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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2019

Conference Publication

Head rice yield of rice varieties in response to water deficit during reproductive stage and aerobic conditions

Myint, O., Mitchell, J. H., Snell, P. J. and Fukai, S. (2019). Head rice yield of rice varieties in response to water deficit during reproductive stage and aerobic conditions. Australian Society of Agronomy Conference 2019 Cells to Satellites, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 25 - 29 August 2019. http://www.agronomyaustraliaproceedings.org/: Australian Society of Agronomy.

Head rice yield of rice varieties in response to water deficit during reproductive stage and aerobic conditions

2019

Journal Article

Research strategies for mechanised production of rice in transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture: a case study from Khammouan in Lao PDR

Fukai, Shu, Xangsayasane, Phetmanyseng, Manikham, Dethsackda and Mitchell, Jaquie (2019). Research strategies for mechanised production of rice in transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture: a case study from Khammouan in Lao PDR. Plant Production Science, 22 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/1343943x.2018.1561199

Research strategies for mechanised production of rice in transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture: a case study from Khammouan in Lao PDR

2019

Conference Publication

Improving low-temperature tolerance in rice

Proud, Christopher, Mitchell, Jaquie, Campbell, Bradley, Suzanti, Zuziana, Ovenden, Ben, Snell, Peter and Fukai, Shu (2019). Improving low-temperature tolerance in rice. Australian Society of Agronomy Conference 2019 Cells to Satellites, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 25-29 August 2019. http://www.agronomyaustraliaproceedings.org/: Australian Society of Agronomy.

Improving low-temperature tolerance in rice

2019

Journal Article

Combine harvesting efficiency as affected by rice field size and other factors and its implication for adoption of combine contracting service

Xangsayasane, Phetmanyseng, Phongchanmisai, Senthong, Bounphanousai, Chay and Fukai, Shu (2019). Combine harvesting efficiency as affected by rice field size and other factors and its implication for adoption of combine contracting service. Plant Production Science, 22 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/1343943X.2018.1561196

Combine harvesting efficiency as affected by rice field size and other factors and its implication for adoption of combine contracting service

2018

Journal Article

Rice milling quality as affected by drying method and harvesting time during ripening in wet and dry seasons

Xangsayasane, Phetmanyseng, Vongxayya, Khamtai, Phongchanmisai, Senthong, Mitchell, Jaquie and Fukai, Shu (2018). Rice milling quality as affected by drying method and harvesting time during ripening in wet and dry seasons. Plant Production Science, 22 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/1343943x.2018.1544463

Rice milling quality as affected by drying method and harvesting time during ripening in wet and dry seasons

2018

Journal Article

A diagnostic on-farm survey of the potential of seed drill and transplanter for mechanised rice establishment in Central Laos and Southern Cambodia

Xangsayasane, Phetmanyseng, Phongchanmisai, Senthong, Vuthea, Chea, Ouk, Makara, Bounphanousay, Chay, Mitchell, Jaquie and Fukai, Shu (2018). A diagnostic on-farm survey of the potential of seed drill and transplanter for mechanised rice establishment in Central Laos and Southern Cambodia. Plant Production Science, 22 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/1343943x.2018.1544464

A diagnostic on-farm survey of the potential of seed drill and transplanter for mechanised rice establishment in Central Laos and Southern Cambodia

2018

Journal Article

Fissured grain and head rice yield of crops harvested manually or by combine at different ripening stages in Cambodia

Bunna, Som, Sinath, Pao, Sereyvuth, late Hourn, Somaly, Yim, Chea, Sareth, Ouk, Makara, Sinh, Chao, Lina, Nob, Sreypov, Hel, Rumduol, Yong, Mitchell, Jaquie and Fukai, Shu (2018). Fissured grain and head rice yield of crops harvested manually or by combine at different ripening stages in Cambodia. Plant Production Science, 22 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/1343943x.2018.1538700

Fissured grain and head rice yield of crops harvested manually or by combine at different ripening stages in Cambodia

2018

Journal Article

Effects of introduction of combine harvester and flatbed dryer on milling quality of three glutinous rice varieties in Lao PDR

Vongxayya, Khamtay, Jothityangkoon, Darunee, Ketthaisong, Danuphol, Mitchell, Jaquie, Xangsayyasane, Phetmanyseng and Fukai, Shu (2018). Effects of introduction of combine harvester and flatbed dryer on milling quality of three glutinous rice varieties in Lao PDR. Plant Production Science, 22 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/1343943x.2018.1532303

Effects of introduction of combine harvester and flatbed dryer on milling quality of three glutinous rice varieties in Lao PDR

2018

Journal Article

Comparative analysis of farmers engaged in participatory research to cope with climate change versus non-participants in Northeast Thailand

Suwanmontri, Pichayanun, Kamoshita, Akihiko, Jongdee, Boonrat, Fukai, Shu and Kishino, Hirohisa (2018). Comparative analysis of farmers engaged in participatory research to cope with climate change versus non-participants in Northeast Thailand. Plant Production Science, 21 (4), 287-301. doi: 10.1080/1343943X.2018.1498746

Comparative analysis of farmers engaged in participatory research to cope with climate change versus non-participants in Northeast Thailand

2018

Journal Article

Genotypic consistency for low temperature tolerance at the booting stage in rice grown under flooded and non-flooded conditions

Ha, L. V., Mitchell, J. H. and Fukai, S. (2018). Genotypic consistency for low temperature tolerance at the booting stage in rice grown under flooded and non-flooded conditions. Field Crops Research, 220, 19-26. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2017.06.027

Genotypic consistency for low temperature tolerance at the booting stage in rice grown under flooded and non-flooded conditions

2018

Journal Article

On-farm multi-location evaluation of occurrence of drought types and rice genotypes selected from controlled- water on-station experiments in Northeast Thailand

Monkham, T., Jongdee, B., Pantuwan, G., Mitchell, J. H., Sanitchon, J. and Fukai, S. (2018). On-farm multi-location evaluation of occurrence of drought types and rice genotypes selected from controlled- water on-station experiments in Northeast Thailand. Field Crops Research, 220, 27-36. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2017.05.004

On-farm multi-location evaluation of occurrence of drought types and rice genotypes selected from controlled- water on-station experiments in Northeast Thailand

2018

Journal Article

Changes in physicochemical properties of rice in response to high-temperature fluidized bed drying and tempering

Truong, Tuyen, Truong, Vinh, Fukai, Shu and Bhandari, Bhesh (2018). Changes in physicochemical properties of rice in response to high-temperature fluidized bed drying and tempering. Drying Technology, 37 (3), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/07373937.2018.1452031

Changes in physicochemical properties of rice in response to high-temperature fluidized bed drying and tempering

2018

Journal Article

Effect of starch modification in the whole white rice grains on physicochemical properties of two contrasting rice varieties

Nawaz, Malik Adil, Fukai, Shu, Prakash, Sangeeta and Bhandari, Bhesh (2018). Effect of starch modification in the whole white rice grains on physicochemical properties of two contrasting rice varieties. Journal of Cereal Science, 80, 143-149. doi: 10.1016/j.jcs.2018.02.007

Effect of starch modification in the whole white rice grains on physicochemical properties of two contrasting rice varieties

2018

Journal Article

Effects of three types of modified atmospheric packaging on the physicochemical properties of selected glutinous rice

Nawaz, Malik A., Fukai, Shu, Prakash, Sangeeta and Bhandari, Bhesh (2018). Effects of three types of modified atmospheric packaging on the physicochemical properties of selected glutinous rice. Journal of Stored Products Research, 76, 85-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jspr.2018.01.005

Effects of three types of modified atmospheric packaging on the physicochemical properties of selected glutinous rice

2018

Journal Article

Head rice yield of crops harvested by combine and hand at different ripening times in Cambodia

Bunna, Som, Sereyvuth, Hourn, Somaly, Yim, Ngoy, Ngon, Mengsry, Loan, Chea, Sareth, Ouk, Makara, Mitchell, Jaquie and Fukai, Shu (2018). Head rice yield of crops harvested by combine and hand at different ripening times in Cambodia. Experimental Agriculture, 55 (01), 1-11. doi: 10.1017/s0014479717000606

Head rice yield of crops harvested by combine and hand at different ripening times in Cambodia

2018

Journal Article

Effect of soaking medium on the physicochemical properties of parboiled glutinous rice of selected Laotian cultivars

Nawaz, Malik A., Fukai, Shu, Prakash, Sangeeta and Bhandari, Bhesh (2018). Effect of soaking medium on the physicochemical properties of parboiled glutinous rice of selected Laotian cultivars. International Journal of Food Properties, 21 (1), 1896-1910. doi: 10.1080/10942912.2018.1503301

Effect of soaking medium on the physicochemical properties of parboiled glutinous rice of selected Laotian cultivars

2017

Journal Article

Salinity tolerance among a large range of bermudagrasses (Cynodon spp.) relative to other halophytic and non-halophytic perennial C4 grasses

Tran, Thinh Van, Fukai, Shu, Giles, Hayley E. and Lambrides, Christopher J. (2017). Salinity tolerance among a large range of bermudagrasses (Cynodon spp.) relative to other halophytic and non-halophytic perennial C4 grasses. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 145, 121-129. doi: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2017.10.011

Salinity tolerance among a large range of bermudagrasses (Cynodon spp.) relative to other halophytic and non-halophytic perennial C4 grasses

2017

Journal Article

Physiological basis of sprouting potential in bermudagrass

Van Tran, Thinh, Fukai, Shu, van Herwaarden, Anthony F. and Lambrides, Christopher J. (2017). Physiological basis of sprouting potential in bermudagrass. Agronomy Journal, 109 (4), 1734-1742. doi: 10.2134/agronj2016.06.0321

Physiological basis of sprouting potential in bermudagrass

2017

Journal Article

Vernalisation and photoperiod sensitivity in wheat: the response of floret fertility and grain number is affected by vernalisation status

Steinfort, Ursula, Fukai, Shu, Trevaskis, Ben, Glassop, Donna, Chan, Amy and Dreccer, M. Fernanda (2017). Vernalisation and photoperiod sensitivity in wheat: the response of floret fertility and grain number is affected by vernalisation status. Field Crops Research, 203, 243-255. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2016.10.013

Vernalisation and photoperiod sensitivity in wheat: the response of floret fertility and grain number is affected by vernalisation status

2017

Journal Article

Vernalisation and photoperiod sensitivity in wheat: impact on canopy development and yield components

Steinfort, Ursula, Trevaskis, Ben, Fukai, Shu, Bell, Kerry L. and Dreccer, M. Fernanda (2017). Vernalisation and photoperiod sensitivity in wheat: impact on canopy development and yield components. Field Crops Research, 201, 108-121. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2016.10.012

Vernalisation and photoperiod sensitivity in wheat: impact on canopy development and yield components

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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