OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment is 3. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Plant drought stress tolerance: understanding its physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms	46
Common bean as a potential crop for future food security: an overview of past, current and future contributions in genomics, transcriptomics, transgenics and proteomics	38
DNA-free gene editing in plants: a brief overview	27
Functional profiling of bacterial communities in Lake Tuz using 16S rRNA gene sequences	21
The role of bioactive phytoconstituents-loaded nanoemulsions for skin improvement: a review	21
Characterization of β-mannanase extracted from a novel Streptomyces species Alg-S25 immobilized on chitosan nanoparticles	19
Antimicrobial activity of chitosan nanoparticles	19
Aquaponic systems: biological and technological parameters	16
Microbial community changes during the mechanized production of light aromaXiaoqu baijiu	15
Patterns of genome-wide codon usage bias in tobacco, tomato and potato	15
Transcriptome-based analysis of salt-related genes during the sprout stage of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) under salt stress conditions	14
Endophytic Bacillus altitudinis Q7 from Ginkgo biloba inhibits the growth of Alternaria alternata in vitro and its inhibition mode of action	13
The virus that shook the world: questions and answers about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19	13
Expression analysis of miRNAs and their targets related to salt stress in Solanum lycopersicum H-2274	13
A brief overview of global biotechnology	13
Organic dyes in contemporary medicinal chemistry and biomedicine. I. From the chromophore to the bioimaging/bioassay agent	11
Evaluation of an enclosed air-lift photobioreactor (ALPBR) for biomass and lipid biosynthesis of microalgal cells grown under fluid-induced shear stress	10
Research progress in biosynthesis and regulation of plant terpenoids	10
Genetic diversity and structure of 2 indigenous sheep breeds (Kotel and Teteven) in Bulgaria using microsatellite markers	10
High sensitivity of roots to salt stress as revealed by novel tip bioassay in wheat seedlings	9
Effects of cadmium stress on DNA methylation in soybean	9
Role of core structural genes for flavonoid biosynthesis and transcriptional factors in flower color of plants	9
Effect of acetate metabolism modulation on 2'-fucosyllactose production in engineered Escherichia coli	8
Analysis of regulatory elements in GA2ox, GA3ox and GA20ox gene families in Arabidopsis thaliana: an important trait	8
The complete chloroplast genome provides insight into the polymorphism and adaptive evolution of Garcinia paucinervis	8

Exogenous application of melatonin may contribute to enhancement of soybean drought tolerance via its effects on glucose metabolism	8
Innovative technological advancements in laboratory medicine: Predicting the lab of the future	8
Tetracycline removal from model aqueous solutions by pretreated waste Streptomyces fradiae biomass	8
Evaluation of genetic variability and relatedness among eight Centaurea species through CAAT-box derived polymorphism (CBDP) and start codon targeted polymorphism (SCoT) markers	7
Investigation on the active ingredient and mechanism of Cannabis sativa L. for treating epilepsy based on network pharmacology	7
Cytotoxic and antiproliferative effects of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac in human tumour cell lines	7
Effects of salt stress on sucrose metabolism and growth in Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis)	7
Decolourization of synthetic dyes by laccase produced from Bacillus sp. NU2	7
Microbial functional diversity in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil of different dominant species in a vegetation concrete slope	7
Analytical detection methods for diagnosis of COVID-19: developed methods and their performance	7
Ethanolic extract of Turkish bee pollen and propolis: phenolic composition, antiradical, antiproliferative and antibacterial activities	7
Plant extracts and Trichoderma spp: possibilities for implementation in agriculture as biopesticides	7
Antibacterial mechanism of Aspergillus niger xj spore powder crude extract B10 against Agrobacterium tumefaciens T-37	6
Time-course RNA-seq analysis provides an improved understanding of genetic regulation in response to cold stress from white clover (Trifolium repens L.)	6
Genetic diversity and population structure of bread wheat varieties grown in Bulgaria based on microsatellite and phenotypic analyses	6
Genome-wide identification of Cellulose-like synthase D gene family in Dendrobium catenatum	6
Genome-wide identification of the CCCH gene family in rose (Rosa chinensis Jacq.) reveals its potential functions	6
A polyphasic approach to the characterization of potential silver-nanoparticles–producing and non-producing isolates of Alternaria species and antifungal activity against mycotoxigenic fungi	6
Recent advances and future prospects in topical creams from medicinal plants to expedite wound healing: a review	6
Potential targets for evaluation of sugarcane yellow leaf virus resistance in sugarcane cultivars: in silico sugarcane miRNA and target network prediction	6
Transcriptome analysis of soybean leaves response to manganese toxicity	6
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of tomato glycoside hydrolase family 1 β-glucosidase genes in response to abiotic stresses	5
Sialic acids, sialoconjugates and enzymes of their metabolism in fungi	5
Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and in vitro anticancer activities of Bombax buonopozense stem bark extracts	5
Transcriptome analysis reveals light-induced anthocyanin synthesis candidate genes in rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei: Reade)	5
Generalized anxiety in healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic	5
Separation of selenium species in plant tissues by high performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet treatment-hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry using various mobile phases	5
Genomics-guided isolation and identification of active secondary metabolites of Bacillus velezensis BA-26	5
Initial sample processing can influence the soil microbial metabarcoding surveys, revealed by Leucocalocybe mongolica fairy ring ecosystem	5
Respiratory viruses crossing the species barrier and emergence of new human coronavirus infectious disease	5
DNA barcoding coupled with high resolution melting for rapid identification of Ardisia gigantifolia and its toxic adulterants	5
Optimization of succinic acid production from xylose mother liquor (XML) by Actinobacillus succinogenes using response surface methodology	5
Inhibitory activity of carbon quantum dots against Phytophthora infestans and fungal plant pathogens and their effect on dsRNA-induced gene silencing	5
Knockout of the DAS gene increases S-adenosylmethionine production in Komagataella phaffii	5
State of the art and applications in nanostructured biocatalysis	5
The antitumor activity of cannabidiol on lung cancer cell lines A549 and H1299: the role of apoptosis	5
Knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19 vaccines amongst medical, dental and pharmacy students. A cross-sectional study from Bulgaria	5
Development of an immunoassay for the detection of human IgG against hepatitis C virus proteins using magnetic beads and flow cytometry	5
Astragalus glycyphyllos L.: antiviral activity and tablet dosage formulation of a standardized dry extract	4
Investigation of protein expression of Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells in quiescent and proliferating state before and after toxic stress	4
Screening of enzyme-producing strains from traditional Guizhou condiment	4
Combinations of mild chemical and bacterial pretreatment for improving enzymatic saccharification of corn stover	4
Genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis LZN01 inhibiting Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum and producing myri	4
Genome-wide identification, phylogeny and expression analysis of the bZIP gene family in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)	4
GE11 peptide modified CSO-SPION micelles for MRI diagnosis of targeted hepatic carcinoma	4
Identification and expression analysis of capsaicin biosynthesis pathway genes at genome level in Capsicum chinense	4
High-throughput sequencing technology reveals polysaccharides from Angelica dahurica that affect gut microbiota in mice	4
The antibacterial activity of four Saudi medicinal plants against clinical isolates ofPropionibacterium acnes	4
Effect of exogenous melatonin on salt stress in cucumber: alleviating effect and molecular basis	4
Genome-wide identification and expression pattern of alkaline/neutral invertase gene family in Dendrobium catenatum	4

Bioactivities of crude polysaccharide extracted from fermented soybean curd residue by Cordyceps militaris	4
Metabolomics profiling and antimicrobial activity of fermented date fruit (Khastawi) used as functional ingredients for making Asian confectionary (Dodol)	4
Association of paraoxonase (PON1) polymorphisms and activity with colorectal cancer predisposition	4
Analysis on bacterial community structure of new and old fermented pit mud of Shedian Liquor	4
Genetic diversity and population structure analysis – a prerequisite for constructing a mini core collection of Balkan Capsicum annuum germplasm	4
Genetic diversity and population structure of modern Bulgarian and foreign durum wheat based on microsatellite and agronomic data	4
Microbial profiling identifies potential key drivers in gastric cancer patients	4
Menadione and hydrogen peroxide trigger specific alterations in RNA polymerases profiles in quiescent Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells	4
Comparative study on the metabolic behaviour of anode biofilm in microbial fuel cell under different external resistance	4
Effect of cadmium on the molecular and morpho-physiological traits ofPisum sativumL.	4
The concept for the antivirulence therapeutics approach as alternative to antibiotics: hope or still a fiction?	4
Antiviral activity of Humulus lupulus (HOP) aqueous extract against MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2: in-vitro and in-silico study	4
Bulked QTL-Seq identified a major QTL for the awnless trait in spring wheat cultivars in Qinghai, China	4
Investigation of soil microbiota reveals variable dominant species at different land areas in China	4
Nanobodies: their potential for applications in biotechnology, diagnosis and antiviral properties in Africa; focus on application in agriculture	4
Comparative analysis of RNA-Seq data reveals adventitious root development is mediated by ChIFNα in lotus japonicus	4
Effects of exogenous nitric oxide on wild barley (Hordeum brevisubulatum) under salt stress	4
Ultrasound-assisted lipase-catalyzed synthesis of ethyl acetate: process optimization and kinetic study	4
Phytochemical investigation, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the fruit extracts of Solanum anguivi	4
Initial safety evaluation of Enterococcus faecium LBB.E81	4
Assaying for antiviral activity of the folkloric medicinal desert plant Rhazya stricta on coronavirus SARS-CoV-2	4
Research on prediction of contact stress of acetabular lining based on principal component analysis and support vector regression	4
Complete chloroplast genomes of wild and cultivated Cryptomeria japonica var. sinensis	4
Molecular characterisation of the oldest domesticated Turkish einkorn wheat landraces with simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers	3
In vitro antitumour and immunomodulating activity of saponins from Astragalus glycyphyllos	3
A novel characterization of alginate-attapulgite-calcium carbonate (AAC) gel adsorption in bacterial biodegradation of used engine oil (UEO)	3
Bioimage analysis of cell physiology of primary lens epithelial cells from diabetic and non-diabetic cataract patients	3
A survey of knowledge, attitudes and use of antibiotics among Bulgarian population	3
Thermal deactivation studies of alpha-amylase immobilized onto core-shell structured aniline formaldehyde crosslinked polyaniline magnetic nanocomposite	3
Detection of chicken adulteration in beef via ladder-shape melting temperature isothermal amplification (LMTIA) assay	3
rpoB and efp are stable candidate reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis in Saccharopolyspora spinosa	3
Ecballium elaterium extract reduces fibrosis during wound healing in rats	3
Filamin-A expression in triple-negative breast cancer and its clinical significance	3
Identification of bioactive compounds in leaves and fruits of Actinidia arguta accessions from northeastern China and assessment of their antioxidant activity with a radical-scavenging effect	3
Diversity of nirS and nirK denitrifying bacteria in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils of halophytes in Ebinur Lake Wetland	3
Transcriptome data mining towards characterization of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) controlling salinity tolerance in bread wheat	3
Photoprotective activity and HPLC-MS-ESI-IT profile of flavonoids from the barks of Hymenaea martiana Hayne (Fabaceae): development of topical formulations containing the hydroalcoholic extract	3
Trichoderma asperellum promotes cadmium accumulation within maize seedlings	3
Screening of phytochemicals and bioactivities of different parts ofLudwigia erecta(L.) H. Hara	3
Protective effect of newly synthesized indole imines against ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats	3
Hyperglycemia attenuates fibroblast contractility via suppression of TβRII receptor modulated α-smooth muscle actin expression	3
Anti-cancer effect of Petasites hybridus L. (Butterbur) root extract on breast cancer cell lines	3
Endodontic and surgical treatment of chronic apical periodontitis: a randomized clinical study	3
Uncovering ceRNA integrated networks that associate with fertility in a photoperiod and temperature sensitive male sterile wheat line	3
SALL4 stemness agent expression in oral squamous cell cancer and its clinical significance	3
Identification and quantification of anthocyanins of 62 blueberry cultivars via UPLC-MS	3
In silico prediction of type I PKS gene modules in nine lichenized fungi	3
Poster Abstracts	3
The wheat (Triticum aestiveum L.) MADS-box transcription factor TaMADS32 plays a role in response to abiotic stresses	3
Identification and characterization of miRNAs and target genes in developing flax seeds by multigroup analysis	3
In vitro evaluation of surface cleaning methods in two different implant defect angulations: a pilot study	3
Pituitary apoplexy associated with COVID-19 infection: review and a case report	3
An algorithm and application to efficiently analyse DNA fibre data	3
Rare genetic variants prioritize molecular pathways for semaphorin interactions in Alzheimer’s disease patients	3
What food will we be eating on our journey to Mars?	3
Single nucleotide polymorphism mutation related genes in bladder cancer for the treatment of patients: a study based on the TCGA database	3
Observation of Spirulina platensis cultivation in a prototype household bubble column photobioreactor during 107 days	3