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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of Malus sieversii and Malus niedzwetzkyana from Kazakhstan using high-throughput genotyping	26
Genotyping of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm resources with SNP markers linked to agronomic traits reveals signs of selection	21
Revealing local adaptation of Quercus suber L. populations under climate change through Genome Scans and Environmental Association Analysis	19
Construction of a high-density genetic linkage map and QTL analysis using an interspecific F1 population in pistachio	17
A high-density genetic map from a cacao F2 progeny and QTL detection for resistance to witches’ broom disease	16
Association genetics of wood traits in European black poplar (Populus nigra L.)	14
Parametric mapping of QTL for resistance to European canker in apple in ‘Aroma’ × ‘Discovery’	14
The future of rubber production: a review of genetic regulation of biosynthetic pathways and genome editing technologies in natural rubber-producing plants	13
The Barren Berry phenotype: untangling cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) genetic contamination in central Wisconsin and beyond	12
Genetic diversity of apple heirloom germplasm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as revealed by SNP markers	12
Comprehensive analysis of the SmPIN gene family in Salix matsudana: roles in growth, development, and stress adaptation	11
Genetic variation and origin of mountain birch on a recently colonized glacial outwash plain by Vatnajökull glacier, southeast Iceland	11
Genetic breaks caused by ancient forest fragmentation: phylogeography of Staudtia kamerunensis (Myristicaceae) reveals distinct clusters in the Congo Basin	10
Insights into the evolution of the eucalypt CER1 and CER3 genes involved in the synthesis of alkane waxes	10
Analysis of the relationships among telomere‒associated protein‒encoding gene expression, tree age and telomere length in Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco	9
Mating system and inbreeding depression in Hymenaea stigonocarpa	9
Epigenomic response to insect herbivory in Lombardy poplar: assessing geographic variation in DNA methylation changes	9
Karyotype and genome size of Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa, Lecythidaceae). A technical note	9
Genomic exploration of Thuja plicata indicates no loss of diversity from adults to offspring in UK Woodlands	8
A novel synthesis of two decades of microsatellite studies on European beech reveals decreasing genetic diversity from glacial refugia	8
Organellar genome evolution in Ribes L.: hotspots of mutation, sequence transfer, codon usage, and phylogenetic context	8
Patterns of genomic diversity and linkage disequilibrium across the disjunct range of the Australian forest tree Eucalyptus globulus	8
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) genetic improvement via biotechnological approaches	8
Heterochromatic patterns of Citrus revisited: a new look at species origins and karyotype evolution	8
Isolation-by-ecology in a Neotropical savanna tree	8

Characterization of the actin (ACT) family in Rosaceae and role of PbrACT1 in pear pollen tube growth	7
Genome-wide identification of the Carya illinoinensis bZIP transcription factor and the potential function of S1-bZIPs in abiotic stresses	7
The mitochondrial genome sequence of Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc. (Arecaceae) is characterized by gene insertion within intergenic spaces	7
Correction to: A novel synthesis of two decades of microsatellite studies on European beech reveals decreasing genetic diversity from glacial refugia	7
Traceability of provenance-collected lodgepole pine in a reforestation chain of custody case study	7
Estimating fruit tree growth curves in breeding field using fragmented longitudinal data: an application to citrus hybrid seedlings	7
The first mitogenome of Dracaena (Dracaena sp. in Guangxi) reveals complex multi-chromosomal architecture and long repeat sequence-driven evolution	6
Marker-based pedigree reconstruction reveals limited diversity within commercial Eucalyptus benthamii breeding populations in Brazil	6
Genetic diversity of the endangered palm Butia eriospatha in grassland and forest landscapes: informing conservation and seed collection	6
Analysis of genetic parameters of growth and wood traits provides insight into the genetic improvement of Schima superba	6
Genetic consequence of widespread plantations of Cryptomeria japonica var. sinensis in Southern China: implications for afforestation strategies under climate change	6
Transcriptome and physiological analysis revealed core genes that promote glutathione metabolism in blue honeysuckle in response to freezing stress	6
Correction to: Deep plastid phylogeographic divergence of beaked hickory (Carya sinensis) calls for transboundary conservation in a biodiversity hotspot	6
Contribution of external dispersal to pollen pool genetic diversity in a riparian population of Cercidiphyllum japonicum	6
Pleistocene-dated genomic divergence of avocado trees supports cryptic diversity in the Colombian germplasm	6
Genetic analysis of quantitative variation in almond nut traits	5
Genetic mapping of two quantitative resistance loci to Venturia nashicola in an interspecific pear family	5
Fine mapping of the gene controlling the easy-peeling pellicle trait and development of an efficient marker-assisted selection system in Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata Sieb. et Zucc.)	5
Deep plastid phylogeographic divergence of beaked hickory (Carya sinensis) calls for transboundary conservation in a biodiversity hotspot	5
Low-density AgriSeq targeted genotyping-by-sequencing markers are efficient for pedigree quality control in Pinus taeda L. breeding	5
Genome-wide characterization and expression analysis of the LHC gene family of Hevea Brasiliensis and its response to cold stress	5
Identification and dynamic expression analysis of microRNAs associated with multi-tepal formation in Magnolia polytepala	5
Whole genome resequencing unveils population structure and wood trait associations for Indian teak germplasm	5
The AP2/ERF transcription factor OfERF2 promotes flavonoid biosynthesis in Osmanthus fragrans	5
Genomic selection: an effective tool for operational Eucalyptus globulus clonal selection	5
Population genetic structure and demographic history of the timber tree Dicorynia guianensis in French Guiana	4
Genome-wide association analysis of ecologically essential traits in Picea crassifolia	4
Improving fruit size in sweet cherry via association mapping and genomic prediction	4
Genome-wide identification of rubber tree PILS auxin transporter gene families and functional characterization of HbPILS6	4
Female flowers first: QTL mapping in eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) identifies a dominant locus for heterodichogamy syntenic with that in Persian walnut (J. regia L.)	4
Evaluation of genetic diversity across multiple generations of a Eucalyptus nitens breeding population	4
Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the Santina and Regina varieties of Prunus avium	4
Making headway toward enduring changes: perspectives on breeding tree crops through genome editing	4
Hybridization, spatial genetic structure and potential environmental preadaptation in Quercus robur and Quercus petraea in Germany– results from the 4th National Forest Inventory	4
Characterising the molecular diversity of ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) at its western marginal range in Europe — phylogeographic insights and implications for conservation in Ireland	4
Preserving genetic diversity in Pinus tabuliformis breeding population through core collection development	4
Detection of moderate-effect QTLs for tree architectural traits in large avocado (Persea Americana) mapping populations	4
Genetic diversity analysis of Euterpe edulis based on different molecular markers	4
Refugial European larch in the Jeseníky region (Czechia): human-mediated Alpine admixture in protected areas	4
Genetic insights into ecology and conservation of Pinus gerardiana (chilgoza pine) a threatened species of north western himalayas – a review	4
Breakdown of self-incompatibility of apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) induced by gamma-ray mutagenesis	4
Correction to: Genome‑wide identification of NRAMP family genes in Populus trichocarpa and their roles in transport of heavy metals	3
QTL mapping of flavanone glycoside accumulation in citrus	3
Genetic diversity and population structure of Rubroshorea curtisii, a hill dipterocarp species: implications for conservation	3
Genotyping-by-sequencing shows high genetic diversity in Corylus avellana germplasm resistant to eastern filbert blight	3
Phenotyping and genotyping of Pistacia atlantica Desf. subsp. kurdica along an environmental gradient in the semi-arid forests of western and southern Iran	3
The domestication and breeding history of Castanea crenata Siebold et Zucc. estimated by direction of gene flow and approximate Bayesian computation	3
Genomic diversity of major tree species in the Eurasian relict forests of northern Iran	3
Genome-wide association analysis and validation with KASP markers for nut and shell traits in almond (Prunus dulcis [Mill.] D.A.Webb)	3
Genome-wide association reveals novel insights into the molecular mechanisms regulating stem volume in Pinus taeda	3

Recent advances in genomics, conservation, and breeding of pistachio	3
Incorporating specific combining ability into selective seed harvest significantly increases genetic gain: a simulation study on Korean red pine	3
Path analyses define criteria that allow to reduce costs in a breeding population of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)	3
First complete mitogenome assembly of Castanea sativa: structure, comparative genomics, and phylogeny	3
Why some ‘inbreeder’ species among mostly outbreeders? conifer examples, a postulate, and research agenda	3
Simulating deployment of genetic gain in a radiata pine breeding program with genomic selection	3
Enviromic prediction enables the characterization and mapping of Eucalyptus globulus Labill breeding zones	3
Selection of accessions of Euterpe edulis Mart. based on fruit and pulp characteristics	3
Identification and marker development of a moderate-effect fire blight resistance QTL in M. sieversii, the primary progenitor of domesticated apples	3
Efficient low-cost marker-assisted selection of trees with MALE STERILITY 1 (MS1) in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don) using bulk DNA samples	3
Late Quaternary history of Siberian stone pine as revealed by genetic and paleoecological data	3
Re-annotation of the Liriodendron chinense genome identifies novel genes and improves genome annotation quality	3
Evaluation of spatial models in the estimation of genetic parameters for incidence of frosty pod rot and production in Theobroma cacao full-sib family trials	3
Additive and non-additive genetic variance in juvenile Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis Bong. Carr)	3
Abiotic factors predict taxonomic composition and genetic admixture in populations of hybridizing white oak species (Quercus sect. Quercus) on regional scale	2
Correction to: Assessing the efficiency and heritability of blocked tree breeding trials	2
Preponderance of additive and non-additive variances for growth, ecophysiological and wood traits in Eucalyptus hybrid genotype-by-spacing interaction	2
Realized genetic gain with reciprocal recurrent selection in a Eucalyptus breeding program	2
Genetic relationships in the gene pool of domesticated Macadamia based upon chloroplast and nuclear genome sequencing	2
Trends in tree improvement methods: from classical breeding to genomic technologies	2
Pollen dispersal patterns and male reproductive success based on pedigree reconstruction in a hybrid larch (Larix gmelinii var. japonica × L. kaempferi) open-pollinated seed orchard	2
DNA-(cytosine-C5) methyltransferases and demethylases in Theobroma cacao: insights into genomic features, phylogenetic relationships, and protein–protein interactions	2
Range shift and introgression of three Japanese Abies species: insights from population genetic data and species distribution modeling	2
An improved reference genome and first organelle genomes of Quercus suber	2
Molecular phylogeography of citron (Citrus medica L.) inferred from non-coding chloroplast DNA sequences and paleoclimate modeling	2
Modeling the genetic response of diameter growth in poplar hybrids growing in the center of Chile in the presence of Septoria canker	2
Quantitative trait loci related to growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill identified through single- and multi-trait genome-wide association studies	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
Chloroplast genomes and nuclear sequences reveal the interspecific relationships of Crataegus bretschneideri C. K. Schneid. and related species in China	2
Identification of new resistance QTL regions in loquat cultivar ‘Champagne’ against Pseudomonas syringae pv. eriobotryae group C	2
Thinning Strategies to Optimize Genetic Gain and Population Size in Eucalyptus pellita Breeding	2
Ad hoc breeding and occasional disorders – a case study on current season needle necrosis in Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana (Steven) Spach)	2
Resilient forests for the future	2
SNP-based genetic diversity of a network of germplasm banks to establish a core collection for the tropical fruit Hancornia speciosa	2
A draft genome of Betula lenta enables genomic analysis within the birch genus	2
Genetic variation in fire recovery and other fire-related traits in a global eucalypt species	2
Genetic diversity and population structure in Quercus suber L. revealed by nuclear microsatellite markers and generation of a core collection	2
Genomic prediction in a multi-generation Eucalyptus globulus breeding population	2
Genome-wide identification of NRAMP family genes in Populus trichocarpa and their roles in transport of heavy metals	2