OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Botanical Studies 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Identification of qBK2.1, a novel QTL controlling rice resistance against Fusarium fujikuroi	71
Understanding the role of magnetic (Fe3O4) nanoparticle to mitigate cadmium stress in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	59
Birth and death evolution of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) gene family in Oryza species	44
Morphological characterization of intraspecific variation for trichome traits in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	38
Cypripedium subtropicum embryo development and cytokinin requirements for asymbiotic germination	35
Anther-derived microspore embryogenesis in pepper hybrids orobelle and Bomby	34
Plant diversity and community analysis of Sele-Nono forest, Southwest Ethiopia: implication for conservation planning	34
Anti-ageing and attenuating cognitive declines of Dicliptera chinensis extracts and purified compounds in vitro and in scopolamine-induced cognitive dysfunction mice	26
Phylogenomics identifies parents of naturally occurring tetraploid bananas	25
Comparative metabolomics of acetylcholinesterase and α-glucosidase inhibitors in pericarp of Garcinia mangostana L.	21
Vegetation diversity pattern during spring season in relation to topographic and edaphic variables in sub-tropical zone	20
Margins of adaptation at the desert frontier: genetic responses of Ammopiptanthus mongolicus in arid northwestern China	19
The levels of pattern-triggered immunity in the root and stembase of tomato cultivars positively correlate with the resistance to Ralstonia solanacearum	19
Responses of photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence during light induction in different seedling ages of Mahonia oiwakensis	19
Evaluating local plant species for effective fall armyworm management strategies in Taiwan	18
The role of melatonin on caspase-3-like activity and expression of the genes involved in programmed cell death (PCD) induced by in vitro salt stress in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) roots	17
Fluridone stimulates in vitro seed germination of a rare hardy terrestrial orchid (Platanthera leucophaea)	17
Identification of candidate genes for Nilaparvata lugens (stål) resistance through genomic dissection from diverse Indigenous rice genotypes	16
Novel therapeutic activities of dragon blood from palm tree Daemonorops draco for the treatment of chronic diabetic wounds	14
Isolation of phytochemicals and exploration the mechanism of Dolichandrone spathacea in the treatment of chronic bronchitis by integrating network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental val	13
Biogeographic patterns and evolutionary history of Elatostema (Urticaceae)	12
Novel biostimulants-mediate tolerance to drought stress in Phaseolus vulgaris plants by optimizing osmoprotectants and antioxidant defense systems	12
Unveiling the ecological dominance of button mangrove (Conocarpus erectus L.) through microstructural and functional traits modifications across heterogenic environmental conditions	12
New species and new records of Trechispora (Trechisporales, Basidiomycota) from Taiwan	11
Effects of plant growth regulators on Orobanche coerulescens seed germination	10

Blumea chishangensis sp. nov. (Asteraceae: Inuleae) from Taiwan and new insights into the phylogeny of Blumea	10
Two new synonyms and a name at new rank of Oreocharis Benth. (Gesneriaceae) in China	10
Balancing nature and technology: enhancing flowering in ornamental plants	9
Camellia neriifolia and Camellia ilicifolia (Theaceae) as separate species: evidence from morphology, anatomy, palynology, molecular systematics	9
New estimates and synthesis of chromosome numbers, ploidy levels and genome size variation in Allium sect. Codonoprasum: advancing our understanding of the unresolved diversification and evolution of	9
Inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense and/or Pseudomonas geniculata reinforces flax (Linum usitatissimum) growth by improving physiological activities under saline soil conditions	9
Dissecting wheat above-ground architecture for enhanced water use efficiency and grain yield in the subtropics	8
Reproductive barriers in Serapias x kelleri	8
An uncut copy of Scleromyceti Sueciae: lost and then found	8
MethylC-analyzer: a comprehensive downstream pipeline for the analysis of genome-wide DNA methylation	8
Comparative proteomic analysis on chloroplast proteins provides new insights into the effects of low temperature in sugar beet	8
Correction: Chromosome number variation and phylogenetic divergence of East Asian Cirsium sect. Onotrophe subsect. Nipponocirsium (Compositae), with a new species from Taiwan	8
Antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer potential of green fabricated silver nanoparticles made from Viburnum grandiflorum leaf extract	7
Novel inducible nitric oxide synthase-inhibiting cytochalasins from an oyster-derived fungus Westerdykella dispersa Ca4-13: structural insights and molecular docking analysis	7
Alleviation of the adverse effects of NaCl stress on tomato seedlings (Solanum lycopersicum L.) by Trichoderma viride through the antioxidative defense system	7
Redisposition of apiosporous genera Induratia and Muscodor in the Xylariales, following the discovery of an authentic strain of Induratia apiospora	7
Impact of incomplete lineage sorting and natural selection on the phylogenetic and taxonomic uncertainties of Aspidistra in Taiwan	7
Exogenous ethephon treatment on the biosynthesis and accumulation of astragaloside IV in Astragalus membranaceus Bge. Var. Mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao	7
Xylaria species associated with fallen leaves and petioles	6
Biostimulation of tomato growth and biocontrol of Fusarium wilt disease using certain endophytic fungi	6
Controlling the lodging risk of rice based on a plant height dynamic model	6
Floral scents, cozy shelter, and edible spathes: brood-site weevil pollination in Stenospermation weberbaueri (Araceae)	5
Comparative metabolomic analysis in roots of natural and cultivated Astragalus membranaceus in Mongolia	5
Leaf rolling and leaf angle improve fog capturing and transport in wheat; adaptation for drought stress in an arid climate	5
Morphology and ultrastructure of Tilioideae pollen: how to differentiate Craigia, Mortoniodendron, and Tilia	5
The orchid seed coat: a developmental and functional perspective	5
Dynamic organelle changes and autophagic processes in lily pollen germination	5
A comprehensive review on ecology, life cycle and use of Tecoma stans (bignoneaceae)	5
L-DOPA induces iron accumulation in roots of Ipomoea aquatica and Arabidopsis thaliana in a pH-dependent manner	5
Assessing water status in rice plants in water-deficient environments using thermal imaging	4
Transcriptome and 2-DE proteome analyses reveal defense-associated development in the leaf galls induced by psyllids on Machilus japonica var. kusanoi	4
An efficient and easy-to-use protocol for induction of haploids in cucumber through parthenogenic embryo development	4
A plant endophytic bacterium Burkholderia seminalis strain 869T2 increases plant growth under salt stress by affecting several phytohormone response pathways	4
Xylaria furcata reconsidered and nine resembling species	4
A taxonomic revision of the genus Angelica (Apiaceae) in Taiwan with a new species A. aliensis	4
Chromosome number variation and phylogenetic divergence of East Asian Cirsium sect. Onotrophe subsect. Nipponocirsium (Compositae), with a new species from Taiwan	4
Beneficial role of Coronatine on the morphological and physiological responses of Cress Plants (Lepidium sativum) exposed to Silver Nanoparticle	4
An independent Taiwanese lineage of powdery mildew on the endemic host species Koelreuteria henryi	3
Correction: MethylC‑analyzer: a comprehensive downstream pipeline for the analysis of genome‑wide DNA methylation	3
Taxonomic implications of leaf morphology and epidermal anatomy for 14 species of Gagea (Liliaceae) from Xinjiang, China	3
The complete chloroplast genome and phylogentic results support the species position of Swertia banzragczii and Swertia marginata (Gentianaceae) in Mongolia	3
Stem cambial variants of Taiwan lianas	3
Morpho-anatomical, and chemical characterization of some calcareous Mediterranean red algae species	3
An optimum study on the laser scanning confocal microscopy techniques for BiFC assay using plant protoplast	3
The Biella paradox: the resilience of plant foraging in a post-industrial pre-alpine area of Northern Italy	3
Dynamic of land use and vegetation change in the eastern bank of Bénoué (North Cameroon)	3
Identification of the high-yield monacolin K strain from Monascus spp. and its submerged fermentation using different medicinal plants	3
A new species of Astragalus (Fabaceae) from the Irano-Turanian biodiversity hotspot: an integrative approach	3
Chemical constituents from the medicinal herb-derived fungus Chaetomium globosum Km1226	3
Correction: Isolation of phytochemicals and exploration the mechanism of Dolichandrone spathacea in the treatment of chronic bronchitis by integrating network pharmacology, molecular docking, and expe	3

Biocontrol of early blight disease of eggplant using endophytic Aspergillus terreus: improving plant immunological, physiological and antifungal activities	3
Xylaria iriomotensis sp. nov. from termite nests and notes on X. angulosa	3
Fungal communities on alpine cheese rinds in Southern Switzerland	3
Recent biotechnological applications of value-added bioactive compounds from microalgae and seaweeds	3