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)

101 - 120 of 367 works

2012

Journal Article

Water use, water use efficiency and drought resistance among warm-season turfgrasses in shallow soil profiles

Zhou, Yi, Lambrides, Christopher J., Kearns, Ryan, Ye, Changrong and Fukai, Shu (2012). Water use, water use efficiency and drought resistance among warm-season turfgrasses in shallow soil profiles. Functional Plant Biology, 39 (2), 116-125. doi: 10.1071/FP11244

Water use, water use efficiency and drought resistance among warm-season turfgrasses in shallow soil profiles

2012

Conference Publication

Rice and sweet corn response to high levels of water supply

Sourideth, Vilayphone, Mitchell, Jaquie and Fukai, Shu (2012). Rice and sweet corn response to high levels of water supply. Capturing Opportunities and Overcoming Obstacles in Australian Agronomy, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 14-18 October 2012. Erina, NSW, Australia: The Regional Institute.

Rice and sweet corn response to high levels of water supply

2012

Conference Publication

Root development of rice under flooded and aerobic conditions

Mitchell, Jaquie, Owusu, Michael and Fukai, Shu (2012). Root development of rice under flooded and aerobic conditions. Capturing Opportunities and Overcoming Obstacles in Australian Agronomy, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 14-18 October 2012. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Australian Society of Agronomy.

Root development of rice under flooded and aerobic conditions

2012

Journal Article

Evaluation of a reduced-tillering (tin) gene in wheat lines grown across different production environments

Mitchell, J.H., Chapman, S.C., Rebetzke, G.J., Bonnett, D.G. and Fukai, S. (2012). Evaluation of a reduced-tillering (tin) gene in wheat lines grown across different production environments. Crop and Pasture Science, 63 (2), 128-141. doi: 10.1071/CP11260

Evaluation of a reduced-tillering (tin) gene in wheat lines grown across different production environments

2012

Journal Article

Soil clay content, rainfall, and toposequence positions determining spatial variation in field water availability as estimated by a water balance model for rainfed lowland rice

Inthavong, T., Tsubo, M. and Fukai, S. (2012). Soil clay content, rainfall, and toposequence positions determining spatial variation in field water availability as estimated by a water balance model for rainfed lowland rice. Crop and Pasture Science, 63 (6), 529-538. doi: 10.1071/CP12108

Soil clay content, rainfall, and toposequence positions determining spatial variation in field water availability as estimated by a water balance model for rainfed lowland rice

2012

Journal Article

Increased productivity of rainfed lowland rice cropping systems of the Mekong region

Fukai, Shu and Ouk, Makara (2012). Increased productivity of rainfed lowland rice cropping systems of the Mekong region. Crop and Pasture Science, 63 (10), 944-973. doi: 10.1071/CP12294

Increased productivity of rainfed lowland rice cropping systems of the Mekong region

2011

Journal Article

Effects of straw mulch on mungbean yield in rice fields with strongly compacted soils

Bunna, Som, Sinath, Pao, Makara, Ouk, Mitchell, Jaquie and Fukai, Shu (2011). Effects of straw mulch on mungbean yield in rice fields with strongly compacted soils. Field Crops Research, 124 (3), 295-301. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2011.06.015

Effects of straw mulch on mungbean yield in rice fields with strongly compacted soils

2011

Journal Article

Spatial variations in water availability, soil fertility and grain yield in rainfed lowland rice: A case study from Savannakhet province, Lao PDR

Inthavong, Thavone, Fukai, Shu and Tsubo, Mitsuru (2011). Spatial variations in water availability, soil fertility and grain yield in rainfed lowland rice: A case study from Savannakhet province, Lao PDR. Plant Production Science, 14 (2), 184-195. doi: 10.1626/pps.14.184

Spatial variations in water availability, soil fertility and grain yield in rainfed lowland rice: A case study from Savannakhet province, Lao PDR

2011

Journal Article

A water balance model for characterization of length of growing period and water stress development for rainfed lowland rice

Inthavong, T., Tsubo, M. and Fukai, S. (2011). A water balance model for characterization of length of growing period and water stress development for rainfed lowland rice. Field Crops Research, 121 (2), 291-301. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2010.12.019

A water balance model for characterization of length of growing period and water stress development for rainfed lowland rice

2011

Other Outputs

Controlling rice kernel cracking in the field and post-harves processes in the Mekong Delta

Truong, Vinh, Truong, Tuyen T., Bhandari, Bhesh and Fukai, Shu (2011). Controlling rice kernel cracking in the field and post-harves processes in the Mekong Delta. Ha Noi, Vietnam: Information and Communications Publishing House.

Controlling rice kernel cracking in the field and post-harves processes in the Mekong Delta

2011

Journal Article

Adapting the Cropcheck extension model to rice production systems in Lao PDR

Smith, John, Lacy, John and Fukai, Shu (2011). Adapting the Cropcheck extension model to rice production systems in Lao PDR. Extension Farming Systems Journal, 7 (2), 57-62.

Adapting the Cropcheck extension model to rice production systems in Lao PDR

2011

Journal Article

Effects of nitrogen supply on canopy development of maize and sunflower

Massignam, A. M., Chapman, S. C., Hammer, G. L. and Fukai, S. (2011). Effects of nitrogen supply on canopy development of maize and sunflower. Crop and Pasture Science, 62 (12), 1045-1055. doi: 10.1071/CP11165

Effects of nitrogen supply on canopy development of maize and sunflower

2011

Book Chapter

Phenotyping rice for adaptation to drought

Fischer, Ken S., Fukai, Shu, Kumar, Arvind, Leung, Hei and Jongdee, Boonrat (2011). Phenotyping rice for adaptation to drought. Drought phenotyping in crops: From theory to practice. (pp. 213-244) edited by Monneveux Philippe and Ribaut Jean-Marcel. Texcoco, Mexico: CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme.

Phenotyping rice for adaptation to drought

2011

Journal Article

Effects of drought tolerant quantitative trait loci on flowering traits, panicle exsertion rate, spikelet sterility and grain yield of rice under rainfed lowland conditions

Then, Rathmuny, Siangliw, Jonaliza L., Vanavichit, Apichart, Kasemsap, Poonpipope, Fukai, Shu and Toojinda, Theerayut (2011). Effects of drought tolerant quantitative trait loci on flowering traits, panicle exsertion rate, spikelet sterility and grain yield of rice under rainfed lowland conditions. Kasetsart Journal - Natural Science, 45 (1), 101-109.

Effects of drought tolerant quantitative trait loci on flowering traits, panicle exsertion rate, spikelet sterility and grain yield of rice under rainfed lowland conditions

2010

Journal Article

A QTL controlling low temperature induced spikelet sterility at booting stage in rice

Ye, C., Fukai, S., Godwin, I. D., Koh, H., Reinke, R., Zhou, Y., Lambrides, C., Jiang, W., Snell, P. and Redona, E (2010). A QTL controlling low temperature induced spikelet sterility at booting stage in rice. Euphytica, 176 (3), 291-301. doi: 10.1007/s10681-010-0226-8

A QTL controlling low temperature induced spikelet sterility at booting stage in rice

2010

Journal Article

Key factors affecting Fe density in Fe-fortified-parboiled rice: Parboiling conditions, storage duration, external Fe-loading rate and genotypic differences

Prom-u-thai, Chanakan, Rerkasem, Benjavan, Fukai, Shu and Huang, Longbin (2010). Key factors affecting Fe density in Fe-fortified-parboiled rice: Parboiling conditions, storage duration, external Fe-loading rate and genotypic differences. Food Chemistry, 123 (3), 628-634. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.04.081

Key factors affecting Fe density in Fe-fortified-parboiled rice: Parboiling conditions, storage duration, external Fe-loading rate and genotypic differences

2010

Journal Article

Measurement of glass-rubber transition temperature of rice by thermal mechanical compression test (TMCT)

Tuyen, Tuyen Truong, Fukai, Shu, Vinh, Vinh and Bhandari, Bhesh (2010). Measurement of glass-rubber transition temperature of rice by thermal mechanical compression test (TMCT). International Journal of Food Properties, 13 (1), 176-183. doi: 10.1080/10942910802259135

Measurement of glass-rubber transition temperature of rice by thermal mechanical compression test (TMCT)

2010

Conference Publication

Screening drought resistance among a large number of Australian green couch grass (Cynodon spp.) ecotypes during canopy establishment

Zhou, Yi, Lambrides, Chris, Fukai, Shu, Tran, Van Thinh and Ngo, Duc The (2010). Screening drought resistance among a large number of Australian green couch grass (Cynodon spp.) ecotypes during canopy establishment. Food Security from Sustainable Agriculture, Lincoln, New Zealand, 15-18 November 2010. Gosford, NSW, Australia: The Regional Institute.

Screening drought resistance among a large number of Australian green couch grass (Cynodon spp.) ecotypes during canopy establishment

2010

Conference Publication

Development of sustainable legume production in rice-based farming systems in Cambodia

Eastick, Rowena, Seng, Vang, Ouk, Makara, Chea, Sareth, Som, Bunna, Chea, Vuthea, Mitchell, Jaquie and Fukai, Shu (2010). Development of sustainable legume production in rice-based farming systems in Cambodia. 15th Australian Agronomy Conference, Lincoln, New Zealand, 15-18 November 2010. Gosford, NSW, Australia: The Regional Institute.

Development of sustainable legume production in rice-based farming systems in Cambodia

2010

Conference Publication

Increased stability of kernel weight under drought through selection of a reduced-tillering gene in wheat

Mitchell, Jaquie, Chapman, Scott, Rebetzke, Greg and Fukai, Shu (2010). Increased stability of kernel weight under drought through selection of a reduced-tillering gene in wheat. 15th Australian Agronomy Conference, Lincoln, New Zealand, 15-18 November 2010. Gosford, N.S.W, Australia: The Regional Institute.

Increased stability of kernel weight under drought through selection of a reduced-tillering gene in wheat

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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