OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology is 4. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Overexpression of the Arabidopsis ceramide synthase gene AtLOH1 enhances plant cold stress tolerance	45
Evidence for miRNAs involved in the high-altitude responses of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) grown in the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau	41
Tools for engineering resistance against pathogens in plants	41
Magnaporthe oryzae encoded effector protein AvrPi54 interacts in vivo with rice encoded cognate resistance protein Pi54 at the host plasma membrane	25
Identification and characterization of functional microRNAs and their significant targets in maize plants	25
Overexpressing 4-coumaroyl-CoA ligase and stilbene synthase fusion genes in red raspberry plants leads to resveratrol accumulation and improved resistance against Botrytis cinerea	23
Efficient Agrobacterium mediated plant regeneration using petiole explants and plant transformation of GUS and Bar gene in Momordica charantia L. plants	22
A quick and simple gel diffusion assay to visualize and quantify pullulanase activity for resistant starch content in food crops	19
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) as a protagonist to regulate metal stress in plants: an overview of physiological steps	17
Drought-induced differential biochemical and morphological responses in Indian mustard	16
Comparative bioinformatics analysis of the biosynthetic pathways and key candidate genes of three species, Vitis vinifera, Fragaria vesca and Olea europaea, furnish enzyme sets for the production of p	16
Untargeted metabolomics reveals differences between commercial and non-commercial Camellia sinensis cultivars used in black tea production	16
Evidence of stress induced flowering in bamboo and comments on probable biochemical and molecular factors	14
Alleviation of environmental stresses in crop plants by nanoparticles: recent advances and future perspectives	14
Induction of defense related enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants and their gene expression imparts resistance to muskmelon against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis infection	14
Identification of superior haplotypes for seed protein content in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.)	13
Differential transcriptional activation of copia family of different plant retrotransposons	13
Regulation of stress-induced inositol metabolism in plants: a phylogenetic search for conserved cis elements	12
The Long-noncoding RNAs: effective players in plant development and stress responses	12
Expression of DREB1, RBCL, PIP, SGR genes and morpho-physiological changes under water stress in soybean	12
Transporters: the molecular drivers of arsenic stress tolerance in plants	11
Salicylic acid-triggered flowering in Lemna gibba: evidence of a stress-mediated pathway via NO and ROS	11
Impact of mycorrhizal soil fertility proteins and Arbuscular mycorrhizal application to combat drought stress in maize plants	11
Comparative transcriptomic analysis provides insight into the key regulatory pathways and differentially expressed genes in Pyrus pyrifolia. 'Mixue'	11
Comparative analysis of commercial qPCR master mixes for reliable plant telomere length measurement by monochrome multiplex qPCR	10

Effects of ultraviolet light and methyl salicylate on some phenological and agronomic and morphological characteristics of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)	10
Measurement of transgene copy number in transgenic tobacco plants producing human interferon-γ (hIFN-γ) using quantitative real-time PCR	9
Advancements in CRISPR/Cas technology for generating herbicide tolerant crops: a comprehensive review	9
Investigation of the novel transcriptional changes under combined drought and bacterial stress underpins the role of AtMYB96 in imparting tolerance	9
Functional identification and characterization of two flavonoid glycosyltransferases ZmUGT84A3 and ZmUGT84A4 from maize	9
N-terminal coding sequences of the Arabidopsis thaliana nuclear encoded mitochondrial ribosomal protein subunit gene Rps14 are an integral part of its promoter	9
Uncovering expression and functional analysis of newly discovered high-affinity K+ transporter family members from sugarcane	9
Development and validation of robust real-time PCR assays for genetically modified plants using CaMV 35 S, FMV 34 S, and T-Nos markers	9
Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of Clavata3 Insensitive receptor Kinases (CIKs) on developmental tissues and under temperature stress conditions in Brassica olera	8
Exploration of eQTLs regulating transcript for internode elongation under deep water treatment employing haplotype network in diverse deep water rice landraces of Assam, India	8
Modeling of antiproliferative effects of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil optimized using Box–Behnken design	8
Amino acid substitution in CAPRICE (CPC) protein affects its cell-to-cell movement in the root epidermis of Arabidopsis thaliana	8
Identification of aquaporins and deciphering their role under salinity stress in pomegranate (Punica granatum)	8
Regulatory interactions in phytohormone stress signaling implying plants resistance and resilience mechanisms	8
Genome editing for vegetatively propagated crops improvement: a new horizon of possibilities	8
Role of WRKY transcription factors in plant defense against lepidopteran insect herbivores: an overview	7
Deep learning aided automatic and reliable detection of tomato begomovirus infections in plants	7
Exploring the complexity of plant stress response: role of metabolomics and signalling pathways in metabolic diversification	7
RNA interference-induced silencing of the SlHSP17.7 gene delays fruit ripening in tomato	7
Identification and functional characterization of a cold-inducible UDP-Glycosyltransferase (GgUGT72L11) from Glycyrrhiza glabra	7
Structural evolution and function of stress associated proteins in regulating biotic and abiotic stress responses in plants	7
Enhanced activities of threonine deaminase and leucine dehydrogenase ameliorates the impact of imazethapyr in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)	6
Rhythm of a life within life: role of viral suppressors in hijacking the host cell	6
Identifying miRNAs and target genes associated with Allicin synthesis in Allium species	6
A systems approach identifies putative targets of the bZIP transcription factor, PERIANTHIA, in Arabidopsis thaliana	5
BrachyTonalli 1.0: a Shiny web-based app to explore the transcriptome of Brachypodium distachyon ecotypes under low-light, submergence, and normal growth conditions	5
Characterization of biochemical indicators and metabolites linked with rancidity and browning of pearl millet flour during storage	5
Transcriptome of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in response to drought stress	5
Mitigation of water-deficit stress in Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica) using exogenous foliar application of methyl jasmonate	5
Evaluating the dynamics of physical, proximate, mineral and antioxidant compositions during dragon fruit development	5
Potential of Zingiber zerumbet endophytic Fusarium oxysporum as biopriming agents to control Pythium mediated soft-rot and optimization of fermentation conditions for cytotoxic metabolite(s) productio	5
MicroRNA mediated regulation of gene expression in response to heavy metals in plants	5
Allantoin mediated regulation of miRNAs for short term salinity stress tolerance in Oryza sativa L. cv. IR-29	5
Genetic diversity assessment of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) for polyphenol content and antioxidant activity: unlocking the nutritional potential	5
Editorial	5
Comparative analysis of secondary metabolites and antioxidant activities in white and red radish (Raphanus sativus) hairy roots	5
Identification of Fusarium-induced stress protein (FISP) in wheat: characterization and localization	5
Genome-wide identification and characterization of PGIP gene family in Vigna radiata L. Wilczek and its expression in wild non-progenitor, Vigna umbellata L. Thunb. modulate bruchid resistance	5
Nutri-biochemical traits’ analysis in biotic stress condition in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)	5
Unraveling the multifaceted role of ethephon in plant physiology: from seed germination to crop maturation and harvesting	5
Nucleotide diversity and molecular characterization of soluble starch synthase I gene in wheat and its ancestral species	5
Myzus persicae herbivore mediated vascular microbiota is corelated with Arabidopsis thaliana’s perception to aphid infestation	5
Correction: Genomic prediction and QTL analysis for grain Zn content and yield in Aus-derived rice populations	4
Mining genes related to anthocyanin synthesis and regulation in different potato varieties based on comparative transcriptomics	4
Identification and validation of suitable reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR studies in Adiantum reniforme var. sinense	4
R gene-mediated resistance in the management of plant diseases	4
Transgenic tobacco expressing a novel Bt gene, cry1AcF, show resistance against fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)	4
Transcriptome analyses show changes in heat-stress related gene expression in tomato cultivar ‘Moneymaker’ under high temperature	4
Comparative analysis of complete chloroplast genomes of five Anemone species and phylogenetic analysis within Tribe Anemoneae (Ranunculaceae)	4
Extraction optimization of bioactive compounds from Vitex negundo through RSM: GC–MS, FTIR, in silico analysis, and antibacterial activity	4

Colletotrichum falcatum infection influences the abundance of sucrose transporters and disease resistant proteins in sugarcane stalk	4
Comparing the structural characteristics and expression of GA2ox gene in dwarf banana and its wild type	4
Emphasizing the role of wheat circular RNA in defense response against stripe rust disease	4
De-novo development and validation of EST-SSRs in Moringa oliefera	4
Genome editing of indica rice ASD16 for imparting resistance against rice tungro disease	4
Transcriptome analysis of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis in response to Botryosphaeria dothidea	4
Understanding aquaporins regulation and silicon uptake in carrot (Daucus carota)	4
pCtFSG2, a flower-specific promoter with suitable promoter activity in safflower	4
Development of a set of SSR markers for characterization of Indian mustard germplasm and varieties	4
Advancements in dsRNA-based approaches: a comprehensive review on potent strategies for plant disease management	4
Transforming farming: mutational breeding as a sustainable solution for crop improvement in the 21st century	4
Revealing the genetic diversity of teosinte introgressed maize population by morphometric traits and microsatellite markers	4
Identification and recombinant production of a flavonoid glucosyltransferase with broad substrate specificity from Vaccinium corymbosum	4
Status and prospects of omics in lentil: understanding mechanisms and impact on stress breeding under changing climate	4
Endophytes from Argemone mexicana and Datura metel activate induced-systemic resistance in multiple hosts and show host- and pathogen-specific protection	4
SacEXP32 sugarcane expansin gene expression increases cell size and improves biomass digestibility	4
Beyond the hype: navigating the 4 VIPs of big data for sustainable agriculture	4
DNA methylation is involved in the regulation of the pectin depolymerase gene of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and accelerates the infection of mango fruit	4