OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Horticulture Research is 35. 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 2020-07-01 to 2024-07-01.)

Article	Citations
The historical and current research progress on jujube–a superfruit for the future	129
A reporter for noninvasively monitoring gene expression and plant transformation	117
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of VvMLO3 results in enhanced resistance to powdery mildew in grapevine (Vitis vinifera)	117
A high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly reveals genetics for important traits in eggplant	92
MiR156 regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis through SPL targets and other microRNAs in poplar	92
Functions of silicon in plant drought stress responses	90
Methyl jasmonate mediates melatonin-induced cold tolerance of grafted watermelon plants	89
The diverse roles of cytokinins in regulating leaf development	89
Identification of key gene networks controlling organic acid and sugar metabolism during watermelon fruit development by integrating metabolic phenotypes and gene expression profiles	84
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated VvPR4b editing decreases downy mildew resistance in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)	76
Regulation of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis by MdMYB88 and MdMYB124 contributes to pathogen and drought resistance in apple	73
Enrichment of beneficial cucumber rhizosphere microbes mediated by organic acid secretion	71
The methyl jasmonate-responsive transcription factor SmMYB1 promotes phenolic acid biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza	70
Bud endodormancy in deciduous fruit trees: advances and prospects	68
Deep learning image segmentation and extraction of blueberry fruit traits associated with harvestability and yield	68
Optimizing the CRISPR/Cas9 system for genome editing in grape by using grape promoters	67
sRNAanno—a database repository of uniformly annotated small RNAs in plants	66
Germplasm resources and genetic breeding of Paeonia: a systematic review	65
Can gene editing reduce postharvest waste and loss of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals?	64
Applications of deep-learning approaches in horticultural research: a review	64
Chromosome-scale genome assembly provides insights into the evolution and flavor synthesis of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims)	62
Grapevine VlbZIP30 improves drought resistance by directly activating VvNAC17 and promoting lignin biosynthesis through the regulation of three peroxidase genes	59
Strawberry sweetness and consumer preference are enhanced by specific volatile compounds	59
Molecular functions of nitric oxide and its potential applications in horticultural crops	57
Plasma membrane-localized SlSWEET7a and SlSWEET14 regulate sugar transport and storage in tomato fruits	57

High-quality genome assembly of 'Cuiguan' pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) as a reference genome for identifying regulatory genes and epigenetic modifications responsible for bud dormancy	57
Genomic consequences of apple improvement	55
Meta-analysis of the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on climacteric fruit ripening	55
UV-B light and its application potential to reduce disease and pest incidence in crops	55
Coexpression network analysis reveals an MYB transcriptional activator involved in capsaicinoid biosynthesis in hot peppers	54
A chromosome-scale genome sequence of pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) provides novel insights into the genome evolution and regulation of betalain biosynthesis	54
Strigolactones positively regulate abscisic acid-dependent heat and cold tolerance in tomato	54
Growth monitoring of greenhouse lettuce based on a convolutional neural network	53
Chromosome-scale genome assembly of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cv. Tieton obtained using long-read and Hi-C sequencing	53
Kiwifruit Genome Database (KGD): a comprehensive resource for kiwifruit genomics	52
De novo assembly of a new Olea europaea genome accession using nanopore sequencing	52
Color-related chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations of Chinese kale can be altered through CRISPR/Cas9 targeted editing of the carotenoid isomerase gene BoaCRTISO	51
Thermal-responsive genetic and epigenetic regulation of DAM cluster controlling dormancy and chilling requirement in peach floral buds	51
The transcription factor SlHY5 regulates the ripening of tomato fruit at both the transcriptional and translational levels	50
A chromosome-level reference genome of non-heading Chinese cabbage [Brassica campestris (syn. Brassica rapa) ssp. chinensis]	50
CsbZIP1-CsMYB12 mediates the production of bitter-tasting flavonols in tea plants (Camellia sinensis) through a coordinated activator–repressor network	50
Transgenic and genome-edited fruits: background, constraints, benefits, and commercial opportunities	48
Genome-wide association analysis identified molecular markers associated with important tea flavor-related metabolites	47
Chromosome-scale assembly of the Dendrobium chrysotoxum genome enhances the understanding of orchid evolution	47
The transcription factor OpWRKY2 positively regulates the biosynthesis of the anticancer drug camptothecin in Ophiorrhiza pumila	47
The novel gene BrMYB2, located on chromosome A07, with a short intron 1 controls the purple-head trait of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L.)	47
Reannotation of the cultivated strawberry genome and establishment of a strawberry genome database	46
Molecular basis of heterosis and related breeding strategies reveal its importance in vegetable breeding	46
Genome of a citrus rootstock and global DNA demethylation caused by heterografting	45
Mechanisms and regulation of organic acid accumulation in plant vacuoles	45
The IAA- and ABA-responsive transcription factor CgMYB58 upregulates lignin biosynthesis and triggers juice sac granulation in pummelo	45
Melatonin alters the secondary metabolite profile of grape berry skin by promoting VvMYB14-mediated ethylene biosynthesis	44
Involvement of CsWRKY70 in salicylic acid-induced citrus fruit resistance against Penicillium digitatum	44
Melatonin-induced DNA demethylation of metal transporters and antioxidant genes alleviates lead stress in radish plants	44
Regulation of fruit ripening by the brassinosteroid biosynthetic gene SlCYP90B3 via an ethylene-dependent pathway in tomato	44
LlWRKY39 is involved in thermotolerance by activating LlMBF1c and interacting with LlCaM3 in lily (Lilium longiflorum)	44
The Phoebe genome sheds light on the evolution of magnoliids	44
A novel transcription factor CmMYB012 inhibits flavone and anthocyanin biosynthesis in response to high temperatures in chrysanthemum	43
Transcriptomic and genetic approaches reveal an essential role of the NAC transcription factor SlNAP1 in the growth and defense response of tomato	41
PpINH1, an invertase inhibitor, interacts with vacuolar invertase PpVIN2 in regulating the chilling tolerance of peach fruit	41
Combined genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses provide insights into chayote (Sechium edule) evolution and fruit development	41
SlGRAS4 accelerates fruit ripening by regulating ethylene biosynthesis genes and SlMADS1 in tomato	40
Whole-genome, transcriptome, and methylome analyses provide insights into the evolution of platycoside biosynthesis in Platycodon grandiflorus, a medicinal plant	40
The apple REFPOP—a reference population for genomics-assisted breeding in apple	40
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of ClBG1 decreased seed size and promoted seed germination in watermelon	40
CsPrx25, a class III peroxidase in Citrus sinensis, confers resistance to citrus bacterial canker through the maintenance of ROS homeostasis and cell wall lignification	39
A high-quality sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) genome	39
An optimized protocol for stepwise optimization of real-time RT-PCR analysis	39
Glandular trichomes: new focus on horticultural crops	38
Comparative analysis of long noncoding RNAs in angiosperms and characterization of long noncoding RNAs in response to heat stress in Chinese cabbage	38
An apple (Malus domestica) AP2/ERF transcription factor modulates carotenoid accumulation	38
R2R3-MYB transcription factors, StmiR858 and sucrose mediate potato flavonol biosynthesis	38
Transcription factor WRKY22 regulates canker susceptibility in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis Osbeck) by enhancing cell enlargement and CsLOB1 expression	38
Whole-genome sequencing reveals rare off-target mutations in CRISPR/Cas9-edited grapevine	37
The role of watermelon caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (ClCOMT1) in melatonin biosynthesis and abiotic stress tolerance	37

The genome of Magnolia biondii Pamp. provides insights into the evolution of Magnoliales and biosynthesis of terpenoids	37
Whole-genome resequencing of Osmanthus fragrans provides insights into flower color evolution	37
CsMYB60 directly and indirectly activates structural genes to promote the biosynthesis of flavonols and proanthocyanidins in cucumber	37
A chromosome-level genome assembly of rugged rose (Rosa rugosa) provides insights into its evolution, ecology, and floral characteristics	37
The regulation of cell wall lignification and lignin biosynthesis during pigmentation of winter jujube	37
The Cymbidium genome reveals the evolution of unique morphological traits	36
The chromosome-level Stevia genome provides insights into steviol glycoside biosynthesis	36
The GAMYB-like gene SlMYB33 mediates flowering and pollen development in tomato	36
Research advances in and prospects of ornamental plant genomics	36
Genomic prediction of fruit texture and training population optimization towards the application of genomic selection in apple	35
RosBREED: bridging the chasm between discovery and application to enable DNA-informed breeding in rosaceous crops	35
VqMYB154 promotes polygene expression and enhances resistance to pathogens in Chinese wild grapevine	35
The R2R3-type MYB transcription factor MdMYB90-like is responsible for the enhanced skin color of an apple bud sport mutant	35
High-density genetic map construction and identification of loci controlling flower-type traits in Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium Ramat.)	35