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)

181 - 200 of 367 works

2005

Journal Article

Seed treatment with gibberellic acid and glycinebetaine improves seedling emergence and seedling vigour of rice under low temperature

Chen, D., Gunawardena, T. A., Naidu, B. P., Fukai, S. and Basnayake, J. W. M. (2005). Seed treatment with gibberellic acid and glycinebetaine improves seedling emergence and seedling vigour of rice under low temperature. Seed Science and Technology, 33 (2), 471-479. doi: 10.15258/sst.2005.33.2.19

Seed treatment with gibberellic acid and glycinebetaine improves seedling emergence and seedling vigour of rice under low temperature

2005

Journal Article

Estimating percolation and lateral water flow on sloping land in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem

Tsubo, M., Fukai, S., Basnayake, J., Tuong, T. P., Bouman, B. and Harnpichitvitaya, D. (2005). Estimating percolation and lateral water flow on sloping land in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem. Plant Production Science, 8 (3), 354-357. doi: 10.1626/pps.8.354

Estimating percolation and lateral water flow on sloping land in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem

2005

Conference Publication

Effect of organic compounds in rice grain on iron bioavailability Iron fortification in parboiled rice – a rapid and effective tool for delivering Fe nutrition to rice consumers. The Proceedings of the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium XVI.

Prom-u-thai, Chanakan, Huang, Longbin, Fukai, Shu and Rerkasem, Benjavan (2005). Effect of organic compounds in rice grain on iron bioavailability Iron fortification in parboiled rice – a rapid and effective tool for delivering Fe nutrition to rice consumers. The Proceedings of the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium XVI.. 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium - XV IPNC 2005, Beijing, China, 14-19 September, 2005. Beijing, China: Tsinghua University Press.

Effect of organic compounds in rice grain on iron bioavailability Iron fortification in parboiled rice – a rapid and effective tool for delivering Fe nutrition to rice consumers. The Proceedings of the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium XVI.

2005

Journal Article

The interaction of nitrogen application and temperature during reproductive stage on spikelet sterility in field-grown rice

Gunawardena, T. A. and Fukai, S. (2005). The interaction of nitrogen application and temperature during reproductive stage on spikelet sterility in field-grown rice. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 56 (6), 625-636. doi: 10.1071/AR04099

The interaction of nitrogen application and temperature during reproductive stage on spikelet sterility in field-grown rice

2005

Conference Publication

Ecological, morphological, and physiological aspects of drought adaptation of rice in upland rainfed lowland systems

Fukai, S. and Komoshita, A. (2005). Ecological, morphological, and physiological aspects of drought adaptation of rice in upland rainfed lowland systems. World Rice Research Conference, Tokyo and Tsukuba, Japan, 4-7 November 2004. Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.

Ecological, morphological, and physiological aspects of drought adaptation of rice in upland rainfed lowland systems

2004

Journal Article

Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to drought under rainfed lowlands 4. Vegetative stage screening in the dry season

Pantuwan, G., Fukai, S., Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S., O'Toole, J. C. and Basnayake, J. (2004). Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to drought under rainfed lowlands 4. Vegetative stage screening in the dry season. Field Crops Research, 89 (2-3), 281-297. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2004.02.007

Yield response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes to drought under rainfed lowlands 4. Vegetative stage screening in the dry season

2004

Conference Publication

A manual for breeding for drought tolerance in rice: feedback and capture of experience by practitioners

Fischer, K. S., Fukai, S. and Lafitte, R. (2004). A manual for breeding for drought tolerance in rice: feedback and capture of experience by practitioners. Resilient Crops for Water Limited Environments, CIMMYT, Mexico, 24-28 May 2004. Mexico: CIMMYT.

A manual for breeding for drought tolerance in rice: feedback and capture of experience by practitioners

2004

Conference Publication

Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia

Ouk, M., Fukai, S., Fischer, K. S., Basnayake, J. W. M., Cooper, M. and Nesbitt, H. J. (2004). Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia. Water in Agriculture, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25-28 November 2003. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia

2004

Conference Publication

Molecular breeding for rainfed lowland rice in the Mekong Region

Toojinda, T., Tragoonrung, S., Siangliw, J.L., Pa-In, N., Jantaboon, J., Siangliw, M. and Fukai, S. (2004). Molecular breeding for rainfed lowland rice in the Mekong Region. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Convention Centre, 26 September - 1 October 2004. Gosford: The Regional Institute Ltd.

Molecular breeding for rainfed lowland rice in the Mekong Region

2004

Conference Publication

Grain yield of direct seeded and transplanted rice in rainfed lowlands of South East Asia

Mitchell, J., Fukai, S. and Basnayake, J. W. M. (2004). Grain yield of direct seeded and transplanted rice in rainfed lowlands of South East Asia. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Convention Centre, 26 September - 1 October 2004. Gosford: The Regional Institute Ltd.

Grain yield of direct seeded and transplanted rice in rainfed lowlands of South East Asia

2004

Conference Publication

Improved crop production under water constraints

Fukai, S. and Kam, S.P. (2004). Improved crop production under water constraints. Water in Agriculture, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25-28 November 2003. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Improved crop production under water constraints

2004

Conference Publication

The effects of nitrogen application and assimilate availability on engorged pollen production and spikelet sterility in rice

Gunawardena, T. A. and Fukai, S. (2004). The effects of nitrogen application and assimilate availability on engorged pollen production and spikelet sterility in rice. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Convention Centre, 26 September - 1 October 2004. Gosford: The Regional Institute Ltd.

The effects of nitrogen application and assimilate availability on engorged pollen production and spikelet sterility in rice

2004

Conference Publication

Improving drought resistance in rainfed rice for the Mekong region; the experience from Laos in the selection of drought tolerant donor lines for the target population of environments (TPE) based on yield and on leaf water potential (LWP), ........

Inthapanya, P., Sipaseuth,, Jhay,, Basnayake, J. W. M., Boulaphan, C., Changphengsay, M., Fukai, S. and Fischer, K. S. (2004). Improving drought resistance in rainfed rice for the Mekong region; the experience from Laos in the selection of drought tolerant donor lines for the target population of environments (TPE) based on yield and on leaf water potential (LWP), ......... Resilient Crops for Water Limited Environments, CIMMYT, Mexico, 24-28 May 2004. Mexico: CIMMYT.

Improving drought resistance in rainfed rice for the Mekong region; the experience from Laos in the selection of drought tolerant donor lines for the target population of environments (TPE) based on yield and on leaf water potential (LWP), ........

2004

Conference Publication

Stress physiology for crop improvement-emphasis on drought resistance in rice

Fukai, S. (2004). Stress physiology for crop improvement-emphasis on drought resistance in rice. Rice for the Future, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 31 August - 3 September 2004. Kasetsart University, Bangkok: Centre of Excellence for Rice Molecular Breeding & Prod Devl.

Stress physiology for crop improvement-emphasis on drought resistance in rice

2004

Conference Publication

Aflatoxins and their relationship with sugars in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Manda, A., Bodapati, P.N., Rachaputi, N.C., Wright, G. and Fukai, S. (2004). Aflatoxins and their relationship with sugars in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Convention Centre, 26 September - 1 October 2004. Gosford: The Regional Institute Ltd.

Aflatoxins and their relationship with sugars in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

2004

Conference Publication

Using GIS technology to develop crop water availability maps for Lao PDR

Inthavong, T., Kam, S.P., Basnayake, J. W. M., Fukai, S., Linquist, B. and Chanphengsay, M. (2004). Using GIS technology to develop crop water availability maps for Lao PDR. Water in Agriculture, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25-28 November 2003. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Using GIS technology to develop crop water availability maps for Lao PDR

2004

Conference Publication

Expression of genotypic responses to frost tolerance in wheat

Gunawardena, T. A., Bodapati, P.N. and Fukai, S. (2004). Expression of genotypic responses to frost tolerance in wheat. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Convention Centre, 26 September - 1 October 2004. Gosford: The Regional Institute Ltd.

Expression of genotypic responses to frost tolerance in wheat

2004

Edited Outputs

Water in Agriculture - ACIAR Proceedings 116

V. Seng, E. Craswell, S. Fukai and K. S. Fischer eds. (2004). Water in Agriculture - ACIAR Proceedings 116. Water in Agriculture, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25-28 November 2003. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Water in Agriculture - ACIAR Proceedings 116

2004

Book Chapter

Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia

Ouk, M., Fukai, S., Fischer, K. S., Basnayake, J., Cooper, M. and Nesbitt, H. (2004). Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia. Water in agriculture. (pp. 203-214) edited by V. Seng, E. Craswell, S. Fukai and K. Fischer. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Drought response index for identifying drought resistant genotypes for rainfed lowland rice in Cambodia

2004

Conference Publication

Improving drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice for the Mekong region: the experience from Cambodia and on the use of drought resistance index (DRI) as an integrative drought tolerance trait

Ouk, M., Sarom, M., Kang, S., Basnayake, J. W. M., Fukai, S. and Fischer, K. S. (2004). Improving drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice for the Mekong region: the experience from Cambodia and on the use of drought resistance index (DRI) as an integrative drought tolerance trait. Resilient Crops for Water Limited environments, CIMMYT, Mexico, 24-28 May 2004. Mexico: CIMMYT.

Improving drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice for the Mekong region: the experience from Cambodia and on the use of drought resistance index (DRI) as an integrative drought tolerance trait

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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