OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plant Growth Regulation is 7. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Influence of nano-priming on seed germination and plant growth of forage and medicinal plants	97
Role of agrochemical-based nanomaterials in plants: biotic and abiotic stress with germination improvement of seeds	56
Roles of brassinosteroids in plant growth and abiotic stress response	47
Multifunctional role of brassinosteroid and its analogues in plants	45
GABA shunt: a key-player in mitigation of ROS during stress	43
The Solanum melongena COP1LIKE manipulates fruit ripening and flowering time in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	38
Beneficial elements: New Players in improving nutrient use efficiency and abiotic stress tolerance	37
Study on the mechanism of exogenous serotonin improving cold tolerance of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) seedlings	37
Polyamine and nitrogen metabolism regulation by melatonin and salicylic acid combined treatment as a repressor for salt toxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants	37
Assessment of biochemical and physiological parameters of durum wheat genotypes at the seedling stage during polyethylene glycol-induced water stress	34
Genome-wide identification and expression pattern analysis of the KCS gene family in barley	34
Environmental impacts on carotenoid metabolism in leaves	33
Genome-wide identification of the SOD gene family and expression analysis under drought and salt stress in barley	33
Bio-fortification of minerals in crops: current scenario and future prospects for sustainable agriculture and human health	29
A review on morpho-physiological traits of plants under phthalates stress and insights into their uptake and translocation	28
Comparative transcriptome and tolerance mechanism analysis in the two contrasting wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars in response to drought and salinity stresses	28
MicroRNA biogenesis in plant	26
Light-altering cover materials and sustainable greenhouse production of vegetables: a review	26
Genetic basis of ion exclusion in salinity stressed wheat: implications in improving crop yield	25
Characterizing the metabolites related to rice salt tolerance with introgression lines exhibiting contrasting performances in response to saline conditions	24
Alleviation of drought and salt stress in vegetables: crop responses and mitigation strategies	22
The beneficial roles of trace and ultratrace elements in plants	22
The role of selenium and nano selenium on physiological responses in plant: a review	22
Silicon: an essential element for plant nutrition and phytohormones signaling mechanism under stressful conditions	22
Biosynthetic pathways of triterpenoids and strategies to improve their Biosynthetic Efficiency	22

Hydrogen Sulfide: A new warrior in assisting seed germination during adverse environmental conditions	21
Boron in plants: uptake, deficiency and biological potential	20
Sulphur and calcium attenuate arsenic toxicity inBrassicaby adjusting ascorbate–glutathione cycle and sulphur metabolism	20
Improved heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass by γ-aminobutyric acid, proline, and inorganic nitrogen associated with differential regulation of amino acid metabolism	19
Transcription factor ZmPLATZ2 positively regulate the starch synthesis in maize	19
UV-B priming enhances specific secondary metabolites in Oryza sativa (L.) empowering to encounter diverse abiotic stresses	18
Role of non-microbial biostimulants in regulation of seed germination and seedling establishment	18
Leaf mesophyll K+ and Cl− fluxes and reactive oxygen species production predict rice salt tolerance at reproductive stage in greenhouse and field conditions	18
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of Hsf and Hsp gene families in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	18
Effects of exogenous melatonin on plant growth, root hormones and photosynthetic characteristics of trifoliate orange subjected to salt stress	17
Brassinosteroid application affects the growth and gravitropic response of maize by regulating gene expression in the roots, shoots and leaves	17
The effect of short-term vs. long-term soil moisture stress on the physiological response of three cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) cultivars	17
AMF species improve yielding potential of Cd stressed pigeonpea plants by modulating sucrose-starch metabolism, nutrients acquisition and soil microbial enzymatic activities	17
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhanced salt tolerance of Gleditsia sinensis by modulating antioxidant activity, ion balance and P/N ratio	17
Plant transporters: roles in stress responses and effects on growth and development	17
Effects of Rhizophagus intraradices and Rhizobium trifolii on growth and N assimilation of white clover	17
H2S action in plant life cycle	16
Cadmium toxicity impacts plant growth and plant remediation strategies	16
Genetic improvement combined with seed ethephon priming improved grain yield and drought resistance of wheat exposed to soil water deficit at tillering stage	15
Heat tolerance in vegetables in the current genomic era: an overview	15
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve drought tolerance of tea plants via modulating root architecture and hormones	15
Discriminating the impact of Na+ and Cl− in the deleterious effects of salt stress on the African rice species (Oryza glaberrima Steud.)	14
Lobularia maritima thioredoxin-h2 gene mitigates salt and osmotic stress damage in tobacco by modeling plant antioxidant system	14
Candidate genes for salinity tolerance in barley revealed by RNA-seq analysis of near-isogenic lines	14
Rice gene, OsCKX2-2, regulates inflorescence and grain size by increasing endogenous cytokinin content	14
Characterization and fine mapping of a leaf yellowing mutant in common wheat	14
QTL identification for salt tolerance related traits at the seedling stage in indica rice using a multi-parent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) population	14
Ethylene response of salt stressed rice seedlings following Ethephon and 1-methylcyclopropene seed priming	14
SUMO and SUMOylation in plant abiotic stress	14
Endophytic bacteria from the leaves of two types of albino tea plants, indicating the plant growth promoting properties	14
Integrated physiological, metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses provide insights into the roles of exogenous melatonin in promoting rice seed germination under salt stress	14
Foliar applications of urea and melatonin to alleviate waterlogging stress on photosynthesis and antioxidant metabolism in sorghum seedlings	13
Methyl jasmonate induces leaf senescence of Ginkgo biloba L.: relevance to endogenous levels of plant hormones	13
SNARE proteins and their role in plant ion channel regulation	13
Recent advances on the use of abiotic stress (water, UV radiation, atmospheric gases, and temperature stress) for the enhanced production of secondary metabolites on in vitro plant tissue culture	13
Seed priming of plants aiding in drought stress tolerance and faster recovery: a review	13
Moderate clipping stimulates over-compensatory growth of Leymus chinensis under saline-alkali stress through high allocation of biomass and nitrogen to shoots	13
Identification of biosynthetic pathways involved in flavonoid production in licorice by RNA-seq based transcriptome analysis	13
Involvement of salicylic acid in cold priming-induced freezing tolerance in wheat plants	13
A systematic review of 1-Deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate synthase in terpenoid biosynthesis in plants	13
Effect of non-thermal plasma (NTP) on common sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) seed growth via upregulation of antioxidant activity and energy metabolism-related gene expression	13
Seed priming: an emerging tool towards sustainable agriculture	12
Mix of trinexapac-ethyl and nitrogen application to reduce upland rice plant height and increase yield	12
Rice seed endophytes transmit into the plant seedling, promote plant growth and inhibit fungal phytopathogens	12
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobia synergistically promote root colonization, plant growth, and nitrogen acquisition	12
Generation of new salt-tolerant wheat lines and transcriptomic exploration of the responsive genes to ethylene and salt stress	12
Tailoring the rhizospheric microbiome of Vigna radiata by adaptation to salt stress	12
Overexpression of BnGA2ox2, a rapeseed gibberellin 2-oxidase, causes dwarfism and increased chlorophyll and anthocyanin accumulation in Arabidopsis and rapeseed	12
Biochemical and hormonal changes associated with root growth restriction under cadmium stress during maize (Zea mays L.) pre-emergence	11
Vermicompost leachate, seaweed extract and smoke-water alleviate drought stress in cowpea by influencing phytochemicals, compatible solutes and photosynthetic pigments	11

Transcriptomic and metabolomics-based analysis of key biological pathways reveals the role of lipid metabolism in response to salt stress in the root system of Brassica napus	11
Drought priming alleviated salinity stress and improved water use efficiency of wheat plants	11
Spermidine enhanced the antioxidant capacity of rice seeds during seed aging	11
Exogenous spermidine improves the sucrose metabolism of lettuce to resist high-temperature stress	11
Transcriptome analysis reveals improved root hair growth in trifoliate orange seedlings by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi	11
Early detection of plant stress using the internal electrical conductivity of Capsicum annuum in response to temperature and salinity stress	11
Transcriptional responses for biosynthesis of ginsenoside in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi-treated Panax quinquefolius L. seedlings using RNA-seq	11
Time-resolution of the shoot and root growth of the model cereal Brachypodium in response to inoculation with Azospirillum bacteria at low phosphorus and temperature	11
Shoot branching regulation and signaling	11
Impact of potassium starvation on the uptake, transportation, photosynthesis, and abiotic stress tolerance	11
Effect of exogenous plant hormones on agronomic and physiological performance of a leaf early-senescent rice mutant osled	11
Salicylic acid and silicon impart resilience to lanthanum toxicity in Brassica juncea L. seedlings	11
Functional analysis of the UVR8 photoreceptor from the monocotyledonous Zea mays	10
Immobilization of beneficial microbe Methylobacterium aminovorans in electrospun nanofibre as potential seed coatings for improving germination and growth of groundnut Arachis hypogaea	10
SMXLs regulate seed germination under salinity and drought stress in soybean	10
Stay-green trait serves as yield stability attribute under combined heat and drought stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	10
The role and mechanism of commercial macroalgae for soil conditioner and nutrient uptake catalyzer	10
The roles of trichome development genes in stress resistance	10
Cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase inhibitors stimulate 2iP to induce direct somatic embryogenesis in Coffea arabica	10
Plant growth promoting microorganisms mediated abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants: a critical appraisal	10
Endophytes in Artemisia annua L.: new potential regulators for plant growth and artemisinin biosynthesis	10
A review on functionalized silica nanoparticle amendment on plant growth and development under stress	10
Genome-wide identification and analysis of BES1/BZR1 transcription factor family in potato (Solanum tuberosum. L)	10
An optimization model of light intensity and nitrogen concentration coupled with yield and quality	10
Physiological and proteomic analyses reveals that brassinosteroids application improves the chilling stress tolerance of pepper seedlings	9
Exogenous selenium treatment alleviates salinity stress in Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) by enhancing the antioxidant defence system and regulation of ionic channels	9
Exogenous melatonin application improves resistance to high manganese stress through regulating reactive oxygen species scavenging and ion homeostasis in tobacco	9
CRISPR technology for abiotic stress resistant crop breeding	9
Foliar arginine application improves tomato plant growth, yield, and fruit quality via nitrogen accumulation	9
Micronutrient and redox homeostasis contribute to Moringa oleifera-regulated drought tolerance in wheat	9
Metabolomics analysis reveals different mechanisms of cadmium response and functions of reduced glutathione in cadmium detoxification in the Chinese cabbage	8
MdWRKY74 is involved in resistance response to apple replant disease	8
Calcium and jasmonate signals mediate biosynthesis of the floral fragrance regulated by light quality in snapdragon	8
An overview of heavy metals toxicity in plants, tolerance mechanism, and alleviation through lysine-chelation with micro-nutrients—A novel approach	8
Zinc oxide nanoparticles alleviate cadmium stress by modulating plant metabolism and decreasing cadmium accumulation in Perilla frutescents	8
Priming effect of exogenous ABA on heat stress tolerance in rice seedlings is associated with the upregulation of antioxidative defense capability and heat shock-related genes	8
Functional characterisation of five SVP genes in grape bud dormancy and flowering	8
Contribution of ABA metabolism and ROS generation to sugar starvation-induced senescence of rice leaves	8
Potential benefit of microalgae and their interaction with bacteria to sustainable crop production	8
The role of genetic variation in Zea mays response to beneficial endophytes	8
The mechanisms for the difference in waterlogging tolerance among sea barley, wheat and barley	8
A WRKY transcription factor WRKY184 from Brassica napus L. is involved in flowering and secondary wall development in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana	8
Homeotic transformation from stamen to petal in Lilium is associated with MADS-box genes and hormone signal transduction	8
Integration of transcriptome and proteome analysis reveals the mechanism of freezing tolerance in winter rapeseed	8
Comparative transcriptional analysis reveled genes related to short winter-dormancy regulation in Camellia sinensis	8
A systematic review of the Uridine diphosphate-Galactose/Glucose-4-epimerase (UGE) in plants	8
Effects of lead stress on rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth and metabolism in the rhizosphere microenvironment: the role of eicosanoid compounds	7
Wilting index and root morphological characteristics used as drought-tolerance variety selection at the seedling stage in soybean (Glycine max L.)	7
Roles of cytokinins in root growth and abiotic stress response of Arabidopsis thaliana	7
Quantitative and qualitative study of endogenous and exogenous growth regulators in eggplant (Solanum melongena) microspore cultures	7
Altered brassinolide sensitivity1 transcriptionally inhibits chlorophyll synthesis and photosynthesis capacity in tomato	7
Use of auxin and cytokinin for somatic embryogenesis in plant: a story from competence towards completion	7
Gibberellin and spermidine synergistically regulate polyamine metabolism during the development of Rhododendron flowers	7
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the SNARE genes in Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) reveals its roles in drought stress	7
Characterization of two cis-acting elements, P1BS and W-box, in the regulation of OsPT6 responsive to phosphors deficiency	7
The relationship between soil bacteria and metal nutrient availability for uptake of apple trees in Chinese orchards	7
Jasmonic acid negatively regulation of root growth in Japonica rice (Oryza sativa L.) under cadmium treatment	7
The plant growth-promoting bacteria, Azospirillum brasilense, induce a diverse array of genes in rice shoots and promote their growth	7
AtGLK2, an Arabidopsis GOLDEN2-LIKE transcription factor, positively regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis via AtHY5-mediated light signaling	7
Soybean GmSUT1 transporter participates in sucrose transport to nodules during rhizobial symbiosis	7
Recent advancements and future perspectives of foxtail millet genomics	7
Over-expression of Arabidopsis ORANGE gene enhances drought stress tolerance through ABA-dependent pathway in Arabidopsis thaliana	7
Differential responses of roots for varying tolerance to salinity stress in wheat with special reference to elasticity	7
Effect of silicon micronutrient on plant’s cellular signaling cascades in stimulating plant growth by mitigating the environmental stressors	7
Iron deficiency in plants: an update on homeostasis and its regulation by nitric oxide and phytohormones	7
Comparative proteomic analysis of drought and high temperature response in roots of two potato cultivars	7
Effect of nitrogen addition on leaf photosynthesis and water use efficiency of the dominant species Leymus chinensis (Trin.) Tzvelev in a semi-arid meadow steppe	7