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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of AAAP Gene Family in Cerasus humilis During Fruit Development	24
SSR Marker–Based Genetic Diversity and Relationship Analyses of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore	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	12
A Comparative Proteomics Study Revealing the Impact of Growing Region and Cultivar on Protein Expression in the Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum Plants	12
Implementing RNA Interference to Boost Plant Resistance and Enhance Crop Characteristics: A Review	11
Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Indian Aromatic Short-Grain Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces	11
Optimizing Conservation of Ulmus wallichiana, Threatened Himalayan Species by Combining Population Genetics and Species Distribution Modeling	10
The Soybean Transcriptogram Allows a Wide Genome-to-Single-Gene Analysis That Evinces Time-Dependent Drought Response	9
Global Profiling of Protein Lysine Malonylation in Eucommia ulmoides Leaves Reveals Its Role in Photosynthesis and Metabolism	8
Novel Microsatellite Markers Derived from Arachis pintoi Transcriptome Sequencing for Cross-Species Transferability and Varietal Identification	7
Rapid Identification of Soybean SC15 Resistance Locus to Soybean Mosaic Virus by BSA-seq	7
Genetic Mapping and Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed the Molecular Mechanism Underlying Leaf-Rolling and a Candidate Protein Phosphatase Gene for the Rolled Leaf-Dominant (RL-D) Mutant in Rice	7
Molecular Dissection of the Odoiporus longicollis Infested Musa paradisiaca Transcriptome Reveals Key Genes Involved in Defense	7
Development of Low Phytate Maize (Zea mays) Inbred Lines Through Marker-Assisted Pyramiding of lpa1 and lpa2 Genes	6
Traceability of Tobacco C151 Resistance to Potato Virus Y	6
Proximity Labelling Confirms the Involvement of Papain-Like Cysteine Proteases and Chaperones in Cyclotide Biosynthesis	6
Development of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Mutant Lines for Dissecting Resilience to Drought Through Physiological and Molecular Crosstalk Analysis	6
Correction: New Loci Relating to Rice Tiller Angle Traits Discovery Through Genome-Wide Association Analysis	5
Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed Hormone-Related and Receptor-Like Kinase Genes Involved in Wound Healing of ‘Duli’ and its Resistance to Valsa Pyri	5
QTL Mapping and Genetic Map for the Ornamental Sunflower in China	5
Research Progress on Genetic Diversity and Molecular Breeding of Onobrychis viciifolia	5
Recent Advancements in Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Crop Plants Achieved by Genomics and Targeted Genetic Engineering Approaches	5
Insights into the Role of ASF1 in Telomere Maintenance in Arabidopsis Callus Cultures	5

Genome-wide Identification and Expression Analysis of CaM/CML Gene Family in Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)	5
Transcriptome and Metabolome Conjoint Analysis Revealed that PaGLK Affects Photosynthesis and Composition of Root Exudates in Poplar	5
Transcriptomic Analyses of Akebiae Fructus and Identification of Genes Related to Triterpenoid Saponin Biosynthesis	5
Unravelling QTLs for Non-Destructive and Yield-Related Traits Under Timely, Late and Very Late Sown Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	5
An Arabidopsis Pentatricopeptide Repeat Is a Moonlighting Protein with Cross-talking In Vitro Adenylyl Cyclase and Kinase Activities	5
Genome-wide Analysis of WRKY Transcription Factor Family in Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) and Their Response to Powdery Mildew	5
Heavy Metal Stress–Induced Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signalling Cascade in Plants	5
Genome-Wide Identification of MYB Family Genes in Cerasus humilis Reveals Candidate Genes Involved in Flavonoid Biosynthesis	4
The Role of Copper Oxide Nanomaterials on Ruta graveolens Physiological Response, and IRT1 and CAT Gene Expression	4
Insights into Epigenetic Modulation of Iron Homeostasis in Plants	4
Pararetroviruses: Plant Infecting dsDNA Viruses	4
Drought Priming May Enhance the Tolerance of Cotton Seedlings to Subsequent Drought Stress	4
Wild and Rare Self-Incompatibility Allele S17 Found in 24 Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Cultivars	4
Genetic Mapping Determining the Key Genomic Loci/QTNs for Stress Resilience via Controlling Antioxidant Defenses in Barley Under Salt Stress	4
Cutting-Edge of Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) for Improving Drought and Salinity Stress Tolerance in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.): A Review	4
Exploring the Significance of β-glucan in Grains of Hulless Barley	4
The DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination Pathway Genes Modulating Yield and Stress Tolerance Traits in Chickpea	4
Revealing the Novel Genetic Resources for Blast Resistance in Diverse Rice Landraces of North-Eastern Hills of Himalayas	4
Genome-Wide Analysis and Characterization of SABATH Gene Family in Phaseolus vulgaris Genotypes Subject to Melatonin under Drought and Salinity Stresses	3
Insights into the Molecular Basis of Fruit Development in Prunus Species	3
The Processing and Regulation of Intronic miRNAs Are Independent of Their Host Genes in Arabidopsis	3
Cloning and Characterization of the RubisCO Activase Gene from Pinus massoniana	3
Correction to: Association between SSR Markers and Phenologic Plus Agronomic Traits in Barley (Hordeum valgare L.) Under Cold Stress Conditions	3
First Insights into the Genetic Structure of Crambe tataria Populations in Romania Using ISSR Markers	3
Transcriptome Profiling and TCP Family Analysis of Broomcorn Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Seedlings Under Hyperosmotic Stress	3
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis in Indian Mustard Germplasm Using Phenotypic Traits and SSR Markers	3
Genome-Wide Comparative Analysis of Genetic Diversity of Regular and Specialty Maize Inbred Lines Through Genotyping by Target Sequencing (GBTS)	3
Metabolic Engineering of Wheat for Enhanced Vitamin B6 to Combat Hidden Hunger	3
Genetic Diversity of Asian Vigna Species (Subgenus Ceratotropis; Genus Vigna) in India Based on ITS2 Sequences Data	3
Iron Uptake Strategies in Rice: Exploring YSL Genes and Nutritional Enhancement	3
Leveraging ddRADseq for Uncovering New Genome-Wide and Polymorphic SSR Markers in Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.)	3
MicroRNA: A Novel Micro-machineries to Target Crop Plants for Tolerance to Temperature Stress	3
Divergent Molecular and Physiological Response of Two Maize Breeding Lines Under Phosphate Deficiency	3
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Resistant and Susceptible Genotypes of Isabgol (Plantago ovata) During Interactions with Peronospora plantaginis, the Causal Agent of Downy Mildew Disease	3
Development of a Csy4-Processing TRV-Based CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing System in Nicotiana benthamiana	3
Pup1 QTL-Mediated Tissue-Specific Differential Expression of Transcription Factors Help Mitigate Deleterious Effects of Phosphorus-Starvation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)	2
Genome-wide Identification of the MTP Gene Family in Cotton and Expression Analysis Under Multiple Metal Stresses	2
Role of Rare Earth Elements in Plants	2
Investigate the Genetic Relationships and Morphological Diversity of Some Afghan and Iranian Melon Cultivars for Breeding Purposes	2
Comparative Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Mechanisms of Maize in Response to Downy Mildew Disease Caused by Peronosclerospora philippinensis (Weston) Shaw	2
Development of a Core Collection for Tetraclinis articulata Using ISSR Markers and Maximization Strategy	2
Silicon Nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) Boost Drought Tolerance in Grapevines by Enhancing Some Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Traits	2
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Ugandan Soybean (Glycine max L.) Germplasm Based on DArTseq	2
Genes Involved in the Transition and Floral Sexual Differentiation of Jatropha curcas L	2
Genetic Associations Underpinning the Metabolite-Mediated Salt Stress Tolerance in Barley	2
An Arabidopsis Linker Histone-Like Protein Harbours a Domain with Adenylyl Cyclase Activity	2
Expression Characteristics of CsPAE55 in Citrus and Analysis of Its Interacting Protein	2
RNAi: A Potent Biotechnological Tool for Improvement of Ornamental Crops	2
Harnessing Genetic Diversity: Advancing Wheat Resilience and Nutritional Fortification Through Introgression Against Climate Challenges	2
Expression Studies of Synthetic Sucrose Isomerase Gene 1 (SySIG1) in Saccharum officinarum L	2

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of bHLH Transcription Factors in Zanthoxylum bungeanum and Their Expression Analysis in Response to Salt Stress	2
Genetic Control of the Root System Traits in Oilseed Rape Under Contrasting Phosphate Supply Conditions by Genome-wide Association Study	2
A roadmap to Durable BCTV Resistance Using Long-Read Genome Assembly of Genetic Stock KDH13	2
The Overexpression of Solanum nigrum Osmotin (SnOLP) Boosts Drought Response Pathways in Soybean	2
Transcriptome and Metabolome Integrated Analysis Reveals the Mechanism of Cinnamomum bodinieri Root Response to Alkali Stress	2
The Use of Visible LEDs as Technology to Delay Postharvest Senescence of Vegetables: A Review	2
Diversity and Genetic Structure of Dipteryx alata Vogel (Fabaceae) Populations in the Cerrado-Amazon Ecotone, Brazil	2
Overexpression of Polypogon fugax Type I–Like MADS-Box Gene PfAGL28 Affects Flowering Time and Pod Formation in Transgenic Arabidopsis	2