OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plant Molecular Biology Reporter is 2. 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.)

Article	Citations
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of AAAP Gene Family in Cerasus humilis During Fruit Development	34
Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Indian Aromatic Short-Grain Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces	25
Implementing RNA Interference to Boost Plant Resistance and Enhance Crop Characteristics: A Review	22
Molecular Breeding and Omics-Driven Improvement of Walnut (Juglans regia L.): From Classical Markers to Genome Editing	19
Stable Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis for Protein and Sulfur-Containing Amino Acid Content of Seed in Soybean (Glycine max L.)	16
A Comparative Proteomics Study Revealing the Impact of Growing Region and Cultivar on Protein Expression in the Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum Plants	15
A Review: The Role of Jasmonic Acid in Tomato Flower and Fruit Development	14
Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Flower Development and the Role of Hormones in Three Flower Types of Grapevine	14
Molecular Diversity Studies and Core Development in Sesame Germplasm (Sesamum indicum L.) Using SSR Markers	14
SSR Marker–Based Genetic Diversity and Relationship Analyses of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore	11
Optimizing Conservation of Ulmus wallichiana, Threatened Himalayan Species by Combining Population Genetics and Species Distribution Modeling	10
Molecular Dissection of the Odoiporus longicollis Infested Musa paradisiaca Transcriptome Reveals Key Genes Involved in Defense	10
Introgression of a Stable Locus for White Rust Resistance Harboring Putative NBS-LRR Class R Genes in Backcross Progeny of Allohexaploid Brassica	10
Traceability of Tobacco C151 Resistance to Potato Virus Y	10
Recent Advances in Plant Glutamate Receptors: A Concise Review	10
Proximity Labelling Confirms the Involvement of Papain-Like Cysteine Proteases and Chaperones in Cyclotide Biosynthesis	9
Unveiling the Genetic Diversity of Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC.) Genotypes: A Phenotypic and Genotypic Assessment for Crop Improvement	9
Novel Microsatellite Markers Derived from Arachis pintoi Transcriptome Sequencing for Cross-Species Transferability and Varietal Identification	9
Rapid Identification of Soybean SC15 Resistance Locus to Soybean Mosaic Virus by BSA-seq	9
Insights into the Role of ASF1 in Telomere Maintenance in Arabidopsis Callus Cultures	8
Development of Low Phytate Maize (Zea mays) Inbred Lines Through Marker-Assisted Pyramiding of lpa1 and lpa2 Genes	8
Blue Light-Mediated Regulation of Growth Morphogenesis and Phytochemical Pathways in Medicinal Plants	8
CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crops: Current Advances and Future Prospects	8
An Arabidopsis Pentatricopeptide Repeat Is a Moonlighting Protein with Cross-talking In Vitro Adenylyl Cyclase and Kinase Activities	8
SNP Diversity Among High Yielding Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Trees Identified from Participatory Selection in Ivory Coast	8

Development of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Mutant Lines for Dissecting Resilience to Drought Through Physiological and Molecular Crosstalk Analysis	8
Codon Usage Bias Analysis in the Chloroplast Genomes of Diatoms Within the Family Thalassiosiraceae and Skeletonemataceae	7
Genetic Diversity and Allelic Admixture Among Pepino (Solanum muricatum) Genotypes Using Morphological, Biochemical, and Molecular Insights	7
Correction: New Loci Relating to Rice Tiller Angle Traits Discovery Through Genome-Wide Association Analysis	7
Deciphering the Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, and Stability of Perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) Landraces of Northeastern Himalayan Region	7
Phenological, Pomological, and Molecular Characterization of Capuli (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) Accessions from the INIAP-Ecuador National Germplasm Bank for Breeding Purposes	7
Molecular Profiling of Black Turmeric (Curcuma caesia Roxb.) Germplasm of Central India Using Microsatellite Markers	7
Genetic Diversity of Black Pepper Genotypes in Phu-Quoc Island Using SCoT Markers and DNA Barcodes	7
Transcriptome and Metabolome Profiling of Different Genotypes and Growth Stages in Stem Lettuce Reveals Changes in Terpenoid Components	6
Transcriptome and Metabolome Conjoint Analysis Revealed that PaGLK Affects Photosynthesis and Composition of Root Exudates in Poplar	6
Dissecting Root-Specific Drought Responses in Contrasting Wheat Genotypes Through RNA-Seq and qRT-PCR Validation	6
Whitefly-Resistant Population Development Source Selection Among Cotton Germplasms of Pakistan Through Multivariate Tools	6
Genomic Insights into Molecular Regulation of Bioactive Compounds, Oil and Fatty Acids in the Seeds of Brassica juncea (L.) Czern	6
A Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genes Associated with Differential Volatile Compound Contents in the Fruit of Prunus mume Cultivars	6
Two Evolutionary Diverged Liverworts that Shared the Same Habitats Developed a Few Distinct Seasonal Adaptive Strategies: Insights from a Transcriptomic Approach	6
QTL Mapping and Genetic Map for the Ornamental Sunflower in China	6
Cutting-Edge of Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) for Improving Drought and Salinity Stress Tolerance in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.): A Review	6
Heavy Metal Stress–Induced Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signalling Cascade in Plants	6
Unravelling QTLs for Non-Destructive and Yield-Related Traits Under Timely, Late and Very Late Sown Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	6
Transcriptomic Analyses of Akebiae Fructus and Identification of Genes Related to Triterpenoid Saponin Biosynthesis	5
Genome-Wide Identification of MYB Family Genes in Cerasus humilis Reveals Candidate Genes Involved in Flavonoid Biosynthesis	5
From Stress to Development: Unfolded Protein Response as a Driver of Plant Life	5
Research Progress on Genetic Diversity and Molecular Breeding of Onobrychis viciifolia	5
Magnesium Transport Systems in Plants: Function, Physiological Roles, and Impact on Related Molecular Pathways: a Review	5
Tester and Environment Affecting Genomic Prediction in Exotic Maize Germplasm and Derivation Penal in China	5
Recent Advancements in Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Crop Plants Achieved by Genomics and Targeted Genetic Engineering Approaches	5
Identification of Genetic Loci for Mesocotyl Length in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) using Genome-Wide Association Approach	5
Unveiling the Heat Shock Protein Network in Sugar Beet: Comprehensive Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Stress-Induced Expression Patterns	5
Unraveling the Genetic Variation and Population Structure in Okra Genotypes Using ISSR, SCoT, and CDDP Markers	4
Microsatellite-Based Marker-Trait Associations and Identification of Genomic Regions Linked to Nut and Kernel Traits in Walnut (Juglans regia L.)	4
Exploring the Significance of β-glucan in Grains of Hulless Barley	4
Survey of Citronella Genotypes for Identification of Superior Parents for New Breeding Cycles Based on Morpho-Chemical Traits and Molecular Systems	4
Abiotic Stress in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): Impact and Molecular Strategies for Tolerance Enhancement	4
Cloning and Characterization of the RubisCO Activase Gene from Pinus massoniana	4
Drought Priming May Enhance the Tolerance of Cotton Seedlings to Subsequent Drought Stress	4
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of Lipoxygenase (LOX) Gene Family in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum L.)	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
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
Advances in the Research of Genic Male Sterility in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa)	4
Genome-Wide Association Mapping Reveals Novel Loci Influencing Wheat Yield Under Water Shortage Conditions	4
Revealing the Novel Genetic Resources for Blast Resistance in Diverse Rice Landraces of North-Eastern Hills of Himalayas	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
Leveraging ddRADseq for Uncovering New Genome-Wide and Polymorphic SSR Markers in Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.)	3
Genome-Wide Analysis and Characterization of SABATH Gene Family in Phaseolus vulgaris Genotypes Subject to Melatonin under Drought and Salinity Stresses	3
Iron Uptake Strategies in Rice: Exploring YSL Genes and Nutritional Enhancement	3
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
Genetic Associations Underpinning the Metabolite-Mediated Salt Stress Tolerance in Barley	3

Pup1 QTL-Mediated Tissue-Specific Differential Expression of Transcription Factors Help Mitigate Deleterious Effects of Phosphorus-Starvation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)	3
Retraction Note: Molecular Approaches for Authentication and Identification of Medicinal Plants	3
Development of a Csy4-Processing TRV-Based CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing System in Nicotiana benthamiana	3
Integrated Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals Key Pathways Regulating Fruit Quality in Luffa Varieties with Distinct Shapes	3
Transcriptomic Insights into Osmotic Stress-Mediated Regulation of Stevioside in In Vitro Stevia rebaudiana	3
Metabolic Engineering of Wheat for Enhanced Vitamin B6 to Combat Hidden Hunger	3
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis of Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] in Ethiopia Using Simple Sequence Repeat 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
DNA Barcoding As a Tool for Species Authentication and Conservation of Endemic Ferns From the Western Ghats	3
Correction: Stable Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis for Protein and Sulfur-Containing Amino Acid Content of Seed in Soybean (Glycine max L.)	3
Characterization of Partial Leaf Rust Resistance and Identification of the Lr34 Gene in Egyptian Wheat Cultivars Under Field and Greenhouse Conditions	3
First Insights into the Genetic Structure of Crambe tataria Populations in Romania Using ISSR Markers	3
Effect of ABA on Senescence of Cut Rhododendron Flowers and the Identification and Analysis of Genes Related to ABA Biosynthesis and Catabolism	3
Genetic Mapping Determining the Key Genomic Loci/QTNs for Stress Resilience via Controlling Antioxidant Defenses in Barley Under Salt Stress	3
Transcriptome Profiling and TCP Family Analysis of Broomcorn Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Seedlings Under Hyperosmotic Stress	3
Codon Usage Bias Analysis Reveals the Evolutionary Characteristics of Chloroplast, Mitochondrial, and Nuclear Genomes in Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge)	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
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
Deciphering the Role of Lipid Transfer Protein (LTP) in Transgenic Cotton Under PEG-Induced Drought Stress	2
Exploring the Role of Advanced Genomics in Melon Breeding: A Review	2
Biochemical Characterization and Phylogenetic Diversity Assessment of Onion (Allium Cepa L.) Genotypes	2
Comparative Assessment of mRNA-miRNA–TFs Regulatory Network for Rutin Biosynthesis in Different Tissues of Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench. and F. tataricum L.)	2
Comparative Chloroplast Genomics and Phylogeny of Crinum brachynema (Amaryllidaceae): A Narrow Endemic Geophyte of the Western Ghats of India	2
Silicon Nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) Boost Drought Tolerance in Grapevines by Enhancing Some Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Traits	2
An Arabidopsis Linker Histone-Like Protein Harbours a Domain with Adenylyl Cyclase Activity	2
Harnessing Genetic Diversity: Advancing Wheat Resilience and Nutritional Fortification Through Introgression Against Climate Challenges	2
Comparative Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Mechanisms of Maize in Response to Downy Mildew Disease Caused by Peronosclerospora philippinensis (Weston) Shaw	2
Molecular Approaches to Improve Legume Salt Stress Tolerance	2
Population Genetic Diversity and Structure of Parrotia persica C.A. Mey. (Hamamelidaceae), a Relict Tree in Iran	2
Genotyping of Cocoa Trees (Theobroma cacao L.) from the First and Second Cycles of the Recurrent and Reciprocal Selection Program in Côte d'Ivoire	2
The Biostimulant Potential of the Seaweeds Galaxaura oblongata and Turbenaria ornate in Improving Drought Tolerance in Rice Plant (Oryza sativa L.)	2
QTL Detection for Internode Component Index in Wheat Using a RIL Mapping Population	2
Analysis of Anthocyanin Accumulation and Related Gene Expression During Fig Fruit Development	2
Identification of Molecular Markers Associated with Genomic Regions Controlling Agronomic Traits in Bread Wheat Genotypes Under Different Moisture Conditions	2
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Ugandan Soybean (Glycine max L.) Germplasm Based on DArTseq	2
Transcriptome and Metabolome Integrated Analysis Reveals the Mechanism of Cinnamomum bodinieri Root Response to Alkali Stress	2
Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of bHLH Transcription Factors in Zanthoxylum bungeanum and Their Expression Analysis in Response to Salt Stress	2
The Use of Visible LEDs as Technology to Delay Postharvest Senescence of Vegetables: A Review	2
Expression Studies of Synthetic Sucrose Isomerase Gene 1 (SySIG1) in Saccharum officinarum L	2
Expression Characteristics of CsPAE55 in Citrus and Analysis of Its Interacting Protein	2
Identification and Analysis of Key miRNA for Sex Differentiation in Hermaphroditic Juglans mandshurica Maxim	2
Identification of PbPG Involved in Pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.) Fruit Water Loss by Proteomic Analysis and Functional Exploration	2
Patterns of Genetic Diversity Among Maintainer Lines of Indian Mustard by Using Morphological and SSR Markers	2
Establishment and Molecular Validation of a Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) Core Collection in Brazil	2
System Analysis of Differentially Expressed miRNAs in Hexaploid Wheat Display Tissue-Specific Regulatory Role During Fe-Deficiency Response	2
Approach of Genetic Diversity of Lippia alba (Mill) and Petiveria alliacea L.: Medicinal Plants of Colombia	2
Breeding Approaches for Enhancing Heavy Metal Tolerance in Legume: A Comprehensive Review	2
RNAi: A Potent Biotechnological Tool for Improvement of Ornamental Crops	2
The Overexpression of Solanum nigrum Osmotin (SnOLP) Boosts Drought Response Pathways in Soybean	2
Development of a Core Collection for Tetraclinis articulata Using ISSR Markers and Maximization Strategy	2
Diversity and Genetic Structure of Dipteryx alata Vogel (Fabaceae) Populations in the Cerrado-Amazon Ecotone, Brazil	2
TuMV Infection Alters the Regulation of miR168/AGO1 and miR403/AGO2 Systems in Arabidopsis	2
Correction: Multivariate and Association Analyses of Various Seed Yield Contributing Traits Divulge Genetic Diversity Among Pisum sativum L. Genotypes	2