OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Plant Biotechnology Reports 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Sorghum-encoded microRNAs: current status and future prospects	38
Comparative analysis of the novel EF-gene family provides insights into their function as regulators of early flowering	33
Optimization conditions for cryopreservation of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., aquatic plant	21
Genome-wide identification and analysis of Subtilisin-like serine protease gene family in banana (Musa accuminta L.) and their expression under abiotic stresses	19
In vitro propagation and rooting strategies for Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus polyrhizus	17
Genetic and epigenetic alterations associated with somatic embryogenesis in Argania spinosa	16
Root-leaf symbiosis under heterogeneous drought: transcriptional and physiological mechanisms of water balance in foxtail millet	16
In planta production of human-derived RANKL	15
Transcript mining using fuzzy rough set theory in Oryza sativa grown under N-limited condition	12
Obtaining of adventitious roots culture of Allochrusa gypsophiloides: saponins-bearing endemic rare species	12
Development and validation of a portable TDLAS system for gas chromatography–level quantification of methane emissions from rice	11
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of recalcitrant hexaploid wheat cultivars using morphogenic regulators and/or expressing effector AvrPto with the type III secretion system	11
Ecophysiological and molecular responses of Korean fir (Abies koreana) to various durations and severities of drought stress	11
Roles of ethylene inhibitors in mitigating shoot tip necrosis and enhancing the growth of Rosa hybrida ‘White beauty’	11
Enlightening the biotechnological approaches of legumes: present and past scenario to mitigate the biotic and abiotic stress	10
Investigating photosynthetic evolution and the feasibility of inducing C4 syndrome in C3 plants	9
CRISPR/Cas9–mediated haploid induction in Brassica crops: a review of CENH3, pPLAIIγ, and DMP targets and breeding prospects	9
Acknowledgment	9
Plant production systems for recombinant immunotherapeutic proteins	9
Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing of the ZjEIN2 gene in Zoysia japonica	9
Gene clustering and co-expression analysis for the identification of putative transcription factors associated with the genes of secondary metabolic pathways in Plantago ovata Forsk. and its wild alli	9
The activation of the NAC transcription factor by Poplar PtrGATA9 facilitates the secondary cell wall deposition of interfascicular fiber cell in Arabidopsis	9
Recent advancements in plant metabolomics: trends, tools, and techniques	9
Whole-genome identification and salt- and ABA-induced expression trends of the Nicotiana tabacum CKX gene family	9
Development of chloroplast DNA markers for environmental monitoring of genetically modified Brassica napus and Brassica hybrids	8

Molecular cloning, subcellular localization, and expression of BsWRKY51 gene from Bletilla striata	8
ALB7 regulates chloroplast development by controlling the PEP-dependent expression of chloroplast genes	7
Enhanced flavonoid levels as a key response to Coryneum populinum infection in Populus × euramericana cv. ‘74/76’ (Poplar 107): insights from transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses	7
Phenotypic, biochemical and genetic diversity of pepper (Capsicum spp.) germplasm reflects selection for cultivar types and spatial distribution	7
Genome wide identification of BBP/BPC transcription factor in tomato and its expression profiling in response to abiotic stress	7
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the SOD gene family under biotic and abiotic stresses in sweet orange	6
Comparison of pollution tolerance in sunflowers as a case study to establish risk assessment criteria for transgenic plants for environmental remediation	6
Assessment of elite pepper breeding lines using molecular markers	6
RNA-seq for comparative transcript profiling in leaves of strawberry seedlings under salinity stress	6
Recent progress in single-cell transcriptomic studies in plants	6
Profiling the taxonomic and functional succession of a stable bacterial community during six years of Panax ginseng cultivation	6
Insights into the distinct anthocyanin metabolism and transcriptomes in the mature pericarp of Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' and 'Winter Gold'	6
Exploring the potential of Elaeocarpus sylvestris as natural biomaterials: in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, chemical constituents, and its effect on skin fibroblasts	6
Transcriptomic analysis of salt-stress-responsive genes in lentil roots and leaves	6
Identification of core drought-responsive genes for developing drought-tolerant rice varieties through meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data	6
Effect of IgG Fc-fusion and KDEL-ER retention signal on prostate-specific antigen expression in plant and its immune in mice	6
Transcriptome analysis of drought response in a domestic wheat cultivar (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Keumkang)	6
Applications and mechanisms of electrical stimulation in plant in vitro culture and micropropagation	5
Establishment of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation system for elite indica rice	5
RECA: an efficient deep learning model for the rapid identification of cotton leaf diseases	5
Prediction of RNA editing sites in maize under salt stress through transcriptomic approaches	5
Overexpression of the intertidal seagrass 14-3-3 gene ZjGRF1 enhances the tolerance of transgenic Arabidopsis to salt and osmotic stress	5
Differential regulation of caffeoylquinic acid production in Cynara cardunculus var. altilis DC calli by modulating qualitative and quantitative LED-lighting parameters	5
Acknowledgment	5
Effect of plasma-activated water on peanut seed germination and vegetative growth in a hydroponic system	5
Identification of superior haplotype and haplotype combinations for UV-B stress-related genes in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)	5
Retraction Note: Metabolic engineering of fatty acid biosynthesis in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) improves nutritional quality of seed oil	5
Marker-assisted selection for scab resistance and columnar growth habit in inter-varietal population of apple (Malus × domestica)	5
Molecular identification of DNA barcoding of Leguminous toxic species and quantitative analysis by ELISA kits	5
The role of E3 ubiquitin ligase grain width and weight 2 (GW2) as a regulator of plant growth and seed size	5
Extracellular ROS-dependent antifungal action of AtHSS1, a plant defense protein from Arabidopsis thaliana	5
High-throughput image data analysis shows the genetic diversity in Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertn.)	4
Correction: Efficiency verification of CRISPR–Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of target gene sgRNA using soybean protoplasts	4
DNA-free genome editing in Solanaceae: an evidence-based roadmap from transformation to field and regulatory readiness	4
In vitro rapid propagation technology system of Dendrobium moniliforme (L.) Sw., a threatened orchid species in China	4
CRISPR/Cas9 knockout of OsSPS impairs sugar allocation and growth in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	4
Genetic diversity of closely related Calligounum species collected from Saudi habitats by analyzing the matK and rpoC1 genes, and SCoT and IRAP markers	4
Meta-analysis of RNA-seq data of soybean under heat, water, and drought stresses	4
Extract of Styrax japonica attenuates glutamate-induced apoptosis via regulating MAPK signaling pathway in HT22 hippocampal cells	4
Overexpression of anthocyanin regulatory transcription factors can alleviate salt stress-induced growth inhibition in torenia ‘Kauai Rose’	4
A review on yield improvement of the important oilseed sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) using biotechnology	4
Effects of concurrent application of biochar and acid hydrolyzed casein on continuous cropping Asarum’s growth and soil quality	4
Enhancing transient gene expression in mature leaves of Mexican lime (Citrus aurantifolia) through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation	4
Comprehensive transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals regulatory network for lignin biosynthesis in chicory sprouting	4
Modulation of physiological and biochemical activities of Eugenia uniflora by green-synthesized silver nanoparticle and melatonin under drought stress	4
Molecular characterization of a sweetpotato stress tolerance-associated GDP-L-galactose phosphorylase gene (IbGGP1) in response to abiotic stress	4
Establishment of efficient Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) protoplast isolation and transient expression condition	4
A new quantitative method to validate the expression of homoeologous genes in polyploids	4
Expressional vagaries of OsCAMTA genes under differential abiotic stresses supported with protein–protein interaction study and prediction of miRNA target sites	4
Designing field-ready biocontrol: discovery–syncom–validation	4

Genome-wide characterization of the C4H gene family in Honeysuckle: evolution, expression and three-dimensional structural analysis	4
Suppressing microRNA396 activity enhances regeneration efficiency of viable shoots from cotyledon explants in pepper	4
Identification and expression analysis of SQUAMOSA promoter-binding protein (SBP) genes in mungbean	4
Molecular characteristics and phylogenetic definition on the complete chloroplast genome of Petrocodon longitubus	4
Plant species diversity in the water level fluctuation zone of an alpine region: Longyangxia reservoir as a case study	3
Identification of key genes regulating macronutrient accumulation and final yield in wheat under potassium deficiency	3
Plant-made pharmaceuticals: exploring studies for the production of recombinant protein in plants and assessing challenges ahead	3
Mutation of storage protein gene using CRISPR/Cas9 removed α′-subunit of β-conglycinin in soybean seeds	3
Correction: Establishment of efficient Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) protoplast isolation and transient expression condition	3
Acknowledgment	3
Genome-wide genetic variation and comparative transcriptome analyses of citrus mutant Jedae-unshiu and wild-type Citrus unshiu	3
Evolutionary insights from the Rosa bella chloroplast genome: codon usage bias, nucleotide diversity, and phylogeny	3
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of PhMLO1 confers powdery mildew resistance in petunia	3
Post-harvest curing treatment maintains the quality of sweetpotato storage roots by regulating reactive oxygen species homeostasis and nitric oxide metabolism	3
Exploring the transgenerational epigenetic inheritance of drought stress responses in barley	3
Bioactivity assessment of high potency arachidin mixture from large-scale peanut hairy root culture medium	3
Rapid detection of transgene insertion patterns in living modified Phalaenopsis via inverse PCR and nanopore sequencing validated against Illumina and PacBio sequencing platforms	3
Reimagining biomanufacturing: scalable and safe plant-based systems for next-generation biopharmaceuticals	3
Identification and characterization of Citrus sinensis SEO genes in response to citrus huanglongbing and canker	3
Meta-QTL analysis, candidate gene identification, and validation by GWAS for agronomic traits and stress tolerance in pea (Pisum sativum L.)	3
Identification of drought stress-responsive genes in Korean fir (Abies koreana) through comparative RNA-seq analysis	3
BrFer1 ferritin gene expression during nitric oxide- and superoxide-mediated stress signalling in Chinese cabbage leaves	3
Physiological and metabolic responses to nitrogen availability of rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars with differ in nitrogen efficient	3
Kaempferol promotes bacterial pathogen resistance through the activation of NPR1 by both SA and MPK signaling pathways in Arabidopsis	3
Unlocking the genetic diversity of roll-your-own tobaccos in Türkiye by combining agronomic, chemical traits and molecular markers	3
Insight into hydroponic nutrient solution mediated morpho-physiological, iridoid glycosides accumulation and gene expression modulations in Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth	3
Identification of a novel QTL for grain number per panicle employing NGS-based QTL-seq approach in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	3
Genome-wide analyses of the NAC transcription factor family to reveal the potential candidate genes responding to powdery mildew in balsam pear	3
Efficiency verification of CRISPR–Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of target gene sgRNA using soybean protoplasts	3
Genome-wide identification and functional prediction of silicon (Si) transporters in poplar (Populus trichocarpa)	3
Genome-wide identification of wheat ABC gene family and expression in response to fungal stress treatment	3
Haplotype-resolved chromosome-level genome assembly of European chestnut (Castanea sativa) and comparative analysis in the genus of Castanea	3
Specific binding of plant-expressed anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody to multiple myeloma cell line RPMI8226	3
Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification technique for LM canola T45, 73496, and MON88302 and its field application	3
Decoding the sweetpotato proteome: proteogenomic insights into development, metabolism, and stress responses	3
Proteomic analysis of Arabidopsis leaves in response to 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG)	2
Cultivar-scale genetic variation assessment reveals three independent clades with root-knot nematode resistance in Ipomoea batatas	2
Dual-attention RegNet for wheat disease recognition	2
Genetic mapping of tomato mutants using InDel markers between S. pimpinellifolium and two S. lycopersicum cultivars	2
Intraspecific variation within the Portulaca oleracea L. from Republic of Korea based on chloroplast genomes	2
S-allele typing in indigenous hybrid apple cultivars presenting an approach for pollination management and breeding enhancement	2
Correction: Identification and functional characterization of TEOSINTE BRANCHED 1/CYCLOIDEA/PCF (TCP) transcription factor genes in Pak-choi (Brassica rapa ssp. chinensis)	2
Loss of OsJAZ9 promotes rice tillering through JA-GA crosstalk	2
Expression profiling of TaNF-YA transcription factor genes under abiotic stress conditions in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings	2
Capsicum annum NAC transcription factor CaNAC12 functions as a positive regulator of the stress response to salt, drought, and Botrytis cinerea in Nicotiana benthamiana	2
Phylogenetic analysis of Lamiaceae based on transcriptome data	2
Transcriptome analysis reveals the regulation of PhAN2 on PhANS, PhRT and PhAN9 in petunia	2
Genome‑wide identification of the MCU gene family and expression analysis during Ralstonia solanacearum infection in Nicotiana tabacum L	2
Broccoli STAY-GREEN 3–2 (BoSGR3-2) acts as a negative regulator, mitigating chlorophyll degradation triggered by other BoSGRs	2
Development of genetic transformation system for Nannochloropsis granulata and its application in functional material production	2
The de novo transcriptome assembly of Agave angustifolia Haw, mining for carbohydrates and cellulose synthesis genes profiling, and molecular markers development	2
Worldwide patent trend analysis of herbicide-resistant genes	2
Increased shinorine production through the introduction of mycosporine-like amino acids biosynthetic genes from Pyropia yezoensis and Nostoc punctiforme into Nannochloropsis gaditana	2
Analysis of transcriptomic profiles and physiological traits of exogenous 24-epibrassinolide alleviating salt stress in Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.	2
Comparative proteomic analysis of non-embryogenic and embryogenic callus, somatic and zygotic embryos of Theobroma cacao L.	2
Overexpression of sweetpotato universal stress protein gene (IbUSP32) in Arabidopsis confers tolerance to drought and salt stresses	2
PnCHS1, a chalcone synthase from the Antarctic moss Pohlia nutans, improves the tolerance of salt stress and ABA	2
CRISPR–Cas13d in plant biology: an insight	2
The complete chloroplast genome of two Syzygium (Myrtaceae) species and comparative analysis with other related species	2
Efficient plant regeneration from protoplasts of Dianthus “Telstar Scarlet” through alginate embedding and optimized PGR treatment	2
Optimization of CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein delivery into cabbage protoplasts for efficient DNA-free gene editing	2
Molecular identification and characterization of iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) and garlic virus X (GVX) infecting Allium species	2
The state of the explant as a key factor influencing the initiation of Pinus sylvestris L. somatic embryogenesis	2
Establishment of a qualified ex vitro-acclimatized whole plant reproduction system using secondary somatic embryos in Panax ginseng	2
Efficient protoplast isolation and transient gene expression in dahlia (Dahlia sp.)	2
Development of a highly efficient seeding breeding system of Notopterygium incisum	2
Exogenous methyl jasmonate mediates tolerance of heat stress in Korean fir (Abies koreana)	2
P58IPK facilitates plant recovery from ER stress by enhancing protein synthesis	2
Retraction Note: Conservation of Swertia chirata through direct shoot multiplication from leaf explants	2
HB31 and HB21 regulate floral architecture through miRNA396/GRF modules in Arabidopsis	2
Monitoring dissociation of chimerism through real-time PCR and scanning electron microscopy following in planta transformation of rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri Lush.)	2
Transcriptome analysis revealed that Arabidopsis model plant invokes the activation of heat shock proteins and ER stress response against cesium stress	2
Arnebia benthamii cell suspension cultures as a source of natural red pigments: optimization of shaking speed and inoculum density to maximize process productivity during sequential scaleup	2