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)

281 - 300 of 367 works

1999

Journal Article

Screening for drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice

Fukai, S., Pantuwan, G., Jongdee, B. and Cooper, M. (1999). Screening for drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 61-74. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00051-9

Screening for drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice

1999

Journal Article

Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for northeast Thailand. I. Genotypic variation and genotype x environment interactions for grain yield

Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S., Immark, S., Fukai, S. and Basnayake, J. W. M. (1999). Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for northeast Thailand. I. Genotypic variation and genotype x environment interactions for grain yield. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 131-151. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00056-8

Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for northeast Thailand. I. Genotypic variation and genotype x environment interactions for grain yield

1999

Book Chapter

Combining information from multi-environment trials and molecular markers to select adaptive traits for yield improvement of rice in water-limited environments

Cooper, M., Podlich, D. and Fukai, S. (1999). Combining information from multi-environment trials and molecular markers to select adaptive traits for yield improvement of rice in water-limited environments. Genetic Improvement of Rice for Water-Limited Environments. (pp. 13-33) edited by O. Ito, J. O'Toole and B. Hardy. Los Banos, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

Combining information from multi-environment trials and molecular markers to select adaptive traits for yield improvement of rice in water-limited environments

1999

Journal Article

Rainfed lowland rice-physical environment and cultivar requirement

Wade, L. J., Fukai, S., Samson, B. K., Ali, A. and Mazid, M. A. (1999). Rainfed lowland rice-physical environment and cultivar requirement. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 3-12. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00047-7

Rainfed lowland rice-physical environment and cultivar requirement

1999

Conference Publication

Plant breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in Northeast Thailand

Fukai, S. and Cooper, M. (1999). Plant breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in Northeast Thailand. World Food Security and Crop Production Technologies for Tomorrow, Kyoto, Japan, 8-9 October 1998. Kyoto, Japan: Kyoto University.

Plant breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in Northeast Thailand

1999

Journal Article

Grain quality of flooded rice is affected by season, nitrogen rate and plant type

Borrell, A. K., Garside, A. L., Fukai, S. and Reid, D. J. (1999). Grain quality of flooded rice is affected by season, nitrogen rate and plant type. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 (8), 1399-1408. doi: 10.1071/AR98054

Grain quality of flooded rice is affected by season, nitrogen rate and plant type

1998

Journal Article

Lowland rice improvement in northern and northeast Thailand 2. Cultivar differences

Romyen, Panya, Hanviriyapant, Prissana, Rajatasereekul, Satit, Khunthasuvon, Somjit, Fukai, Shu, Basnayake, Jaya and Skulkhu, Ekasith (1998). Lowland rice improvement in northern and northeast Thailand 2. Cultivar differences. Field Crops Research, 59 (2), 109-119. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(98)00110-5

Lowland rice improvement in northern and northeast Thailand 2. Cultivar differences

1998

Journal Article

Lowland rice improvement in northern and northeast Thailand 1. Effects of fertiliser application and irrigation

Khunthasuvon, Somjit, Rajastasereekul, Satit, Hanviriyapant, Prissana, Romyen, Panya, Fukai, Shu, Basnayake, Jaya and Skulkhu, Ekasith (1998). Lowland rice improvement in northern and northeast Thailand 1. Effects of fertiliser application and irrigation. Field Crops Research, 59 (2), 99-108. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(98)00109-9

Lowland rice improvement in northern and northeast Thailand 1. Effects of fertiliser application and irrigation

1998

Journal Article

Season, nitrogen rate and plant type affect nitrogen uptake and nitrogen use efficiency in rice

Borrell, A. K., Garside, A. L., Fukai, S. and Reid, D. J. (1998). Season, nitrogen rate and plant type affect nitrogen uptake and nitrogen use efficiency in rice. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (5), 829-843. doi: 10.1071/A97057

Season, nitrogen rate and plant type affect nitrogen uptake and nitrogen use efficiency in rice

1998

Journal Article

Increasing production of rainfed lowland rice in drought prone environments - A case study in Thailand and Laos -

Fukai, S. (1998). Increasing production of rainfed lowland rice in drought prone environments - A case study in Thailand and Laos -. Plant Production Science, 1 (1), 75-82. doi: 10.1626/pps.1.75

Increasing production of rainfed lowland rice in drought prone environments - A case study in Thailand and Laos -

1998

Journal Article

The use of seedling leaf death score for evaluation of drought resistance of rice

Mitchell, J. H., Siamhan, D., Wamala, M. H., Risimeri, J. B., Chinyamakobvu, E., Henderson, S. A. and Fukai, S. (1998). The use of seedling leaf death score for evaluation of drought resistance of rice. Field Crops Research, 55 (1-2), 129-139. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(97)00074-9

The use of seedling leaf death score for evaluation of drought resistance of rice

1998

Journal Article

Barley yield and grain protein concentration as affected by assimilate and nitrogen availability

Boonchoo S., Fukai S. and Hetherington S.E. (1998). Barley yield and grain protein concentration as affected by assimilate and nitrogen availability. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (4), 695-706. doi: 10.1071/A97103

Barley yield and grain protein concentration as affected by assimilate and nitrogen availability

1998

Conference Publication

Osmotic adjustment of sorghum genotypes under two nitrogen levels in the field

Mortlock, M . Y. and Fukai, S. (1998). Osmotic adjustment of sorghum genotypes under two nitrogen levels in the field. Proceedings of the Ninth Australian Agronomy Conference, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, 20-23 July 1998. Australia: Australian Society of Agronomy.

Osmotic adjustment of sorghum genotypes under two nitrogen levels in the field

1998

Journal Article

Genotypic variation for grain yield and grain nitrogen concentration among sorghum hybrids under different levels of nitrogen fertiliser and water supply

Kamoshita, A., Fukai, S., Muchow, R. C. and Cooper, M. (1998). Genotypic variation for grain yield and grain nitrogen concentration among sorghum hybrids under different levels of nitrogen fertiliser and water supply. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (4), 737-747. doi: 10.1071/A97130

Genotypic variation for grain yield and grain nitrogen concentration among sorghum hybrids under different levels of nitrogen fertiliser and water supply

1998

Journal Article

Sorghum hybrid differences in grain yield and nitrogen concentration under low soil nitrogen availability. I. Hybrids with similar phenology

Kamoshita, A., Fukai, S., Muchow, R. C. and Cooper, M. (1998). Sorghum hybrid differences in grain yield and nitrogen concentration under low soil nitrogen availability. I. Hybrids with similar phenology. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (8), 1267-1276. doi: 10.1071/A98018

Sorghum hybrid differences in grain yield and nitrogen concentration under low soil nitrogen availability. I. Hybrids with similar phenology

1998

Journal Article

Sorghum hybrid differences in grain yield and nitrogen concentration under low soil nitrogen availability II. Hybrids with contrasting phenology

Kamoshita, A., Fukai, S., Muchow, R. C. and Cooper, M. (1998). Sorghum hybrid differences in grain yield and nitrogen concentration under low soil nitrogen availability II. Hybrids with contrasting phenology. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (8), 1277-1286. doi: 10.1071/A98019

Sorghum hybrid differences in grain yield and nitrogen concentration under low soil nitrogen availability II. Hybrids with contrasting phenology

1998

Journal Article

Effect of late nitrogen application on growth and nitrogen balance of two cultivars of water-stressed grain sorghum

Utzurrum Jr., S. B., Fukai, S. and Foale, M. A. (1998). Effect of late nitrogen application on growth and nitrogen balance of two cultivars of water-stressed grain sorghum. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (4), 687-694. doi: 10.1071/a97120

Effect of late nitrogen application on growth and nitrogen balance of two cultivars of water-stressed grain sorghum

1997

Journal Article

Season and plant type affect the response of rice yield to nitrogen fertilisation in a semi-arid tropical environment

Borrell, A. K., Garside, A. L., Fukai, S. and Reid, D. J. (1997). Season and plant type affect the response of rice yield to nitrogen fertilisation in a semi-arid tropical environment. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (2), 179-190. doi: 10.1071/A97056

Season and plant type affect the response of rice yield to nitrogen fertilisation in a semi-arid tropical environment

1997

Journal Article

Improving efficiency of water use for irrigated rice in a semi-arid tropical environment

Borrell, A. K., Garside, A. L. and Fukai, S. (1997). Improving efficiency of water use for irrigated rice in a semi-arid tropical environment. Field Crops Research, 52 (3), 231-248. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(97)00033-6

Improving efficiency of water use for irrigated rice in a semi-arid tropical environment

1997

Journal Article

Nitrogen availability and water stress interaction on rice growth and yield

Prasertsak A. and Fukai S. (1997). Nitrogen availability and water stress interaction on rice growth and yield. Field Crops Research, 52 (3), 249-260. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(97)00016-6

Nitrogen availability and water stress interaction on rice growth and yield

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 (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 - 2000
    Improved Nutrient Management for Sustainable Production of Tropical Crops in Indonesia and Australia
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    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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