Horticultural Plant Journal

Papers
(The TQCC of Horticultural Plant Journal is 12. 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.)
ArticleCitations
B-class floral homeotic gene MapoAPETALA3 may play an important role in the origin and formation of multi-tepals in Magnolia polytepala93
Mechanisms and management strategies for rain-cracking in greenhouse and open-air cherry89
ClBBM and ClPLT2 function redundantly during both male and female gametophytes development in watermelon88
Functional characterization of PlNAC72 reveals its role in hormonal regulation of petal senescence in Paeonia lactiflora87
Genomic analysis provides insights into the westward expansion of domesticated peaches in China70
Integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics reveal that sugar transporter CiSWEET10a is indispensable for nut sizing and kernel filling in Carya illinoinensis67
Screening and identification of candidate Fusarium wilt-resistance genes from pumpkin67
Production of marker-free transgenic plants from mature tissues of navel orange using a Cre/loxP site-recombination system61
Transcriptome and metabolome analysis of preharvest internal browning in Nane plum fruit caused by high temperature61
Transcriptomic analysis reveals the defense mechanisms of citrus infested with Diaphorina citri59
Triterpenoid biosynthesis and transcriptional regulation in horticultural crops58
The Camellia impressinervis genome provides novel insights into the flower coloration and flavor metabolism of Jinhua tea58
Temporal transcriptomics reveal the molecular mechanism of dormancy and germination regulated by temperature in Paris polyphylla seed56
The role of m6A in plant development, stress response, and agricultural practices48
Integrated physiological, transcriptome-wide m6A methylation and proteome analysis reveals molecular mechanisms of tomato root response to cadmium stress47
Nanotechnology in plant tissue culture: a review45
An efficient and universal protoplast-based transient gene expression system for genome editing in Brassica crops42
Adapting breeding goals to greenhouse technological contexts for sustainable vegetable production42
Genomics, phenomics, and machine learning in transforming plant research: Advancements and challenges41
A freezing responsive UDP-glycosyltransferase improves potato freezing tolerance via modifying flavonoid metabolism40
Drought-induced proline is mainly synthesized in leaves and transported to roots in watermelon under water deficit40
Integrated multi-omics analysis uncovers the mechanism of girdling-induced adventitious root formation in tree peony39
A single TCP transcription factor modulates leaf size in Citrus38
iTRAQ proteomics reveals the regulatory response to Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria in resistant vs. susceptible pepper genotypes37
Molecular mechanism of flowering time regulation in Brassica rapa: similarities and differences with Arabidopsis36
Mitochondrial genome variation sheds light on the structural plasticity and nuclear mitochondrial segments dynamics in Malus species36
The interplay of malic acid and hormone signaling in adventitious root formation in MdWOX11-overexpressed transgenic apple microshoots35
Spatio-temporal dynamics of phytohormones in the tomato graft healing process35
Ethylene-mediated resistance to bacterial canker in kiwifruit is suppressed by cool temperature34
Histological, transcriptomic, and gene functional analyses reveal the regulatory events underlying gibberellin-induced parthenocarpy in tomato34
Exogenous melatonin improves the chilling tolerance and preharvest fruit shelf life in eggplant by affecting ROS- and senescence-related processes34
AaAO, AaPDE, and AaABC proteins promote Alternaria alternate f. sp. mali ALT7 invasion in apple leaves33
Fifteen years of vegetable crop genome sequencing: achievements, challenges, and prospects32
Strigolactone-mediated DNA demethylation induces phenylpropanoid biosynthesis to alleviate salt stress in tomato32
Isolation of Trichoderma virens 6PS-2 and its effects on Fusarium proliferatum f. sp. Malus domestica MR5 related to apple replant disease in China32
Dedifferentiation and redifferentiation: the developing cell fate transition of plants32
Transcription factor CabHLH035 promotes cold resistance and homeostasis of reactive oxygen species in pepper32
Autophagy-regulated ethylene synthesis mediates fruit ripening by affecting the accumulation of lycopene, sugars and organic acids in tomato32
TgbZIP6-TgAMY3 regulatory module drives starch degradation and oil accumulation in Torreya grandis seeds31
Characterization of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri from China based on spoligotyping31
A simple and efficient transient expression system for protoplasts in Capsicum annuum and Nicotiana benthamiana31
Genome-wide analysis of expansins and their role in fruit spine development in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)30
Key metabolic pathways across sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.) development and ripening30
GWAS-driven gene mining and genomic prediction of ornamental traits in flowering trees: a case study of Camellia japonica30
Interaction between PbTPL and PbARF18 promotes the transcriptional repression of PbAP1 to delay flowering in pear30
Genomic insights of leafminer resistance in spinach through GWAS approach and genomic prediction29
Bulk segregated analysis, transcriptome, and functional analyses reveal the involvement of VcKCS19 and VcCER2 in regulating blueberry fruit wax accumulation29
The CmCYC2 factors regulated the different biosynthesis and distribution of phenolic compounds in the capitulum of Chrysanthemum morifolium ‘Hangju’29
Research on the creation and application of a doubled haploid for distant hybrid pumpkin29
Epigenetic modification mechanisms of chloroplasts mutants in pineapple leaves during somatic regeneration28
The chromosome–level reference genome of European greenhouse cucumber provides insights into the regulation of fruit external traits28
Betula platyphylla glucosyltransferase BpGT14;6 is essential for cell wall development and stress response28
Genetic relatedness and association mapping of horticulturally valuable traits for the Ceiba plants using ddRAD sequencing28
Identification and functional characterization of AmbHLH002 as a conserved bHLH regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis in Antirrhinum majus28
Integrative analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome reveals the response mechanism to tomato spotted wilt virus27
Conservation and Functional Analysis of Synthetic Apomixis-Related Genes in Pepper27
Integration of transcriptome and DNA methylome analysis reveals the molecular mechanism of taproot yield heterosis in radish27
Construction of a tomato seedling growth model and economic benefit analysis under different photoperiod strategies in plant factories27
Emerging approaches for overcoming Capsicum recalcitrance in regeneration and genetic transformation to accelerate crop improvement26
A novel transcription factor FnMYB4 regulates pigments metabolism of yellow leaf mutants in Fragaria nilgerrensis26
Population genomics of Vitis pseudoreticulata reveals the genetic basis of fungal resistance in grapevine25
BrWax1 function in wax biosynthesis was verified by allelic mutations in Chinese cabbage25
Integration of root architecture, root nitrogen metabolism, and photosynthesis of ‘Hanfu’ apple trees under the cross-talk between glucose and IAA25
Shortage of storage carbohydrates mainly determines seed abscission in Torreya grandis ‘Merrillii’25
Extracellular and intracellular infection of Botryosphaeria dothidea and resistance mechanism in apple cells25
Melatonin: a key player in alleviating heavy metal stress in plants—current insights and future directions24
Phylogeny, molecular evolution, and dating of divergences in Lagerstroemia using plastome sequences24
Intercropping Tea Plants with Ophiopogon japonicus Alters Root Exudate Metabolites and Restructures Rhizosphere Microbiota to Promote Plant Growth24
BoaCRTISO regulates the color and glossiness of Chinese kale through its effects on pigment, abscisic acid, and cuticular wax biosynthesis23
Genome-wide identification of ARID-HMG related genes in citrus and functional analysis of FhARID1 in apomixis and axillary bud development23
CmbHLH110, a novel bHLH transcription factor, accelerates flowering in chrysanthemum23
Mapping of QTLs and candidate genes associated with multiple phenotypic traits for Huanglongbing tolerance in citrus23
Efficient Agrobacterium rhizogenes-mediated genetic transformation of Lycium barbarum and plant regeneration system23
Natural variation of main biochemical components, morphological and yield traits among a panel of 87 tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] cultivars23
Development of a transient expression system for Panax ginseng based on protoplast isolation from its embryoids23
Identification of transcription factors contributing to vitamin C synthesis during Rosa roxburghii fruit development by integrating transcriptomics and metabolomics22
Identification of UGT85A glycosyltransferases associated with volatile conjugation in grapevine (Vitis vinifera × Vitis labrusca)22
The intrinsic developmental age signal defines an age-dependent climbing behavior in cucumber22
HD-ZIP transcription factors: pivotal regulators of plant reproductive development22
Mulching broad ridges with a woven polypropylene fabric increases the growth and yield of young pear trees ‘Yuluxiang’ in the North China Plain22
Transcriptome-based analysis reveals a role for PpCDF5 in the promotion of anthocyanin accumulation at a low nighttime temperature21
The role of PYL genes as core components of abscisic acid signaling in plant abiotic stress response21
Glutathione transferase MaGST1 mediates anthocyanin accumulation and influences flower color in grape hyacinth21
CsABF3-activated CsSUT1 pathway is implicated in pre-harvest water deficit inducing sucrose accumulation in citrus fruit21
Identification of DEAD-box RNA helicase genes in Prunus mume reveals the role of PmDDX39 in cold stress tolerance21
Identification of potential metabolites responsible for cold tolerance in buds of Vitis amurensis21
LATE ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL is a core component of far-red light-induced flowering in chrysanthemum21
Development of branchless watermelon near isogenic lines by marker assisted selection21
The small-fruit phenotypes were controlled by nine major-effect loci with complementary epistasis in Malus accessions20
GWAS reveals the genetic basis and genomic regions underlying four active compounds in chrysanthemum20
VvMYBA1 and VvMYB3 form an activator–repressor system to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in grape20
TKN3 affects cell expansion to regulate fruit development in tomato20
Exogenous calcium enhances the physiological status and photosynthetic capacity of rose under drought stress20
Engineering drought resilience in plants: integrating multi-omics, machine learning, and single-cell technologies for future food security20
ALA up-regulated PpWRKY18 to enhance freezing tolerance of nectarine pistils19
Styrax japonicus functional genomics: an efficient virus induced gene silencing (VIGS) system19
A likely paleo-autotetraploidization event shaped the high conservation of Nyssaceae genome19
Gap-free, haplotype-resolved genome assembly reveals allele-specific expression and fruit color regulation in coconut18
SlPGR5/SlPGRL1 pathway-dependent cyclic electron transport regulates photoprotection and chloroplast quality in tomato plants18
Systematic analysis and functional verification of citrus glutathione S-transferases reveals that CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 contribute negatively to citrus bacterial canker18
Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic profiling reveals the key role of UDP-glycosyltransferase 73D1 (UGT73D1) in rose under UV-B irradiation18
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
Combined volatile metabolome and transcriptome analysis of 60 peach cultivars provide new insights into the formation of aroma and the identification of associated genes18
Volatile organic compounds produced by Metschnikowia pulcherrima yeast T-2 inhibited the growth of Botrytis cinerea in postharvest blueberry fruits18
Global DNA methylation shifts in a somatic hybrid introgression line underscore the critical role of epigenetic regulation in cauliflower curd development18
Utilizing resequencing big data to facilitate Brassica vegetable breeding: tracing introgression pedigree and developing highly specific markers for clubroot resistance18
Combined application of gasification filter cake and Portulaca oleracea to promote soil quality and tomato yields under irrigation with brackish water17
Integrated analysis of the metabolome and transcriptome reveals the effect of the polyamine biosynthesis pathway on the cold resistance regulation mechanism in Solanum habrochaites17
Isolation of phloridzin-degrading, IAA-producing bacterium Ochrobactrum haematophilum and its effects on the apple replant soil environment17
FaSnRK1α mediates salicylic acid pathways to enhance strawberry resistance to Botrytis cinerea17
CsMYB75–CsTT8–CsTTG1 protein complex activates CsANS3 for anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple-leaf tea plants17
Dissection of two QTL clusters underlying yield-related heterosis in the cabbage founder parent 01–2017
Comparison of carotenoid, chlorophyll concentrations and their biosynthetic transcript levels in different coloured cauliflower17
A chromosome-level genome assembly for Chinese plum ‘Wushancuili’ reveals the molecular basis of its fruit color and susceptibility to rain-cracking17
Melatonin mitigates cold-induced damage to pepper seedlings by promoting redox homeostasis and regulating antioxidant profiling17
Biotechnological advances in combating Fusarium wilt of banana: from pathogen biology to sustainable disease management17
Genetic and Functional Analysis of S-alleles in Chinese Pear and the self-compatible mutant ‘Zaoguan’17
Synergistic mechanisms of AMF and biochar driving rhizosphere fungal community in shallot in barren soil17
VvSVP1 negatively regulates gibberellin accumulation before the dormant bud break of grapevine triggered by hydrogen cyanamide17
A Genome-wide association study identifies candidate genes for heat tolerance in adult cucumber plants16
MdUGT88F4 involved in the synthesis of isosalipurposide positively regulates the salt stress response of apple plants16
Autophagy–related gene CaATG9 shapes pepper tolerance to abiotic stresses via influencing stomatal dynamics16
Ficus carica ERF12 improves fruit firmness at ripening16
The effect of pulsed light treatment on the postharvest resistance and flavor quality of fresh tomato16
Genome-Wide Identification and Functional Characterization Reveal Four LRR-RLPs Mediating Valsa Canker Resistance in Apple (Malus domestica)16
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
Integrated multi-omics dissects receptor-mediated phytomelatonin signaling16
SlSWEET5a and SlSWEET5b redundantly regulate early fruit development by mediating sugar transport in tomato16
Genomic insights into the evolutionary history and adaptive capacity of the threatened ornamental Firmiana major in the Jinsha River Basin, China16
Melon2K array: A versatile 2K liquid SNP chip for melon genetics and breeding16
UV-B and mechanical wounding synergistically induce α-farnesene biosynthesis via CsHY5-CsMYC2 cooperation during oolong tea processing15
Molecular mechanisms and processing regulation of tea aroma15
Inbreeding depression and functional analysis of major genes in the F1-selfed progeny of the apple ‘Megumi’15
Proteomic analysis of leaf apoplast reveals that a jasmonate-regulated CHIA participates in the response to cold and drought stress in jojoba15
A century-old fight against Huanglongbing with antimicrobial peptides opening the door to citrus health15
A comprehensive report on glucosinolate involvement in abiotic stress responses in Brassicaceae family15
Abiotic stress treatment reveals expansin like A gene OfEXLA1 improving salt and drought tolerance of Osmanthus fragrans by responding to abscisic acid15
The effect of adding residual humic acid biodegradable film on agronomic performance of potted tomato under greenhouse conditions15
GOLDEN 2-LIKE transcription factors regulate chlorophyll biosynthesis and flavonoid accumulation in response to UV-B in tea plants15
Bioremediation Potential of SPSB2 in Alleviating NaCl, Cadmium, and Nickel Stress in Tomato Plants for Environmental Sustainability15
ARF4 acting upstream of LBD16 promotes adventitious root formation in peach14
Identification of S-genotypes and a novel S-RNase in 84 native Chinese pear accessions14
Understanding the mechanisms of resistance to tomato leaf mold: A review14
The telomere-to-telomere genome of Selaginella moellendorffii provides insights into genome evolution and biflavone biosynthesis14
SlWRKY80 and SlWRKY81 synergistically regulate the autophagy gene SlATG13b to actively resist saline-alkali stress in tomato14
Improving detection of potato virus X resistance genes Rx1 and Rx2 in tetraploid potato using optimized PCR and KASP markers14
Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of embryogenic callus and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in ‘Feizixiao’ litchi13
Genome-wide analyses of RWP–RK reveal a potential role for a key gene, VvNLP1.1, in the grapevine response to nitrate13
MdbZIP45 Positively Regulates Anthocyanin Accumulation Promoted by 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Apples13
Molecular regulatory events of flower and fruit abscission in horticultural plants13
Grafting effects on bioactive compounds, chemical and agronomic traits of ‘Corbarino’ tomato grown under greenhouse healthy conditions13
Genome-wide identification of the MATE gene family and functional characterization of PbrMATE9 related to anthocyanin in pear13
The effect of glutathione on glucosinolate biosynthesis through the sulfur assimilation pathway in pakchoi associated with the growth conditions13
VPD modifies CO2 fertilization effect on tomato plants via abscisic acid and jasmonic acid signaling pathways13
Integration of transcriptome and metabolome reveals regulatory mechanisms of volatile flavor formation during tomato fruit ripening13
Bacillus velezensis activates beneficial soil microorganisms to promote the growth and health of cucumber after soil fumigation13
Advances in improving tomato fruit quality by gene editing13
Peculiarity of transcriptional and H3K27me3 dynamics during peach bud dormancy13
Functional analysis of flavanone 3-hydroxylase (F3H) from Dendrobium officinale, which confers abiotic stress tolerance13
Multi-omics provides insights into the genetic influence on characteristic aroma formation of Xinhui Chenpi13
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
The Capsicum industry in China: development and impact13
Microclimatic, physiological, and structural changes of tomato seedlings during wind-based overgrowth inhibition in vegetable nursery12
DenDB: a central portal for comparative and functional genomics in Dendrobium12
Multifaceted functions of DELLA proteins in plant ontogeny and the molecular pathways leading to tree dwarfing12
Exogenous melatonin enhances heat stress tolerance in sweetpotato by modulating antioxidant defense system, osmotic homeostasis and stomatal traits12
Transcriptomic profiling of the floral fragrance biosynthesis of Iris germanica ‘Harvest of Memories’ and functional characterization of the IgTPS14 gene12
Low R:FR light ratio enhances calcium nitrate resistance and stomatal movement in tomato seedlings by regulating H2O2 accumulation12
PSI-mediated NADPH production and enzyme regulation are critical for carbon assimilation in pepper seedlings under cadmium stress12
Advances in Understanding Cold-Induced Sweetening in Potato Tubers12
Effects of combined application of abscisic acid and methyl jasmonate on the regulation of anthocyanin and monoterpene biosynthesis in ‘Jumeigui’ grape12
MADS-box BSISTER transcription factors up-regulate proanthocyanidin biosynthesis in grapevine12
NAC transcription factor PpNAP4 modulates sucrose accumulation by activating the expression of PpSUS1 and PpSPS2 during peach ripening12
Splicing defect of StDRO2 intron 1 promotes potato root growth by disturbing auxin transport to adapt to drought stress12
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