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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Genome-wide analysis and expression profiling of YUCCA gene family associated with plant vigor in Japanese apricot (prunus mume Sieb. Et zucc)	25
Mining of differentially expressed genes from Korean wild grapes responding to grapevine leaf rust pathogen (Phakopsora euvitis) infection	24
Development of a molecular marker based on the candidate gene CaMYB80 for genic male sterility msk in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)	24
Rootstock characteristics contributing to nitrogen use efficiency and morpho-physiological and biochemical responses of grafted tomato under drought stress conditions	23
Growth retardation and photosynthetic responses of Watermelon plug seedlings exposed to wind stimulation	19
DNA fingerprints of macadamia constructed using genome-wide distributed SNP markers	18
Tackling multiple bacterial diseases of Solanaceae with a handful of immune receptors	18
On-field grading of strawberries in a greenhouse environment with deep learning-based occlusion handling	17
Calcium carbonate treatments affect cultivation environment around the fruit surface and mitigate sunburn formation and rind puffing of satsuma mandarin fruits	17
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	16
Relationship among carbohydrates content, viability and germinability in pollen of European hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars	16
Correction: Screening of differentially expressed genes from transcriptomes in blooming female flower clusters of Vitis Flexuosa	15
Aluminum induced physiochemical alterations, genotoxic effects, and gene expression changes in hydroponically grown cucumber (Cucumis sativus)	15
Grafting-induced transcriptome changes and long-distance mRNA movement in the potato/Datura stramonium heterograft system	14
Effects of seed tuber size on dormancy and growth characteristics in potato double cropping	13
CENH3 mediated haploid induction: application and future perspectives in crop plants	13
Phytochemical content and antioxidant activity of different varieties of Stevia rebaudiana	13
Exogenous nitric oxide treatment regulates ROS metabolism and delays the postharvest lignification of loquat fruit during cold storage	13
Mutation in the GA3ox gene governs short-internode characteristic in a korean cucumber inbred line	13
Different combinations of red and blue LED light affect the growth, physiology metabolism and photosynthesis of in vitro-cultured Dendrobium nobile ‘Zixia’	12
Classification of strawberry ripeness stages using machine learning algorithms and colour spaces	12
Correction to: Effect of light intensity and air velocity on the thermal exchange of indoor-cultured lettuce	12
Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of chloroplast genomes in Ampelopsis delavayana and Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla (Vitaceae)	12
Identification and characterization of microRNAs involved in double-color formation in Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Shima Nishiki’ by high-throughput sequencing	12
Differential effects of postharvest 1-MCP treatment on fruit quality and targeted major metabolites in long-term cold-stored ‘Wonhwang’ pears	12

The WRKY gene family members in Panax quinquefolius L.: identification, evolution, and expression analysis in response to rusty root rot disease	12
Genetic diversity and population relationships in wild Korean black raspberry (Rubus coreanus Miq.) based on microsatellite markers: establishing a fruit tree breeding strategy	11
Growth and physiological responses of Panax ginseng seedlings as affected by light intensity and photoperiod	11
Vascular bundle xylem water transport repression and cell anatomical structure differences may lead to berry cracking near the proximal end	11
Brassinosteroids promote adventitious rooting in marigold via modulating rooting-related enzyme activities, plant hormone and nutrient contents	11
Ultrastructural characteristics of anther and pistil during floral development in ‘Maehyang’ strawberry	11
Chitosan coating to delay the ripening process in banana: a transcriptomics study	10
Breeding size-controlling cherry rootstocks for changing environmental conditions	10
Effects of the irrigation suspension period prior to transport on the quality of potted kalanchoe in export distribution	10
Selenium concentration improves growth, antioxidant capacity, photosynthesis, and bioactive compounds in Agastache rugosa grown in a plant factory	10
Advanced assessment of nutrient deficiencies in greenhouse with electrophysiological signals	10
Oxalic acid treatment delays quality loss and biochemical changes of minimally processed leeks during storage	10
Eco-friendly management of citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) using ozone, copper sulphate and calcium sulphate and its impact on productivity of lemon trees	9
Correction: Effects of citric acid, ascorbic acid, and polyvinylpyrrolidone in overcoming medium Browning during micropropagation of Phalaenopsis ‘univivace’	9
Evaluation of the light use efficiency and water use efficiency of sweet peppers subjected to supplemental interlighting in greenhouses	9
Correction: Antioxidant activity of edible sprouts and phytosterol contents by HPLC/UV analysis	9
Quality changes of two sweet cherry cultivars with different susceptibility to cracking during the storage	9
Stomatal opening and transcriptomic events in cut carnation leaves in response to blue light	9
Enhancement of sweet pepper photosynthesis and yield with green-to-red sunlight conversion despite reduced daily light integral	9
Micropropagation system and their genetic fidelity evaluation from regenerated plants by ISSR and DAMD markers of Tabernaemontana alternifolia L., an endangered medicinal woody species	9
Natural preservation and improving lipid oxidation inhibition of fresh walnut	9
Physico-chemical and cooking qualities of fresh and stored pumpkins	9
Phenological cycle of three mango cultivars in the Mediterranean climate	8
LiCOI1 mediates the biosynthesis of monoterpenes induced by methyl jasmonate in Lilium ‘Siberia’	8
Genome-wide identification of nitrate transporter 2 family in brassica rapa and brassica oleracea and exploratory analysis of BrNRT2 in response to stresses	8
Genetic analysis of the interaction between G and R loci involved in the determination of bulb colors in onion (Allium cepa L.)	8
Crop rotation affects biological properties of rhizosphere soil and productivity of Kimchi cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis) compared to monoculture	8
Genome-wide identification of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) family members in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and their expression in response to low temperature	8
Calibration of food and feed crop models for sweet peppers with Bayesian optimization	8
Development of seven SNP molecular markers based on the key genes related to red colour of fruit skin in Japanese apricot (Prunus mume)	8
Morphophysiological and biochemical investigation of the potential of citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) rootstock under different irrigation regimes	7
Development of control strategies for bacteria and fungi associated with a micropropagated new cultivar of orange-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas cv. Agrosavia–Aurora)	7
Antagonistic Variovorax sp. R1 affects sugar metabolism, respiration, and antioxidant capacity of harvested cucumber	7
Flowering responses of Eremogone juncea (M. Bieb.) fenzl to photoperiod, chilling treatment, and cold storage	7
Chlorogenic acid accumulation and related gene expression in peach fruit	7
Development of planting-density growth harvest (PGH) charts for lettuce grown in a plant factory with artificial lighting	7
Waterlogging influences the physiology index and antioxidant enzyme activity in Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata	7
Development of a general protoplast-mediated regeneration protocol for Brassica: cabbage and cauliflower as examples	7
Trichoderma asperellum promotes the development and antioxidant activity of white onion (Allium cepa L.) plants	7
Assessment of the growth and quality of pepper seedlings under the combinations of daily light integral and nitrogen concentration	7
In silico analysis and expression profiling revealed Rlm1′ blackleg disease-resistant genes in Chromosome 6 of Brassica oleracea	6
Growth, morphology, and photosynthetic activity of Chinese cabbage and lettuce grown under polyethylene and spectrum conversion films	6
Delayed 1-Methylcyclopropene application improves ripening recovery in banana fruit after cold storage	6
Correlation analysis of glucosinolate profiles and GSL biosynthetic genes in radishes (Raphanus sativus L.)	6
Transcriptomic analysis of tomato growth inhibition in response to an aqueous extract from soil continuously cropped with okra	6
Determination of LEDs arrangement in a plant factory using a 3D ray-tracing simulation and evaluation on growth of Cucurbitaceae seedlings	6
Characterization of stilbene synthase genes by comparative genome sequencing of Vitis flexuosa with high contents of stilbene compounds to Vitis vinifera genome	6
The potential of coated iron nanoparticles for modulating of negative effects of salinity stress in Ajowan	6
Thermophysiological responses of ginseng to abnormal season-long high temperature	6
Potential uses of discarded carrot seeds: hydropriming enhances the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of seed extracts	6

A histone methyltransferase, EARLY FLOWERING IN SHORT DAYS (EFS) is required for reproductive organs development via histone H3K36 methylation in the oil-seed type Brassica rapa (B. rapa var. trilocul	6
Evaluation of genetic diversity using simple sequence repeat markers and analysis of cross compatibility in hydrangeas	6
Exploration of cytogenetic traits of Allium species endemic to Korea for novel ornamental cultivar breeding using FISH technique and RAPD markers	6
Ectopic expression of an AtBMI1a homolog from Vitis vinifera accelerates flowering time in transgenic Arabidopsis	6
DNA-free genome editing in tomato protoplasts using CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein delivery	6
Quantification of growth and physiological characteristics in tolerant and sensitive watermelon lines under cold treatment	6
Transcriptome analysis revealed that MYB23 homolog (RsMYB23) is required for the trichome production in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	6
Evaluation of young F1 Lilium hybrids using fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis and morphological attributes	6
Long supplementary light duration under same daily light integral provided by white plus blue light-emitting diodes improves quality of greenhouse-grown tomato seedlings	6
Effect of high concentration of KCl treatment on tomato seedling for overgrowth suppression and drought stress tolerance enhancement in plant factory with artificial lighting	6
Bioactive substances, antioxidant enzymes, and anti-cancer activity of asparagus ‘atlas’ grown in an open field and rain-shelter house system	5
Evaluation of nitrogen and phosphorus nutritional needs of halophytes for saline aquaponics	5
Inter-group variation of floral scent composition in two Hedychium groups (Zingiberaceae)	5
Vegetative response to Verticillium dahliae of italian varieties of olive (Olea europaea L.)	5
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	5
Comparative salt stress responses in two turnip cultivars: insights into ion homeostasis, osmotic regulation, and antioxidant capacity	5
Genome-wide identification and comparative analysis of MATE gene family in Cucurbitaceae species and their regulatory role in melon (Cucumis melo) under salt stress	5
Intumescence incidence and growth characteristics of pepper and tomato grafted seedlings under different photoperiods in a light-emitting diode (LED) healing chamber	5
Comparing heat unit requirements for flowering and fruit harvest of cucumber in open field, shade net and greenhouse conditions	5
Physiological and transcriptomic analyses of the mechanism of metformin-mediated relief in toxicity caused by saline-alkali to Akebia trifoliata	5
Growth, flowering and morphological responses of petunia, a photosensitive plant, to light conditions in a greenhouse modified by dye-sensitized solar cells and light-emitting diodes	5
Genome-wide identification of calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd) and characterization of their responses to Venturia nashicola infection	5
Postharvest application of hydrogen peroxide affects physicochemical characteristics of tomato fruits during storage	5
Comparative transcriptomic analysis provides novel insights on the hormonal regulation of postharvest apples under cold storage	5
Enhancement of antioxidant capacity and preservation of quality in postharvest apricots through LED light quality treatment	5
CrMYC1 contributes to catharanthine and ajmalicine accumulation by regulating the TIA pathway in Catharanthus roseus hairy roots	5
Comparative chloroplast genomic analysis of an important horticultural plant, Dendrobium sulcatum (Orchidaceae) and phylogenetic position in Dendrobium	5
Combining metabolomics to analyze the effects of cell wall component and stone cells on fruit texture in Dangshan pear	5
Salinity stress in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.): tolerance, mechanisms and mitigation	5