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)

221 - 240 of 367 works

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

2003

Journal Article

Increasing cold tolerance in rice

Bodapati, P.N., Gunawardena, T. A. and Fukai, S. (2003). Increasing cold tolerance in rice. IREC Farmers' Newsletter, Rice R & D Edition, 162 (Summer 2003), 29-30.

Increasing cold tolerance in rice

2002

Journal Article

Leaf water potential and osmotic adjustment as physiological traits to improve drought tolerance in rice

Jongdee, B., Fukai, S. and Cooper, M. (2002). Leaf water potential and osmotic adjustment as physiological traits to improve drought tolerance in rice. Field Crops Research, 76 (2-3), 153-163. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(02)00036-9

Leaf water potential and osmotic adjustment as physiological traits to improve drought tolerance in rice

2002

Conference Publication

Yield responses of rice (Oryza Sativa L.) genotypes to water deficit in rainfed lowlands

Pantuwan, G., Fukai, S., Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S. and O'Toole, J.C. (2002). Yield responses of rice (Oryza Sativa L.) genotypes to water deficit in rainfed lowlands. Internl Wksh on Field Screening for Drought Tolerance in Rice, Patencheru, India, 11-14 December, 2000. Patencheru, India: International Crops Research Inst for the Semi-Arid Tropics.

Yield responses of rice (Oryza Sativa L.) genotypes to water deficit in rainfed lowlands

2002

Conference Publication

Research on cold tolerance in Australia: focusing on nitrogen-cold interactions and genotypic variation

Gunawardena, T., Farrell, T. C., Fukai, S., Blamey, F.P.C and Williams, R.L. (2002). Research on cold tolerance in Australia: focusing on nitrogen-cold interactions and genotypic variation. Second Temperate Rice Conference, Sacramento, California, 13-17 June, 1999. Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

Research on cold tolerance in Australia: focusing on nitrogen-cold interactions and genotypic variation

2002

Journal Article

Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 3. Plant factors contributing to drought resistance

Pantuwan, G., Fukai, S., Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S. and O'Toole, J. C. (2002). Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 3. Plant factors contributing to drought resistance. Field Crops Research, 73 (2-3), 181-200. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(01)00194-0

Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 3. Plant factors contributing to drought resistance

2002

Conference Publication

Rice cultivar requirements for direct seeding in rainfed lowlands

Fukai, S. (2002). Rice cultivar requirements for direct seeding in rainfed lowlands. Direct Seeding: Research Strategies & Opportunities, Bangkok, Thailand, 25-28 January, 2000. Los Banos, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

Rice cultivar requirements for direct seeding in rainfed lowlands

2002

Conference Publication

Australia's rice industry-targeting higher yields in cool years

Farrell, T., Fox, K.M., Williams, R.L., Fukai, S. and Lewin, L.G. (2002). Australia's rice industry-targeting higher yields in cool years. International Rice Congress, Beijing, China, 16-20 September, 2002.

Australia's rice industry-targeting higher yields in cool years

2002

Journal Article

Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 1. Grain yield and yield components

Pantuwan, G., Fukai, S., Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S. and O'Toole, J. C. (2002). Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 1. Grain yield and yield components. Field Crops Research, 73 (2-3), 153-168. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(01)00187-3

Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 1. Grain yield and yield components

2002

Conference Publication

Screening reproductive-stage cold tolerance for the NSW rice improvement program

Smith, J., Reinke, R.F., Fukai, S. and Fischer, K. S. (2002). Screening reproductive-stage cold tolerance for the NSW rice improvement program. 12th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 15-20 September, 2002. Perth, W.A.: The Australasian Plant Breeding Association Inc..

Screening reproductive-stage cold tolerance for the NSW rice improvement program

2002

Conference Publication

Managing direct seeding for rainfed lowland rice with particular attention to weed control

Romyen, P., Khunthasuvon, S. and Fukai, S. (2002). Managing direct seeding for rainfed lowland rice with particular attention to weed control. Direct Seeding: Research Strategies & Opportunities, Bangkok, Thailand, 25-28 January, 2000. Los Banos, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

Managing direct seeding for rainfed lowland rice with particular attention to weed control

2002

Journal Article

Nitrogen without deep water can be a damaging mix

Gunawardena, T., Fukai, S. and Blamey, F.P.C (2002). Nitrogen without deep water can be a damaging mix. Australian Grain, 11 (6), RGii-RGiii.

Nitrogen without deep water can be a damaging mix

2002

Conference Publication

Field screening for adaptability in drought-prone rainfed lowland rice: ACAIR experience in Thailand and Laos

Fukai, S. and Cooper, M. (2002). Field screening for adaptability in drought-prone rainfed lowland rice: ACAIR experience in Thailand and Laos. Internl Wksp on Field Screening for Drought Tolerance in Rice, Patencheru, India, 11-14 December, 2000. Patancheru, India: International Crops Research Inst for the Semi-Arid Tropics.

Field screening for adaptability in drought-prone rainfed lowland rice: ACAIR experience in Thailand and Laos

2002

Journal Article

Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 2. Selection of drought resistant genotypes

Pantuwan, G., Fukai, S., Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S. and O'Toole, JC (2002). Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 2. Selection of drought resistant genotypes. Field Crops Research, 73 (2-3), 169-180. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(01)00195-2

Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to different types of drought under rainfed lowlands - Part 2. Selection of drought resistant genotypes

2002

Conference Publication

Developing a direct seeding technology package for rainfed lowland rice in Laos

Sipaseuth,, Sihavong, P., Sihathep, V., Inthapanya, P., Chanphengsay, M. and Fukai, S. (2002). Developing a direct seeding technology package for rainfed lowland rice in Laos. Direct Seeding: Research Strategies & Opportunities, Bangkok, Thailand, 25-28 January, 2000. Los Banos, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

Developing a direct seeding technology package for rainfed lowland rice in Laos

2002

Journal Article

Just how likely is cold shock damage?

Fukai, S., Blamey, F.P.C and Gunawardena, T. (2002). Just how likely is cold shock damage?. Australian Grain, 12 (6), RGi-RGi.

Just how likely is cold shock damage?

2001

Conference Publication

Crop intensification of rice-based farming systems in Cambodia

Chea, S., Cramb, R. A., Nesbitt, H.J., Fukai, S., Chan, P. and Cox, P. (2001). Crop intensification of rice-based farming systems in Cambodia. Increased Lowland Rice Production in the Mekong Region, Vientiane, Laos, 30 October - 2 November, 2000. Canberra, ACT: Australian Cenre for International Agricultural Research.

Crop intensification of rice-based farming systems in Cambodia

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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