Horticultural Plant Journal

Papers
(The TQCC of Horticultural Plant Journal is 11. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
B-class floral homeotic gene MapoAPETALA3 may play an important role in the origin and formation of multi-tepals in Magnolia polytepala87
Mechanisms and management strategies for rain-cracking in greenhouse and open-air cherry86
ClBBM and ClPLT2 function redundantly during both male and female gametophytes development in watermelon86
An efficient and universal protoplast-based transient gene expression system for genome editing in Brassica crops83
Functional characterization of PlNAC72 reveals its role in hormonal regulation of petal senescence in Paeonia lactiflora66
Genomic analysis provides insights into the westward expansion of domesticated peaches in China62
Drought-induced proline is mainly synthesized in leaves and transported to roots in watermelon under water deficit60
Integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics reveal that sugar transporter CiSWEET10a is indispensable for nut sizing and kernel filling in Carya illinoinensis59
The role of m6A in plant development, stress response, and agricultural practices55
Transcriptome and metabolome analysis of preharvest internal browning in Nane plum fruit caused by high temperature55
Screening and identification of candidate Fusarium wilt-resistance genes from pumpkin55
Production of marker-free transgenic plants from mature tissues of navel orange using a Cre/loxP site-recombination system54
Nanotechnology in plant tissue culture: a review51
Transcriptomic analysis reveals the defense mechanisms of citrus infested with Diaphorina citri47
Triterpenoid biosynthesis and transcriptional regulation in horticultural crops45
The Camellia impressinervis genome provides novel insights into the flower coloration and flavor metabolism of Jinhua tea44
Temporal transcriptomics reveal the molecular mechanism of dormancy and germination regulated by temperature in Paris polyphylla seed41
Genomics, phenomics, and machine learning in transforming plant research: Advancements and challenges39
Integrated physiological, transcriptome-wide m6A methylation and proteome analysis reveals molecular mechanisms of tomato root response to cadmium stress38
Integrated multi-omics analysis uncovers the mechanism of girdling-induced adventitious root formation in tree peony38
A freezing responsive UDP-glycosyltransferase improves potato freezing tolerance via modifying flavonoid metabolism38
Fifteen years of vegetable crop genome sequencing: achievements, challenges, and prospects37
Molecular mechanism of flowering time regulation in Brassica rapa: similarities and differences with Arabidopsis36
Ethylene-mediated resistance to bacterial canker in kiwifruit is suppressed by cool temperature35
Strigolactone-mediated DNA demethylation induces phenylpropanoid biosynthesis to alleviate salt stress in tomato35
iTRAQ proteomics reveals the regulatory response to Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria in resistant vs. susceptible pepper genotypes34
Transcription factor CabHLH035 promotes cold resistance and homeostasis of reactive oxygen species in pepper34
AaAO, AaPDE, and AaABC proteins promote Alternaria alternate f. sp. mali ALT7 invasion in apple leaves34
Exogenous melatonin improves the chilling tolerance and preharvest fruit shelf life in eggplant by affecting ROS- and senescence-related processes33
Autophagy-regulated ethylene synthesis mediates fruit ripening by affecting the accumulation of lycopene, sugars and organic acids in tomato33
Spatio-temporal dynamics of phytohormones in the tomato graft healing process33
Histological, transcriptomic, and gene functional analyses reveal the regulatory events underlying gibberellin-induced parthenocarpy in tomato32
A single TCP transcription factor modulates leaf size in Citrus32
Isolation of Trichoderma virens 6PS-2 and its effects on Fusarium proliferatum f. sp. Malus domestica MR5 related to apple replant disease in China32
Mitochondrial genome variation sheds light on the structural plasticity and nuclear mitochondrial segments dynamics in Malus species31
The interplay of malic acid and hormone signaling in adventitious root formation in MdWOX11-overexpressed transgenic apple microshoots30
A simple and efficient transient expression system for protoplasts in Capsicum annuum and Nicotiana benthamiana29
Characterization of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri from China based on spoligotyping29
Key metabolic pathways across sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.) development and ripening29
Betula platyphylla glucosyltransferase BpGT14;6 is essential for cell wall development and stress response29
TgbZIP6-TgAMY3 regulatory module drives starch degradation and oil accumulation in Torreya grandis seeds29
GWAS-driven gene mining and genomic prediction of ornamental traits in flowering trees: a case study of Camellia japonica28
Construction of a tomato seedling growth model and economic benefit analysis under different photoperiod strategies in plant factories28
Conservation and Functional Analysis of Synthetic Apomixis-Related Genes in Pepper28
Genome-wide analysis of expansins and their role in fruit spine development in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)28
Interaction between PbTPL and PbARF18 promotes the transcriptional repression of PbAP1 to delay flowering in pear28
The CmCYC2 factors regulated the different biosynthesis and distribution of phenolic compounds in the capitulum of Chrysanthemum morifolium ‘Hangju’28
Epigenetic modification mechanisms of chloroplasts mutants in pineapple leaves during somatic regeneration28
Dedifferentiation and redifferentiation: the developing cell fate transition of plants28
Research on the creation and application of a doubled haploid for distant hybrid pumpkin27
Bulk segregated analysis, transcriptome, and functional analyses reveal the involvement of VcKCS19 and VcCER2 in regulating blueberry fruit wax accumulation27
BoaCRTISO regulates the color and glossiness of Chinese kale through its effects on pigment, abscisic acid, and cuticular wax biosynthesis27
Genomic insights of leafminer resistance in spinach through GWAS approach and genomic prediction27
Identification and functional characterization of AmbHLH002 as a conserved bHLH regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis in Antirrhinum majus27
Integrative analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome reveals the response mechanism to tomato spotted wilt virus27
Genetic relatedness and association mapping of horticulturally valuable traits for the Ceiba plants using ddRAD sequencing27
CmbHLH110, a novel bHLH transcription factor, accelerates flowering in chrysanthemum26
Intercropping Tea Plants with Ophiopogon japonicus Alters Root Exudate Metabolites and Restructures Rhizosphere Microbiota to Promote Plant Growth26
A novel transcription factor FnMYB4 regulates pigments metabolism of yellow leaf mutants in Fragaria nilgerrensis25
Mapping of QTLs and candidate genes associated with multiple phenotypic traits for Huanglongbing tolerance in citrus25
Extracellular and intracellular infection of Botryosphaeria dothidea and resistance mechanism in apple cells24
Genome-wide identification of ARID-HMG related genes in citrus and functional analysis of FhARID1 in apomixis and axillary bud development24
Development of a transient expression system for Panax ginseng based on protoplast isolation from its embryoids24
Integration of root architecture, root nitrogen metabolism, and photosynthesis of ‘Hanfu’ apple trees under the cross-talk between glucose and IAA24
Shortage of storage carbohydrates mainly determines seed abscission in Torreya grandis ‘Merrillii’23
Population genomics of Vitis pseudoreticulata reveals the genetic basis of fungal resistance in grapevine23
VvMYBA1 and VvMYB3 form an activator–repressor system to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in grape23
BrWax1 function in wax biosynthesis was verified by allelic mutations in Chinese cabbage23
Emerging approaches for overcoming Capsicum recalcitrance in regeneration and genetic transformation to accelerate crop improvement23
Natural variation of main biochemical components, morphological and yield traits among a panel of 87 tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] cultivars23
Melatonin: a key player in alleviating heavy metal stress in plants—current insights and future directions23
Integration of transcriptome and DNA methylome analysis reveals the molecular mechanism of taproot yield heterosis in radish23
Phylogeny, molecular evolution, and dating of divergences in Lagerstroemia using plastome sequences23
Mulching broad ridges with a woven polypropylene fabric increases the growth and yield of young pear trees ‘Yuluxiang’ in the North China Plain22
The intrinsic developmental age signal defines an age-dependent climbing behavior in cucumber22
GWAS reveals the genetic basis and genomic regions underlying four active compounds in chrysanthemum22
The small-fruit phenotypes were controlled by nine major-effect loci with complementary epistasis in Malus accessions22
Identification of DEAD-box RNA helicase genes in Prunus mume reveals the role of PmDDX39 in cold stress tolerance22
TKN3 affects cell expansion to regulate fruit development in tomato22
ALA up-regulated PpWRKY18 to enhance freezing tolerance of nectarine pistils22
Identification of transcription factors contributing to vitamin C synthesis during Rosa roxburghii fruit development by integrating transcriptomics and metabolomics22
CsABF3-activated CsSUT1 pathway is implicated in pre-harvest water deficit inducing sucrose accumulation in citrus fruit21
HD-ZIP transcription factors: pivotal regulators of plant reproductive development21
Identification of UGT85A glycosyltransferases associated with volatile conjugation in grapevine (Vitis vinifera × Vitis labrusca)21
Exogenous calcium enhances the physiological status and photosynthetic capacity of rose under drought stress21
Development of branchless watermelon near isogenic lines by marker assisted selection21
The role of PYL genes as core components of abscisic acid signaling in plant abiotic stress response20
Glutathione transferase MaGST1 mediates anthocyanin accumulation and influences flower color in grape hyacinth20
LATE ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL is a core component of far-red light-induced flowering in chrysanthemum20
Identification of potential metabolites responsible for cold tolerance in buds of Vitis amurensis20
Transcriptome-based analysis reveals a role for PpCDF5 in the promotion of anthocyanin accumulation at a low nighttime temperature20
A likely paleo-autotetraploidization event shaped the high conservation of Nyssaceae genome19
Integrated analysis of the metabolome and transcriptome reveals the effect of the polyamine biosynthesis pathway on the cold resistance regulation mechanism in Solanum habrochaites19
Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic profiling reveals the key role of UDP-glycosyltransferase 73D1 (UGT73D1) in rose under UV-B irradiation19
Utilizing resequencing big data to facilitate Brassica vegetable breeding: tracing introgression pedigree and developing highly specific markers for clubroot resistance19
Styrax japonicus functional genomics: an efficient virus induced gene silencing (VIGS) system19
Gap-free, haplotype-resolved genome assembly reveals allele-specific expression and fruit color regulation in coconut18
Combined application of gasification filter cake and Portulaca oleracea to promote soil quality and tomato yields under irrigation with brackish water18
FaSnRK1α mediates salicylic acid pathways to enhance strawberry resistance to Botrytis cinerea18
PbrDGK3 participates in the homeostasis of endomembrane compartments in pollen tubes in pear18
Comprehensive analyses of the proteome and ubiquitome revealed mechanism of high temperature accelerating petal abscission in tree peony18
A chromosome-level genome assembly for Chinese plum ‘Wushancuili’ reveals the molecular basis of its fruit color and susceptibility to rain-cracking18
SlPGR5/SlPGRL1 pathway-dependent cyclic electron transport regulates photoprotection and chloroplast quality in tomato plants18
Biotechnological advances in combating Fusarium wilt of banana: from pathogen biology to sustainable disease management18
Synergistic mechanisms of AMF and biochar driving rhizosphere fungal community in shallot in barren soil17
Transcriptomics‐based identification and characterization of genes related to sugar metabolism in ‘Hongshuijing’ pitaya17
Isolation of phloridzin-degrading, IAA-producing bacterium Ochrobactrum haematophilum and its effects on the apple replant soil environment17
VvSVP1 negatively regulates gibberellin accumulation before the dormant bud break of grapevine triggered by hydrogen cyanamide17
Melatonin mitigates cold-induced damage to pepper seedlings by promoting redox homeostasis and regulating antioxidant profiling16
Genomic insights into the evolutionary history and adaptive capacity of the threatened ornamental Firmiana major in the Jinsha River Basin, China16
Comparison of carotenoid, chlorophyll concentrations and their biosynthetic transcript levels in different coloured cauliflower16
Dissection of two QTL clusters underlying yield-related heterosis in the cabbage founder parent 01–2016
Combined volatile metabolome and transcriptome analysis of 60 peach cultivars provide new insights into the formation of aroma and the identification of associated genes16
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the bHLH gene family in an ornamental woody plant Prunus mume16
Systematic analysis and functional verification of citrus glutathione S-transferases reveals that CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 contribute negatively to citrus bacterial canker16
A Genome-wide association study identifies candidate genes for heat tolerance in adult cucumber plants16
Autophagy–related gene CaATG9 shapes pepper tolerance to abiotic stresses via influencing stomatal dynamics16
The effect of adding residual humic acid biodegradable film on agronomic performance of potted tomato under greenhouse conditions16
Genetic and Functional Analysis of S-alleles in Chinese Pear and the self-compatible mutant ‘Zaoguan’16
Genome-Wide Identification and Functional Characterization Reveal Four LRR-RLPs Mediating Valsa Canker Resistance in Apple (Malus domestica)16
Molecular mechanisms and processing regulation of tea aroma16
Global DNA methylation shifts in a somatic hybrid introgression line underscore the critical role of epigenetic regulation in cauliflower curd development16
Spatiotemporal and subgenome expression dynamics and regulatory divergence of the glucosinolate gene homologs in the allopolyploid Brassica juncea16
Fine mapping and identification of CaTTG1, a candidate gene that regulates the hypocotyl anthocyanin accumulation in Capsicum annuum16
Abiotic stress treatment reveals expansin like A gene OfEXLA1 improving salt and drought tolerance of Osmanthus fragrans by responding to abscisic acid16
Inbreeding depression and functional analysis of major genes in the F1-selfed progeny of the apple ‘Megumi’16
MdUGT88F4 involved in the synthesis of isosalipurposide positively regulates the salt stress response of apple plants16
Volatile organic compounds produced by Metschnikowia pulcherrima yeast T-2 inhibited the growth of Botrytis cinerea in postharvest blueberry fruits16
Integrated multi-omics dissects receptor-mediated phytomelatonin signaling15
Ficus carica ERF12 improves fruit firmness at ripening15
Proteomic analysis of leaf apoplast reveals that a jasmonate-regulated CHIA participates in the response to cold and drought stress in jojoba15
Genome-wide analyses of RWP–RK reveal a potential role for a key gene, VvNLP1.1, in the grapevine response to nitrate15
ARF4 acting upstream of LBD16 promotes adventitious root formation in peach15
The effect of pulsed light treatment on the postharvest resistance and flavor quality of fresh tomato15
Melon2K array: A versatile 2K liquid SNP chip for melon genetics and breeding15
Genome-wide identification of the MATE gene family and functional characterization of PbrMATE9 related to anthocyanin in pear15
Peculiarity of transcriptional and H3K27me3 dynamics during peach bud dormancy15
Multi-omics provides insights into the genetic influence on characteristic aroma formation of Xinhui Chenpi15
Bioremediation Potential of SPSB2 in Alleviating NaCl, Cadmium, and Nickel Stress in Tomato Plants for Environmental Sustainability15
A comprehensive report on glucosinolate involvement in abiotic stress responses in Brassicaceae family15
GOLDEN 2-LIKE transcription factors regulate chlorophyll biosynthesis and flavonoid accumulation in response to UV-B in tea plants15
SlSWEET5a and SlSWEET5b redundantly regulate early fruit development by mediating sugar transport in tomato15
A century-old fight against Huanglongbing with antimicrobial peptides opening the door to citrus health14
VPD modifies CO2 fertilization effect on tomato plants via abscisic acid and jasmonic acid signaling pathways14
Identification of S-genotypes and a novel S-RNase in 84 native Chinese pear accessions14
UV-B and mechanical wounding synergistically induce α-farnesene biosynthesis via CsHY5-CsMYC2 cooperation during oolong tea processing14
Advances in improving tomato fruit quality by gene editing14
Integration of transcriptome and metabolome reveals regulatory mechanisms of volatile flavor formation during tomato fruit ripening14
The effect of glutathione on glucosinolate biosynthesis through the sulfur assimilation pathway in pakchoi associated with the growth conditions14
Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of embryogenic callus and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in ‘Feizixiao’ litchi13
Construction of a living library of Solanum tomentosum introgression lines into the S. melongena genome: a tool to exploit novel genetic diversity for eggplant breeding13
MADS-box BSISTER transcription factors up-regulate proanthocyanidin biosynthesis in grapevine13
The telomere-to-telomere genome of Selaginella moellendorffii provides insights into genome evolution and biflavone biosynthesis13
Functional analysis of flavanone 3-hydroxylase (F3H) from Dendrobium officinale, which confers abiotic stress tolerance13
Microclimatic, physiological, and structural changes of tomato seedlings during wind-based overgrowth inhibition in vegetable nursery13
Molecular regulatory events of flower and fruit abscission in horticultural plants13
SlWRKY80 and SlWRKY81 synergistically regulate the autophagy gene SlATG13b to actively resist saline-alkali stress in tomato13
Understanding the mechanisms of resistance to tomato leaf mold: A review13
Effects of combined application of abscisic acid and methyl jasmonate on the regulation of anthocyanin and monoterpene biosynthesis in ‘Jumeigui’ grape13
Improving detection of potato virus X resistance genes Rx1 and Rx2 in tetraploid potato using optimized PCR and KASP markers13
Grafting effects on bioactive compounds, chemical and agronomic traits of ‘Corbarino’ tomato grown under greenhouse healthy conditions12
Exogenous melatonin enhances heat stress tolerance in sweetpotato by modulating antioxidant defense system, osmotic homeostasis and stomatal traits12
PSI-mediated NADPH production and enzyme regulation are critical for carbon assimilation in pepper seedlings under cadmium stress12
Low R:FR light ratio enhances calcium nitrate resistance and stomatal movement in tomato seedlings by regulating H2O2 accumulation12
NAC transcription factor PpNAP4 modulates sucrose accumulation by activating the expression of PpSUS1 and PpSPS2 during peach ripening12
DenDB: a central portal for comparative and functional genomics in Dendrobium12
The Capsicum industry in China: development and impact12
Splicing defect of StDRO2 intron 1 promotes potato root growth by disturbing auxin transport to adapt to drought stress12
Bacillus velezensis activates beneficial soil microorganisms to promote the growth and health of cucumber after soil fumigation12
Multifaceted functions of DELLA proteins in plant ontogeny and the molecular pathways leading to tree dwarfing12
cGMP signalling transduction pathways cross talk with first and second messengers in plants11
Ascorbate, as a versatile regulator of plant development: practical implications for enhancing crop productivity, quality, and postharvest storage11
Improved genome annotation of Brassica oleracea highlights the importance of alternative splicing11
Sweet genomes provide colorful life: a review on molecularly tagged genes and biological regulation of breeding characters in watermelon and melon11
Enhancing the efficiency of embryo rescue breeding in seedless grape via direct transformation of abnormal seedlings and secondary embryos11
Transcriptomic profiling of the floral fragrance biosynthesis of Iris germanica ‘Harvest of Memories’ and functional characterization of the IgTPS14 gene11
AaEIL2 and AaERF059 are involved in fruit coloration and ripening by crossly regulating ethylene and auxin signal pathway in Actinidia arguta11
Genetics, resistance mechanism, and breeding of powdery mildew resistance in cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L.)11
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the IPT family members in nine Rosaceae species and a functional analysis of MdIPT5b in cold resistance11
Integration of multi-omics analyses reveals molecular mechanisms of L-phenylalanine-induced root to shoot cadmium translocation in Kentucky bluegrass11
The CsTCP13-CsKNAT1-CsKNAT6 module regulates leaf width through influencing gibberellin biosynthesis in citrus11
Advances in Understanding Cold-Induced Sweetening in Potato Tubers11
The ubiquitin symphony: E3 ligases as key conductors in the orchestra of growth and stress responses in fruits and vegetables11
Identification and expression analysis of chlorogenic acid biosynthesis key gene PpHCT in peach11
Banana defense response against pathogens: breeding disease-resistant cultivars11
Gene expression, transcription factor binding and histone modification predict leaf adaxial–abaxial polarity related genes11
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