OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Tree Genetics & Genomes is 2. 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
Evaluating the accuracy of genomic prediction for the management and conservation of relictual natural tree populations	31
Selective efficiency of genome-wide selection in Coffea canephora breeding	23
Expected benefits of genomic selection for growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus grandis	20
Genetic diversity and the origin of commercial plantation of Indonesian teak on Java Island	17
Prediction accuracy of single-step BLUP for growth and wood quality traits in the lodgepole pine breeding program in British Columbia	15
Optimization of Eucalyptus breeding through random regression models allowing for reaction norms in response to environmental gradients	15
Transcriptome analysis and postharvest behavior of the kiwifruit ‘Actinidia deliciosa’ reveal the role of ethylene-related phytohormones during fruit ripening	15
“A reference genome assembly and adaptive trait analysis of Castanea mollissima ‘Vanuxem,’ a source of resistance to chestnut blight in restoration breeding”	14
Detection of QTL for apple fruit acidity and sweetness using sensorial evaluation in multiple pedigreed full-sib families	14
A new SSR fingerprinting set and its comparison to existing SSR- and SNP-based genotyping platforms to manage Pyrus germplasm resources	14
Fine mapping of the locus controlling self-incompatibility in European hazelnut	12
Identification and functional study of oleoresin terpenoid biosynthesis-related genes in masson pine (Pinus massoniana L.) based on transcriptome analysis	12
Advances in genomics of cashew tree: molecular tools and strategies for accelerated breeding	12
A low citric acid trait in cranberry: genetics and molecular mapping of a locus impacting fruit acidity	12
Genetics to the rescue: managing forests sustainably in a changing world	11
Genetic diversity analysis of Chinese plum (Prunus salicina L.) based on whole-genome resequencing	11
Plastome characterization and comparative analyses of wild crabapples (Malus baccata and M. toringo): insights into infraspecific plastome variation and phylogenetic relationships	11
Integrating evolutionary, demographic and ecophysiological processes to predict the adaptive dynamics of forest tree populations under global change	11
An accumulation of genetic variation and selection across the disease-related genes during apple domestication	10
Comparison of structure analyses and core collections for the management of walnut genetic resources	10
A reference high-density genetic map of Theobroma grandiflorum (Willd. ex Spreng) and QTL detection for resistance to witches’ broom disease (Moniliophthora perniciosa)	10
Genome-wide distribution of simple sequence repeats in pomegranate and their application to the analysis of genetic diversity	10
Genetic classification of Vietnamese cacao cultivars assessed by SNP and SSR markers	10
Overexpression of a tonoplast Na+/H+ antiporter from the halophytic shrub Nitraria sibirica improved salt tolerance and root development in transgenic poplar	10
Comparison of selection methods for the establishment of a core collection using SSR markers for hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) accessions from European germplasm repositories	10

Overexpression of the bamboo sucrose synthase gene (BeSUS5) improves cellulose production, cell wall thickness and fiber quality in transgenic poplar	10
Genetic analysis of central Anatolian grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) germplasm by simple sequence repeats	10
Polyamine oxidase (PAO)–mediated polyamine catabolism plays potential roles in peach (Prunus persica L.) fruit development and ripening	10
Patterns of genetic variation in leading-edge populations of Quercus robur: genetic patchiness due to family clusters	9
SNP markers associated with resistance to frosty pod and black pod rot diseases in an F1 population of Theobroma cacao L.	9
Using genotyping-by-sequencing derived SNPs to examine the genetic structure and identify a core set of Corylus americana germplasm	9
Cytoplasmic DNA variation does not support a recent contribution of Pinus sylvestris L. from the Caucasus to the main range	9
A low malic acid trait in cranberry fruit: genetics, molecular mapping, and interaction with a citric acid locus	9
Chloroplast genome sequences of Carya illinoinensis from two distinct geographic populations	9
ABA influences color initiation timing in P. avium L. fruits by sequentially modulating the transcript levels of ABA and anthocyanin-related genes	9
Gene-ecological zonation and population genetic structure of Tectona grandis L.f. in India revealed by genome-wide SSR markers	9
Species delimitation and phylogeography of African tree populations of the genus Parkia (Fabaceae)	8
Comparative plastid genome analyses of Rosa: Insights into the phylogeny and gene divergence	8
Genomic relationship–based genetic parameters and prospects of genomic selection for growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus benthamii	8
Genome-wide association study of myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii) resistance in Eucalyptus obliqua (subgenus Eucalyptus)	8
Quantitative and molecular genetic variation among botanical varieties and subpopulations of Hancornia speciosa Gomes (Apocynaceae)	8
Genomic breeding values’ prediction including populational selfing rate in an open-pollinated Eucalyptus globulus breeding population	7
Linkage mapping and QTL analysis of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) full-siblings using genotyping-by-sequencing	7
Transcriptome analysis reveals genes associated with leaf color mutants in Cymbidium longibracteatum	7
Comprehensive mechanistic insights into the citrus genetics, breeding challenges, biotechnological implications, and omics-based interventions	7
Primer development and functional classification of EST-SSR markers in Ulmus species	7
Genetics in and opportunities for improvement of Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana (Steven) Spach) Christmas tree production	7
Genetic structure of two Acrocomia ecotypes (Arecaceae) across Brazilian savannas and seasonally dry forests	7
Marker associations for fusiform rust resistance in a clonal population of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda, L.)	7
Seed and pollen dispersal and fine-scale spatial genetic structure of a threatened tree species: Pericopsis elata (HARMS) Meeuwen (Fabaceae)	7
Haplotype structure analysis of a locus associated with fruit skin type on chromosome 8 in Japanese pear	7
Genome-wide identification and expression profiles of phased siRNAs in a male-sterile somatic cybrid of pummelo (Citrus grandis)	6
Assembly of Satsuma mandarin mitochondrial genome and identification of cytoplasmic male sterility–specific ORFs in a somatic cybrid of pummelo	6
Advanced genebank management of genetic resources of European wild apple, Malus sylvestris, using genome-wide SNP array data	6
The haplotype-resolved reference genome of lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm f.)	6
QTL analysis of crown gall disease resistance in apple: first plant R gene candidates effective against Rhizobium rhizogenes (Ti)	6
The R2R3-MYB transcription factor VcMYB4a inhibits lignin biosynthesis in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)	5
Tolerance of Acacia populations following inoculation with the Ceratocystis canker and wilt pathogen in Vietnam	5
Genetic diversity and structure of the endemic and critically endangered Populus caspica in the Hyrcanian forests	5
Comparative chloroplast genomes of Prunus subgenus Cerasus (Rosaceae): insights into sequence variations and phylogenetic relationships	5
Parent–offspring variation transmission in full-sib families revealed predominantly paternal inheritance of chloroplast DNA in Pinus massoniana (Pinaceae)	5
DArTseq-derived SNPs for the genus Psidium reveal the high diversity of native species	5
Genetic diversity and population structure analyses in the Alpine plum (Prunus brigantina Vill.) confirm its affiliation to the Armeniaca section	5
Spatial genetic structure and mating system in forest tree populations from seasonally dry tropical forests: a review	5
Genome-wide association analysis and validation with KASP markers for nut and shell traits in almond (Prunus dulcis [Mill.] D.A.Webb)	5
Correction to: The haplotype‑resolved reference genome of lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm f.)	5
Efficient low-cost marker-assisted selection of trees with MALE STERILITY 1 (MS1) in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don) using bulk DNA samples	5
Phylogeography and phylogeny of genus Quercus L. (Fagaceae) in Turkey implied by variations of trnT(UGU)-L(UAA)-F (GAA) chloroplast DNA region	5
Genomics and adaptation in forest ecosystems	5
Application of linear mixed models for multiple harvest/site trial analyses in perennial plant breeding	5
The transcriptomes of healthy and bitter pit-affected ‘Honeycrisp’ fruit reveal genes associated with disorder development and progression	5
Exposure of Eucalyptus to varied temperature and CO2 has a profound effect on the physiology and expression of genes related to cell wall formation and remodeling	5
Phylogeography and genetic structure of a subarctic-alpine shrub species, Alnus alnobetula (Ehrh.) K. Koch s. l., inferred from chloroplast DNA markers	4
Mapping of QTLs for citrus quality traits throughout the fruit maturation process on clementine (Citrus reticulata × C. sinensis) and mandarin (C. reticulata Blanco) genetic maps	4
Using a coalescent approach to assess gene flow and effective population size of Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. Ex Mart. in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest	4

Genome-wide genetic diversity and IBD analysis reveals historic dissemination routes of pear in China	4
Patterns of genomic diversity and linkage disequilibrium across the disjunct range of the Australian forest tree Eucalyptus globulus	4
Genetic architecture of leaf morphological and physiological traits in a Populus deltoides ‘Danhong’ × P. simonii ‘Tongliao1’ pedigree revealed by quantitative trait locus analysis	4
Continental-wide population genetics and post-Pleistocene range expansion in field maple (Acer campestre L.), a subdominant temperate broadleaved tree species	4
Transcriptome-based single-nucleotide polymorphism markers between Pinus brutia and Pinus halepensis and the analysis of their hybrids	4
Genetic variation in fire recovery and other fire-related traits in a global eucalypt species	4
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) genetic improvement via biotechnological approaches	4
Dynamic changes in the genetic parameters of growth traits with age and their associations with heterosis in hybrid Liriodendron	4
Diversity and structure of Coffea canephora from old seminal crops in Espírito Santo, Brazil: genetic resources for coffee breeding	4
Ad hoc breeding of a genetically depauperate landrace of noble fir (Abies procera Rehder) using SNP genotyping via high-throughput targeted sequencing	4
Mitochondrial phylogeography of the ponderosa pines: widespread gene capture, interspecific sharing, and two unique lineages	3
Genome-wide association study for apple flesh browning: detection, validation, and physiological roles of QTLs	3
Comparison of chloroplast genomes of compound-leaved maples and phylogenetic inference with other Acer species	3
Genetic relationship and parentages of historical peaches revealed by microsatellite markers	3
Genetic diversity, population structure, and clonal verification in South African avocado cultivars using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers	3
Genetic diversity and population structure in Castanopsis fissa revealed by analyses of sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers	3
Evolutionary relationship of the NBS-LRR gene family in Melaleuca and Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae)	3
Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of Franklinia alatamaha, a tree species existing only in cultivation	3
A comparative analysis of differential N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification between non-transgenic and LBD15 overexpressing Poplar 84 K plants	3
Population structure and intraspecific ecological niche differentiation point to lineage divergence promoted by polyploidization in Psidium cattleyanum (Myrtaceae)	3
Genome-wide assessment of population structure and genetic diversity of Eucalyptus urophylla based on a multi-species single-nucleotide polymorphism chip analysis	3
Screening clonally replicated Acacia mangium breeding populations for tolerance to Ceratocystis canker and wilt disease	3
Genetic mapping of the dominant gene controlling weeping habit in Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata Sieb. et Zucc.)	3
Construction of a DArT-seq marker–based genetic linkage map and identification of QTLs for yield in tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze)	3
Many candidates for a single chair: a critical review of the genetic determinant of flat fruit shape trait in peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch)	3
Estimation of genetic parameters associated with frosty pod rot (Moniliophthora roreri) and cacao production in Mexico	3
Genetic structure of an important widely distributed tropical forest tree, Shorea parvifolia, in Southeast Asia	3
The complete chloroplast genome sequence of American elm (Ulmus americana) and comparative genomics of related species	3
Origin of traditional sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) varieties from the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula	2
Gene expression profiling of Rhododendron pulchrum leaves under drought stress	2
Genetic linkage between the training and selection sets impacts the predictive ability of SNP markers in a cloned population of Pinus taeda L.	2
Empirical evaluation of multi-trait DNA testing in an apple seedling population	2
Divergence amid recurring gene flow: complex demographic histories for two North American pine species (Pinus pungens and P. rigida) fit growing expectations among forest trees	2
Pigment composition analysis of fruit pulp in the recombinant progenies reveals the polygenic nature of pulp color inheritance in guava (Psidium guajava L.)	2
Modeling the genetic response of diameter growth in poplar hybrids growing in the center of Chile in the presence of Septoria canker	2
Upregulation of defense-related gene expressions associated with lethal growth failure in the hybrid seedlings of Japanese flowering cherry	2
Filling gaps of reference DNA barcodes in Syzygium from rainforest fragments in Sumatra	2
Karyotype variability of sour orange (Citrus aurantium L.) and the origin of its heteromorphic karyotypes	2
Genetic assignment, diversity, and divergence of naturalised Acacia saligna (Fabaceae) in Tigray, Ethiopia	2
Genomic prediction in a multi-generation Eucalyptus globulus breeding population	2
Sapling and coppice biomass heritabilities and potential gains from Eucalyptus polybractea progeny trials	2
Genetic variation of a widespread subdominant tree species (Acer campestre L.) in Bosnia and Herzegovina	2
Selection and validation of reference genes for accurate RT-qPCR gene expression normalization in cacao beans during fermentation	2
Expression pattern analysis of key genes related to anther development in a mutant of male-sterile Betula platyphylla Suk.	2
QTL and candidate gene analyses of rootstock-mediated mandarin fruit yield and quality traits under contrasting iron availabilities	2
Isolation-by-ecology in a Neotropical savanna tree	2
Entropy and mutual information in genome-wide selection: the splitting of k-fold cross-validation sets and implications for tree breeding	2
A genetic platform for predicting and reducing non-tenera contamination in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) seed supply	2
Spatial genetic patterns of the medicinal and edible shrub Lycium ruthenicum (Solanaceae) in arid Xinjiang, China	2
High genetic diversity but spatially restricted genetic connectivity in a tropical montane cloud forest tree (Magnolia schiedeana)	2
Range shift and introgression of three Japanese Abies species: insights from population genetic data and species distribution modeling	2
Use of plastid genome sequences in phylogeographic studies of tree species can be misleading without comprehensive sampling of co-occurring, related species	2
Abiotic factors predict taxonomic composition and genetic admixture in populations of hybridizing white oak species (Quercus sect. Quercus) on regional scale	2
Morphological and DNA analyses suggest the reinstatement of four synonymized Cecropia species	2
Genome-wide association study for morphological, physiological, and productive traits in Coffea arabica using structural equation models	2
A novel synthesis of two decades of microsatellite studies on European beech reveals decreasing genetic diversity from glacial refugia	2
Preponderance of additive and non-additive variances for growth, ecophysiological and wood traits in Eucalyptus hybrid genotype-by-spacing interaction	2
QTL mapping of polymethoxyflavone (PMF) accumulation in citrus	2
Correction to: Detection of QTL for apple fruit acidity and sweetness using sensorial evaluation in multiple pedigreed full-sib families	2
Strong genetic differentiation on a small geographic scale in the Neotropical rainforest understory tree Paypayrola blanchetiana (Violaceae)	2