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
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301 - 320 of 367 works

1997

Conference Publication

Determination of phenology development in rainfed lowland rice in Thailand and Lao PDR

Immark, S., Mitchell, J. H., Jongdee, B., Boonwite, C., Somrith, B., Polvatana, A. and Fukai, S. (1997). Determination of phenology development in rainfed lowland rice in Thailand and Lao PDR. International Workshop on Breeding Strategies for Rainfed Lowland Rice in Drought-Prone Environments, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, 5-8 November 1996. Australian Centre Int Agricultural Research.

Determination of phenology development in rainfed lowland rice in Thailand and Lao PDR

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

1997

Conference Publication

Phenology requirement for rainfed lowland rice in Thailand and Lao PDR

Rajatasereekul, S., Sriwisut, S., Porn-uraisanit, P., Ruangsook, S., Mitchell, J. H. and Fukai, S. (1997). Phenology requirement for rainfed lowland rice in Thailand and Lao PDR. International Workshop on Breeding Strategies for Rainfed Lowland Rice in Drought-Prone Environments, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, 5-8 November 1996. Australian Centre Int Agricultural Research.

Phenology requirement for rainfed lowland rice in Thailand and Lao PDR

1997

Conference Publication

Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research

Fukai, S., Cooper, M., Fischer, K.S. and Wade, L.J. (1997). Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research. International Workshop on Breeding Strategies for Rainfed Lowland Rice in Drought-Prone Environments, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, 5-8 November 1996. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research

1997

Book Chapter

Genotypic variation for water relations and growth during the vegetative stage among six rice lines contrasting in maintenance of high leaf water potential

Jongdee, Boonrat, Fukai, Shu and Cooper, M. (1997). Genotypic variation for water relations and growth during the vegetative stage among six rice lines contrasting in maintenance of high leaf water potential. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. 180-191) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Genotypic variation for water relations and growth during the vegetative stage among six rice lines contrasting in maintenance of high leaf water potential

1997

Book Chapter

Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research

Fukai, Shu, Cooper, M., Fischer, K. S. and Wade, L. J. (1997). Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. 245-248) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research

1997

Book Chapter

Root traits to increase drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice

Pantuwan, Greinggrai, Fukai, Shu, Cooper, M., O'Toole, J. C. and Sarkarung, Surapong (1997). Root traits to increase drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. 170-179) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Root traits to increase drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice

1997

Journal Article

Estimation of responses of yield and grain protein concentration of malting barley to nitrogen fertiliser using plant nitrogen uptake

Birch, C. J., Fukai, S. and Broad, I. J. (1997). Estimation of responses of yield and grain protein concentration of malting barley to nitrogen fertiliser using plant nitrogen uptake. Australian Journal of Agriculture Research, 48 (5), 635-648. doi: 10.1071/a96094

Estimation of responses of yield and grain protein concentration of malting barley to nitrogen fertiliser using plant nitrogen uptake

1997

Book Chapter

Introduction

Fukai, Shu, Piggin, C. and Cooper, M. (1997). Introduction. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. vi-xi) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-5221-7_1

Introduction

1996

Journal Article

Growth of rice cultivars by direct seeding and transplanting under upland and lowland conditions

Naklang, Kunnika, Fukai, Shu and Nathabut, Kesorn (1996). Growth of rice cultivars by direct seeding and transplanting under upland and lowland conditions. Field Crops Research, 48 (2-3), 115-123. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(96)01029-5

Growth of rice cultivars by direct seeding and transplanting under upland and lowland conditions

1996

Journal Article

Shoot emergence of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) as affected by time of lifting, storage, size, and type of planting pieces

Sanewski, G. M., Fukai, S. and Giles, J. (1996). Shoot emergence of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) as affected by time of lifting, storage, size, and type of planting pieces. Tropical Agriculture, 73 (4), 286-291.

Shoot emergence of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) as affected by time of lifting, storage, size, and type of planting pieces

1996

Journal Article

Effects of soil water deficit at different growth stages on rice growth and yield under upland conditions. 2. Phenology, biomass production and yield

Boonjung H. and Fukai S. (1996). Effects of soil water deficit at different growth stages on rice growth and yield under upland conditions. 2. Phenology, biomass production and yield. Field Crops Research, 48 (1), 47-55. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(96)00039-1

Effects of soil water deficit at different growth stages on rice growth and yield under upland conditions. 2. Phenology, biomass production and yield

1996

Book Chapter

Comparing simulation and experimental approaches to analysing genotype by environment interactions for yield in rainfed lowland rice

Henderson, S. A., Fukai, S., Jongdee, B. and Cooper, M. (1996). Comparing simulation and experimental approaches to analysing genotype by environment interactions for yield in rainfed lowland rice. Plant adaptation and crop improvement. (pp. 443-464) edited by M. Cooper and G. L. Hammer. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: CAB International.

Comparing simulation and experimental approaches to analysing genotype by environment interactions for yield in rainfed lowland rice

1996

Journal Article

Performance of contrasting rice cultivars selected for rainfed lowland conditions in relation to soil fertility and water availability

Wonprasaid, S., Khunthasuvon, S., Sittisuang, P. and Fukai, S. (1996). Performance of contrasting rice cultivars selected for rainfed lowland conditions in relation to soil fertility and water availability. Field Crops Research, 47 (2-3), 267-275. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(96)00013-5

Performance of contrasting rice cultivars selected for rainfed lowland conditions in relation to soil fertility and water availability

1996

Conference Publication

Osmotic adjustment of water-stressed sorghum grown under different N application rates.

Mortlock, M. Y. and Fukai, S. (1996). Osmotic adjustment of water-stressed sorghum grown under different N application rates.. Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Australian Society of Plant Physiology Combined Conference, ANU Canberra, 1996. Weston Creek, ACT Australia: Australian Society of Plant Physiologists.

Osmotic adjustment of water-stressed sorghum grown under different N application rates.

1996

Journal Article

Effects of soil water deficit at different growth stages on rice growth and yield under upland conditions. 1. Growth during drought

Boonjung, H. and Fukai, S. (1996). Effects of soil water deficit at different growth stages on rice growth and yield under upland conditions. 1. Growth during drought. Field Crops Research, 48 (1), 37-45. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(96)00038-X

Effects of soil water deficit at different growth stages on rice growth and yield under upland conditions. 1. Growth during drought

1996

Journal Article

Influence of phenology on grain yield variation among barley cultivars grown under terminal drought

Mitchell J.H., Fukai S. and Cooper M. (1996). Influence of phenology on grain yield variation among barley cultivars grown under terminal drought. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 47 (5), 757-774. doi: 10.1071/AR9960757

Influence of phenology on grain yield variation among barley cultivars grown under terminal drought

1996

Conference Publication

The effect of nitrogen on the expression of osmotic adjustment in grain sorghum

Mortlock, M. Y., Cooper, M. and Fukai, S. (1996). The effect of nitrogen on the expression of osmotic adjustment in grain sorghum. 3rd Australian Sorghum Conference, Tamworth, Australia, 20-22 September , 1996. Melbourne VIC Australia: Australian Institute of agricultural science.

The effect of nitrogen on the expression of osmotic adjustment in grain sorghum

1995

Journal Article

Growth and yield response of barley and chickpea to water stress under three environments in southeast Queensland. II. Root growth and soil water extraction pattern

Thomas, Fukai, S. and Hammer, G.L. (1995). Growth and yield response of barley and chickpea to water stress under three environments in southeast Queensland. II. Root growth and soil water extraction pattern. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 46 (1), 35-48. doi: 10.1071/AR9950035

Growth and yield response of barley and chickpea to water stress under three environments in southeast Queensland. II. Root growth and soil water extraction pattern

1995

Journal Article

Growth and grain yield of contrasting rice cultivars grown under different conditions of water availability

Jearakongman, Suwat, Rajatasereekul, Satit, Naklang, Kunnika, Romyen, Panya, Fukai, Shu, Skulkhu, Ekasith, Jumpaket, Baley and Nathabutr, Keson (1995). Growth and grain yield of contrasting rice cultivars grown under different conditions of water availability. Field Crops Research, 44 (2-3), 139-150. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(95)00050-X

Growth and grain yield of contrasting rice cultivars grown under different conditions of water availability

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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