OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Horticultural Science & 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
A novel stem vegetable germplasm of interspecific hybrids between Brassica juncea and Brassica oleracea	90
Genome-wide identification and characterisation of Aquaporin s in Rosa chinensis	36
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of CRK gene family in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in response to Colletotrichum truncatum infection	31
Deciphering flower senescence physiology: advancements in post-harvest storage and preservation techniques for enhancing longevity	27
Rooting of aerial offshoots of date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) “Braim” by air layering method	23
Transcript profiling of papaya (Carica papaya L.) with CTS-N fertiliser after inoculation with PRSV	22
Emerging trends and insights into the cultivation strategies, ethnomedicinal uses, and socio-economic attributes of orchids	19
Sustainable management of coastal sandy soil for intercropping flower crops with coconut in India	18
Recent advances in postharvest storage and preservation technology of pitaya (dragon fruit)	17
Relationships between the incidence of fire blight in apple orchards and plant nutritional imbalance indices	15
Effect of microperforation on quality of modified atmosphere packaged cut rose cv. Corola	14
Lemon myrtle and lemon scented tea tree essential oils as potential inhibitors of green mould on citrus fruits	12
An overview of essential methods for preservation of sweet potato roots: a mini-review	12
Effect of nano calcium, calcium chloride, and salicylic acid on bent neck in cut roses	12
Fruit rot of Capsicum spp.: implications and management strategies	12
Comparison of fruit texture and aquaporin gene expression in papaya “Khak Nual” cultivated under varying conditions	11
Biofortification of vegetable crops for vitamins, mineral and other quality traits	11
High resolution mapping and validation of WBNV resistance loci in watermelon via QTL-seq	11
Aquaporin expression and changes in fatty acid levels in apple leaves subjected to partial root-zone irrigation	11
Development of alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in eggplant ( Solanum melongena L.)	10
Emeritus Professor of Plant Biotechnology at the University of Nottingham	10
Genomic characterisation, phylogenetic comparison and candidate gene identification of the lipid transfer proteins gene family in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.) and other Rosaceae species	9
A review of powdery mildew in strawberries: the resistance of species, hybrids and cultivars to the pathogen is highly variable within and across studies with no standard method for assessing the dise	9
Searching for cold hardiness related genes based on transcriptome profiling in grapevine canes during cold acclimation and deacclimation	9
Transforming UK diets for health and sustainability	8

Characterization of guava (Psidium guajavaL.) germplasm through morphological traits and SCoT markers	8
Enhancing floret persistence and bloom duration in gladiolus through foliar-applied calcium: a sustainable approach to floriculture	8
Construction of a membrane yeast two-hybrid library and its application in identification of PsARRO-1-interacting proteins in tree peony	8
Transient shading in agrivoltaic greenhouses: its impact on growth, architecture, and dry matter accumulation and partition in tomato plants	8
Accelerated breeding cycles in perennial fruit crops: conventional methods and biotechnological advances	8
Editorial	8
Evaluation of rootstocks resistant to gummy stem blight and their effect on the fruit yield and quality traits of grafted watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai)	7
Fruit and juice quality of several lemon accessions grown in subtropical Florida	7
Drought stress affects bacterial community structure in the rhizosphere of Paeonia ostii ‘Feng Dan’	7
Change in the unseasonal flowering occurrence on hydrangea basal shoots under forcing condition	7
Dynamics of quality and metabolic activity of stored ‘Galaxy’ apples affected by maturity and 1-methylcyclopropene	7
Assessing the modifications and degradation of cell wall polymers during the ripening process of Rubus ulmifolius Schott fruit	7
Improvement of biogenic amines in grape juice from Vitis labrusca and hybrid grapes grown in different training systems	7
Transcriptomics-based identification of transcription factors in the halophyte Apocynum venetum L.	6
Application of nanotechnology for preventing postharvest losses of agriproducts	6
Domestication of wild pears in Europe, with specific emphasis on the Caucasian endemic pear Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica (Fed.) Browicz	6
Temperatures above 30 ^o C decrease leaf growth in strawberry under global warming	6
Impacts of carboxymethyl cellulose-based coatings with calcium oxide and GABA on storage life and quality maintenance of fresh pistachio fruit	6
Establishing a simple selection method of high hypericin-producing adventitious root lines from leaf explants of Hypericum perforatum var. Topaz	6
Preharvest production practices, and postharvest treatment and handling methods for best quality onion bulbs: review	6
A status-quo review on management of root knot nematode in tomato	6
A review of strawberry under protected cultivation: yields are higher under tunnels than in the open field	6
Influence of hydroponic cultivation subsystems on vegetative growth, vigour, and metabolite profiles in vanilla	6
Regulating leaf morphology in spiny sow thistle ( Sonchus asper ) for salad green production with optimised nutrient solution under low light intensity	6
Prediction of the stability and yield in nine strawberry cultivars in Brazil over two cycles	6
Impacts of iaa9-3 and iaa9-5 mutations on the seed quality of tomatoes	5
Effects of shading on the growth and coumarin biosynthesis of Heracleum moellendorffii Hance	5
Simulation of pepper ( Capsicum annuum L.) growth stages under different nitrogen fertiliser levels based on three models	5
Inter-fertility of five highbush blueberry cultivars and ideal crossing combinations	5
Acclimatisation of orchids using plant growth-promoting bacteria and humic acids	5
Flower colour and antioxidant activity of violas (Viola × wittrockiana) as edible flowers	5
Physiological and transcriptomic responses of antioxidant system and nitrogen metabolism in tomato seedlings treated with nitrogen starvation and re-supply	5
Cloning and Characterisation of a novel phosphate transporter geneEcPT1fromEichhornia crassipes	5
Postharvest quality response of pears with beeswax coatings during long term cold storage	5
Genome-wide identification and expression of CYP71 gene family in response to low-temperature stress in banana	5
Postharvest stress manipulation in Tenderstem® broccoli – examining the potential for stress-adaptative responses to promote sustainable quality retention	4
Ascorbate-glutathione cycle and thioredoxin system are involved in nitric oxide alleviating excess nitrate stress in tomato seedlings	4
Male diversity matters: genetic structuring of insular male date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) revealed valuable breeding and conservation resources	4
Effect of night temperature on pollen germination and the morphology of floral organs in two strawberry cultivars	4
Detecting misidentifications of strawberry cultivars in the Philippines using single nucleotide polymorphism markers	4
A natural approach to guava ( Psidium guajava L.) preservation: chia seed and saffron corm extract coatings	4
Genome-wide identification of pseudo-response regulator (PRR) family members in cabbage ( Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) and their ex	4
Analysis of self-pollination and interspecific hybridisation affinity of Rhododendron and parental selection	4
The effects of interploid pollination on seed development and fruit weight in Actinidia chinensis (kiwifruit)	4
Physiological, biochemical and molecular responses to low pH stress in citrus junos seedlings	4
The adoption of robotics in pack houses for fresh produce handling	4
Comparative study on the different edible coatings loaded with fennel essential oil/β-cyclodextrin microcapsules for blueberry preservation	4
Improving shelf life and quality of guava fruit using an edible coating containing xanthan and pomegranate seed oil	4
Establishment of a simple evaluation method for leaf heat injury of African violets	4
The future of vertical farming: necessary advances in precision technology, crop selection and market sector development	4