Journal of Plant Physiology

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Plant Physiology is 10. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
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A novel ABA-insensitive mutant in Arabidopsis reveals molecular network of ABA-induced anthocyanin accumulation and abiotic stress tolerance124
Overexpression of cotton Trihelix transcription factor GhGT-3b_A04 enhances resistance to Verticillium dahliae and affects plant growth in Arabidopsis thaliana123
PLDδ, auxin, and H2O2 mediated the allelopathic effect of cycloastragenol on root growth in Arabidopsis99
Brassinosteroid modulates ethylene synthesis and antioxidant metabolism to protect rice (Oryza sativa) against heat stress-induced inhibition of source‒sink capacity and photosynthetic and growth attr68
Establishing one-step hairy root transformation system in safflower using RUBY reporter66
Soluble sugars maintain redox homeostasis and accelerate the growth of cultured Malva neglecta cells under 2D-clinorotation59
The sugar transporter GmSWEET48 impacts seed yield and composition of soybean58
Selection and validation of reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis across tissues at different developmental stages in Taraxacum kok-saghyz55
KAR1-dormancy release in Avena fatua caryopses includes increased AfMAN gene expression and ENDO-β-MANNANASE activity in the coleorhiza and radicle53
Multi-omics profiling identifies potential biological nitrification inhibitor 1,9-decanediol biosynthesis and secretion mechanisms in diverse rice varieties50
A cytosine analogue 5-azacitidine improves the accumulation of licochalcone A in licorice Glycyrrhiza inflata46
Optimizing woody oil biodiesel production in yellowhorn via phenotypic marker development: a study of trait–index associations and germplasm screening41
Humboldt Review: Are legumes different? Origins and consequences of evolving nitrogen fixing symbioses41
Differential expression analysis of sugar accumulation-related genes during chestnut nut development40
Iron transport mechanisms and their evolution focusing on chloroplasts38
Genome-wide identification and functional characterization of Isopentenyl Transferase (IPT) genes in mulberry (Morus spp.): Insights into evolutionary diversification and drought-responsive hormonal r36
Salicylic acid and methyl jasmonate activate key genes of plant-defense pathways conferring partial protection to Polystigma amygdalinum in a susceptible almond cultivar35
Tomato growth promotion by the fungal endophytes Serendipita indica and Serendipita herbamans is associated with sucrose de-novo synthesis in roots and differential local and systemic effects on carbo35
Comprehensive genetic dissection of yield-related traits utilizing quantitative trait loci sequencing approach in mungbean34
Overexpression of PtoMYB99 diminishes poplar tolerance to osmotic stress by suppressing ABA and JA biosynthesis34
The plastic stomatal development in grasses and its implications in crop improvement33
U-13C-glucose incorporation into source leaves of Brassica napus highlights light-dependent regulations of metabolic fluxes within central carbon metabolism33
Expression of Brassica napus cell number regulator 6 (BnCNR6) in Arabidopsis thaliana confers tolerance to copper33
Transcriptome and anatomical studies reveal alterations in leaf thickness under long-term drought stress in tobacco32
Quinoa panicles contribute to carbon assimilation and are more tolerant to salt stress than leaves32
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Auxin resistant 1 gene (AUX1) mediates auxin effect on Arabidopsis thaliana callus growth by regulating its content and distribution pattern32
Morphological and physiological responses of Dianthus spiculifolius high wax mutant to low-temperature stress32
Systemic long-distance sulfur transport and its role in symbiotic root nodule protein turnover31
Integrated analysis of transcriptome and metabolome reveals insights for low-temperature germination in hybrid rapeseeds (Brassica napus L.)31
Towards genetic architecture and genomic prediction of crop traits from time-series data: Challenges and breakthroughs29
Pour some sugar on me: The diverse functions of phenylpropanoid glycosylation29
Genome-wide identification and expression of BAHD acyltransferase gene family shed novel insights into the regulation of linalyl acetate and lavandulyl acetate in lavender29
A systematic identification and characterization of long noncoding RNAs during abiotic stress in Medicago truncatula29
The dynamic changes of tracheary elements in an intraspecific quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) graft29
Triumphing over hidden hunger: Redesigning rice (Oryza sativa L.) for enhanced nutraceutical grain composition utilizing multiplexed genome editing29
Corrigendum to “Nitrogen source and availability associate to mitochondrial respiratory pathways and symbiotic function in lotus japonicus” [J. Plant Physiol. 2025 (314), November 2025, 154606]28
A novel OsHB5-OsAPL-OsMADS27/OsWRKY102 regulatory module regulates grain size in rice28
Pyrenoid: Organelle with efficient CO2-Concentrating mechanism in algae28
Physio-biochemical and molecular analyses decipher distinct dehydration stress responses in contrasting genotypes of foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.)28
Dynamics of nitrogen absorption, translocation, and assimilation depend on the growth stages of tank-forming epiphytic bromeliads27
Halophilic Bacillus improve barley growth on calcareous soil via enhanced photosynthetic performance and metabolomic re-programing27
Cytokinin-induced phenotypic and endogenous phytohormonal dynamics during potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber development in vitro27
Potassium transporter KUP9 regulates plant response to K+ deficiency and affects carbohydrate allocation in A. thaliana26
Modulation of plant nitrogen remobilization and postflowering nitrogen uptake under environmental stresses26
Knockout of cyclase-associated protein CAP1 confers tolerance towards salt and osmotic stress in Arabidopsis26
Functional demonstration of Aureochrome 1a proteasomal degradation after blue light incubation in the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum26
New insight into the sucrose biosynthesis pathway from genome-wide identification, gene expression analysis, and subcellular localization in hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)26
Drought-induced changes in antioxidant capacity, mineral content, and plant development in basal leafy cactus: comparisons between Pereskia aculeata miller and Pereskia bahiensis Gürke25
Integrating DNA barcoding and machine learning for species identification: Comparative genomics and codon usage bias of chloroplasts in Gentiana sect. Cruciata25
Beneficial effects of triadimefon in overcoming drought stress in soybean at fluorescence stage25
Salicylic acid cooperates with different small molecules to control biotic and abiotic stress responses24
Effect of energy level on reactive oxygen species metabolism during shade-drying of Thompson seedless grapes and its relation to browning24
Humboldt review: Revisiting plant isoprene emission: From atmospheric chemistry to plant stress resilience24
Alteration in the balance between ABA and GA signaling mediates genetic variation in induction and retention of dormancy during seed maturation in wheat24
Increasing CO2 concentration promoted the biomass accumulation but decreased the mineral nutrition and forage quality of Leymus chinensis23
Demonstration of interspecific crosses between Nicotiana benthamiana and Nicotiana tabacum for intragenesis and the transient production of valuable small molecules and proteins23
Changes in the anthocyanin pathway related to phenolic compounds and gene expression in skin and pulp of cv. 'Istrska belica' (Olea europaea L.) during ripening22
Harnessing light, photoperiod and temperature for accelerated flowering in speed breeding: Mechanisms, applications and crop diversity22
Proline metabolism as a mechanism for the energy dissipation in VaP5CSF129A transgenic tobacco plants under water deficit22
Linum usitatissimum ABI3 enhances the accumulation of seed storage reserves and tolerance to environmental stresses during seed germination and seedling establishment in Arabidopsis thaliana22
SPOTLIGHT: Nitrate transporter come ABA receptor: the beguiling role of NRT1.1B in rice22
PbBPC4 involved in a xylem-deficient dwarf phenotype in pear by directly regulating the expression of PbXND122
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CpWRKY51 enhances drought and salt resistance in Cucurbita pepo via activating CpPYL2-mediated PYL-PP2C-SnRK2 pathway21
Molecular simulation reveals that pathogenic mutations in BTB/ANK domains of Arabidopsis thaliana NPR1 circumscribe the EDS1-mediated immune regulation21
The difference of organophosphate esters (OPEs) uptake, translocation and accumulation mechanism between four varieties in Poaceae21
Loss of peroxisomal NAD kinase 3 (NADK3) affects photorespiration metabolism in Arabidopsis21
Biofilm formation by Pseudomonas putida KT2440 contributes to improve tomato drought stress resilience and priming for enhanced gene regulation21
ZmGluTR1 is involved in chlorophyll biosynthesis and is essential for maize development20
The TCP transcription factor RmTCP5 shapes leaf development by modulating auxin and cytokinin homeostasis in Rosa multiflora20
Progresses of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in forage crops20
Unlocking the role of novel primary/di-amine oxidases in crop improvement: Tissue specificity leads to specific roles connected to abiotic stress, hormone responses and sensing nitrogen20
Enhancing microspore embryogenesis initiation by reducing ROS, autophagy, and cell death with novel small molecules in rapeseed and barley20
Humboldt review: Function and characterization of sugar transport across plant membranes: History and perspectives20
Maleic hydrazide prompting growth and delaying senescence of mother frond in S. Polyrriza 749819
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Functional characterization of the MSP-C6 promoter as a potential tool for mesocarp-preferential expression of transgenes19
Overexpression of the constitutively-active AtCPK1 mutant in tobacco plants confers cold and heat tolerance, possibly through modulating abscisic acid and salicylic acid signalling19
Humboldt Review: 5-Aminolevulinic Acid: from pyrrole biosynthetic precursor to multifunctional plant growth regulator19
AtHD2D is involved in regulating lateral root development and participates in abiotic stress response in Arabidopsis18
Foliar application of ethephon induces bud dormancy and affects gene expression of dormancy- and flowering-related genes in ‘Mauritius’ litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)18
Trimeric tetrapeptide repeat protein TPR16 positively regulates salt stress in apple18
SPOTLIGHT: Orchestrating nitrogen metabolism: Histone modifications and its interplay with the biological clock17
Analysis of oil synthesis pathway in Cyperus esculentus tubers and identification of oleosin and caleosin genes17
Overexpression of mango GF14I1 and GF14I2 promotes early flowering and enhances abiotic stress tolerance in Arabidopsis17
Persicaria minor F-box protein, PmFBK2 targeted by miR156a in response to MeJA treatment, potentially affects stress-related proteins17
PheLBD29, an LBD transcription factor from Moso bamboo, causes leaf curvature and enhances tolerance to drought stress in transgenic Arabidopsis17
Functional characterization of a bark-specific monoterpene synthase potentially involved in wounding- and methyl jasmonate-induced linalool emission in rubber (Hevea brasiliensis)17
Eggplant SmMYB6.2 positively regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis by activating SmANS gene expression17
Genome-wide analysis of long non-coding RNAs in shoot apical meristem and vascular cambium in Populus tomentosa17
Phloretin inhibits the growth of Arabidopsis shoots by inducing chloroplast damage and programmed cell death17
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Crosstalk of methylglyoxal and calcium signaling in maize (Zea mays L.) thermotolerance through methylglyoxal-scavenging system17
Phloem: At the center of action in plant defense against aphids16
Enriched endogenous free Spd and Spm in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) under drought stress enhance drought tolerance by inhibiting H2O2 production to increase antioxidant enzyme activity16
The role of promoter methylation of the genes encoding the enzymes metabolizing di- and tricarboxylic acids in the regulation of plant respiration by light16
Effects of environmental factors on anthocyanin accumulation in the fruits of Lycium ruthenicum Murray across different desert grasslands16
QTL mapping of maize ear traits and functional analysis of associated genes16
Improved growth and metabolite accumulation in Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. by inoculation with the endophytic Geobacillu sp. RHBA19 and Pseudomonas fluorescens RHBA1716
Yield compensation among plant regions improves soybean adaptation to short-term high-temperature stress during the reproductive period15
The adaptation strategy of Astragalus mongholicus shoots to the root Fe2+ deficiency and its strong stimulating effect on glucoliquiritin apioside accumulation15
Overexpression of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) CpVQ20 increases resistance to powdery mildew via antioxidant defense and callose accumulation15
Identification and analysis of flavonoid pathway genes in responsive to drought and salinity stress in Medicago truncatula15
Characterization of two putative norlaudanosoline methyltransferases from Aristolochia debilis15
Contribution of the alternative pathway on spring rejuvenation of alfalfa15
Ethylene insensitive 2 (EIN2) destiny shaper: The post-translational modification15
Metabolome and transcriptome analyses of the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway for the efficient accumulation of anthocyanins and other flavonoids in a new duckweed variety (68-red)15
An insight into heat stress response and adaptive mechanism in cotton15
Sucrose supplements modulate the Pseudomonas chlororaphis-Arabidopsis thaliana interaction via decreasing the production of phenazines and enhancing the root auxin response15
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Reciprocal grafting reveals the role of gibberellins in tomato root-shoot communication14
Effects of two amino acid transporter-like genes on potato growth14
Rapid genetic transformation of herbaceous peony without tissue culture via Agrobacterium rhizogenes: Optimization using rhizomes, stems, roots, and seedlings14
Comprehensive expression analyses of the ABCG subfamily reveal SvABCG17 as a potential transporter of lignin monomers in the model C4 grass Setaria viridis14
Phenolic peroxidases: Dull generalists or purposeful specialists in stress responses?14
Functional studies of four MiFPF genes in mango revealed their function in promoting flowering in transgenic Arabidopsis13
Enhanced growth performance of abi5 plants under high salt and nitrate is associated with reduced nitric oxide levels13
Rice miR168a-5p regulates seed length, nitrogen allocation and salt tolerance by targeting OsOFP3, OsNPF2.4 and OsAGO1a, respectively13
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation and phosphorus application improve growth, physiological traits, and grain yield of rice under alternate wetting and drying irrigation13
Dormancy-Associated Gene 1 (OsDRM1) as an axillary bud dormancy marker: Retarding Plant Development, and Modulating Auxin Response in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)13
Humboldt Review: Tissue succulence in plants: Carrying water for climate change13
The ‘plant killer’ strategy: Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC)-driven coordination of carbon allocation and nitrogen uptake in Mikania micrantha13
High-resolution shotgun proteomics reveals that increased air [CO2] amplifies the acclimation response of Coffea species to drought regarding antioxidative, energy, sugar, and lipid dynamics13
Can the agrochemical Oryzemate treatment control the uptake of pyrene by Cucurbita pepo through the regulation of major latex-like proteins?13
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The JmjC domain-containing histone demethylase ZmJMJ703 orchestrates salt stress adaptation in maize13
B-BOX proteins:Multi-layered roles of molecular cogs in light-mediated growth and development in plants13
The bundle sheath in Zea mays leaves functions as a protective barrier against the toxic effect of lead13
Effect of the photoperiod on bud dormancy in Liriodendron chinense13
Sucrose synthase: An enzyme with multiple roles in plant physiology13
Corrigendum to “A genome-wide association study unveils key chromosome regions involved in determining sodium accumulation in wheat under conditions of low potassium supply” [J. Plant Physiol. 275 (2013
Dose-dependent mutagenic effects of carbon-ion beams in foxtail millet: from phenotypic screening to physiological and molecular mechanisms13
Combined application of allantoin and strain JIT1 synergistically or additively promotes the growth of rice under 2, 4-DCP stress by enhancing the phosphate solubility, improving soil enzyme activitie12
The assimilation of inorganic nitrogen by cluster and proteoid roots of Aspalathus linearis (Burm. f.) R. Dahlgren and Protea cynaroides (L.) L. in nutrient-poor ecosystems12
TOR in plants: Multidimensional regulators of plant growth and signaling pathways12
Involvement of UV-C-induced genomic instability in stimulation рlant long-term protective reactions12
The seeds of nodulation12
Spotlight: Evolution of Saline-tolerant Arabidopsis in the Cape Verde Islands12
MicroRNA miR1118 contributes to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) salinity tolerance by regulating the (PIP1;5) gene12
The cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor SlKRP3 negatively regulates plant height and fruit shape in tomato via inhibiting cell elongation12
Systematical accumulating and regulating evaluations of leaf functional metabolites in geographically isolated edible medicinal plants of Piper sarmentosum12
Characterization of a novel green-revertible albino mutant in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)12
Structural variation in the promoter region of DcSOC1d influences flowering behavior in carrot12
Transcription factor EgGRP2A regulates EgFATA expression and promotes oleic acid accumulation in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)12
Temporal instability of partial least squares regressions for estimating leaf photosynthetic traits from hyperspectral information12
Selection and validation of reference genes for the normalization of RT-qPCR gene expression data in Rheum tanguticum (Polygonaceae) under various abiotic stresses12
Molecular cloning and characterization of caffeic acid O-methyltransferase from Acorus calamus12
The co-repressor protein HOS15 negatively regulates ethylene signaling via degradation of EIN3 during arabidopsis apical hook formation12
Oxidative post-translational modification of catalase confers salt stress acclimatization by regulating H2O2 homeostasis in Malus hupehensis12
Phenolic acids: An emerging player in Plant–Microbe interactions12
Xylem development and phloem conductivity in relation to the stem mechanical strength of Paeonia lactiflora12
The role of Rab GTPase in Plant development and stress12
Amomum tsaoko DRM1 regulate seed germination and improve heat tolerance in Arabidopsis12
An F-box Kelch repeat protein, PmFBK2, from Persicaria minor interacts with GID1b to modulate gibberellin signalling12
Phospholipid signaling in plant growth and development: Insights, biotechnological implications and future directions12
Characterization of MADS-box genes in Chinese cherry and overexpression of CpMADS2 promoting early flowering in transgenic Arabidopsis12
Enzyme regulation patterns in fungal inoculated wheat may reflect resistance and tolerance towards an insect herbivore11
Optimizing Plant Alkaloid Biosynthesis under Drought Stress: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Strategies11
Detection and mapping of gm13, a QTL governing recessive resistance to rice gall midge11
Integrative transcriptome and metabolome analyses reveal the molecular mechanism of re-flowering induction in Hydrangea macrophylla11
Bacterial cyclodipeptides elicit Arabidopsis thaliana immune responses reducing the pathogenic effects of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 strains on plant development11
Selenium in plants: A nexus of growth, antioxidants, and phytohormones11
Acute methyl jasmonate exposure results in major bursts of stress volatiles, but in surprisingly low impact on specialized volatile emissions in the fragrant grass Cymbopogon flexuosus11
Corrigendum to “Cutinized and suberized barriers in leaves and roots: Similarities and differences” [J. Plant Physiol. 282 (2023) 153921]11
Non thermal 2.45 GHz electromagnetic exposure causes rapid changes in Arabidopsis thaliana metabolism11
Shifting photosynthesis between the fast and slow lane: Facultative CAM and water-deficit stress11
Ectopic expression of rice malate synthase in Arabidopsis revealed its roles in salt stress responses11
Regulation of pollen tube growth by cellular pH and ions11
Identification and analysis of nine new flo2 allelic mutants in rice10
Searching for mechanisms driving root pressure in Zea mays—a transcriptomic approach10
Osmotic stress-induced CsRCI2E endosomal trafficking modulates CsPIP2 aquaporins at the plasma membrane in Camelina sativa10
Nitric oxide mediates melatonin-induced isoflavone accumulation and growth improvement in germinating soybeans under NaCl stress10
ALA improves salt tolerance of strawberry by alleviating the negative regulation of FaMYB44 on FaCLC expression10
Deficiency of Arabidopsis SMO2 triggers an ANAC082-Dependent pathway to regulate root apical meristem10
Pan-genomic analysis of Allorhizobium vitis uncovers diversification and biocontrol potential traits against crown gall disease10
A prospective study of short-term apoplastic responses to ammonium treatment10
Amyloplast is involved in the MIZ1-modulated root hydrotropism10
Individual and interactive effects of temperature and blue light on canola growth, lignin biosynthesis and methane emissions10
Genome-Wide Identification of StMAPKKKs and Functional Characterization of StMAPKKK44 in Regulating Salt and Drought Tolerance in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)10
Grafting onto wild tomato species: A viable strategy against combined abiotic stress?10
High throughput phenotyping using automated imaging system reveals the relationship between seed yield and agronomic traits in Korean rice cultivars10
ZmThr1, a chloroplast-targeted regulator from maize, enhances growth and grain development but reprograms amino acid and starch metabolism in Arabidopsis10
A multi-physics approach to probing plant responses: From calcium signaling to thigmonastic motion10
Genome-wide analysis of SUMO conjugation pathway members in broccoli and the involvement of BoSIZ1 in response to ABA10
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