OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of CRK gene family in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in response to Colletotrichum truncatum infection	77
Deciphering flower senescence physiology: advancements in post-harvest storage and preservation techniques for enhancing longevity	31
A novel stem vegetable germplasm of interspecific hybrids between Brassica juncea and Brassica oleracea	27
Genome-wide identification and characterisation of Aquaporin s in Rosa chinensis	26
Potential effects of onion (Allium cepa L.) and its phytomolecules on non-communicable chronic diseases: a review	24
Emerging trends and insights into the cultivation strategies, ethnomedicinal uses, and socio-economic attributes of orchids	23
Induction of tolerance to cryogenic protocols inSolanum tuberosumby salicylic acid is mediated by enzymatic antioxidant activity and hydrogen peroxide	20
Transcript profiling of papaya (Carica papaya L.) with CTS-N fertiliser after inoculation with PRSV	15
Rooting of aerial offshoots of date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) “Braim” by air layering method	15
Relationships between the incidence of fire blight in apple orchards and plant nutritional imbalance indices	12
Effect of microperforation on quality of modified atmosphere packaged cut rose cv. Corola	12
High temperature associated microRNAs and their potential roles in mediating heat tolerance in the leaf of banana inoculated with Serendipita indica	11
Fruit rot of Capsicum spp.: implications and management strategies	11
Recent advances in postharvest storage and preservation technology of pitaya (dragon fruit)	11
Comparison of different irrigation methods for onion by means of water and nitrogen response functions	10
Postharvest application of single, multi-walled carbon nanotubes and nanographene oxide improves rose keeping quality	10
Comparison of fruit texture and aquaporin gene expression in papaya “Khak Nual” cultivated under varying conditions	10
Effect of nano calcium, calcium chloride, and salicylic acid on bent neck in cut roses	10
Biofortification of vegetable crops for vitamins, mineral and other quality traits	10
Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology – Journal Prize 2021	10
Aquaporin expression and changes in fatty acid levels in apple leaves subjected to partial root-zone irrigation	9
Emeritus Professor of Plant Biotechnology at the University of Nottingham	9
Lemon myrtle and lemon scented tea tree essential oils as potential inhibitors of green mould on citrus fruits	9
Genomic characterisation, phylogenetic comparison and candidate gene identification of the lipid transfer proteins gene family in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.) and other Rosaceae species	8
Construction of a membrane yeast two-hybrid library and its application in identification of PsARRO-1-interacting proteins in tree peony	8

Searching for cold hardiness related genes based on transcriptome profiling in grapevine canes during cold acclimation and deacclimation	8
Development of alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in eggplant ( Solanum melongena L.)	8
Editorial	8
Characterization of guava (Psidium guajavaL.) germplasm through morphological traits and SCoT markers	8
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	8
Transient shading in agrivoltaic greenhouses: its impact on growth, architecture, and dry matter accumulation and partition in tomato plants	8
Enhancing floret persistence and bloom duration in gladiolus through foliar-applied calcium: a sustainable approach to floriculture	7
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
Accelerated breeding cycles in perennial fruit crops: conventional methods and biotechnological advances	7
Virome analysis for identification of viruses associated with asymptomatic infection of purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. edulis) in Colombia	7
Transforming UK diets for health and sustainability	7
Transcriptomics-based identification of transcription factors in the halophyte Apocynum venetum L.	6
Assessing the modifications and degradation of cell wall polymers during the ripening process of Rubus ulmifolius Schott fruit	6
Drought stress affects bacterial community structure in the rhizosphere of Paeonia ostii ‘Feng Dan’	6
A review of strawberry under protected cultivation: yields are higher under tunnels than in the open field	6
Fruit and juice quality of several lemon accessions grown in subtropical Florida	6
Improvement of biogenic amines in grape juice from Vitis labrusca and hybrid grapes grown in different training systems	6
Change in the unseasonal flowering occurrence on hydrangea basal shoots under forcing condition	6
Impacts of carboxymethyl cellulose-based coatings with calcium oxide and GABA on storage life and quality maintenance of fresh pistachio fruit	6
Dynamics of quality and metabolic activity of stored ‘Galaxy’ apples affected by maturity and 1-methylcyclopropene	6
Preharvest production practices, and postharvest treatment and handling methods for best quality onion bulbs: review	5
Temperatures above 30 ^o C decrease leaf growth in strawberry under global warming	5
Prediction of the stability and yield in nine strawberry cultivars in Brazil over two cycles	5
Influence of hydroponic cultivation subsystems on vegetative growth, vigour, and metabolite profiles in vanilla	5
Application of nanotechnology for preventing postharvest losses of agriproducts	5
Domestication of wild pears in Europe, with specific emphasis on the Caucasian endemic pear Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica (Fed.) Browicz	5
Establishing a simple selection method of high hypericin-producing adventitious root lines from leaf explants of Hypericum perforatum var. Topaz	5
A status-quo review on management of root knot nematode in tomato	5
Postharvest stress manipulation in Tenderstem® broccoli – examining the potential for stress-adaptative responses to promote sustainable quality retention	4
Cloning and Characterisation of a novel phosphate transporter geneEcPT1fromEichhornia crassipes	4
Acclimatisation of orchids using plant growth-promoting bacteria and humic acids	4
Identification of Garlic virus A infecting Allium sativum L. through next generation sequencing technology	4
Postharvest quality response of pears with beeswax coatings during long term cold storage	4
Inter-fertility of five highbush blueberry cultivars and ideal crossing combinations	4
Flower colour and antioxidant activity of violas (Viola × wittrockiana) as edible flowers	4
Genome-wide identification and expression of CYP71 gene family in response to low-temperature stress in banana	4
Ascorbate-glutathione cycle and thioredoxin system are involved in nitric oxide alleviating excess nitrate stress in tomato seedlings	4
Impacts of iaa9-3 and iaa9-5 mutations on the seed quality of tomatoes	4
Simulation of pepper ( Capsicum annuum L.) growth stages under different nitrogen fertiliser levels based on three models	4
Physiological and transcriptomic responses of antioxidant system and nitrogen metabolism in tomato seedlings treated with nitrogen starvation and re-supply	4
The adoption of robotics in pack houses for fresh produce handling	3
Heterologous expression of the peach sucrose transporter (PpSUT2) in increased cold and drought stress tolerance in tobacco	3
The future of vertical farming: necessary advances in precision technology, crop selection and market sector development	3
Changes in physicochemical quality and antioxidant system of grapes by kaolin applied to reduce bunch compactness	3
Light quality, cytokinin type, and media affect the regeneration, growth, and fluorescence parameters of Syngonium podophyllum Schott “Emerald Green” in v	3
Grafting as an effective approach for improvement of eggplant resistance against bacterial wilt ( Ralstonia solanacearum ) in screen-house condition	3
Brassinosteroids or proline can alleviate yield inhibition under salt stress via modulating physio-biochemical activities and antioxidant systems in snap bean	3
Improving shelf life and quality of guava fruit using an edible coating containing xanthan and pomegranate seed oil	3
Exploring the morphological and genetic diversity and relationship of elite jackfruit ( Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) accessions in southern Kerala through comprehensiv	3
The effects of interploid pollination on seed development and fruit weight in Actinidia chinensis (kiwifruit)	3

Comparative study on the different edible coatings loaded with fennel essential oil/β-cyclodextrin microcapsules for blueberry preservation	3
Nano-TiO ₂ enhanced fruit storage chambers: unveiling the potential for prolonging banana shelf life	3
Trehalose promotes the formation of Lanzhou lily bulblets by increasing carbohydrate content	3
Genome-wide analysis of the ABCB gene family in Vitis vinifera: its expression patterns in berries and its responses to iron and heavy metal stresses	3
Effect of night temperature on pollen germination and the morphology of floral organs in two strawberry cultivars	3
Production, postharvest and processing of the yerba mate: a review on technological advances and quality from raw material to the final product	3
Physiological, biochemical and molecular responses to low pH stress in citrus junos seedlings	3
Growing-degree-days (GDDs) in a uniform phenology scale (BBCH) for two walnut ( Juglans regia L.) cultivars	3
Genome-wide identification of pseudo-response regulator (PRR) family members in cabbage ( Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) and their ex	3
Male diversity matters: genetic structuring of insular male date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) revealed valuable breeding and conservation resources	3
Detecting misidentifications of strawberry cultivars in the Philippines using single nucleotide polymorphism markers	3
On the pros and cons of red photons for greenhouse tomato production: increasing the percentage of red photons improves LED efficacy but plant responses are cultivar-specific	3
RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism and application in vegetable crops	3
Genome-wide analysis of ABF gene family in lettuce ( Lactuca sativa L.) reveals the negative roles of LsABF1 in thermally induced bolting	3
The role of supplemental lighting during late fall and winter on photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic pigments biosynthesis of cut rose flower ( Rosa hybrida cv. ‘Dolce	3
Association analysis in a germplasm panel of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus(Thunb.) Matsum and Nakai) predominantly from India confirms a QTL conferring resistance toFusarium oxysporumf.	3
Selenomethionine regulates the sugar-acid ratio of strawberry fruit by modulating the activities of related enzymes	3
A natural approach to guava ( Psidium guajava L.) preservation: chia seed and saffron corm extract coatings	3
Bulb development in garlic – a review	3
Analysis of self-pollination and interspecific hybridisation affinity of Rhododendron and parental selection	3
Foliar selenium biofortification of broccolini: effects on plant growth and mineral accumulation	3