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Papers

(The median citation count of Horticulture Research is 25. 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
Functions of silicon in plant drought stress responses	104
The diverse roles of cytokinins in regulating leaf development	102
Methyl jasmonate mediates melatonin-induced cold tolerance of grafted watermelon plants	99
Identification of key gene networks controlling organic acid and sugar metabolism during watermelon fruit development by integrating metabolic phenotypes and gene expression profiles	90
Bud endodormancy in deciduous fruit trees: advances and prospects	78
The methyl jasmonate-responsive transcription factor SmMYB1 promotes phenolic acid biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza	74
sRNAanno—a database repository of uniformly annotated small RNAs in plants	71
Optimizing the CRISPR/Cas9 system for genome editing in grape by using grape promoters	71
Chromosome-scale genome assembly provides insights into the evolution and flavor synthesis of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims)	71
Can gene editing reduce postharvest waste and loss of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals?	68
Applications of deep-learning approaches in horticultural research: a review	68
UV-B light and its application potential to reduce disease and pest incidence in crops	63
Plasma membrane-localized SlSWEET7a and SlSWEET14 regulate sugar transport and storage in tomato fruits	63
High-quality genome assembly of 'Cuiguan' pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) as a reference genome for identifying regulatory genes and epigenetic modifications responsible for bud dormancy	63
Molecular functions of nitric oxide and its potential applications in horticultural crops	62
Strawberry sweetness and consumer preference are enhanced by specific volatile compounds	62
Genomic consequences of apple improvement	60
Strigolactones positively regulate abscisic acid-dependent heat and cold tolerance in tomato	59
De novo assembly of a new Olea europaea genome accession using nanopore sequencing	58
Meta-analysis of the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on climacteric fruit ripening	57
A chromosome-scale genome sequence of pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) provides novel insights into the genome evolution and regulation of betalain biosynthesis	56
Chromosome-scale assembly of the Dendrobium chrysotoxum genome enhances the understanding of orchid evolution	55
A chromosome-level reference genome of non-heading Chinese cabbage [Brassica campestris (syn. Brassica rapa) ssp. chinensis]	53
LlWRKY39 is involved in thermotolerance by activating LlMBF1c and interacting with LlCaM3 in lily (Lilium longiflorum)	52
The transcription factor SlHY5 regulates the ripening of tomato fruit at both the transcriptional and translational levels	52

CsbZIP1-CsMYB12 mediates the production of bitter-tasting flavonols in tea plants (Camellia sinensis) through a coordinated activator–repressor network	52
Mechanisms and regulation of organic acid accumulation in plant vacuoles	51
Transgenic and genome-edited fruits: background, constraints, benefits, and commercial opportunities	51
Genome-wide association analysis identified molecular markers associated with important tea flavor-related metabolites	51
A novel transcription factor CmMYB012 inhibits flavone and anthocyanin biosynthesis in response to high temperatures in chrysanthemum	50
Molecular basis of heterosis and related breeding strategies reveal its importance in vegetable breeding	49
The transcription factor OpWRKY2 positively regulates the biosynthesis of the anticancer drug camptothecin in Ophiorrhiza pumila	49
Glandular trichomes: new focus on horticultural crops	48
Melatonin alters the secondary metabolite profile of grape berry skin by promoting VvMYB14-mediated ethylene biosynthesis	48
Reannotation of the cultivated strawberry genome and establishment of a strawberry genome database	47
Melatonin-induced DNA demethylation of metal transporters and antioxidant genes alleviates lead stress in radish plants	47
Genome of a citrus rootstock and global DNA demethylation caused by heterografting	47
SlGRAS4 accelerates fruit ripening by regulating ethylene biosynthesis genes and SlMADS1 in tomato	46
Transcriptomic and genetic approaches reveal an essential role of the NAC transcription factor SlNAP1 in the growth and defense response of tomato	45
A chromosome-level genome assembly of rugged rose (Rosa rugosa) provides insights into its evolution, ecology, and floral characteristics	44
Combined genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses provide insights into chayote (Sechium edule) evolution and fruit development	44
The apple REFPOP—a reference population for genomics-assisted breeding in apple	44
The regulation of cell wall lignification and lignin biosynthesis during pigmentation of winter jujube	44
An apple (Malus domestica) AP2/ERF transcription factor modulates carotenoid accumulation	43
CsPrx25, a class III peroxidase in Citrus sinensis, confers resistance to citrus bacterial canker through the maintenance of ROS homeostasis and cell wall lignification	42
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of ClBG1 decreased seed size and promoted seed germination in watermelon	42
Whole-genome resequencing of Osmanthus fragrans provides insights into flower color evolution	41
The genome of Magnolia biondii Pamp. provides insights into the evolution of Magnoliales and biosynthesis of terpenoids	41
The role of watermelon caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (ClCOMT1) in melatonin biosynthesis and abiotic stress tolerance	41
An optimized protocol for stepwise optimization of real-time RT-PCR analysis	41
Transcription factor WRKY22 regulates canker susceptibility in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis Osbeck) by enhancing cell enlargement and CsLOB1 expression	41
R2R3-MYB transcription factors, StmiR858 and sucrose mediate potato flavonol biosynthesis	40
Research advances in and prospects of ornamental plant genomics	40
The chromosome-level Stevia genome provides insights into steviol glycoside biosynthesis	40
Whole-genome sequencing reveals rare off-target mutations in CRISPR/Cas9-edited grapevine	39
VqMYB154 promotes polygene expression and enhances resistance to pathogens in Chinese wild grapevine	39
Comparative analysis of long noncoding RNAs in angiosperms and characterization of long noncoding RNAs in response to heat stress in Chinese cabbage	39
CsTCPs regulate shoot tip development and catechin biosynthesis in tea plant (Camellia sinensis)	38
The chromosome-level Hemerocallis citrina Borani genome provides new insights into the rutin biosynthesis and the lack of colchicine	38
The Cymbidium genome reveals the evolution of unique morphological traits	38
Integrative iTRAQ-based proteomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals the accumulation patterns of key metabolites associated with oil quality during seed ripening of Camellia oleifera	38
Metabolite profiling and transcriptome analyses reveal novel regulatory mechanisms of melatonin biosynthesis in hickory	37
Preharvest long-term exposure to UV-B radiation promotes fruit ripening and modifies stage-specific anthocyanin metabolism in highbush blueberry	37
The R2R3-type MYB transcription factor MdMYB90-like is responsible for the enhanced skin color of an apple bud sport mutant	36
RosBREED: bridging the chasm between discovery and application to enable DNA-informed breeding in rosaceous crops	36
Cytokinin but not gibberellin application had major impact on the phenylpropanoid pathway in grape	36
Lignin provides mechanical support to herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) stems	36
The AaCBF4-AaBAM3.1 module enhances freezing tolerance of kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta)	35
Loci discovery, network-guided approach, and genomic prediction for drought tolerance index in a multi-parent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) cowpea population	35
The role of arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs) in fruit ripening—a review	35
SlBBX20 interacts with the COP9 signalosome subunit SlCSN5-2 to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis by activating SlDFR expression in tomato	35
The CaCIPK3 gene positively regulates drought tolerance in pepper	35
Chromatin accessibility and translational landscapes of tea plants under chilling stress	34
The apple DNA-binding one zinc-finger protein MdDof54 promotes drought resistance	34
Dual role of MdSND1 in the biosynthesis of lignin and in signal transduction in response to salt and osmotic stress in apple	34

Genetic dissection of climacteric fruit ripening in a melon population segregating for ripening behavior	34
Chromosome-scale assembly and evolution of the tetraploid Salvia splendens (Lamiaceae) genome	34
The MADS-box gene FveSEP3 plays essential roles in flower organogenesis and fruit development in woodland strawberry	33
Illuminating the cells: transient transformation of citrus to study gene functions and organelle activities related to fruit quality	33
Competition between anthocyanin and kaempferol glycosides biosynthesis affects pollen tube growth and seed set of Malus	33
Genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of allotetraploid Salix matsudana Koidz	33
An ancient whole-genome duplication event and its contribution to flavor compounds in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis)	33
A nuclear-localized cysteine desulfhydrase plays a role in fruit ripening in tomato	33
Integrating full-length transcriptomics and metabolomics reveals the regulatory mechanisms underlying yellow pigmentation in tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.) flowers	32
Genomic analysis uncovers functional variation in the C-terminus of anthocyanin-activating MYB transcription factors	32
The NAM/ATAF1/2/CUC2 transcription factor PpNAC.A59 enhances PpERF.A16 expression to promote ethylene biosynthesis during peach fruit ripening	32
Chromosome-level genome assemblies of five Prunus species and genome-wide association studies for key agronomic traits in peach	32
Chrysanthemum WRKY15-1 promotes resistance to Puccinia horiana Henn. via the salicylic acid signaling pathway	32
High-quality de novo assembly of the Eucommia ulmoides haploid genome provides new insights into evolution and rubber biosynthesis	32
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated targeted mutation reveals a role for AN4 rather than DPL in regulating venation formation in the corolla tube of Petunia hybrida	32
The tea plant CsLHT1 and CsLHT6 transporters take up amino acids, as a nitrogen source, from the soil of organic tea plantations	31
The SOC1-like gene BoMADS50 is associated with the flowering of Bambusa oldhamii	31
MdWRKY75e enhances resistance to Alternaria alternata in Malus domestica	31
A gene that underwent adaptive evolution, LAC2 (LACCASE), in Populus euphratica improves drought tolerance by improving water transport capacity	31
SlZHD17 is involved in the control of chlorophyll and carotenoid metabolism in tomato fruit	31
Overexpression of MdATG8i improves water use efficiency in transgenic apple by modulating photosynthesis, osmotic balance, and autophagic activity under moderate water deficit	30
The apple C2H2-type zinc finger transcription factor MdZAT10 positively regulates JA-induced leaf senescence by interacting with MdBT2	30
Auxin-induced AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR4 activates APETALA1 and FRUITFULL to promote flowering in woodland strawberry	30
Genome-level diversification of eight ancient tea populations in the Guizhou and Yunnan regions identifies candidate genes for core agronomic traits	30
A chromosome-scale genome assembly of a diploid alfalfa, the progenitor of autotetraploid alfalfa	30
The genome and transcriptome analysis of snake gourd provide insights into its evolution and fruit development and ripening	30
Induced defense response in red mango fruit against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides	30
The apple 14-3-3 protein MdGRF11 interacts with the BTB protein MdBT2 to regulate nitrate deficiency-induced anthocyanin accumulation	30
AaWRKY17, a positive regulator of artemisinin biosynthesis, is involved in resistance to Pseudomonas syringae in Artemisia annua	30
Integrated proteomic and metabolomic analyses reveal the importance of aroma precursor accumulation and storage in methyl jasmonate-primed tea leaves	30
Hydrogen sulfide promotes flowering in heading Chinese cabbage by S-sulfhydration of BraFLCs	29
Bioinformatic analysis of chromatin organization and biased expression of duplicated genes between two poplars with a common whole-genome duplication	29
Clay nanosheet-mediated delivery of recombinant plasmids expressing artificial miRNAs via leaf spray to prevent infection by plant DNA viruses	29
Tracing founder haplotypes of Japanese apple varieties: application in genomic prediction and genome-wide association study	29
The chromosome-level genome of dragon fruit reveals whole-genome duplication and chromosomal co-localization of betacyanin biosynthetic genes	29
Genome and transcriptome of Papaver somniferum Chinese landrace CHM indicates that massive genome expansion contributes to high benzylisoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis	29
Involvement of ethylene receptors in the salt tolerance response of Cucurbita pepo	28
Integration of full-length transcriptomics and targeted metabolomics to identify benzylisoquinoline alkaloid biosynthetic genes in Corydalis yanhusuo	28
Identification and characterization of GLOBE, a major gene controlling fruit shape and impacting fruit size and marketability in tomato	28
Integrative genome, transcriptome, microRNA, and degradome analysis of water dropwort (Oenanthe javanica) in response to water stress	28
Genome-wide analysis of changes in miRNA and target gene expression reveals key roles in heterosis for Chinese cabbage biomass	28
Comprehensive analysis of SSRs and database construction using all complete gene-coding sequences in major horticultural and representative plants	28
SlRCM1, which encodes tomato Lutescent1, is required for chlorophyll synthesis and chloroplast development in fruits	27
Defense responses of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus-colonized poplar seedlings against gypsy moth larvae: a multiomics study	27
Differential regulation of triterpene biosynthesis induced by an early failure in cuticle formation in apple	27
A CCAAT-binding factor, SlNFYA10, negatively regulates ascorbate accumulation by modulating the d-mannose/l-galactose pathway in tomato	27
Genetic regulation of shoot architecture in cucumber	27
Insights into triterpene synthesis and unsaturated fatty-acid accumulation provided by chromosomal-level genome analysis of Akebia trifoliata subsp. australis	26
Advances and perspectives in discovery and functional analysis of small secreted proteins in plants	26
The mutation of ent-kaurene synthase, a key enzyme involved in gibberellin biosynthesis, confers a non-heading phenotype to Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. ssp. pekinensis)	26
The genome of Medicago polymorpha provides insights into its edibility and nutritional value as a vegetable and forage legume	26
MdVQ37 overexpression reduces basal thermotolerance in transgenic apple by affecting transcription factor activity and salicylic acid homeostasis	26
The chromosome-level reference genome of Coptis chinensis provides insights into genomic evolution and berberine biosynthesis	26
The H+-pyrophosphatase IbVP1 regulates carbon flux to influence the starch metabolism and yield of sweet potato	26
WUSCHEL-related homeobox1 (WOX1) regulates vein patterning and leaf size in Cucumis sativus	26
Sugars promote graft union development in the heterograft of cucumber onto pumpkin	25
Genetic regulators of leaf size in Brassica crops	25
Comparative transcriptome analyses shed light on carotenoid production and plastid development in melon fruit	25
Integrated transcriptome and proteome analysis provides insight into chilling-induced dormancy breaking in Chimonanthus praecox	25
Multiomics-based dissection of citrus flavonoid metabolism using a Citrus reticulata × Poncirus trifoliata population	25
The role of γ-aminobutyric acid in aluminum stress tolerance in a woody plant, Liriodendron chinense × tulipifera	25
Comparative transcriptomic analysis highlights contrasting levels of resistance of Vitis vinifera and Vitis amurensis to Botrytis cinerea	25