OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plant Molecular Biology Reporter is 3. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Implementing RNA Interference to Boost Plant Resistance and Enhance Crop Characteristics: A Review	36
Stable Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis for Protein and Sulfur-Containing Amino Acid Content of Seed in Soybean (Glycine max L.)	27
Molecular Diversity Studies and Core Development in Sesame Germplasm (Sesamum indicum L.) Using SSR Markers	26
Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Flower Development and the Role of Hormones in Three Flower Types of Grapevine	22
SSR Marker–Based Genetic Diversity and Relationship Analyses of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore	20
Recent Advances in Plant Glutamate Receptors: A Concise Review	16
A Comparative Proteomics Study Revealing the Impact of Growing Region and Cultivar on Protein Expression in the Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum Plants	16
Introgression of a Stable Locus for White Rust Resistance Harboring Putative NBS-LRR Class R Genes in Backcross Progeny of Allohexaploid Brassica	15
Optimizing Conservation of Ulmus wallichiana, Threatened Himalayan Species by Combining Population Genetics and Species Distribution Modeling	14
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of AAAP Gene Family in Cerasus humilis During Fruit Development	13
Parthenocarpy in Cucurbitaceae: Genetic Regulation, Hormonal Crosstalk, and Breeding Implications	12
Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Indian Aromatic Short-Grain Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces	12
Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Candidate Genes for Cold and Salinity Stress Tolerance in Cucumber	12
Molecular Breeding and Omics-Driven Improvement of Walnut (Juglans regia L.): From Classical Markers to Genome Editing	12
A Review: The Role of Jasmonic Acid in Tomato Flower and Fruit Development	12
Traceability of Tobacco C151 Resistance to Potato Virus Y	11
Unveiling the Genetic Diversity of Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC.) Genotypes: A Phenotypic and Genotypic Assessment for Crop Improvement	11
Molecular Dissection of the Odoiporus longicollis Infested Musa paradisiaca Transcriptome Reveals Key Genes Involved in Defense	11
CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crops: Current Advances and Future Prospects	10
Rapid Identification of Soybean SC15 Resistance Locus to Soybean Mosaic Virus by BSA-seq	10
Development of Low Phytate Maize (Zea mays) Inbred Lines Through Marker-Assisted Pyramiding of lpa1 and lpa2 Genes	10
Blue Light-Mediated Regulation of Growth Morphogenesis and Phytochemical Pathways in Medicinal Plants	10
Development of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Mutant Lines for Dissecting Resilience to Drought Through Physiological and Molecular Crosstalk Analysis	10
Proximity Labelling Confirms the Involvement of Papain-Like Cysteine Proteases and Chaperones in Cyclotide Biosynthesis	9
Novel Microsatellite Markers Derived from Arachis pintoi Transcriptome Sequencing for Cross-Species Transferability and Varietal Identification	9

Insights into the Role of ASF1 in Telomere Maintenance in Arabidopsis Callus Cultures	9
SNP Diversity Among High Yielding Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Trees Identified from Participatory Selection in Ivory Coast	9
Genetic Diversity of Black Pepper Genotypes in Phu-Quoc Island Using SCoT Markers and DNA Barcodes	8
Correction: New Loci Relating to Rice Tiller Angle Traits Discovery Through Genome-Wide Association Analysis	8
Two Evolutionary Diverged Liverworts that Shared the Same Habitats Developed a Few Distinct Seasonal Adaptive Strategies: Insights from a Transcriptomic Approach	8
Phenological, Pomological, and Molecular Characterization of Capuli (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) Accessions from the INIAP-Ecuador National Germplasm Bank for Breeding Purposes	8
Deciphering the Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, and Stability of Perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) Landraces of Northeastern Himalayan Region	8
A Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genes Associated with Differential Volatile Compound Contents in the Fruit of Prunus mume Cultivars	8
Codon Usage Bias Analysis in the Chloroplast Genomes of Diatoms Within the Family Thalassiosiraceae and Skeletonemataceae	8
An Arabidopsis Pentatricopeptide Repeat Is a Moonlighting Protein with Cross-talking In Vitro Adenylyl Cyclase and Kinase Activities	8
Mutations in CYP94B3 Genes Enhance Insect Resistance in Tobacco	7
Genetic Diversity and Allelic Admixture Among Pepino (Solanum muricatum) Genotypes Using Morphological, Biochemical, and Molecular Insights	7
Unravelling QTLs for Non-Destructive and Yield-Related Traits Under Timely, Late and Very Late Sown Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	7
Whitefly-Resistant Population Development Source Selection Among Cotton Germplasms of Pakistan Through Multivariate Tools	7
Molecular Profiling of Black Turmeric (Curcuma caesia Roxb.) Germplasm of Central India Using Microsatellite Markers	7
Transcriptome and Metabolome Conjoint Analysis Revealed that PaGLK Affects Photosynthesis and Composition of Root Exudates in Poplar	7
Dissecting Root-Specific Drought Responses in Contrasting Wheat Genotypes Through RNA-Seq and qRT-PCR Validation	7
Cutting-Edge of Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) for Improving Drought and Salinity Stress Tolerance in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.): A Review	6
Research Progress on Genetic Diversity and Molecular Breeding of Onobrychis viciifolia	6
Recent Advancements in Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Crop Plants Achieved by Genomics and Targeted Genetic Engineering Approaches	6
Transcriptome and Metabolome Profiling of Different Genotypes and Growth Stages in Stem Lettuce Reveals Changes in Terpenoid Components	6
Transcriptomic Analyses of Akebiae Fructus and Identification of Genes Related to Triterpenoid Saponin Biosynthesis	6
Correction: Molecular Characterization and Genetic Relationships of Tunisian Perennial Forage Grasses Varieties Using SRAP and CDDP Markers	6
Molecular Characterization and Genetic Relationships of Tunisian Perennial Forage Grasses Varieties Using SRAP and CDDP Markers	6
Genomic Insights into Molecular Regulation of Bioactive Compounds, Oil and Fatty Acids in the Seeds of Brassica juncea (L.) Czern	6
Identification of Genetic Loci for Mesocotyl Length in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) using Genome-Wide Association Approach	6
Heavy Metal Stress–Induced Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signalling Cascade in Plants	6
From Stress to Development: Unfolded Protein Response as a Driver of Plant Life	6
Magnesium Transport Systems in Plants: Function, Physiological Roles, and Impact on Related Molecular Pathways: a Review	5
Genome-Wide Identification of MYB Family Genes in Cerasus humilis Reveals Candidate Genes Involved in Flavonoid Biosynthesis	5
Microsatellite-Based Marker-Trait Associations and Identification of Genomic Regions Linked to Nut and Kernel Traits in Walnut (Juglans regia L.)	5
Advances in the Research of Genic Male Sterility in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa)	5
Tester and Environment Affecting Genomic Prediction in Exotic Maize Germplasm and Derivation Penal in China	5
Unveiling the Heat Shock Protein Network in Sugar Beet: Comprehensive Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Stress-Induced Expression Patterns	5
Genome-Wide Association Mapping Reveals Novel Loci Influencing Wheat Yield Under Water Shortage Conditions	5
QTL Mapping and Genetic Map for the Ornamental Sunflower in China	5
Unraveling the Genetic Variation and Population Structure in Okra Genotypes Using ISSR, SCoT, and CDDP Markers	5
Drought Priming May Enhance the Tolerance of Cotton Seedlings to Subsequent Drought Stress	5
Revealing the Novel Genetic Resources for Blast Resistance in Diverse Rice Landraces of North-Eastern Hills of Himalayas	5
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis of Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] in Ethiopia Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers	4
Survey of Citronella Genotypes for Identification of Superior Parents for New Breeding Cycles Based on Morpho-Chemical Traits and Molecular Systems	4
Transcriptomic Insights into Osmotic Stress-Mediated Regulation of Stevioside in In Vitro Stevia rebaudiana	4
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of Lipoxygenase (LOX) Gene Family in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum L.)	4
MicroRNA: A Novel Micro-machineries to Target Crop Plants for Tolerance to Temperature Stress	4
Genetic Diversity of Asian Vigna Species (Subgenus Ceratotropis; Genus Vigna) in India Based on ITS2 Sequences Data	4
Metabolic Engineering of Wheat for Enhanced Vitamin B6 to Combat Hidden Hunger	4
Abiotic Stress in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): Impact and Molecular Strategies for Tolerance Enhancement	4
Stacking Multiple Genes for Bacterial Blight-Resistance in the Genetic Background of a High-Yielding Adaptive Rice Variety	4
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Resistant and Susceptible Genotypes of Isabgol (Plantago ovata) During Interactions with Peronospora plantaginis, the Causal Agent of Downy Mildew Disease	4
Correction to: Association between SSR Markers and Phenologic Plus Agronomic Traits in Barley (Hordeum valgare L.) Under Cold Stress Conditions	4

Insights into Epigenetic Modulation of Iron Homeostasis in Plants	4
Effect of ABA on Senescence of Cut Rhododendron Flowers and the Identification and Analysis of Genes Related to ABA Biosynthesis and Catabolism	4
Exploring the Significance of β-glucan in Grains of Hulless Barley	4
Cloning and Characterization of the RubisCO Activase Gene from Pinus massoniana	4
Genome-Wide Analysis and Characterization of SABATH Gene Family in Phaseolus vulgaris Genotypes Subject to Melatonin under Drought and Salinity Stresses	4
Insights into the Molecular Basis of Fruit Development in Prunus Species	3
QTL Mapping of Seed Fatty Acid Contents in Camelina sativa Under Heat Stress	3
Leveraging ddRADseq for Uncovering New Genome-Wide and Polymorphic SSR Markers in Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.)	3
Integrated Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals Key Pathways Regulating Fruit Quality in Luffa Varieties with Distinct Shapes	3
Development of a Core Collection for Tetraclinis articulata Using ISSR Markers and Maximization Strategy	3
Genetic Mapping Determining the Key Genomic Loci/QTNs for Stress Resilience via Controlling Antioxidant Defenses in Barley Under Salt Stress	3
Role of Rare Earth Elements in Plants	3
Genome-wide Identification of the MTP Gene Family in Cotton and Expression Analysis Under Multiple Metal Stresses	3
Expression Characteristics of CsPAE55 in Citrus and Analysis of Its Interacting Protein	3
Iron Uptake Strategies in Rice: Exploring YSL Genes and Nutritional Enhancement	3
Codon Usage Bias Analysis Reveals the Evolutionary Characteristics of Chloroplast, Mitochondrial, and Nuclear Genomes in Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge)	3
Genetic Associations Underpinning the Metabolite-Mediated Salt Stress Tolerance in Barley	3
Transcriptome Profiling and TCP Family Analysis of Broomcorn Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Seedlings Under Hyperosmotic Stress	3
Expression Studies of Synthetic Sucrose Isomerase Gene 1 (SySIG1) in Saccharum officinarum L	3
Cadmium Nanoparticles Disrupt Root Exosomal Defense Signaling Across Fruit & Root Crops: Mechanisms and Postharvest Rot Susceptibility	3
Characterization of Partial Leaf Rust Resistance and Identification of the Lr34 Gene in Egyptian Wheat Cultivars Under Field and Greenhouse Conditions	3
DNA Barcoding As a Tool for Species Authentication and Conservation of Endemic Ferns From the Western Ghats	3
Retraction Note: Molecular Approaches for Authentication and Identification of Medicinal Plants	3
Comparative Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Mechanisms of Maize in Response to Downy Mildew Disease Caused by Peronosclerospora philippinensis (Weston) Shaw	3
GDP-L-Galactose Phosphorylase (GGP), L-Galactose Dehydrogenase (L-GalDH), and L-Galactono-1,4-Lactone Dehydrogenase (GLDH) are Key Genes for Screening Guava Genotypes for Higher Ascorbic Acid Content	3
Development of a Csy4-Processing TRV-Based CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing System in Nicotiana benthamiana	3
First Insights into the Genetic Structure of Crambe tataria Populations in Romania Using ISSR Markers	3
Genes Involved in the Transition and Floral Sexual Differentiation of Jatropha curcas L	3
Investigate the Genetic Relationships and Morphological Diversity of Some Afghan and Iranian Melon Cultivars for Breeding Purposes	3
Correction: Stable Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis for Protein and Sulfur-Containing Amino Acid Content of Seed in Soybean (Glycine max L.)	3
Diversity and Genetic Structure of Dipteryx alata Vogel (Fabaceae) Populations in the Cerrado-Amazon Ecotone, Brazil	3
Pup1 QTL-Mediated Tissue-Specific Differential Expression of Transcription Factors Help Mitigate Deleterious Effects of Phosphorus-Starvation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)	3
Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of bHLH Transcription Factors in Zanthoxylum bungeanum and Their Expression Analysis in Response to Salt Stress	3