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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Synergistic action of Trichoderma koningiopsis and T. asperellum mitigates salt stress in paddy	263
In vitro mutagenesis using habituation and PBR autotrophy based indirect somatic embryogenesis (ISE) system in Kinnow mandarin	99
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	81
Epigenetic regulation during meiosis and crossover	73
ZCTs knockdown using antisense LNA GapmeR in specialized photomixotrophic cell suspensions of Catharanthus roseus: Rerouting the flux towards mono and dimeric indole alkaloids	59
Overexpression of seagrass DnaJ gene ZjDjB1 enhances the thermotolerance of transgenic arabidopsis thaliana	56
Accumulation of starch in duckweeds (Lemnaceae), potential energy plants	53
Genome-wide development and application of miRNA-SSR markers in Melilotus genus	52
Identification of suitable reference genes for quantitative reverse transcription PCR in Luffa (Luffa cylindrica)	45
Amenability of Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to gene silencing through exogenous administration and host-delivered dsRNA in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.)	43
Thermotolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria enhance growth and nutrient uptake of lettuce under heat stress conditions by altering stomatal movement and chlorophyll fluorescence	38
Conservation and divergence of the TaSOS1 gene family in salt stress response in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	38
Physiological response and tolerance of Sesuvium portulacastrum L. to low temperature stress	37
Glucosinolate O-methyltransferase mediated callus formation and affected ROS homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana	33
High-resolution genetic linkage map and height-related QTLs in an oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) family planted across multiple sites	33
OsNAC15 regulates drought and salt tolerance in rice	32
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the ALDH gene family and functional analysis of PaALDH17 in Prunus avium	32
Weed competitive ability in wheat: a peek through in its functional significance, present status and future prospects	31
De novo SSR markers development and genetic diversity assessment in Ailanthus excelsa in India	30
Leaf-buds of Pistacia atlantica: a novel source of bioactive molecules with high anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and antimicrobial properties	30
Evaluation of reference genes for transcript normalization in Fragaria chiloensis fruit and vegetative tissues	29
Discovering the regulators of heat stress tolerance in Ziziphus nummularia (Burm.f) wight and walk.-arn	28
The role of rhamnolipids in the growth and defense responses of passion fruit plants	27
Unraveling the impact of abiotic stress on conserved microRNA expression and their target genes in Stevia rebaudiana	27
Response of Cajanus cajan to excess copper in the soil: tolerance and biomass production	27

Identification and expression profiling of proline metabolizing genes in Arabidopsis thaliana and Oryza sativa to reveal their stress-specific transcript alteration	26
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of PIN gene family under phytohormone and abiotic stresses in Vitis Vinifera L.	25
The combined effect of water deficit stress and TiO2 nanoparticles on cell membrane and antioxidant enzymes in Helianthus annuus L.	25
Breeding rice for yield improvement through CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing method: current technologies and examples	24
Assessment of physiological, biochemical and yield responses of wheat plants under natural saline and non-saline field conditions	24
Physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of Linum album to digested cell wall of Piriformospora indica	23
Constitutive expression of CEN-like protein 2, a TFL1 ortholog of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millspaugh) delays flowering in transgenic tobacco plants	23
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	23
Effect of drought acclimation on antioxidant system and polyphenolic content of Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica L.)	22
Impact of heat stress on physiological characteristics and expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs) in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)	21
Physiological evaluation for salt tolerance in green and purple leaf color rice cultivars at seedling stage	21
Identification and validation of reference genes for qRT-PCR based studies in horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum)	21
Impact of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles on physiological and biochemical attributes of pea (Pisum sativum L.) under drought stress	20
Tolerance mechanisms in maize identified through phenotyping and transcriptome analysis in response to water deficit stress	20
Functional characterization of GhNAC2 promoter conferring hormone- and stress-induced expression: a potential tool to improve growth and stress tolerance in cotton	20
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	20
Genetic diversity, population structure and validation of SSR markers linked to Sw-5 and I-2 genes in tomato germplasm	20
Precursors and elicitor induced enhancement of cell biomass and phenolic compounds in cell suspensions of Indian basil-Ocimum basilicum (CIM-Saumya)	20
Calcium imaging: a technique to monitor calcium dynamics in biological systems	19
Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis unveil the roles of pseudouridine synthase (PUS) family proteins in rice development and stress response	19
The role of nano-chelated iron on anatomical and biochemical characteristics and concentration of mineral nutrients in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under cadmium toxicity	18
Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles induce phytotoxicity in Vigna radiata L.	18
Is proline the quintessential sentinel of plants? A case study of postharvest flower senescence in Dianthus chinensis L.	18
Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis regulates the physiological responses, ion distribution and relevant gene expression to trigger salt stress tolerance in pistachio	18
Development of marker-free insect resistant transgenic okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) expressing the cry1Ac gene and identification of vector backbone-free events	17
Pineapple stem-derived bromelain based priming improves pepper seed protein reserve mobilization, germination, emergence and plant growth	17
Pyramiding of qDTY1.1 and qDTY3.1 into rice mega-variety Samba Mahsuri-Sub1: physiological performance under water deficit conditions	17
Genotypic variation in 9-Cis-Epoxycarotenoid Dioxygenase3 gene expression and abscisic acid accumulation in relation to drought tolerance of Hevea brasiliensis	17
Cis-element amplified polymorphism (CEAP), a novel promoter- and gene-targeted molecular marker of plants	17
Comparative omics-based characterization, phylogeny and melatonin-mediated expression analyses of GDSL genes in pitaya (Selenicereus undatus L.) against multifactorial abiotic stresses	16
A point mutation in the IAA14 promoter enhances callus formation and regeneration	16
Validation of determinate (dt) gene-based DNA marker in inter-specific hybrid sesame and in-silico analysis of the predicted dt protein structures	16
Role of calcium in regulating key steps in phytochrome-induced signaling pathways	16
Seed priming using different agents can alleviate salt stress in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) by activating antioxidant system and related genes expression	15
Genome-wide identification and expression analyses of FKBP and CYP gene family under salt and heat stress in Setaria italica L.	15
Carbon assimilation dynamics in Pontederia crassipes in response to light intensity and CO2 levels	15
Identification and exploration of the GRF and GIF families in maize and foxtail millet	15
Evaluation of salinity resistance and combining ability analysis in the seedlings of mulberry hybrids (Morus alba L.)	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
Volatile organic compounds from Lysinibacillus macroides regulating the seedling growth of Arabidopsis thaliana	15
Potato biofortification: an effective way to fight global hidden hunger	15
Insight into Cistus salviifolius extract for potential biostimulant effects in modulating cadmium-induced stress in sorghum plant	15
Light signaling as cellular integrator of multiple environmental cues in plants	15
Understanding the possible influence of Pumilio RNA binding proteins on terpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthesis in Catharanthus roseus	14
Allantoin regulated oxidative defense, secondary metabolism and ions homeostasis in maize (Zea mays L.) under heat stress	14
Genomic constitution and relationships of Ziziphus species collected from Malakand Division, Pakistan	14
MicroRNAs expression profiles in early responses to different levels of water deficit in Setaria viridis	14
Exogenous 24-Epibrassinolide alleviates salt stress in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) by increasing the expression of SOS pathway genes (SOS1-3) and NHX1,4	14
Screening for brown-spot disease and drought stress response and identification of dual-stress responsive genes in rice cultivars of Northeast India	14
Studies on the expression patterns of the circadian rhythm regulated genes in mango	14

Emerging squash leaf curl Philippines virus on pumpkin in India: their lineage and recombination	13
Aridity-driven changes in structural and physiological characteristics of Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) from different ecozones of Punjab Pakistan	13
Identification and characterization of 5 walnut MYB genes in response to drought stress involved in ABA signaling	13
Expression and function identification of senescence-associated genes under continuous drought treatment in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) leaves	13
Effect of sodium selenite on the synthesis of glucosinolates and antioxidant capacity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L.ssp.pekinensis)	13
Characterization of Annexin gene family and functional analysis of RsANN1a involved in heat tolerance in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	13
Beneficial role of methyl jasmonate on morphological, physiological and phytochemical responses of Calendula officinalis L. under Chromium toxicity	13
Meta-QTLs, ortho-MQTLs and candidate genes for the traits contributing to salinity stress tolerance in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	13
Iron (Fe) toxicity, uptake, translocation, and physio-morphological responses in Catharanthus roseus	13
Plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPR) induce antioxidant tolerance against salinity stress through biochemical and physiological mechanisms	12
VfLRR-RLK1 benefiting resistance to Fusarium oxysporum reveals infection and defense mechanisms in tung tree	12
Growth responses and differential expression of VrDREB2A gene at different growth stages of mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) under drought stress	12
Effect of exogenous taurine on growth, oxidative defense, and nickel (Ni) uptake in canola (Brassica napus L.) under Ni stress	12
Upregulation of genes encoding plastidic isoforms of antioxidant enzymes and osmolyte synthesis impart tissue tolerance to salinity stress in bread wheat	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
Molecular profiling of BADH2 locus reveals distinct functional allelic polymorphism associated with fragrance variation in Indian aromatic rice germplasm	12
Over-expression of chickpea metallothionein 1 gene confers tolerance against major toxic heavy metal stress in Arabidopsis	12
Unveiling physiological responses and modulated accumulation patterns of specialized metabolites in Mentha rotundifolia acclimated to sub-tropical environment	11
De novo whole-genome assembly and discovery of genes involved in triterpenoid saponin biosynthesis of Vietnamese ginseng (Panax vietnamensis Ha et Grushv.)	11
Ameliorative role of foliar Zn-lysine application on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) stressed by Tannery Wastewater	11
Evaluation of volatile components from the tuber, fibrous roots, bud, stem and leaf tissues of Bletilla striata for its anti-colon cancer activity	11
Effects of cadmium (Cd) on photosynthetic characteristics and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters in the ornamental Plant Salvia splendens Ker-Gawl	11
Selection and verification of reliable internal reference genes in stem development of herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.)	11
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
Regulation of gene expression in the secondary metabolic synthesis pathway of Lonicera japonica Flos by yeast polysaccharides	11
Illuminating the harvest: the regulatory effects of LEDs on pigment accumulation in various food crops	11
UGT gene family identification and functional analysis of HvUGT1 under drought stress in wild barley	11
Beneficial effects of red and blue light on potato leaf antioxidant capacity and tuber bulking	10
Metabolic adjustments in forage oat (Avena sativa L.) genotypes under different sowing windows	10
Methylglyoxal-glyoxalase system as a possible selection module for raising marker-safe plants in rice	10
Small chemical molecules regulating the phytohormone signalling alter the plant’s physiological processes to improve stress adaptation, growth and productivity	10
Identification and functional analysis of a deduced geraniol synthase from Camphora officinarum	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
Overexpressing Ugp1 promotes phosphate uptake and accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa)	10
Genome-wide characterization of 2OGD superfamily for mining of susceptibility factors responding to various biotic stresses in Musa spp.	10
Mycorrhizal symbiosis alleviate salinity stress in pistachio plants by altering gene expression and antioxidant pathways	10
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of phospholipase D gene in leaves of sorghum in response to abiotic stresses	10
Integration of metabolome and transcriptome analyses reveals the mechanism of anthocyanin accumulation in purple radish leaves	10
The auxin response factor (ARF) gene family in Cyclocarya paliurus: genome-wide identification and their expression profiling under heat and drought stresses	10
Identification and expression analysis of chlorophyll a/b binding protein gene family in grape (Vitis vinifera)	10
Increase in alpha-linolenic acid content by simultaneous expression of fatty acid metabolism genes in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)	10
Alteration of proteome in germinating seedlings of piegonpea (Cajanus cajan) after salt stress	10
Response of F. arundinacea seed germination to temperatures, water potentials, and priming treatments using hydro- and thermal-time models	10
Correction to: Identification and validation of reference genes in vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) root transcriptome	10
Diploid inbred-based hybrids: fast-forward breeding approach in potatoes	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
Biofertilizer microorganisms accompanying pathogenic attributes: a potential threat	9
Genome-wide identification of the BURP domain-containing genes in Phaseolus vulgaris	9
Green synthesis and characterization of Fe2O3, ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles and searching for their potential use as biofertilizer on sunflower	9
Alterations in the root phenylpropanoid pathway and root–shoot vessel system as main determinants of the drought tolerance of a soybean genotype	9
6-Benzylaminopurine-dependent starch accumulation is key to drought tolerance in tall fescue subjected to water deficiency	9
Relevance of cross talk between root exudates, hormones, and root-associated microbes in developing sustainable phytoremediation strategies: a comprehensive review	9
Impact of biostimulant and saline water on cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) in Brazil	9
Potential role of tocopherol in protecting crop plants against abiotic stresses	9
Identification of RNA helicases in Medicago truncatula and their expression patterns under abiotic stress	8
Chemical characterization and the intrusion through elicitation and Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated hairy root transformation in Saussurea costus C.B. Clarke	8
Arabidopsis GDH1 and GDH2 genes double knock-out results in a stay-green phenotype during dark-induced senescence	8
Uncovering the first complete chloroplast genomics, comparative analysis, and phylogenetic relationships of the medicinal plants Rhamnus cathartica and Frangula alnus (Rhamnaceae)	8
Physiological and metabolic responses of Sophora tonkinensis to cadmium stress	8
Identification, expression analyses of APETALA1 gene homologs in Bambusa tulda and heterologous validation of BtMADS14 in Arabidopsis thaliana	8
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the bHLH gene family in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.)	8
Characterization of myo-inositol oxygenase from rice (OsMIOX): influence of salinity stress in different indica rice cultivars	8
Isolation and evaluation of growth-promoting endophytic bacteria from Zanthoxylum dissitum Hemsl.	8
From perception to action: MAPKs in plant–virus interactions	8
Correction to: TDZ-induced direct shoot organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis on cotyledonary node explants of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)	8
Responses of Prorocentrum cordatum (Ostenfeld) Dodge, 1975 (Dinoflagellata) to copper nanoparticles and copper ions effect	8
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
RNA interference and crop protection against biotic stresses	8
Community dynamics in rhizosphere bacteria affected the adaptive growth of wheat in cadmium-contaminated soils	8
Insight into polyethylene glycol-mediated physiochemical, nutritional, and antioxidative defense modulations in salt-stressed Raphanus sativus L	8
Transcriptome profiling of genes associated with fruit firmness in the melon variety ‘Baogua’ (Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis Jeffrey)	8
Topography-mediated light environment regulates intra-specific seasonal and diurnal patterns of photosynthetic plasticity and plant ecophysiological adaptation strategies	8
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	8
Detection of exogenous siRNA inside sweet corn bundle sheath cells and the RNAi dynamics in the early stage of Maize dwarf mosaic virus infection	8
How do plants defend themselves against pathogens-Biochemical mechanisms and genetic interventions	8
Exogenous menadione sodium bisulphite alleviates detrimental effects of alkaline stress on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	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
QTL mapping of maize (Zea mays L.) kernel traits under low-phosphorus stress	8