OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Horticulture Research is 36. 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 2020-10-01 to 2024-10-01.)

Article	Citations
The diverse roles of cytokinins in regulating leaf development	102
Functions of silicon in plant drought stress responses	100
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
Enrichment of beneficial cucumber rhizosphere microbes mediated by organic acid secretion	80
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
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
sRNAanno—a database repository of uniformly annotated small RNAs in plants	71
Applications of deep-learning approaches in horticultural research: a review	68
Can gene editing reduce postharvest waste and loss of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals?	68
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
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
Molecular functions of nitric oxide and its potential applications in horticultural crops	62
Strawberry sweetness and consumer preference are enhanced by specific volatile compounds	61
Genomic consequences of apple improvement	60
Strigolactones positively regulate abscisic acid-dependent heat and cold tolerance in tomato	59
Coexpression network analysis reveals an MYB transcriptional activator involved in capsaicinoid biosynthesis in hot peppers	57
De novo assembly of a new Olea europaea genome accession using nanopore sequencing	57
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

CsbZIP1-CsMYB12 mediates the production of bitter-tasting flavonols in tea plants (Camellia sinensis) through a coordinated activator–repressor network	52
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
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
Color-related chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations of Chinese kale can be altered through CRISPR/Cas9 targeted editing of the carotenoid isomerase gene BoaCRTISO	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
Melatonin-induced DNA demethylation of metal transporters and antioxidant genes alleviates lead stress in radish plants	47
Involvement of CsWRKY70 in salicylic acid-induced citrus fruit resistance against Penicillium digitatum	47
Reannotation of the cultivated strawberry genome and establishment of a strawberry genome database	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
Regulation of fruit ripening by the brassinosteroid biosynthetic gene SlCYP90B3 via an ethylene-dependent pathway in tomato	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
PpINH1, an invertase inhibitor, interacts with vacuolar invertase PpVIN2 in regulating the chilling tolerance of peach fruit	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
A chromosome-level genome assembly of rugged rose (Rosa rugosa) provides insights into its evolution, ecology, and floral characteristics	42
The role of watermelon caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (ClCOMT1) in melatonin biosynthesis and abiotic stress tolerance	41
The genome of Magnolia biondii Pamp. provides insights into the evolution of Magnoliales and biosynthesis of terpenoids	41
Transcription factor WRKY22 regulates canker susceptibility in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis Osbeck) by enhancing cell enlargement and CsLOB1 expression	41
An optimized protocol for stepwise optimization of real-time RT-PCR analysis	41
The chromosome-level Stevia genome provides insights into steviol glycoside biosynthesis	40
R2R3-MYB transcription factors, StmiR858 and sucrose mediate potato flavonol biosynthesis	40
Research advances in and prospects of ornamental plant genomics	40
Whole-genome sequencing reveals rare off-target mutations in CRISPR/Cas9-edited 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
VqMYB154 promotes polygene expression and enhances resistance to pathogens in Chinese wild grapevine	39
Whole-genome resequencing of Osmanthus fragrans provides insights into flower color evolution	39
The Cymbidium genome reveals the evolution of unique morphological traits	38
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
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
Integrative iTRAQ-based proteomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals the accumulation patterns of key metabolites associated with oil quality during seed ripening of Camellia oleifera	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