OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Horticulture Research is 34. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
The historical and current research progress on jujube–a superfruit for the future	124
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of VvMLO3 results in enhanced resistance to powdery mildew in grapevine (Vitis vinifera)	117
A reporter for noninvasively monitoring gene expression and plant transformation	107
MiR156 regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis through SPL targets and other microRNAs in poplar	89
Methyl jasmonate mediates melatonin-induced cold tolerance of grafted watermelon plants	83
A high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly reveals genetics for important traits in eggplant	83
The diverse roles of cytokinins in regulating leaf development	81
Abnormal expression of bHLH3 disrupts a flavonoid homeostasis network, causing differences in pigment composition among mulberry fruits	79
Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal that melatonin promotes melon root development under copper stress by inhibiting jasmonic acid biosynthesis	78
Functions of silicon in plant drought stress responses	78
Identification of key gene networks controlling organic acid and sugar metabolism during watermelon fruit development by integrating metabolic phenotypes and gene expression profiles	77
The R2R3-MYB transcription factor GhMYB1a regulates flavonol and anthocyanin accumulation in Gerbera hybrida	74
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated VvPR4b editing decreases downy mildew resistance in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)	73
A high-quality reference genome of wild Cannabis sativa	70
The methyl jasmonate-responsive transcription factor SmMYB1 promotes phenolic acid biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza	67
Optimizing the CRISPR/Cas9 system for genome editing in grape by using grape promoters	67
Regulation of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis by MdMYB88 and MdMYB124 contributes to pathogen and drought resistance in apple	66
Enrichment of beneficial cucumber rhizosphere microbes mediated by organic acid secretion	65
sRNAanno—a database repository of uniformly annotated small RNAs in plants	62
MdMYB6 regulates anthocyanin formation in apple both through direct inhibition of the biosynthesis pathway and through substrate removal	62
The chromosome-scale genome reveals the evolution and diversification after the recent tetraploidization event in tea plant	61
Deep learning image segmentation and extraction of blueberry fruit traits associated with harvestability and yield	60
Chromosome-scale genome assembly provides insights into the evolution and flavor synthesis of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims)	60
Applications of deep-learning approaches in horticultural research: a review	59
Can gene editing reduce postharvest waste and loss of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals?	59

Germplasm resources and genetic breeding of Paeonia: a systematic review	59
Bud endodormancy in deciduous fruit trees: advances and prospects	58
Grapevine VlbZIP30 improves drought resistance by directly activating VvNAC17 and promoting lignin biosynthesis through the regulation of three peroxidase genes	57
Molecular functions of nitric oxide and its potential applications in horticultural crops	55
Integrative transcriptome, proteome, and microRNA analysis reveals the effects of nitrogen sufficiency and deficiency conditions on theanine metabolism in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis)	54
Coexpression network analysis reveals an MYB transcriptional activator involved in capsaicinoid biosynthesis in hot peppers	53
Meta-analysis of the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on climacteric fruit ripening	52
Strawberry sweetness and consumer preference are enhanced by specific volatile compounds	52
Genomic consequences of apple improvement	52
Strigolactones positively regulate abscisic acid-dependent heat and cold tolerance in tomato	51
A chromosome-scale genome sequence of pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) provides novel insights into the genome evolution and regulation of betalain biosynthesis	49
A chromosome-level reference genome of non-heading Chinese cabbage [Brassica campestris (syn. Brassica rapa) ssp. chinensis]	48
Plasma membrane-localized SlSWEET7a and SlSWEET14 regulate sugar transport and storage in tomato fruits	48
CsbZIP1-CsMYB12 mediates the production of bitter-tasting flavonols in tea plants (Camellia sinensis) through a coordinated activator–repressor network	48
High-quality genome assembly of 'Cuiguan' pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) as a reference genome for identifying regulatory genes and epigenetic modifications responsible for bud dormancy	48
Transcriptome analysis and metabolic profiling reveal the key role of carotenoids in the petal coloration of Liriodendron tulipifera	47
Exploiting the diversity of tomato: the development of a phenotypically and genetically detailed germplasm collection	47
De novo assembly of a new Olea europaea genome accession using nanopore sequencing	47
Growth monitoring of greenhouse lettuce based on a convolutional neural network	47
Chromosome-scale genome assembly of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cv. Tieton obtained using long-read and Hi-C sequencing	47
Kiwifruit Genome Database (KGD): a comprehensive resource for kiwifruit genomics	47
The novel gene BrMYB2, located on chromosome A07, with a short intron 1 controls the purple-head trait of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L.)	47
Transgenic and genome-edited fruits: background, constraints, benefits, and commercial opportunities	46
Thermal-responsive genetic and epigenetic regulation of DAM cluster controlling dormancy and chilling requirement in peach floral buds	46
UV-B light and its application potential to reduce disease and pest incidence in crops	46
Color-related chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations of Chinese kale can be altered through CRISPR/Cas9 targeted editing of the carotenoid isomerase gene BoaCRTISO	46
The transcription factor OpWRKY2 positively regulates the biosynthesis of the anticancer drug camptothecin in Ophiorrhiza pumila	45
Reannotation of the cultivated strawberry genome and establishment of a strawberry genome database	45
Genome of a citrus rootstock and global DNA demethylation caused by heterografting	45
The transcription factor SlHY5 regulates the ripening of tomato fruit at both the transcriptional and translational levels	45
Genome-wide association analysis identified molecular markers associated with important tea flavor-related metabolites	44
The IAA- and ABA-responsive transcription factor CgMYB58 upregulates lignin biosynthesis and triggers juice sac granulation in pummelo	43
Involvement of CsWRKY70 in salicylic acid-induced citrus fruit resistance against Penicillium digitatum	42
Molecular basis of heterosis and related breeding strategies reveal its importance in vegetable breeding	42
Melatonin alters the secondary metabolite profile of grape berry skin by promoting VvMYB14-mediated ethylene biosynthesis	41
The Phoebe genome sheds light on the evolution of magnoliids	41
Cadmium isotope fractionation reveals genetic variation in Cd uptake and translocation by Theobroma cacao and role of natural resistance-associated macrophage protein 5 and heavy metal ATPase-family t	41
Whole-genome sequencing provides insights into the genetic diversity and domestication of bitter gourd (Momordica spp.)	40
Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals synergistic and disparate defense pathways in the leaves and roots of trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata) autotetraploids with enhanced salt tolerance	40
Transcriptomic and genetic approaches reveal an essential role of the NAC transcription factor SlNAP1 in the growth and defense response of tomato	40
A novel transcription factor CmMYB012 inhibits flavone and anthocyanin biosynthesis in response to high temperatures in chrysanthemum	40
Mechanisms and regulation of organic acid accumulation in plant vacuoles	40
Regulation of fruit ripening by the brassinosteroid biosynthetic gene SlCYP90B3 via an ethylene-dependent pathway in tomato	40
Chromosome-scale assembly of the Dendrobium chrysotoxum genome enhances the understanding of orchid evolution	40
Whole-genome, transcriptome, and methylome analyses provide insights into the evolution of platycoside biosynthesis in Platycodon grandiflorus, a medicinal plant	39
Combined genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses provide insights into chayote (Sechium edule) evolution and fruit development	39
LlWRKY39 is involved in thermotolerance by activating LlMBF1c and interacting with LlCaM3 in lily (Lilium longiflorum)	39
PpINH1, an invertase inhibitor, interacts with vacuolar invertase PpVIN2 in regulating the chilling tolerance of peach fruit	39
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of ClBG1 decreased seed size and promoted seed germination in watermelon	39
Melatonin-induced DNA demethylation of metal transporters and antioxidant genes alleviates lead stress in radish plants	39

A high-quality sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) genome	39
SlGRAS4 accelerates fruit ripening by regulating ethylene biosynthesis genes and SlMADS1 in tomato	38
The apple REFPOP—a reference population for genomics-assisted breeding in apple	38
Transcription factor WRKY22 regulates canker susceptibility in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis Osbeck) by enhancing cell enlargement and CsLOB1 expression	38
Genome-wide analysis of expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) reveals the regulatory architecture of gene expression variation in the storage roots of sweet potato	37
An optimized protocol for stepwise optimization of real-time RT-PCR analysis	37
Whole-genome sequencing reveals rare off-target mutations in CRISPR/Cas9-edited grapevine	36
An apple (Malus domestica) AP2/ERF transcription factor modulates carotenoid accumulation	36
Comparative analysis of long noncoding RNAs in angiosperms and characterization of long noncoding RNAs in response to heat stress in Chinese cabbage	36
The GAMYB-like gene SlMYB33 mediates flowering and pollen development in tomato	36
R2R3-MYB transcription factors, StmiR858 and sucrose mediate potato flavonol biosynthesis	36
Whole-genome resequencing of Osmanthus fragrans provides insights into flower color evolution	35
The role of watermelon caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (ClCOMT1) in melatonin biosynthesis and abiotic stress tolerance	35
CsPrx25, a class III peroxidase in Citrus sinensis, confers resistance to citrus bacterial canker through the maintenance of ROS homeostasis and cell wall lignification	35
Chromosome-scale assembly of the Kandelia obovata genome	35
Glandular trichomes: new focus on horticultural crops	35
Research advances in and prospects of ornamental plant genomics	35
The regulation of cell wall lignification and lignin biosynthesis during pigmentation of winter jujube	34
RosBREED: bridging the chasm between discovery and application to enable DNA-informed breeding in rosaceous crops	34
Genomic prediction of fruit texture and training population optimization towards the application of genomic selection in apple	34
High-density genetic map construction and identification of loci controlling flower-type traits in Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium Ramat.)	34
The chromosome-level Stevia genome provides insights into steviol glycoside biosynthesis	34
Hybrid de novo genome assembly of red gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) reveals evolutionary insight into shikonin biosynthesis	34