Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants

Article	Citations
How do plants defend themselves against pathogens-Biochemical mechanisms and genetic interventions	159
AP2/ERF, an important cold stress-related transcription factor family in plants: A review	73
Salicylic acid alleviates chromium (VI) toxicity by restricting its uptake, improving photosynthesis and augmenting antioxidant defense in Solanum lycopersicum L	57
Plant–microbiome interactions for sustainable agriculture: a review	56
Foliar spray of Auxin/IAA modulates photosynthesis, elemental composition, ROS localization and antioxidant machinery to promote growth of Brassica juncea	51
Meta-QTLs, ortho-MQTLs and candidate genes for nitrogen use efficiency and root system architecture in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	50
Interactive role of zinc and iron lysine on Spinacia oleracea L. growth, photosynthesis and antioxidant capacity irrigated with tannery wastewater	47
Plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPR) induce antioxidant tolerance against salinity stress through biochemical and physiological mechanisms	47
Biochar coupling with phosphorus fertilization modifies antioxidant activity, osmolyte accumulation and reactive oxygen species synthesis in the leaves and xylem sap of rice cultivars under high-tempe	47
RAPD, ISSR, and SCoT markers based genetic stability assessment of micropropagated Dendrobium fimbriatum Lindl. var. oculatum Hk. f.- an important endangered orchid	43
Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi as an underground saviuor for protecting plants from abiotic stresses	40
Impact of melatonin and tryptophan on water stress tolerance in white lupine (Lupinus termis L.)	40
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Eucalyptus lanceolata leaf litter: characterization, antimicrobial and agricultural efficacy in maize	37
Sulfur nanoparticles mediated improvement of salt tolerance in wheat relates to decreasing oxidative stress and regulating metabolic activity	37
Methyl jasmonate ameliorates lead toxicity in Oryza sativa by modulating chlorophyll metabolism, antioxidative capacity and metal translocation	34
Graphene oxide exhibited positive effects on the growth of Aloe vera L	31
Metabolic profiling and antioxidant activity during flower development in Agastache rugosa	31
Meta-QTLs, ortho-MQTLs and candidate genes for the traits contributing to salinity stress tolerance in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	30
Low temperature elicits differential biochemical and antioxidant responses in maize (Zea mays) genotypes with different susceptibility to low temperature stress	30
Deciphering distinct biological control and growth promoting potential of multi-stress tolerant Bacillus subtilis PM32 for potato stem canker	28
Metabolic engineering in food crops to enhance ascorbic acid production: crop biofortification perspectives for human health	28
Salicylic acid alleviates selenium stress and promotes selenium uptake of grapevine	27
microRNA 166: an evolutionarily conserved stress biomarker in land plants targeting HD-ZIP family	26
Genome-wide identification of ABA receptor PYL/RCAR gene family and their response to cold stress in Medicago sativa L	24
Application of zinc oxide nanoparticles immobilizes the chromium uptake in rice plants by regulating the physiological, biochemical and cellular attributes	24

Plant growth-promoting Bacillus sp. strain SDA-4 confers Cd tolerance by physio-biochemical improvements, better nutrient acquisition and diminished Cd uptake in Spinacia oleracea L.	23
Effect of shading and high temperature amplitude in greenhouse on growth, photosynthesis, yield and phenolic contents of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.)	23
Analysis of codon usage bias of chloroplast genomes in Gynostemma species	23
Conservation and divergence of the TaSOS1 gene family in salt stress response in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	22
Effect of elevated carbon-dioxide on plant growth, physiology, yield and seed quality of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in Indo-Gangetic plains	21
Introgression of dual abiotic stress tolerance QTLs (Saltol QTL and Sub1 gene) into Rice (Oryza sativa L.) variety Aiswarya through marker assisted backcross breeding	21
Phytotoxicity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles on Camelina sativa L	21
Effect of glutamic acid foliar applications on lettuce under water stress	21
Genome-wide identification of HD-ZIP transcription factors in maize and their regulatory roles in promoting drought tolerance	20
Genome-wide identification of auxin response factor (ARF) family in kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) and analysis of their inducible involvements in abiotic stresses	20
Identifying SSR markers associated with seed characteristics in Perilla (Perilla frutescens L.)	20
Exogenous kinetin and putrescine synergistically mitigate salt stress in Luffa acutangula by modulating physiology and antioxidant defense	20
Genome-wide identification and expression profiling of chitinase genes in tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) under biotic stress conditions	20
Potato biofortification: an effective way to fight global hidden hunger	20
Selenium improved antioxidant response and photosynthesis in fragrant rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings during drought stress	20
Improvement of millets in the post-genomic era	19
Physiological homeostasis for ecological success of Typha (Typha domingensis Pers.) populations in saline soils	19
The combined effect of water deficit stress and TiO2 nanoparticles on cell membrane and antioxidant enzymes in Helianthus annuus L.	19
DNA barcoding and genetic fidelity assessment of micropropagated Aenhenrya rotundifolia (Blatt.) C.S. Kumar and F.N. Rasm.: a critically endangered jewel orchid	19
Pre treatment with Bacillus subtilis mitigates drought induced photo-oxidative damages in okra by modulating antioxidant system and photochemical activity	18
Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis regulates the physiological responses, ion distribution and relevant gene expression to trigger salt stress tolerance in pistachio	18
Transcriptome analysis of Arabidopsis reveals freezing-tolerance related genes induced by root endophytic fungus Piriformospora indica	18
Strategies for accelerating genetic gains in crop plants: special focus on speed breeding	18
Nitrogen assimilation and photosynthetic capacity of wheat genotypes under optimal and deficient nitrogen supply	18
Short term UV-B radiation mediated modulation of physiological traits and withanolides production in Withania coagulans (L.) Dunal under in-vitro condition	18
Expression profile of seven polyamine oxidase genes in rice (Oryza sativa) in response to abiotic stresses, phytohormones and polyamines	18
Melatonin improves nitrogen metabolism during grain filling under drought stress	18
Genome-wide analysis of CBL and CIPK family genes in cotton: conserved structures with divergent interactions and expression	17
Antifungal potential of zinc against leaf spot disease in chili pepper caused by Alternaria alternata	17
Genome-wide identification, phylogeny, and expression analysis of the bHLH gene family in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)	17
Phenotypic evaluation of genetic variability and selection of yield contributing traits in chickpea recombinant inbred line population under high temperature stress	17
Exogenous application of brassinosteroids regulates tobacco leaf size and expansion via modulation of endogenous hormones content and gene expression	17
Assessment of cold tolerance in chickpea (Cicer spp.) grown under cold/freezing weather conditions of North-Western Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India	17
Metabolic profiling for dissection of late leaf spot disease resistance mechanism in groundnut	16
Chickpea glutaredoxin (CaGrx) gene mitigates drought and salinity stress by modulating the physiological performance and antioxidant defense mechanisms	16
Selection of cowpea cultivars for high temperature tolerance: physiological, biochemical and yield aspects	16
Accumulation of starch in duckweeds (Lemnaceae), potential energy plants	16
Meta-QTLs, ortho-MetaQTLs and candidate genes for grain Fe and Zn contents in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	16
RNA interference and crop protection against biotic stresses	16
Isolation and characterization of maize ZmPP2C26 gene promoter in drought-response	15
Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE): elucidated mechanisms, mapped genes and gene networks in maize (Zea mays L.)	15
Biofilm formation and flocculation potential analysis of halotolerant Bacillus tequilensis and its inoculation in soil to mitigate salinity stress of chickpea	15
Comparative physiological and proteomic analysis of cultivated and wild safflower response to drought stress and re-watering	15
The interactive effect of aromatic amino acid composition on the accumulation of phenolic compounds and the expression of biosynthesis-related genes in Ocimum basilicum	15
Genome-wide identification and functional prediction of salt- stress related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)	15
Role of abscisic acid, osmolytes and heat shock factors in high temperature thermotolerance of Heliotropium thermophilum	14
GBS-SNP and SSR based genetic mapping and QTL analysis for drought tolerance in upland cotton	14
Physiological and molecular signatures reveal differential response of rice genotypes to drought and drought combination with heat and salinity stress	14
Nano-technological interventions in crop production—a review	14
Effects of calcium lactate on postharvest quality of bitter gourd fruit during cold storage	14

Physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of Linum album to digested cell wall of Piriformospora indica	14
Hydrogen peroxide regulates antioxidant responses and redox related proteins in drought stressed wheat seedlings	14
Menadione sodium bisulphite regulates physiological and biochemical responses to lessen salinity effects on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	14
Elucidating Cd-mediated distinct rhizospheric and in planta ionomic and physio-biochemical responses of two contrasting Zea mays L. cultivars	14
Nanotechnology: an efficient approach for rejuvenation of aged seeds	13
Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles induce phytotoxicity in Vigna radiata L.	13
Morpho-physiological and biochemical changes in finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.] under drought stress	13
Isolation and characterization of PoWRKY, an abiotic stress-related WRKY transcription factor from Polygonatum odoratum	13
Role of sedoheptulose-1,7 bisphosphatase in low light tolerance of rice (Oryza sativa L.)	13
Phenomics, genomics of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.): way forward for making sustainable and high yielding quality oil palm	13
Transcriptome analysis of sesame-Macrophomina phaseolina interactions revealing the distinct genetic components for early defense responses	13
Identification and characterization of 5 walnut MYB genes in response to drought stress involved in ABA signaling	13
Genetic diversity and population structure in onion (Allium cepa L.) accessions based on morphological and molecular approaches	13
Salt tolerance of Calotropis procera begins with immediate regulation of aquaporin activity in the root system	13
Molecular characterization of endangered Iranian terrestrial orchids using ISSR markers and association with floral and tuber-related phenotypic traits	13
What signals the glyoxalase pathway in plants?	12
Exogenous methyl jasmonate modulates antioxidant activities and delays pericarp browning in litchi	12
Evaluation of the importance of ionic and osmotic components of salt stress on the photosynthetic efficiency of epiphytic lichens	12
Plant elicitation and TiO2 nanoparticles application as an effective strategy for improving the growth, biochemical properties, and essential oil of peppermint	12
Biofertilizer microorganisms accompanying pathogenic attributes: a potential threat	12
Seed osmopriming with Ca2+ and K+ improves salt tolerance in quinoa seeds and seedlings by amplifying antioxidant defense and ameliorating the osmotic adjustment process	12
Screening of stable internal reference gene of Quinoa under hormone treatment and abiotic stress	12
Genome-wide association study for candidate genes controlling seed yield and its components in rapeseed (Brassica napus subsp. napus)	12
Functional characterization and expression profile of microsomal FAD2 and FAD3 genes involved in linoleic and α-linolenic acid production in Leucas cephalotes	12
Effect of exogenous melatonin on improvement of chlorophyll content and photochemical efficiency of PSII in mallow plants (Malva parviflora L.) treated with cadmium	12
Physiological and metabolic changes in two Himalayan medicinal herbs under drought, heat and combined stresses	12
Exploring genetic variations in threatened medicinal orchids using start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism and marker-association with seed morphometric traits	12
The role of antioxidant defense in freezing tolerance of resurrection plant Haberlea rhodopensis	12
Physiological insights into sulfate and selenium interaction to improve drought tolerance in mung bean	12
Physio-chemical responses of exogenous calcium nanoparticle and putrescine polyamine in Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)	11
Identification of modifiers of the plant height in wheat using an induced dwarf mutant controlled by RhtB4c allele	11
Nitric oxide effectively curtails neck bending and mitigates senescence in isolated flowers of Calendula officinalis L.	11
Identification and exploration of the GRF and GIF families in maize and foxtail millet	11
Insight into Cistus salviifolius extract for potential biostimulant effects in modulating cadmium-induced stress in sorghum plant	11
Spermine reduces the harmful effects of salt stress in Tropaeolum majus	11
The effects of water deficit on the expression of monoterpene synthases and essential oils composition in Salvia ecotypes	11
Morpho-physiological and biochemical responses of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) genotypes upon sucking insect-pest infestations	11
Characterization of Annexin gene family and functional analysis of RsANN1a involved in heat tolerance in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	11
Comparative transcriptomic analysis uncovers conserved pathways involved in adventitious root formation in poplar	11
Genome-wide detection and classification of terpene synthase genes in Aquilaria agallochum	11
Transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling reveals the protective role of anthocyanins in alleviating low phosphate stress in maize	11
Phytoremediation of potentially toxic elements in a polluted industrial soil using Poinsettia	11
Physiological and molecular responses for long term salinity stress in common fig (Ficus carica L.)	11
Genome skimming-based simple sequence repeat (SSR) marker discovery and characterization in Grevillea robusta	11
Gibberellic acid interacts with salt stress on germination, growth and polyamine gene expression in fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) seedlings	10
Deciphering the role of microRNAs during Pi54 gene mediated Magnaporthe oryzae resistance response in rice	10
Cytokinin and abscisic acid alleviate drought stress through changing organic acids profile, ion immolation, and fatty acid profile to improve yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars	10
Morphological, phytochemical and genetic diversity of threatened Polygonatum verticillatum (L.) All. populations of different altitudes and habitat types in Himalayan region	10
Proteomic and physiological analyses to elucidate nitric oxide-mediated adaptive responses of barley under cadmium stress	10
Mycorrhizal symbiosis alleviate salinity stress in pistachio plants by altering gene expression and antioxidant pathways	10
ACC deaminase positive Enterobacter-mediated mitigation of salinity stress, and plant growth promotion of Cajanus cajan: a lab to field study	10
Linkage of SSR markers with rice blast resistance and development of partial resistant advanced lines of rice (Oryza sativa) through marker-assisted selection	10
Protective role of tebuconazole and trifloxystrobin in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under cadmium stress via enhancement of antioxidant defense and glyoxalase systems	10
Genetic diversity, population structure and validation of SSR markers linked to Sw-5 and I-2 genes in tomato germplasm	10
Chromium stress induced oxidative burst in Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper: physio-molecular and antioxidative enzymes regulation in cellular homeostasis	10
Codon usage bias and genetic diversity in chloroplast genomes of Elaeagnus species (Myrtiflorae: Elaeagnaceae)	10
The specific DNA barcodes based on chloroplast genes for species identification of Theaceae plants	10
Over-expression of chickpea metallothionein 1 gene confers tolerance against major toxic heavy metal stress in Arabidopsis	10
Genome-wide identification, characterization and expression analysis of the LIM transcription factor family in quinoa	10
Expression profiling of rosmarinic acid biosynthetic genes and some physiological responses from Mentha piperita L. under salinity and heat stress	10
Hydrogen peroxide detoxifying enzymes show different activity patterns in host and non-host plant interactions with Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum pathotype	10
Physio-biochemical characterization of wheat genotypes under temperature stress	10
Genome-wide identification of the BURP domain-containing genes in Phaseolus vulgaris	10
Nitric oxide secures reproductive efficiency in heat-stressed lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) plants by enhancing the photosynthetic ability to improve yield traits	10
Synergistic action of Trichoderma koningiopsis and T. asperellum mitigates salt stress in paddy	9
Tissue-specific transcriptome for Rheum tanguticum reveals candidate genes related to the anthraquinones biosynthesis	9
Genetic modification of Gossypium arboreum universal stress protein (GUSP1) improves drought tolerance in transgenic cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)	9
Comparative genomic analysis of superoxide dismutase (SOD) genes in three Rosaceae species and expression analysis in Pyrus bretschneideri	9
Effect of TiO2 NPs on the growth, anatomic features and biochemistry parameters of Baby sun rose (Aptenia cordifolia)	9
Comprehensive transcriptome profiling to identify genes involved in pistil abortion of Japanese apricot	9
Physiological responses and expression of sugar associated genes in faba bean (Vicia faba L.) exposed to osmotic stress	9
Identification, evolution, expression analysis of phospholipase D (PLD) gene family in tea (Camellia sinensis)	9
GWAS for main effects and epistatic interactions for grain morphology traits in wheat	9
Comparative transcriptome analysis revealed the molecular mechanism of the effect of light intensity on the accumulation of rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline in Uncaria rhynchophylla	9
Influence of silicon and chitosan on growth and physiological attributes of maize in a saline field	9
The allelopathy of horseweed with different invasion degrees in three provinces along the Yangtze River in China	9
The genome-wide characterization of WOX gene family in Phaseolus vulgaris L. during salt stress	9
The application of exogenous PopW increases the tolerance of Solanum lycopersicum L. to drought stress through multiple mechanisms	9
Development and application of KASP markers associated with Restorer-of-fertility gene in Capsicum annuum L.	8
Changes in secondary metabolites and fiber quality of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) seed under consecutive water stress and in silico analysis of cellulose synthase and xyloglucan endotransglucosylase	8

Functional analysis of four Class III peroxidases from Chinese pear fruit: a critical role in lignin polymerization	8
Mercury toxicity affects oxidative metabolism and induces stress responsive mechanisms in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	8
Antimicrobial activity of the biologically synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles against important rice pathogens	8
New sources of lentil germplasm for aluminium toxicity tolerance identified by high throughput hydroponic screening	8
Integrative RNA-Seq analysis of Capsicum annuum L.-Phytophthora capsici L. pathosystem reveals molecular cross-talk and activation of host defence response	8
De novo transcriptome sequencing assisted identification of terpene synthases from black pepper (Piper nigrum) berry	8
Morpho-physiological and molecular characterization of drought tolerance traits in Gossypium hirsutum genotypes under drought stress	8
A robust method of extraction and GC-MS analysis of Monophenols exhibited UV-B mediated accumulation in Arabidopsis	8
Allelopathy: an alternative tool for sustainable agriculture	8
Physiological and biochemical response of different resistant alfalfa cultivars against thrips damage	8
Identification of QTLs for stagnant flooding tolerance in rice employing genotyping by sequencing of a RIL population derived from Swarna × Rashpanjor	8
Salt stress mitigation in Lathyrus cicera by combining different microbial inocula	8
Beneficial role of methyl jasmonate on morphological, physiological and phytochemical responses of Calendula officinalis L. under Chromium toxicity	8
Know when and how to die: gaining insights into the molecular regulation of leaf senescence	8
Improvement of small seed for big nutritional feed	8
Identification and expression profiling of proline metabolizing genes in Arabidopsis thaliana and Oryza sativa to reveal their stress-specific transcript alteration	8