OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants is 8. 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
Guanylate cyclase activity in moss: revisiting the role of ERECTA-like receptors	82
In vitro mutagenesis using habituation and PBR autotrophy based indirect somatic embryogenesis (ISE) system in Kinnow mandarin	59
High-resolution genetic linkage map and height-related QTLs in an oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) family planted across multiple sites	59
Glucosinolate O-methyltransferase mediated callus formation and affected ROS homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana	57
Physiological response and tolerance of Sesuvium portulacastrum L. to low temperature stress	54
Epigenetic regulation during meiosis and crossover	53
Effect of various modes of zinc application and different phosphorus doses on grain quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	48
Enhancing salt and drought tolerance in marker-free transgenic durum wheat through TdGASA19 overexpression	37
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the ALDH gene family and functional analysis of PaALDH17 in Prunus avium	35
Insights on physiological, antioxidant and flowering response to salinity stress of two candidate ornamental species: the native coastal geophytes Pancratium maritimum L. and Eryngium maritimum L	34
Alleviation of drought stress in Poplar (Populus deltoides) by exogenous Silicon and Salicylic acid through modulation of morphology, osmolytes, antioxidant defense system and aquaporin gene expressio	32
Integrated physiological, transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveal the tolerance thresholds and mechanisms of Cynanchum auriculatum to saline and alkaline stress	31
OsNAC15 regulates drought and salt tolerance in rice	30
Thermotolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria enhance growth and nutrient uptake of lettuce under heat stress conditions by altering stomatal movement and chlorophyll fluorescence	30
Evaluation of reference genes for transcript normalization in Fragaria chiloensis fruit and vegetative tissues	29
Hormonal modulation alleviates heavy metal toxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by regulating redox balance, cellular integrity, and growth dynamics	29
Unraveling the impact of abiotic stress on conserved microRNA expression and their target genes in Stevia rebaudiana	26
De novo SSR markers development and genetic diversity assessment in Ailanthus excelsa in India	26
Transcriptomic, biochemical, and microbiome assessments into drought and salinity tolerance in durum wheat mediated by plant growth-promoting bacteria	25
Effect of chitosan on plant growth, physiological traits, rhizome attributes, and curcuminoids content of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) under withholding water	25
Identification of the BvCDPK gene family in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) at a genome-wide level and analysis of the function of BvCDPK8 under salt conditions	25
Ferrous sulfide-sepiolite clay nanocomposite (FSp-NC) efficiently modulated the physiological parameters of soybean (Glycine max) seedlings with augmented iron assimilation and antioxidative responses	24
Leaf-buds of Pistacia atlantica: a novel source of bioactive molecules with high anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and antimicrobial properties	23
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of PIN gene family under phytohormone and abiotic stresses in Vitis Vinifera L.	23
Light intensity is a crucial factor that regulates growth, physiological traits, antioxidant defense, and metabolite acquisition in Dendrobium denneanum	22

Discovering the regulators of heat stress tolerance in Ziziphus nummularia (Burm.f) wight and walk.-arn	22
Negative regulators that mitigate abiotic stress sensitivity of rice: insights and future perspectives	22
Breeding rice for yield improvement through CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing method: current technologies and examples	21
Comparative effect of gibberellic acid and brassinolide for mitigating drought stress in pea (Pisum sativum L.)	21
The role of rhamnolipids in the growth and defense responses of passion fruit plants	21
Functional characterization of GhNAC2 promoter conferring hormone- and stress-induced expression: a potential tool to improve growth and stress tolerance in cotton	20
The impact of polystyrene nanoplastics on lignin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana (L.)	20
The role of nano-chelated iron on anatomical and biochemical characteristics and concentration of mineral nutrients in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under cadmium toxicity	20
Precursors and elicitor induced enhancement of cell biomass and phenolic compounds in cell suspensions of Indian basil-Ocimum basilicum (CIM-Saumya)	20
Constitutive expression of CEN-like protein 2, a TFL1 ortholog of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millspaugh) delays flowering in transgenic tobacco plants	19
Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis unveil the roles of pseudouridine synthase (PUS) family proteins in rice development and stress response	18
Calcium imaging: a technique to monitor calcium dynamics in biological systems	18
Correction to: Genome-wide identifcation and characterization of the C2 domain family in Sorghum bicolor (L.) and expression profles in response to saline–alkali stress	18
Impact of heat stress on physiological characteristics and expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs) in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)	18
MYB transcription factors in plant cold stress adaptation: integrating phylogeny, signaling networks, and metabolic regulation	18
Dynamics of redox imbalance, antioxidant defense network, and regulation of aquaporin-mediated water transport in contrasting maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes in response to drought stress	18
Cadmium–drought interaction modulates oxidative stress, antioxidant defense, and stress-responsive gene in rice sprouts	18
Productive, physiological, and biochemical responses of elephant grass ‘BRS Capiaçu’ (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) under different water regimes with brackish water in a semi-arid environment	17
Impact of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles on physiological and biochemical attributes of pea (Pisum sativum L.) under drought stress	17
Effect of drought acclimation on antioxidant system and polyphenolic content of Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica L.)	17
Comparative omics-based characterization, phylogeny and melatonin-mediated expression analyses of GDSL genes in pitaya (Selenicereus undatus L.) against multifactorial abiotic stresses	16
Phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated sites: mechanisms, limitations and recent prospects	16
Effects of combined selenium and sulfur application on glucosinolate biosynthesis in Chinese cabbage sprouts	16
Carbon assimilation dynamics in Pontederia crassipes in response to light intensity and CO2 levels	16
Deciphering the immune blueprint: a holistic view of Arabidopsis (host) responses to hemibiotrophic pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC 3000	16
Role of calcium in regulating key steps in phytochrome-induced signaling pathways	16
Enhancement of genetic gain for early seedling vigor traits through marker-assisted pedigree selection in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	16
A point mutation in the IAA14 promoter enhances callus formation and regeneration	16
Genome-wide identification and expression analyses of FKBP and CYP gene family under salt and heat stress in Setaria italica L.	15
Light signaling as cellular integrator of multiple environmental cues in plants	15
Retraction Note: RAPD and ISSR marker mediated genetic polymorphism of two mangroves Bruguiera gymnorrhiza and Heritiera fomes from Indian Sundarbans in relation to their sustainability	15
Identification and exploration of the GRF and GIF families in maize and foxtail millet	15
Volatile organic compounds from Lysinibacillus macroides regulating the seedling growth of Arabidopsis thaliana	15
Multi-omics analysis of non-pungent (Capsicum annuum) and fiery hot ghost chili (C. chinense) provides insights into proteins involved in fruit development and metabolites biosynthesis	15
Seed priming using different agents can alleviate salt stress in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) by activating antioxidant system and related genes expression	14
Genome-wide identification of the SKP1 gene family in goji (Lycium barbarum) and expression analysis of LbSKP1-14 related to self-incompatibility recognition	14
Characterization of the Na+-preferential transporter HKT1.1 from halophyte shrub Salix linearistipularis	14
Pyramiding of qDTY1.1 and qDTY3.1 into rice mega-variety Samba Mahsuri-Sub1: physiological performance under water deficit conditions	14
The dual role of polyethylene glycol-simulated drought stress in Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni): growth reduction and integrated physiological, biochemical, and steviol glycoside responses	14
MicroRNAs expression profiles in early responses to different levels of water deficit in Setaria viridis	14
Evaluation of salinity resistance and combining ability analysis in the seedlings of mulberry hybrids (Morus alba L.)	14
Expression and function identification of senescence-associated genes under continuous drought treatment in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) leaves	14
Screening for brown-spot disease and drought stress response and identification of dual-stress responsive genes in rice cultivars of Northeast India	14
Iron (Fe) toxicity, uptake, translocation, and physio-morphological responses in Catharanthus roseus	13
Effect of sodium selenite on the synthesis of glucosinolates and antioxidant capacity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L.ssp.pekinensis)	13
Exogenous 24-Epibrassinolide alleviates salt stress in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) by increasing the expression of SOS pathway genes (SOS1-3) and NHX1,4	13
Allantoin regulated oxidative defense, secondary metabolism and ions homeostasis in maize (Zea mays L.) under heat stress	13
Genetic structure of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) population and fatty acid-based selection of elite genotypes in Benin	13
Emerging squash leaf curl Philippines virus on pumpkin in India: their lineage and recombination	13
VfLRR-RLK1 benefiting resistance to Fusarium oxysporum reveals infection and defense mechanisms in tung tree	13

Aridity-driven changes in structural and physiological characteristics of Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) from different ecozones of Punjab Pakistan	13
Genomic constitution and relationships of Ziziphus species collected from Malakand Division, Pakistan	13
Overexpression of β-carotene hydroxylase gene (CiBCH) enhances salt stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana	13
Evaluation of volatile components from the tuber, fibrous roots, bud, stem and leaf tissues of Bletilla striata for its anti-colon cancer activity	13
Validation of CRISPR construct activity and gene function in melon via a hairy root transformation system	12
Herbal and chemical seed potentiations improve the redox health of aged seeds of indigenous aromatic rice cultivars through regulation of oxidative window, gene expression, and restoration of hormonal	12
Overexpressing Ugp1 promotes phosphate uptake and accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa)	12
Upregulation of genes encoding plastidic isoforms of antioxidant enzymes and osmolyte synthesis impart tissue tolerance to salinity stress in bread wheat	12
Regulation of gene expression in the secondary metabolic synthesis pathway of Lonicera japonica Flos by yeast polysaccharides	12
Unveiling physiological responses and modulated accumulation patterns of specialized metabolites in Mentha rotundifolia acclimated to sub-tropical environment	12
UGT gene family identification and functional analysis of HvUGT1 under drought stress in wild barley	12
Ameliorative role of foliar Zn-lysine application on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) stressed by Tannery Wastewater	12
Carbon dioxide sensitization delays the postharvest ripening and fatty acids composition of Capsicum fruit by regulating ethylene biosynthesis, malic acid and reactive oxygen species metabolism	11
Diploid inbred-based hybrids: fast-forward breeding approach in potatoes	11
Ameliorative effects of endophytes on morphological, biochemical and molecular changes in Glycine max (L.) merrill. under drought stress conditions	11
Integrated morphological, transcriptomic, and metabolomic profiling reveals differential development mechanisms in two weeping forsythia genotypes during tissue culture	11
Effect of exogenous taurine on growth, oxidative defense, and nickel (Ni) uptake in canola (Brassica napus L.) under Ni stress	11
Illuminating the harvest: the regulatory effects of LEDs on pigment accumulation in various food crops	11
Integration of metabolome and transcriptome analyses reveals the mechanism of anthocyanin accumulation in purple radish leaves	11
Mechanistic insights of plant–microbe interactions for enhancing the growth and productivity of plants under salt stress conditions for agricultural sustainability	11
Effects of cadmium (Cd) on photosynthetic characteristics and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters in the ornamental Plant Salvia splendens Ker-Gawl	11
Nitrogen form substitution identifies nitrogen use efficiency management pathways in maize	11
Genome-wide characterization of 2OGD superfamily for mining of susceptibility factors responding to various biotic stresses in Musa spp.	11
Selection and verification of reliable internal reference genes in stem development of herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.)	11
6-Benzylaminopurine-dependent starch accumulation is key to drought tolerance in tall fescue subjected to water deficiency	11
The auxin response factor (ARF) gene family in Cyclocarya paliurus: genome-wide identification and their expression profiling under heat and drought stresses	11
Anthocyanins in action: physiological, biochemical, and molecular strategies for mitigating climatic stress in eco-friendly crop production	11
Alterations in the root phenylpropanoid pathway and root–shoot vessel system as main determinants of the drought tolerance of a soybean genotype	10
Assessment of soybean breeding lines from the all India coordinated research programme for agronomic traits and resistance to mungbean yellow mosaic India virus through field screening and artificial	10
Silicon-mediated priming of SA–JA crosstalk enhances systemic resistance to Alternaria solani in susceptible tomato via WRKY-directed defense gene reprogramming	10
Potential role of tocopherol in protecting crop plants against abiotic stresses	10
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the C2 domain family in Sorghum bicolor (L.) and expression profiles in response to saline–alkali stress	10
Identification and functional analysis of a deduced geraniol synthase from Camphora officinarum	10
Response of F. arundinacea seed germination to temperatures, water potentials, and priming treatments using hydro- and thermal-time models	10
Green synthesis and characterization of Fe2O3, ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles and searching for their potential use as biofertilizer on sunflower	10
Correction to: Identification and validation of reference genes in vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) root transcriptome	10
Mycorrhizal symbiosis alleviate salinity stress in pistachio plants by altering gene expression and antioxidant pathways	10
Small chemical molecules regulating the phytohormone signalling alter the plant’s physiological processes to improve stress adaptation, growth and productivity	10
NtGCN2 is associated with multilayer cadmium tolerance in tobacco via coordinated transcriptional changes in growth, antioxidant, and detoxification pathways	10
Arabidopsis GDH1 and GDH2 genes double knock-out results in a stay-green phenotype during dark-induced senescence	9
Recent advances in characterization and diagnosis of stone fruit tree viruses	9
Physiological and metabolic responses of Sophora tonkinensis to cadmium stress	9
Correction to: TDZ-induced direct shoot organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis on cotyledonary node explants of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)	9
Exogenous melatonin promotes salt stress tolerance by inducing physiological and biochemical adaptations in Chenopodium Quinoa Willd	9
Identification, expression analyses of APETALA1 gene homologs in Bambusa tulda and heterologous validation of BtMADS14 in Arabidopsis thaliana	9
Beneficial effects of red and blue light on potato leaf antioxidant capacity and tuber bulking	9
Use of hydroponics-based evaluation for phenotyping tolerance/susceptibility to the aphid, Uroleucon compositae and inheritance analysis of aphid tolerance in a global germplasm collection of Carthamu	9
Exogenous menadione sodium bisulphite alleviates detrimental effects of alkaline stress on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	9
Detection of exogenous siRNA inside sweet corn bundle sheath cells and the RNAi dynamics in the early stage of Maize dwarf mosaic virus infection	9
Speed breeding in perennial fruit crops as a novel strategy to reduce generation period	9
The polyamine uptake transporters PUT2/LAT4 and PUT5/LAT5 contribute to Arabidopsis defense response against Botrytis cinerea	9
Relevance of cross talk between root exudates, hormones, and root-associated microbes in developing sustainable phytoremediation strategies: a comprehensive review	9
Evaluation and identification of reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in bermudagrass roots under alkaline salt stress	9
Integrative insight into cadmium-induced alterations in accumulation, antioxidant defense, antibacterial potential, and metabolite profile of Mentha arvensis L. under dry tropical conditions	9
A comparative study of the two novel ELL associated factors (EAFs) of Arabidopsis thaliana	9
Topography-mediated light environment regulates intra-specific seasonal and diurnal patterns of photosynthetic plasticity and plant ecophysiological adaptation strategies	9
Chemical characterization and the intrusion through elicitation and Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated hairy root transformation in Saussurea costus C.B. Clarke	9
Transcriptome wide identification, characterization and expression analysis of PHD gene family in Crocus sativus	8
Antimicrobial activity of the biologically synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles against important rice pathogens	8
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the bHLH gene family in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.)	8
QTL mapping of maize (Zea mays L.) kernel traits under low-phosphorus stress	8
Functional characterization of four mono-terpene synthases (TPSs) provided insight into the biosynthesis of volatile monoterpenes in the medicinal herb Blumea balsamifera	8
Agro-waste amendments alleviate nickel stress: insights into growth, physiology, metabolites, bioaccumulation and health risk assessment in wheat under tropical ecosystems	8
Characterization of myo-inositol oxygenase from rice (OsMIOX): influence of salinity stress in different indica rice cultivars	8
De novo transcriptome analysis in response to yellow vein mosaic virus disease in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)	8
Responses of Prorocentrum cordatum (Ostenfeld) Dodge, 1975 (Dinoflagellata) to copper nanoparticles and copper ions effect	8
From perception to action: MAPKs in plant–virus interactions	8
Correction to: Pollen staining is a rapid and cost‑effective alternative to marker‑assisted selection for recessive waxy1 gene governing high amylopectin in maize	8
Cd2+ and Zn2+ regulating uptake and accumulation of TDCPP and TMPP in rice (Oryza sativa L.) in transcript and protein level	8
Insight into polyethylene glycol-mediated physiochemical, nutritional, and antioxidative defense modulations in salt-stressed Raphanus sativus L	8
Community dynamics in rhizosphere bacteria affected the adaptive growth of wheat in cadmium-contaminated soils	8
Unraveling the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles on alleviating arsenic toxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties: a comparative assessment of histology and phenomics	8
Uncovering the first complete chloroplast genomics, comparative analysis, and phylogenetic relationships of the medicinal plants Rhamnus cathartica and Frangula alnus (Rhamnaceae)	8
Molecular docking-guided discovery of Alhagi maurorum metabolites as dual-target biofungicides against Cercospora leaf spot in sugar beet	8
Correction: Citrulline enhances salinity tolerance via photosynthesis, redox balance, osmotic and hormonal regulation, and nutrient assimilation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)	8
Comparative metabolomic profiling and nutritional chemistry of Chenopodium quinoa of diverse panicle architecture and agroecological zones	8