice breeding program
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Scientific Exchange: Marcelo Paytas - World Cotton Research Conference, India 2011
    Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Investigation of the plant production and water use of forages irrigated with CSG water
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Trait based water efficiency improvement in rice
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    Breeding Drought Tolerance for Rainfed Lowland Rice in the Mekong Region (CIMMYT project led by BRRD)
    Bureau of Rice Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Eco-Turf: Water and nutrient use efficient turfgrasses from Australian biodiversity
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2012
    Diversification and intensification of rainfed lowland cropping systems in Cambodia
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2012
    Increased productivity and profitability of rice-based lowland cropping systems in Lao PDR
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Investigation of rice kernel cracking and its control in the field and during post-harvest processes in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam
    Hassall and Associates International
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Low Temperature Tolerance of New Hardwood Species Corymbia - Hybrids and Modulation by Boron Nutrition
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Nutriomics of Iron (fe) Sink-Source Relationship in Rice During Grain-filling
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    A Simulated Study on Water Availability in Rainfed Lowland Rice Ecosystem
    International Rice Research Institute
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Investigation of Structure Relaxation Of Paddy During Drying
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Improving drought resistance in rainfeed lowland rice for the Mekong Region : Use of new conventional approaches and molecular tools
    Rockefeller Foundation, The
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Assessment of the effectiveness of Grow Green products on improving yield and biomass of short season crop species
    Grow Green Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Research and extension network to provide farm communities in three Mekong-region countries with drought resistant varieties of rice
    Rockefeller Foundation, The
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Association of glycinebetaine and dhurrin with drought tolerance/stay-green in Sorghum
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Development of a manual - Breeding rice for tolerance to drought
    Rockefeller Foundation, The
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2004
    Genetic and physiological studies of frost resistance in wheat and role of glycinebetaine
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Increasing cold tolerance in rice by selecting for high polyamine content
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Travel Grant - Angelo Massignam to attend the 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2005
    Bioscience Australia Pty Ltd Project - School of Land and Food Science
    Bioscience Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2006
    Increased Productivity of Rice-Based Cropping Systems in Lao PDR, Cambodia and Australia
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Agronomic and molecular aspects of osmoprotectant application and cold tolerance in rice
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Improved Nutrient Management for Sustainable Production of Tropical Crops in Indonesia and Australia
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Improved nutrient management for sustainable production of tropical crops in Indonesia and Australia
    ARC (Australian Postgraduate Award-Industry)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Improved nutrient management for sustainable production of tropical crops in Indonesia and Australia
    Pivot Ltd
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Travel grant for staff and students to attend 9th Australian Agronomy Conference, Wagga Wagga (July 20-23)
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 2000
    Plant breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in Northeast Thailand and Laos.
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 1994 - 1999
    Drought resistance in rice.
    Rockefeller Foundation, The
    Open grant

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