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)

161 - 180 of 367 works

2007

Conference Publication

Research issues for lowland areas in Southeast Asia

Fukai, S. (2007). Research issues for lowland areas in Southeast Asia. Bioremediation of Acid Sulphate Soil for Agriculture and Forestry, Bangkok, Thailand, 1-4 March 2007. Japan: nihon University.

Research issues for lowland areas in Southeast Asia

2006

Journal Article

Use of drought response index for identification of drought tolerant genotypes in rainfed lowland rice

Ouk, Makara, Basnayake, J., Tsubo, M., Fukai, S., Fischer, K.S., Cooper, M. and Nesbitt, H. (2006). Use of drought response index for identification of drought tolerant genotypes in rainfed lowland rice. Field Crops Research, 99 (1), 48-58. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2006.03.003

Use of drought response index for identification of drought tolerant genotypes in rainfed lowland rice

2006

Journal Article

Toposequential effects on water balance and productivity in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem in Southern Laos

Tsubo, M., Basnayake, J., Fukai, S., Sihathep, V., Siyavong, P., Sipaseuth and Chanphengsay, M. (2006). Toposequential effects on water balance and productivity in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem in Southern Laos. Field Crops Research, 97 (2-3), 209-220. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2005.10.004

Toposequential effects on water balance and productivity in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem in Southern Laos

2006

Journal Article

Genotypic consistency in the expression of leaf water potential in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Sibounheuang, V., Basnayake, J. and Fukai, S. (2006). Genotypic consistency in the expression of leaf water potential in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Field Crops Research, 97 (2-3), 142-154. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2005.09.006

Genotypic consistency in the expression of leaf water potential in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

2006

Journal Article

Minimising cold damage during reproductive development among temperate rice genotypes. I. Avoiding low temperature with the use of appropriate sowing time and photoperiod-sensitive varieties

Farrell, T. C., Fukai, S. and Williams, R. L. (2006). Minimising cold damage during reproductive development among temperate rice genotypes. I. Avoiding low temperature with the use of appropriate sowing time and photoperiod-sensitive varieties. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 57 (1), 75-88. doi: 10.1071/AR05185

Minimising cold damage during reproductive development among temperate rice genotypes. I. Avoiding low temperature with the use of appropriate sowing time and photoperiod-sensitive varieties

2006

Journal Article

Genotypic variation for cold tolerance during reproductive development in rice: Screening with cold air and cold water

Farrell, T. C., Fox, K. M., Williams, R. L. and Fukai, S. (2006). Genotypic variation for cold tolerance during reproductive development in rice: Screening with cold air and cold water. Field Crops Research, 98 (2-3), 178-194. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2006.01.003

Genotypic variation for cold tolerance during reproductive development in rice: Screening with cold air and cold water

2006

Book Chapter

Montane paddy rice: opportunities for increasing food security in the highlands of Laos

Linquist,, Trosch,, Phouynyavong,, Pandey,, Fukai, S, Basnayake, J. W. M., Guenat, and Douangsavang, (2006). Montane paddy rice: opportunities for increasing food security in the highlands of Laos. Rice in Laos. (pp. 431-453) edited by J.M. Schiller, M.B. Chanphengxay and B. Linquist and S. Appa Rao. Manila, Philippines: IRRI and ACIAR.

Montane paddy rice: opportunities for increasing food security in the highlands of Laos

2006

Journal Article

Minimising cold damage during reproductive development among temperate rice genotypes. II. Genotypic variation and flowering traits related to cold tolerance screening

Farrell, T. C., Fox, K. M., Williams, R. L., Fukai, S. and Lewin, L. G. (2006). Minimising cold damage during reproductive development among temperate rice genotypes. II. Genotypic variation and flowering traits related to cold tolerance screening. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 57 (1), 89-100. doi: 10.1071/AR05186

Minimising cold damage during reproductive development among temperate rice genotypes. II. Genotypic variation and flowering traits related to cold tolerance screening

2006

Conference Publication

Reduced-tillering wheat lines maintain kernel weight in dry environments

Mitchell, J. H., Chapman, S. C., Rebetzke, J. and Fukai, S. (2006). Reduced-tillering wheat lines maintain kernel weight in dry environments. Ground-breaking Stuff, Perth, WA Australia, 10-14 September 2006. Gosford, NSW Australia: The Regional Institute.

Reduced-tillering wheat lines maintain kernel weight in dry environments

2006

Journal Article

Use of drought response index for identification of drought tolerant genotypes in rainfed lowland rice

Ouk, M, Basnayake, J, Tsubo, M, Fukai, S, Fischer, KS, Cooper, M and Nesbitt, H (2006). Use of drought response index for identification of drought tolerant genotypes in rainfed lowland rice. Field Crops Research, 99 (1), 48-58. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2006.03.003

Use of drought response index for identification of drought tolerant genotypes in rainfed lowland rice

2006

Book Chapter

Climatic diversity within the rice environments in Laos

Basnayake, J. W. M., Inthavong, T., Kam, P., Fukai, S, Schiller, J and Chanphengxay, (2006). Climatic diversity within the rice environments in Laos. Rice in Laos. (pp. 47-64) edited by J.M. Schiller, M.B. Chanphengxay and B. Linquist and s. Appa Rao. Manila, Philippines: IRRI and ACIAR.

Climatic diversity within the rice environments in Laos

2006

Conference Publication

Improving drought tolerance in rainfed lowland rice: An example from Thailand

Jongdee, B., Pantuwan, G., Fukai, S. and Fischer, K. S. (2006). Improving drought tolerance in rainfed lowland rice: An example from Thailand. Amsterdam: Elsevier Science Bv. doi: 10.1016/j.agwat.2005.07.015

Improving drought tolerance in rainfed lowland rice: An example from Thailand

2006

Journal Article

Iron (Fe) bioavailability and the distribution of anti-Fe nutrition biochemicals in the unpolished, and bran fraction of five rice gei polished grain riotypes

Prom-U-Thai, C, Huang, LB, Glahn, RP, Welch, RM, Fukai, S and Rerkasem, B (2006). Iron (Fe) bioavailability and the distribution of anti-Fe nutrition biochemicals in the unpolished, and bran fraction of five rice gei polished grain riotypes. Journal of The Science of Food And Agriculture, 86 (8), 1209-1215. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.2471

Iron (Fe) bioavailability and the distribution of anti-Fe nutrition biochemicals in the unpolished, and bran fraction of five rice gei polished grain riotypes

2006

Journal Article

Rainfed lowland rice (Oryza Sativa L.) performance under contrasting water availabilities in Cambodia

Ouk, M., Sideth,, Vathany,, Sophany,, Rathmony,, Channa,, Peng,, Yath,, Fukai, S, Fischer, K S, Basnayake, J. W. M. and Tsubo, M. (2006). Rainfed lowland rice (Oryza Sativa L.) performance under contrasting water availabilities in Cambodia. Cambodian Journal of Agriculture, 7 (1), 1-11.

Rainfed lowland rice (Oryza Sativa L.) performance under contrasting water availabilities in Cambodia

2006

Conference Publication

Contribution of potential yield, drought tolerance and escape to adaptation of 15 rice varieties in rainfed lowlands in Cambodia

Basnayake, Jayampathi, Fukai, Shu and Ouk, Makara (2006). Contribution of potential yield, drought tolerance and escape to adaptation of 15 rice varieties in rainfed lowlands in Cambodia. 13th Australian Society of Agronomy Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 10-14 September 2006. Gosford, NSW: The Regional Institute Ltd.

Contribution of potential yield, drought tolerance and escape to adaptation of 15 rice varieties in rainfed lowlands in Cambodia

2006

Journal Article

Genotypic consistency in the expression of leaf water potential in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Sibounheuang, V, Basnayake, J and Fukai, S (2006). Genotypic consistency in the expression of leaf water potential in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Field Crops Research, 97 (2-3), 142-154. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2005-09.006

Genotypic consistency in the expression of leaf water potential in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

2006

Book Chapter

Advances in agronomic research in the lowland rice environments of Laos

Basnayake, J. W. M., Fukai, S, Sipaseuth,, Schiller, J and Monthathip, (2006). Advances in agronomic research in the lowland rice environments of Laos. Rice in Laos. (pp. 349-369) edited by J.M. Schiller, M.B. Chanphengxay and B. Linquist and S. Appa Rao. Manila, Philippines: IRRI and ACIAR.

Advances in agronomic research in the lowland rice environments of Laos

2005

Journal Article

Special issue: proceedings of the fifth Asian crop science conference

Borrell, Andrew and Fukai, Shu (2005). Special issue: proceedings of the fifth Asian crop science conference. Plant Production Science, 8 (3 SI), 219-219.

Special issue: proceedings of the fifth Asian crop science conference

2005

Journal Article

Molecular Breeding for Rainfed Lowland Rice in the Mekong Region

Toojinda, Theerayut, Tragoonrung, Somvong, Vanavichit, Apichart, Siangliw, Jonaliza L., Pa-In, Nathinee, Jantaboon, Jutarat, Siangliw, Meechai and Fukai, Shu (2005). Molecular Breeding for Rainfed Lowland Rice in the Mekong Region. Plant Production Science, 8 (3), 330-333. doi: 10.1626/pps.8.330

Molecular Breeding for Rainfed Lowland Rice in the Mekong Region

2005

Conference Publication

Does reduced-tillering improve kernel size stability in wheat?

Chapman, S., Fukai, S., Mitchel, J.H. and Rebetzke, G. (2005). Does reduced-tillering improve kernel size stability in wheat?. The 2nd International Conference on Integreated approaches to Sustain and Improve Plant Production under Drought Stress, Rome, Italy, 24-28 September, 2005.

Does reduced-tillering improve kernel size stability 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 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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