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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2017

Book Chapter

Intercropping in sustainable maize cultivation

Temesgen, Abeya, Fukai, Shu and Rodriguez, Daniel (2017). Intercropping in sustainable maize cultivation. Achieving sustainable cultivation of maize - Volume 2: Cultivation techniques, pest and disease control. (pp. 203-225) edited by Dave Watson. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing.

Intercropping in sustainable maize cultivation

2016

Journal Article

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis of rice kernels and flours: measurement of surface chemical composition

Nawaz, Malik A., Gaiani, Claire, Fukai, Shu and Bhandari, Bhesh (2016). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis of rice kernels and flours: measurement of surface chemical composition. Food Chemistry, 212, 349-357. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.05.188

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis of rice kernels and flours: measurement of surface chemical composition

2016

Journal Article

Effect of alkali treatment on the milled grain surface protein and physicochemical properties of two contrasting rice varieties

Nawaz, Malik A., Fukai, Shu and Bhandari, Bhesh (2016). Effect of alkali treatment on the milled grain surface protein and physicochemical properties of two contrasting rice varieties. Journal of Cereal Science, 72, 16-23. doi: 10.1016/j.jcs.2016.09.009

Effect of alkali treatment on the milled grain surface protein and physicochemical properties of two contrasting rice varieties

2016

Journal Article

Thai jasmine rice cultivar KDML105 carrying Saltol QTL exhibiting salinity tolerance at seedling stage

Punyawaew, K., Suriya-arunroj, D., Siangliw, M., Thida, M., Lanceras-Siangliw, J., Fukai, S. and Toojinda, T. (2016). Thai jasmine rice cultivar KDML105 carrying Saltol QTL exhibiting salinity tolerance at seedling stage. Molecular Breeding, 36 (11) 150. doi: 10.1007/s11032-016-0574-8

Thai jasmine rice cultivar KDML105 carrying Saltol QTL exhibiting salinity tolerance at seedling stage

2016

Journal Article

Effect of different cooking conditions on the pasting properties of flours of glutinous rice varieties from Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Nawaz, Malik A., Fukai, Shu and Bhandari, Bhesh (2016). Effect of different cooking conditions on the pasting properties of flours of glutinous rice varieties from Lao People’s Democratic Republic. International Journal of Food Properties, 19 (9), 2026-2040. doi: 10.1080/10942912.2015.1092163

Effect of different cooking conditions on the pasting properties of flours of glutinous rice varieties from Lao People’s Democratic Republic

2016

Journal Article

Rice-cold tolerance across reproductive stages

Mitchell, J. H., Zulkafli, S. L., Bosse, J., Campbell, B., Snell, P., Mace, E. S., Godwin, I. D. and Fukai, S. (2016). Rice-cold tolerance across reproductive stages. Crop and Pasture Science, 67 (8), 823-833. doi: 10.1071/CP15331

Rice-cold tolerance across reproductive stages

2016

Journal Article

In situ analysis of cooking properties of rice by thermal mechanical compression test method

Nawaz, Malik A., Fukai, Shu and Bhandari, Bhesh (2016). In situ analysis of cooking properties of rice by thermal mechanical compression test method. International Journal of Food Properties, 20 (5), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/10942912.2016.1203935

In situ analysis of cooking properties of rice by thermal mechanical compression test method

2016

Conference Publication

Screening Australian turf and pasture bermudagrasses (Cynodon dactylon) for salt tolerance: association between salt tolerance and drought resistance

Tran, T. V., Fukai, S., Zhou, Y. and Lambrides, C. J. (2016). Screening Australian turf and pasture bermudagrasses (Cynodon dactylon) for salt tolerance: association between salt tolerance and drought resistance. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014), Brisbane, Australia, 17 - 22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1122.3

Screening Australian turf and pasture bermudagrasses (Cynodon dactylon) for salt tolerance: association between salt tolerance and drought resistance

2016

Conference Publication

Sprouting variation among Australian bermudagrasses and implications for hydrosprigging

Tran, T. V., Fukai, S., Van Herwaarden, A. F. and Lambrides, C. J. (2016). Sprouting variation among Australian bermudagrasses and implications for hydrosprigging. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014), Brisbane, Australia, 17 - 22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1122.5

Sprouting variation among Australian bermudagrasses and implications for hydrosprigging

2015

Journal Article

As the level of crop productivity increases: is there a role for intercropping in smallholder agriculture

Temesgen, Abeya, Fukai, Shu and Rodriguez, Daniel (2015). As the level of crop productivity increases: is there a role for intercropping in smallholder agriculture. Field Crops Research, 180, 155-166. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2015.06.003

As the level of crop productivity increases: is there a role for intercropping in smallholder agriculture

2015

Journal Article

Genotypic variation in grain yield and flowering pattern in terminal and intermittent drought screening methods in rainfed lowland rice

Monkham, T., Jongdee, B., Pantuwan, G., Sanitchon, J., Mitchell, J. H. and Fukai, S. (2015). Genotypic variation in grain yield and flowering pattern in terminal and intermittent drought screening methods in rainfed lowland rice. Field Crops Research, 175, 26-36. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2015.02.003

Genotypic variation in grain yield and flowering pattern in terminal and intermittent drought screening methods in rainfed lowland rice

2015

Journal Article

Associations between drought resistance, regrowth and quality in a perennial C4 grass

Zhou, Yi, Lambrides, Christopher J. and Fukai, Shu (2015). Associations between drought resistance, regrowth and quality in a perennial C4 grass. European Journal of Agronomy, 65, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.eja.2014.12.007

Associations between drought resistance, regrowth and quality in a perennial C4 grass

2015

Journal Article

Application of mulch under reduced water input to increase yield and water productivity of sweet corn in a lowland rice system

Vial, L. K., Lefroy, R. D. B. and Fukai, S. (2015). Application of mulch under reduced water input to increase yield and water productivity of sweet corn in a lowland rice system. Field Crops Research, 171, 120-129. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2014.11.008

Application of mulch under reduced water input to increase yield and water productivity of sweet corn in a lowland rice system

2015

Conference Publication

Mechanisms for wear tolerance among bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) genotypes: cell wall components and leaf anatomy

Zhou, Yi, Van, Thinh Tran, Pearce, W., Williams, S., Roche, M., Loch, D., Fukai, Shu and Lambrides, C. J. (2015). Mechanisms for wear tolerance among bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) genotypes: cell wall components and leaf anatomy. International Symposium on Horticulture in Europe, Angers, France, 1-5 July 2012. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1099.107

Mechanisms for wear tolerance among bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) genotypes: cell wall components and leaf anatomy

2015

Conference Publication

Evaluation of frost tolerance among a large number of bermudagrass (cynodon spp.) Ecotypes collected from different climatic zones

Zhou, Yi, Lambrides, C. J. and Fukai, Shu (2015). Evaluation of frost tolerance among a large number of bermudagrass (cynodon spp.) Ecotypes collected from different climatic zones. 2nd International Symposium on Horticulture in Europe, Angers, France, 1-5 July 2012. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.

Evaluation of frost tolerance among a large number of bermudagrass (cynodon spp.) Ecotypes collected from different climatic zones

2015

Conference Publication

Cold temperature under aerobic conditions increases spikelet sterility in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Proud, Christopher, Hammadil, Muneer, Cave, Robyn, Mitchell, Jacquie and Fukai, Shu (2015). Cold temperature under aerobic conditions increases spikelet sterility in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Australian Society of Agronomy, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 20-24 September 2015. Warragul, VIC, Australia: Australian Society of Agronomy.

Cold temperature under aerobic conditions increases spikelet sterility in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

2015

Conference Publication

Floral morphology in rice grown under cold temperatures at booting and flowering and its effect on spikelet sterility

Susanti, Zuziana, Mitchell, Jaquie and Fukai, Shu (2015). Floral morphology in rice grown under cold temperatures at booting and flowering and its effect on spikelet sterility. 17th Australian Agronomy Conference 2015 Building Productive, Diverse and Sustainable Landscapes, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 20-24 September 2015. http://www.agronomyaustraliaproceedings.org/: Australian Society of Agronomy.

Floral morphology in rice grown under cold temperatures at booting and flowering and its effect on spikelet sterility

2014

Journal Article

Estimation of separate effects of water and nutrient limitation for rainfed lowland rice within a province in the Mekong region

Inthavong, T., Fukai, S. and Tsubo, M. (2014). Estimation of separate effects of water and nutrient limitation for rainfed lowland rice within a province in the Mekong region. Field Crops Research, 163, 100-108. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2014.03.020

Estimation of separate effects of water and nutrient limitation for rainfed lowland rice within a province in the Mekong region

2014

Journal Article

Drought resistance and soil water extraction of a perennial C4 grass: contributions of root and rhizome traits

Zhou, Yi, Lambrides, Christopher J. and Fukai, Shu (2014). Drought resistance and soil water extraction of a perennial C4 grass: contributions of root and rhizome traits. Functional Plant Biology, 41 (5), 505-519. doi: 10.1071/FP13249

Drought resistance and soil water extraction of a perennial C4 grass: contributions of root and rhizome traits

2014

Journal Article

Genotypic performance under intermittent and terminal drought screening in rainfed lowland rice

Xangsayasane, P., Jongdee, B., Pantuwan, G., Fukai, S., Mitchell, J. H., Inthapanya, P. and Jothiyangkoon, D. (2014). Genotypic performance under intermittent and terminal drought screening in rainfed lowland rice. Field Crops Research, 156, 281-292. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2013.10.017

Genotypic performance under intermittent and terminal drought screening in rainfed lowland rice

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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