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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1991

Journal Article

Responses of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) to Phosphorus Fertilisation When Grown on a Range of Soil Types

Hicks L.N., Fukai S. and Asher C.J. (1991). Responses of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) to Phosphorus Fertilisation When Grown on a Range of Soil Types. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 31 (4), 557-566. doi: 10.1071/EA9910557

Responses of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) to Phosphorus Fertilisation When Grown on a Range of Soil Types

1991

Journal Article

Effects of nitrogen supply on cassava/pigeonpea intercropping with three contrasting cassava cultivars

Cenpukdee U. and Fukai S. (1991). Effects of nitrogen supply on cassava/pigeonpea intercropping with three contrasting cassava cultivars. Fertilizer Research, 29 (3), 275-280. doi: 10.1007/BF01052396

Effects of nitrogen supply on cassava/pigeonpea intercropping with three contrasting cassava cultivars

1991

Journal Article

Control of Grain Yield by Sink Capacity and Assimilate Supply in Various Rice (Oryza sativa) cultivars

Fukai, S., Li, L., Vizmonte, P. T. and Fischer, K. S. (1991). Control of Grain Yield by Sink Capacity and Assimilate Supply in Various Rice (Oryza sativa) cultivars. Experimental Agriculture, 27 (2), 127-135. doi: 10.1017/S0014479700018780

Control of Grain Yield by Sink Capacity and Assimilate Supply in Various Rice (Oryza sativa) cultivars

1991

Journal Article

Genotypic variation in osmotic adjustment in grain sorghum. II.* Relation with some growth attributes

Tangpremsri, T., Fukai, S., Fischer, K. S. and Henzell, R. G. (1991). Genotypic variation in osmotic adjustment in grain sorghum. II.* Relation with some growth attributes. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 42 (5), 759-767. doi: 10.1071/AR9910759

Genotypic variation in osmotic adjustment in grain sorghum. II.* Relation with some growth attributes

1990

Journal Article

Growth and grain-yield of contrasting barley cultivars under different plant densities

Fukai, S., Searle, C., Baiquni, H., Choenthong, S. and Kywe, M. (1990). Growth and grain-yield of contrasting barley cultivars under different plant densities. Field Crops Research, 23 (3-4), 239-254. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(90)90057-I

Growth and grain-yield of contrasting barley cultivars under different plant densities

1990

Journal Article

Contribution of osmotic adjustment to grain yield in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench under water-limited conditions. II. Water stress after anthesis

Ludlow, M. M., Santamaria, J. M. and Fukai, S. (1990). Contribution of osmotic adjustment to grain yield in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench under water-limited conditions. II. Water stress after anthesis. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 41 (1), 67-78. doi: 10.1071/AR9900067

Contribution of osmotic adjustment to grain yield in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench under water-limited conditions. II. Water stress after anthesis

1990

Journal Article

Contribution of osmotic adjustment to grain yield in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench under water-limited conditions. I. Water stress before anthesis

Santamaria, J. M., Ludlow, M. M. and Fukai, S. (1990). Contribution of osmotic adjustment to grain yield in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench under water-limited conditions. I. Water stress before anthesis. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 41 (1), 51-65. doi: 10.1071/AR9900051

Contribution of osmotic adjustment to grain yield in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench under water-limited conditions. I. Water stress before anthesis

1989

Journal Article

Growth and yield of cassava as influenced by intercropped soybean and by nitrogen application

Tsay J.S., Fukai S. and Wilson G.L. (1989). Growth and yield of cassava as influenced by intercropped soybean and by nitrogen application. Field Crops Research, 21 (2), 83-94. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(89)90044-0

Growth and yield of cassava as influenced by intercropped soybean and by nitrogen application

1989

Journal Article

The response of cassava to water deficits at various stages of growth in the subtropics

Baker, G. R., Fukai, S. and Wilson, G. L. (1989). The response of cassava to water deficits at various stages of growth in the subtropics. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 40 (3), 517-528. doi: 10.1071/AR9890517

The response of cassava to water deficits at various stages of growth in the subtropics

1988

Journal Article

Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-eastern Queensland. 1. Effects of Sowing Time

Fukai S. and Inthapan P. (1988). Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-eastern Queensland. 1. Effects of Sowing Time. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 28 (2), 237-242. doi: 10.1071/EA9880237

Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-eastern Queensland. 1. Effects of Sowing Time

1988

Journal Article

Effects of relative sowing time of soybean on growth and yield of cassava in cassava/soybean intercropping

Tsay, J. S., Fukai, S. and Wilson, G. L. (1988). Effects of relative sowing time of soybean on growth and yield of cassava in cassava/soybean intercropping. Field Crops Research, 19 (3), 227-239. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(88)90045-7

Effects of relative sowing time of soybean on growth and yield of cassava in cassava/soybean intercropping

1988

Journal Article

Intercropping cassava with soybean cultivars of varying maturities

Tsay J.S., Fukai S. and Wilson G.L. (1988). Intercropping cassava with soybean cultivars of varying maturities. Field Crops Research, 19 (3), 211-225. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(88)90044-5

Intercropping cassava with soybean cultivars of varying maturities

1988

Journal Article

Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-eastern Queensland. 2. Comparison with Maize and Grain Sorghum Under Wet and Dry Conditions

Inthapan, P. and Fukai, S. (1988). Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-eastern Queensland. 2. Comparison with Maize and Grain Sorghum Under Wet and Dry Conditions. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 28 (2), 243-248. doi: 10.1071/EA9880243

Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-eastern Queensland. 2. Comparison with Maize and Grain Sorghum Under Wet and Dry Conditions

1988

Journal Article

Effects of Row Spacing On Growth and Grain Yield of Early and Late Sorghum Cultivars

S.Fukai S.FukaiS.Fukai S.FukaiS.https://api.elsevier.com/content/author/author_id/7004385919 (1988). Effects of Row Spacing On Growth and Grain Yield of Early and Late Sorghum Cultivars. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 28 (6), 771-777. doi: 10.1071/EA9880771

Effects of Row Spacing On Growth and Grain Yield of Early and Late Sorghum Cultivars

1988

Journal Article

Growth and yield of perennial cassava in the subhumid subtropics

Lilley J.M., Fukai S. and Hicks L.N. (1988). Growth and yield of perennial cassava in the subhumid subtropics. Field Crops Research, 18 (1), 45-56. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(88)90058-5

Growth and yield of perennial cassava in the subhumid subtropics

1988

Journal Article

Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-Eastern Queensland. 3. Water Extraction and Plant Water Relations — Comparison with Maize and Grain Sorghum

Fukai, S. and Inthapan, P. (1988). Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-Eastern Queensland. 3. Water Extraction and Plant Water Relations — Comparison with Maize and Grain Sorghum. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 28 (2), 249-252. doi: 10.1071/EA9880249

Growth and Yield of Rice Cultivars Under Sprinkler Irrigation in South-Eastern Queensland. 3. Water Extraction and Plant Water Relations — Comparison with Maize and Grain Sorghum

1987

Journal Article

A simulation model of the growth of the cassava crop and its use to estimate cassava productivity in northern Australia

Fukai, S and Hammer, G. L. (1987). A simulation model of the growth of the cassava crop and its use to estimate cassava productivity in northern Australia. Agricultural Systems, 23 (4), 237-257. doi: 10.1016/0308-521X(87)90046-1

A simulation model of the growth of the cassava crop and its use to estimate cassava productivity in northern Australia

1987

Journal Article

The response of cassava (Manihot esculenta) to spatial arrangement and to soybean intercrop

Tsay, J. S., Fukai, S. and Wilson, G. L. (1987). The response of cassava (Manihot esculenta) to spatial arrangement and to soybean intercrop. Field Crops Research, 16 (1), 19-31. doi: 10.1016/0378-4290(87)90050-5

The response of cassava (Manihot esculenta) to spatial arrangement and to soybean intercrop

1986

Journal Article

The field performance of induced uniculm grain sorghum (sorghum bicolor) in south-east queensland, australia

Fukai, S., Liwa, C. J., Henderson, C. W. L., Maharjan, B. B., Hermus, R. C., Searle, C., Herbert, S. W. and Foale, M. A. (1986). The field performance of induced uniculm grain sorghum (sorghum bicolor) in south-east queensland, australia. Experimental Agriculture, 22 (4), 393-403. doi: 10.1017/S0014479700014642

The field performance of induced uniculm grain sorghum (sorghum bicolor) in south-east queensland, australia

1985

Journal Article

Effects of post-transplant water deficits on leaf development and yield of winter planted tobacco in North Queensland

Ferguson, K. H., Fukai, S., Wilson, G. L. and Toleman, M. A. (1985). Effects of post-transplant water deficits on leaf development and yield of winter planted tobacco in North Queensland. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 36 (1), 51-61. doi: 10.1071/AR9850051

Effects of post-transplant water deficits on leaf development and yield of winter planted tobacco in North Queensland

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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