OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Molecular Breeding is 7. 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
Bread wheat with enhanced grain carotenoid content: a novel option for wheat biofortification	43
Enhancement of root sulfur metabolic pathway by overexpression of OAS-TL3 to increase total soybean seed protein content	35
Genome wide association study and transcriptome analysis identify candidate genes regulating wheat coleoptile length	34
Characterization of qPL5: a novel quantitative trait locus (QTL) that controls panicle length in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	32
Creation and gene expression analysis of a giant embryo rice mutant with high GABA content	29
Regional association and transcriptome analysis revealed candidate genes controlling plant height in Brassica napus	28
Genomic insights into genome-wide heterozygosity and its impact on walnut adaptive evolution and improvement	26
Male sterility and hybrid breeding in soybean	25
Identification and QTL analysis of stripe rust resistance in the common wheat cultivar Gaoyuan813	25
Identification of qGL4.1 and qGL4.2, two closely linked QTL controlling grain length in rice	25
Identification of an ovuleless mutant and fine mapping of its causal Ol locus in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	23
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes controlling root system architecture under low phosphorus supply at seedling stage in Brassica napus	23
The role of Exo70s in plant defense against pathogens and insect pests and their application for crop breeding	22
Milyang54, a short, high-tillering winter wheat cultivar with enhanced lodging resistance and yield	22
Identification of two plastid transit peptides for construction of pollen-inactivation system in rice	21
The integration of linkage mapping and dynamic transcriptome analysis uncovers conserved candidate genes associated with salt tolerance in maize	21
Pyramiding blast resistance genes Pid3 and Pik-zh into a novel male sterile line Chuangyuan A for hybrid rice breeding	21
Genetic mapping and functional genomics of soybean seed protein	20
Enhancing the blast resistance of an elite thermo-sensitive genic male sterile line (TGMS) Longke638S and its derived hybrid varieties by incorporating Pigm gene	20
Integrating molecular markers and phenotypic analysis to assess cold tolerance in rice germplasm	20
Molecular mapping of two novel cold resistance genes in common wheat by 660K SNP array	19
Characterization and fine mapping of Double-grain (Dgs) mutant in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]	18
Engineering the key domains of starch synthases and branching enzyme to balance the amylose increase and yield loss in maize kernels	18
Using genomic selection to correct pedigree errors in kiwiberry breeding	18
Two QTL regions for spike length showing pleiotropic effects on Fusarium head blight resistance and thousand-grain weight in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	18

Genetic dissection of plant height in spring wheat from Pakistan using genome-wide SNPs and allele-specific Rht markers	17
Sesame improvement: traditional breeding to genomics-assisted breeding	17
Navigating the genetic basis of cadmium accumulation: a comprehensive analysis of low-cadmium accumulation rice	17
Identification and candidate analysis of a new brown planthopper resistance locus in an Indian landrace of rice, paedai kalibungga	16
Genetic analysis of trade-offs among disease resistance, yield, and quality traits employing genome-wide association mapping in indica rice (Oryza sativa L.)	16
Iron and zinc biofortification in potato through the introduction of NICOTIANAMINE SYNTHASE and FERRITIN genes	16
Molecular mapping and candidate gene identification of two major quantitative trait loci associated with silique length in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	16
A translocation-mediated duplication of the distal region of chromosome 5A reduced the culm length in a gamma-irradiated wheat mutant	16
Fine mapping and verification of a tiller inhibition gene in synthetic hexaploid wheat derivative	16
Mapping the genetic architecture of flowering and maturity in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] using multi-locus genome-wide association studies under Ethiopian conditions	16
CandiHap: a haplotype analysis toolkit for natural variation study	15
Integrating genome-wide association study into genomic selection for the prediction of agronomic traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	15
Improving clubroot resistance of cabbage cultivar ‘Xiyuan 4’ by foreground marker assisted selection and whole-genome re-sequencing background assisted selection	15
Ningza 182: A rapeseed variety with a moderately compact plant type, bred for high yield and high oil content	14
OsNAC74 affects grain protein content and various biological traits by regulating OsAAP6 expression in rice	14
Recent progress in the understanding of Citrus Huanglongbing: from the perspective of pathogen and citrus host	13
Uncovering a stable QTL qSRI.A06 and candidate gene for rapeseed pod shatter resistance	13
Speed breeding enhances crop resilience and productivity in a changing climate	13
Integration of iaa9-3 parthenocarpy and stigma exsertion for hybrid seedless tomato breeding	13
Overexpression of ZmEXPA5 reduces anthesis-silking interval and increases grain yield under drought and well-watered conditions in maize	13
The ethylene biosynthesis enzyme ACS3 acts as a key regulator of grain yield in rice	13
Origin, variation, and selection of natural alleles controlling flowering and adaptation in wild and cultivated soybean	13
Genome-wide association study and transcriptome analysis reveal natural variation of key genes regulation flowering time in rapeseed	12
A rapid, accurate and low-cost genomics-based seed quality control system for pigeonpea hybrids – a model for field crops	12
Identification of quantitative trait loci for important agronomic traits using chromosome segment substitution lines from a japonica × indica cross in rice	12
Simultaneous improvement of fiber yield and quality in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) by integration of auxin transport and synthesis	11
Fine mapping of a novel fruit-length locus Cpfl17.1 and development of near-isogenic lines by marker-assisted selection in Cucurbita pepo L.	11
Transcriptome analysis revealed molecular basis of cold response in Prunus mume	11
Allelic variation of carotenoid biosynthesis and degradation genes across worldwide commercial durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum) varieties under contrasting water regimes	11
Zheyouza 59, a rapeseed variety with superior resistance and excellent yield	11
A chromosome arm from Thinopyrum intermedium × Thinopyrum ponticum hybrid confers increased tillering and yield potential in wheat	11
Candidate loci for breeding compact plant-type soybean varieties	11
A zinc finger protein transcription factor PpZFP6 controls flavonoid biosynthesis in peach by regulating a UDP-glucose 3-O-glucosyltransferase gene PpUGT73C3 expression	11
Integrated review of Psathyrostachy huashanica: From phylogenetic research to wheat breeding application	11
Genetic dissection of grain zinc, iron, and yield traits in a CIMMYT bread wheat mapping population to support biofortification breeding	11
Using the dominant mutation gene Ae1-5180 (amylose extender) to develop high-amylose maize	10
Validation of SNP markers for selection of semi-dwarf and peduncle extrusion in barley	10
Development and evaluation of the utility of GenoBaits Peanut 40K for a peanut MAGIC population	10
Rapid breeding of an early maturing, high-quality, and high-y.ielding rice cultivar using marker‑assisted selection coupled with optimized anther culture	10
Hongyou 789: a moderately compact, sulfonylurea-resistant rapeseed variety for high-density cultivation and mechanized seed production	10
Pyramiding wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genes in triticale breeding	10
Cytological and genetic effects of rye chromosomes 1RS and 3R on the wheat-breeding founder parent Chuanmai 42 from southwestern China	10
Mapping of dwarfing gene and identification of mutant allele on plant height in wheat	10
Accumulation of mutations in the AP2 homoeologs causes suppression of anther extrusion with altered spike and culm development in hexaploid wheat	9
Text mining reveals the increasing importance of genomic approaches in crop research and breeding	9
Wild species rice OsCERK1DY-mediated arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis boosts yield and nutrient use efficiency in rice breeding	9
Genome-wide association analysis of kernel nutritional quality in two natural maize populations	9
Integrating genome-wide association studies with selective sweep reveals genetic loci associated with tolerance to low phosphate availability in Brassica napus	9
Fruit crops: development, stress resilience and molecular breeding	9
Quantitative trait loci for resistance to black point caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana in bread wheat	9

Pinpointing Rcs3 for frogeye leaf spot resistance and tracing its origin in soybean breeding	9
P-type pentatricopeptide repeat protein OsYS6 is essential for chloroplast development in rice through its role in chloroplast RNA processing	9
Getting help from the extended family: identification and genetic characterisation of novel resistance to Globodera pallida ‘Oberlangen’ in wild Solanum species	9
Snap bean diversity for resistance to bean common mosaic and necrosis viruses examined using new and existing candidate gene-linked markers	9
The elite variations in germplasms for soybean breeding	9
Flavonoid compounds as a way to identify sources of carrot resistance to Alternaria leaf blight	8
Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq	8
Establishment of an efficient Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated genetic transformation and regeneration system for Polygonum cuspidatum	8
Improvement in the quality of the water-saving and drought-resistant rice ‘Huhan 1516’ via molecular markers	8
MaGA20ox2f, an OsSD1 homolog, regulates flowering time and fruit yield in banana	8
Multi-omics analysis reveals the regulatory role of CsGA20OX1 in GA-mediated parthenocarpy of cucumber	8
Genome-wide association mapping of resistance to the foliar diseases septoria nodorum blotch and tan spot in a global winter wheat collection	8
Genetic variations in MdSAUR36 participate in the negative regulation of mesocarp cell division and fruit size in Malus species	8
Natural variation in the promoter of ZmMIR528b mediates maize stem lodging resistance by regulating ZmmiR528 expression	7
Plant immunity in soybean: progress, strategies, and perspectives	7
RsMYB3R-1 confers DCGMS male sterility by regulating the expression of orf463 gene in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	7
Mutating BnEOD1s via CRISPR-Cas9 increases the seed size and weight in Brassica napus	7
Implementation of different relationship estimate methodologies in breeding value prediction in kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)	7
Fatty acid exporter 1 enhances seed oil content in Brassica napus	7
Breeding and application of the early-maturing, high-quality, and high-yield cotton variety Zhongmian 113	7
Genetic markers of olive fruit weight selected to be used in breeding experiments	7
WRKY75 regulates anthocyanin accumulation in juvenile citrus tissues	7
Identification and mapping of late blight resistance QTLs in the wild tomato accession PI 224710 (Solanum pimpinellifolium)	7
Pleiotropic effect analysis and marker development for grain zinc and iron concentrations in spring wheat	7
GWAS in tetraploid potato: identification and validation of SNP markers associated with glycoalkaloid content	7
BnaC09.tfl1 controls determinate inflorescence trait in Brassica napus	7
Utilization of marker-assisted backcrossing to generate new gynoecious cucumber lines with genetic heritage similar to the indigenous Vietnamese cucumber	7
A novel variation of TaGW2-6B increases grain weight without penalty in grain protein content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	7
Breeding for durable resistance against biotrophic fungal pathogens using transgenes from wheat	7