OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Horticulture Environment and Biotechnology is 5. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): gold of the spices—a comprehensive review	50
Screening of tomato landraces for drought tolerance based on growth and chlorophyll fluorescence analyses	44
Biotechnological overview of agriculturally important endophytic fungi	29
Role of zinc oxide nanoparticles in the management of disease complex of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) caused by Pectobacterium betavasculorum, Meloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani	28
Effect of far-red and UV-B light on the growth and ginsenoside content of ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer) sprouts aeroponically grown in plant factories	21
Effect of wild watermelon rootstocks and water stress on chemical properties of watermelon fruit	21
Effects of 1-methylcyclopropene and aminoethoxyvinylglycine treatments on fruit quality and antioxidant metabolites in cold-stored ‘Sangjudungsi’ persimmons	19
Genetic diversity and population structure assessment of Iraqi tomato accessions using fruit characteristics and molecular markers	18
Growth and biochemical responses of kale to supplementary irradiation with different peak wavelengths of UV-A light-emitting diodes	18
Efficient in vitro regeneration of the endangered species Artemisia arborescens L. through direct organogenesis and impact on secondary metabolites production	17
Flowering and flowering genes: from model plants to orchids	16
Genome-wide identification and comparative analysis of MATE gene family in Cucurbitaceae species and their regulatory role in melon (Cucumis melo) under salt stress	13
Morphological development and photosynthetic acclimation of Panax ginseng seedlings to irradiation by light-emitting diodes (LEDs)	12
Differential effects of preharvest sprayable 1-methylcyclopropene application on fruit quality attributes and major targeted metabolites in cold-stored ‘Chuhwangbae’ pears	12
Comparative study of cadmium nitrate and lead nitrate [Cd(NO3)2 and Pb(NO3)2] stress in cyto-physiological parameters of Capsicum annuum L.	11
Antioxidant activity of edible sprouts and phytosterol contents by HPLC/UV analysis	11
Supplemental radiation of ultraviolet-A light-emitting diode improves growth, antioxidant phenolics, and sugar alcohols of ice plant	11
Grafting improves salinity tolerance of bell pepper plants during greenhouse production	11
Changes in phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and antioxidant activities of Mahonia aquifolium berries during fruit development and elucidation of the phenolic biosynthetic pathway	11
Response of citrus to freezing tolerance differs depending on genotypes and growing conditions	11
Lead tolerance and accumulation characteristics of three Hydrangea cultivars representing potential lead-contaminated phytoremediation plants	10
Mining transcriptome data to identify genes and pathways related to lemon taste using supervised and unsupervised data learning methods	10
Differential effects of postharvest 1-MCP treatment on fruit quality and targeted major metabolites in long-term cold-stored ‘Wonhwang’ pears	10
Assessment of genetic diversity of mandarin cultivars grown in major citrus regions of world using morphological and microsatellite markers	10
Sugar accumulation and characterization of metabolizing enzyme genes in leafy head of Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris L. ssp. pekinensis)	10

Effects of light quality on growth, photosynthetic characteristics, and endogenous hormones in in vitro-cultured Lilium plantlets	10
Supplementation of fly ash improves growth, yield, biochemical, and enzymatic antioxidant response of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)	10
Growth and physiological responses of Panax ginseng seedlings as affected by light intensity and photoperiod	10
The physiological response of the sweet cherry leaf to non-freezing low temperatures	9
Pomelo fruit wastes are potentially valuable antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, antihypertensives, and antihyperglycemics	9
Morphological and anatomical changes in Lilium cv. Arcachon in response to plant growth regulators	9
Comparative triple-color FISH mapping in eleven Senna species using rDNA and telomeric repeat probes	9
Validation of an air temperature gradient using computational fluid dynamics in a semi-open type greenhouse and determination of kimchi cabbage physiological responses to temperature differences	9
Differential glucosinolate profiles of radish leaves in response to postharvest drying treatment	9
Properties of paper-based biodegradable pots for growing seedlings	9
The effects of cluster pruning and the K:N ratio on greenhouse tomato yield and quality	8
Comparative carbohydrate metabolism in the shoots of a cold-hardy and a cold-sensitive peach (Prunus persica) cultivar during cold acclimation and deacclimation	8
Phytoremediation potential of ornamental plants for heavy metal removal from contaminated soil: a critical review	8
Exogenous hydrogen sulfide improves chilling tolerance by regulating hydrogen peroxide production in cucumber seedlings	8
Response of fruit set and quality and seed formation to ploidy levels of pollen donor in yellow-fleshed kiwifruits	8
A comparative study on antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, antimicrobial activities and chemical composition of Pyrus ussuriensis cultivars from northeastern China	8
Increasing the functional quality of Crocus sativus L. by-product (tepals) by controlling spectral composition	8
Identification of a candidate gene controlling semi-dwarfism in watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, using a combination of genetic linkage mapping and QTL-seq	8
Effects of red/blue versus white LED light of different intensities on the growth and organic carbon and autotoxin secretion of hydroponic lettuce	8
Essential oil from Chrysanthemum boreale flowers modulates SNARE protein-linked mast cell response and skin barrier proteins and ameliorates atopic dermatitis-like lesions in mice	8
Postharvest application of hydrogen peroxide affects physicochemical characteristics of tomato fruits during storage	8
Phenolic bioactive-linked antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, and antihypertensive properties of sweet potato cultivars with different flesh color	8
Transcriptome analysis reveals candidate genes for dietary fiber metabolism in Rosa roxburghii fruit grown under different light intensities	8
Crop rotation affects biological properties of rhizosphere soil and productivity of Kimchi cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis) compared to monoculture	7
Postharvest treatments of banana (Musa acuminata cv. ‘Grand Nain’, AAA) during cold and ripening temperatures with chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles to alleviate chilling injury and maintain antioxi	7
Comparative proteomic analysis of the fungal pathogen Neoscytalidium dimidiatum infection in the pitaya	7
Analysis of leaf photosynthetic rates of hydroponically-grown paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) plants according to vertical position with multivariable photosynthesis models	7
Water absorption analysis of a peat‐perlite horticultural substrate in response to various subirrigation conditions using a thermal imaging camera	7
Classification of rose petal colors based on optical spectrum and pigment content analyses	7
Natural preservation and improving lipid oxidation inhibition of fresh walnut	7
Dense planting and environmental control (temperature, light intensity, and concentration of nutrient solution) can increase the yield of ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer) seedlings in indoor cultiv	7
Internal disorder evaluation of ‘Namdokmai Sithong’ mango by near infrared spectroscopy	7
Comparison of drought resistance of rootstocks 'M9-T337' and 'M26' grafted with 'Huashuo' apple	7
Development of genome-wide simple sequence repeat markers in Codonopsis lanceolata using next-generation sequencing	7
Deriving stable tropical gynoecious inbred lines of slicing cucumber from American pickling cucumber using MABB	7
Photo-selective nets differentially affect microclimatic conditions, leaf physiological characteristics, and yield in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.)	7
Growth, yield, and quality of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) plants as affected by nano zinc and bio-stimulant treatments	7
Antimicrobial peptides of the genus Capsicum: a mini review	7
Nitric oxide alleviates lead toxicity by inhibiting lead translocation and regulating root growth in watermelon seedlings	6
Comparative phytochemical profiling of paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) with different fruit shapes and colors	6
Effects of controlled atmosphere on browning, redox metabolism and kernel quality of fresh in-hull walnut (Juglans regia L.)	6
Breeding size-controlling cherry rootstocks for changing environmental conditions	6
A native Trichoderma harzianum strain Th62 displays antagonistic activities against phytopathogenic fungi and promotes the growth of Celosia cristata	6
Light quality of light emitting diodes affects growth, chlorophyll fluorescence and phytohormones of Tulip ‘Lasergame’	6
Effects of air-exposure time on water relations, longevity, and aquaporin-related gene expression of cut roses	6
Effect of jasmonic acid elicitation period on enhancement of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in callus cultures of Hibicus sabdariffa Linn	6
A hybrid decision tool for optimizing broccoli production in a changing climate	6
Supplemental inter-lighting with additional far-red to red and blue light increases the growth and yield of greenhouse sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) in winter	6
Relationship among floral scent intensity, ethylene sensitivity, and longevity of carnation flowers	6
Characterization of the composition and gene expression involved the shikimate pathway in the exocarp of ‘Dangshansuli’ pear and its russet mutant	6

Identification and characterization of carotenoid biosynthesis related genes in a novel dark skinned citrus mutant cultivar ‘Suneat’	6
Towards modeling growth of apricot fruit: finding a proper growth model	6
Influence of canopy architecture on photosynthetic parameters and fruit quality of mango in tropical region of India	5
Lighting conditions affect the growth and glucosinolate contents of Chinese kale leaves grown in an aeroponic plant factory	5
Use of a Mexican lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) edible coating to preserve minimally processed mango (Mangifera indica L)	5
STAY-GREEN (SGR) genes in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum): genome-wide identification, and expression analyses reveal their involvements in ripening and salinity stress responses	5
Different combinations of red and blue LED light affect the growth, physiology metabolism and photosynthesis of in vitro-cultured Dendrobium nobile ‘Zixia’	5
Comparative study of strawberry growth and fruit quality parameters in horizontal and vertical production systems	5
Artificial daylength enhancement (pre-sunrise and post-sunset) with blue and red led lights affects tomato plant development, yield, and fruit nutritional quality	5
Identification and characterization of CONSTANS-like genes from Curcuma alismatifolia	5
Tree vegetative and generative properties and their inter-correlations for prospective apple cultivars under two training systems for young trees	5
Effect of root-zone heating using positive temperature coefficient film on growth and quality of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) in greenhouses	5
Application of galactinol to tomato enhances tolerance to cold and heat stresses	5
Changes in the chemical properties of coir dust with increasing aging time and development of a method for determining moderate aging degree	5
Grafting-induced transcriptome changes and long-distance mRNA movement in the potato/Datura stramonium heterograft system	5
Postharvest chitosan application maintains the quality of spinach through suppression of bacterial growth and elicitation	5
Symbiotic fungi in nature Finnish peat moss promote vegetative growth in rabbiteye blueberry cuttings	5
Kimchi cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis [Lour.]) Metabolic changes during growing seasons in the Republic of Korea	5
Nutrition and yield of hydroponic arugula under inoculation of beneficial microorganisms	5
Physico-chemical and cooking qualities of fresh and stored pumpkins	5
Comparative effects of mineral fertilizer and digestate on growth, antioxidant system, and physiology of lettuce under salt stress	5
In vitro selection and identification of a cold-tolerant variant in pineapple (Ananas comosus)	5
Morphological and anatomical characterization of colchicine-induced polyploids in watermelon	5
Influence of rootstocks on scion leaf mineral content in mango tree (Mangifera indica L.)	5
Morphological and genetic variation of thirty Iranian Dendranthema (Dendranthema grandiflorum) cultivars using multivariate analysis	5