OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Protoplasma is 5. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Interaction of Capnodium alfenasii with extrafloral nectaries of Azadirachta indica	76
Elevated luteinizing hormone receptor signaling or selenium treatment leads to comparable changes in adrenal cortex histology and androgen-AR/ZIP9 signaling	38
Involvement of osmoregulation, glyoxalase, and non-glyoxalase systems in signaling molecule glutamic acid-boosted thermotolerance in maize seedlings	29
Morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of zinc-stressed caraway plants	25
Mitigating heavy metals toxicity in sorghum using arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: enhancing photosynthesis and antioxidant defense	24
The truth is hidden in the details	24
Trunk muscle differentiation—a lesson from the Chinese fire-bellied newt (Hypselotriton orientalis)	21
Biochemical validation for the therapeutic use of Plumeria rubra in coagulation disorders: a study combining in silico, in vitro, and in vivo approaches	20
Inhibition of flavohemeproteins enhances the emission and level of nitric oxide in barley root tips	20
Effects of compound sodium nitrophenol on microspore embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in flowering Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris L. ssp. chinensis var. utilis Tsen et Lee)	19
Glucose consumption and uptake in HepG2 cells is improved by aqueous extracts from leaves, but not rhizomes, of Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile via GLUT-4 upregulation	18
How can structure and nectar composition explain the secretory process in super productive nuptial nectaries of Mabea fistulifera Mart. (Euphorbiaceae)?	17
Is a genome more than its genes?	17
Establishing a reliable protoplast system for grapevine: isolation, transformation, and callus induction	16
Analysis of the effect of permeant solutes on the hydraulic resistance of the plasma membrane in cells of Chara corallina	16
Wheat variety carrying 2NvS chromosomal segment provides yield advantage through lowering terminal heat–induced oxidative stress	16
Correction to: Morphological characterization of antennal sensilla in Toxorhynchites theobaldi, Toxorhynchites violaceus, and Lutzia bigoti adults: a comparative study using scanning electron microsco	16
Argon non-thermal plasma treatment promotes the development of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in saline alkali environments	16
Omics approaches to understand the MADS-box gene family in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) against drought stress	15
Impact of phosphorous-deficit conditions on morpho-physiological traits and phosphorous metabolism in chickpea genotypes	15
The role of sucrose in maintaining pollen viability and germinability in Corylus avellana L.: a possible strategy to cope with climate variability	14
Water stress modulates terpene biosynthesis and morphophysiology at different ploidal levels in Lippia alba (Mill.) N. E. Brown (Verbenaceae)	14
Ultrastructure of the ejaculatory duct of Terrobittacus implicatus (Mecoptera: Bittacidae)	13
Gibberellin-mediated far-red light-induced leaf expansion in cucumber seedlings	13
Pectin: a key component deposited in the exine of Annona montana potentially associated with exine shedding	13

Machine learning and feature analysis of the cortical microtubule organization of Arabidopsis cotyledon pavement cells	13
Synchrotron micro-computed tomography unveils the three-dimensional structure and origin of staminodes in the Plains Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia polyacantha Haw. (Cactaceae)	13
Nutritionally rich biochemical profile in essential oil of various Mentha species and their antimicrobial activities	12
Solanum villosum Mill. an underutilized plant: establishment of hairy root culture and enhanced production of solasodine after elicitor treatment	12
Heliotropium hirsutissimum from geothermal areas: evidence of thermal adaptation	12
The role of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) in alleviating cadmium stress in maize plants	12
Diversity and functional roles of floral glands in Malpighiaceae: insights in Lophopterys floribunda W.R. Anderson & C. Davis	12
Histochemical and ultrastructural analysis of tapetum and sporoderm development in relation to precocious pollenkitt production of Garcinia dulcis (Roxb.) Kurz	12
The thioredoxin h-type TdTrxh2 protein of durum wheat confers abiotic stress tolerance of the transformant Arabidopsis plants through its protective role and the regulation of redox homoeostasis	12
Differential cell wall composition in eriococcid-induced galls: unraveling the influence of sexual dimorphism	11
Exogenous nitric oxide alleviates manganese toxicity in bean plants by modulating photosynthesis in relation to leaf lipid composition	11
Correction to: Compartmentalization of epidermal mucilage cells by new cell wall formation in Myrsine umbellata Mart. (Primulaceae)	11
Vital stress in animals and plants	11
Comparative analysis of miRNA expression profiles in flowering and non-flowering tissue of Crocus sativus L	11
Reply to Calvo, Raja, and Segundo-Ortin, “Don’t jump the gun quite yet: aiming for the true target in plant neurobiology research”	11
Gametophytic self-incompatibility in Maxillariinae orchids	11
Chemotaxonomic and evolutionary perspectives of Bryophyta based on multivariate analysis of fatty acid fingerprints of Eastern Himalayan mosses	10
Homogeneous colleters in Myrteae (Myrtaceae)	10
He–Ne Laser Enhances Seed Germination and Salt Acclimation in Salvia officinalis Seedlings in a Manner Dependent on Phytochrome and H2O2	10
Spectral reflectance and fluorescence is a rapid, non-destructive tool for drought tolerance monitoring in Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal	10
Seaweed-based PPO inhibitors as a new frontier in biological weed control for sorghum cultivation: from ocean to field	9
The effect of different LED wavelengths on the components and biosynthesis of isoflavonoid in sprout Astragalus membranaceus	9
Transcriptome analysis reveals differentially expressed genes involved in somatic embryogenesis and podophyllotoxin biosynthesis of Sinopodophyllum hexandrum (Royle) T. S. Ying	9
Steering diversity — cellular aspects of gene flow	9
Rhodotorula mucilaginosa: a new potential human pathogen found in the ciliate Paramecium bursaria	9
Organic extracts from sustainable hybrid poplar hairy root cultures as potential natural antimicrobial and antibiofilm agents	9
Chronological events unfolding the vegetative and floral phenology of apical bud in Crocus sativus	8
Differential drought tolerance among dichondra (Dichondra repens) genotypes in relation to alterations in chlorophyll metabolism, osmotic adjustment, and accumulation of organic metabolites	8
Correction to: Waterlogging resistance and evaluation of physiological mechanism of three peach (Prunus persica) rootstocks	8
Deep learning-based cytoskeleton segmentation for accurate high-throughput measurement of cytoskeleton density	8
MiR-107 inhibits the sprouting of intersegmental vessels of zebrafish embryos	8
Genome-wide identification of Aux/IAA and ARF gene families in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	8
A rapid and efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transient transformation system in grape berries	8
Cytomolecular diversity among Vigna Savi (Leguminosae) subgenera	8
Phytochemical composition of aerial parts and roots of Pfaffia glomerata (Spreng.) Pedersen and anticholinesterase, antioxidant, and antiglycation activities	8
Colleters, osmophores, and nectaries in the species Ceropegia lenewtonii: a sapromyiophilous stapeliad (Asclepiadoideae, Apocynaceae)	8
Successful application of microspore culture by adding kinetin and methylene blue to improve microspore embryogenesis in Chinese kale breeding	8
FfF: Foundations for Food (security) are cellular	8
Heat stress negatively affects physiology and morphology during germination of Ormosia coarctata (Fabaceae, Papilionoideae)	8
Taming the fire—transcription factors for redox control in animals and plants	8
Transgenic expression of rice OsPHR2 increases phosphorus uptake and yield in wheat	8
Reactive oxygen species and NADPH oxidase-encoding genes underly the plant growth and developmental responses to Trichoderma	8
The opening of mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) and the inhibition of electron transfer chain (ETC) induce mitophagy in wheat roots under waterlogging stress	7
Identification of adipose-proximal biomarkers in breast cancer using weighted gene co-expression network analysis	7
Ultrastructural changes during nectar secretion from extrafloral nectaries of Pithecellobium dulce Benth	7
Glomerulosomes: morphologically distinct nuclear organelles of unknown nature	7
Qualitative and quantitative assessment of diatom deformities and protoplasmic condition under metal and metalloid stress	7
Evaluation of oxidative stress and genotoxicity of 900 MHz electromagnetic radiations using Trigonella foenum-graecum test system	7
Morphological characterization of antennal sensilla in Toxorhynchites theobaldi, Toxorhynchites violaceus, and Lutzia bigoti adults: a comparative study using scanning electron microscopy	7
Exogenous methyl jasmonate and cytokinin antagonistically regulate lignin biosynthesis by mediating CsHCT expression in Camellia sinensis	7

Compartmentalization of epidermal mucilage cells by new cell wall formation in Myrsine umbellata Mart. (Primulaceae)	7
Downregulation of ITGA5 inhibits lymphangiogenesis and cell migration and invasion in male laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma	7
Genome-wide investigation of ARF transcription factor gene family and its responses to abiotic stress in Coix (Coix lacryma-jobi L.)	7
Silicon in sporoderms of micro- and megaspores of Isoetes echinospora Durieu registered by EDS and EELS	7
Existence of giant mitochondria-containing sheet structures lacking cristae and matrix in the etiolated cotyledon of Arabidopsis thaliana	7
Curdlan: a microbial biopolymer of multifarious applications for a sustainable environment	7
Auxin- and pH-induced guttation in Phycomyces sporangiophores: relation between guttation and diminished elongation growth	7
An overview of fungal chitinases and their potential applications	7
Plant regeneration capacity in seeds of three species of Miconia (Melastomataceae) may be related to endogenous polyamine profiles	7
Exploring effectiveness of salicylic acid and methyl jasmonate elicitors in influencing growth performance, epigenetic regulation, gene transcription, and secondary metabolism in pepper (Capsicum annu	6
Deciphering the regulatory networks involved in mild and severe salt stress responses in the roots of wild grapevine Vitis vinifera spp. sylvestris	6
Defensive capabilities of contrasting sorghum genotypes against Atherigona soccata (Rondani) infestation	6
The quality evaluation of the laurel leaf samples sold in the market under the name of “Defne Yaprağı”	6
Tapetum uncommon behavior, orbicule development, and pollenkitt: mini-review, with new data on orbicule simulations	6
Physio-morphological traits and osmoregulation strategies of hybrid maize (Zea mays) at the seedling stage in response to water-deficit stress	6
Morphoanatomical, histochemical, and molecular characterization of female Cannabis plants from three Argentine strains	6
Ultrastructural study of microspore and male gametophyte development in Senecio cannabifolius Less	6
Hepatic antioxidant capacity, immune response, and glycolysis of Tibetan sheep in response to dietary soluble protein levels	6
Integrated insights into the cytological, histochemical, and cell wall composition features of Espinosa nothofagi (Hymenoptera) gall tissues: implications for functionality	6
Submergence of the filamentous Zygnematophyceae Mougeotia induces differential gene expression patterns associated with core metabolism and photosynthesis	6
Ciliary transition zone evolution and the root of the eukaryote tree: implications for opisthokont origin and classification of kingdoms Protozoa, Plantae, and Fungi	6
Megasporogenesis, megagametogenesis and embryogenesis of Liparis elliptica (Orchidaceae), with special note to the development of unique unitegmal ovule	6
Overexpression of CaMYB78 transcription factor enhances resistance response in chickpea against Fusarium oxysporum and negatively regulates anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway	6
Calcium regulates primary nitrate response associated gene transcription in a time- and dose-dependent manner	6
In memoriam: David G. Robinson	5
Antidiabetic activity of polyherbal formulations: a comprehensive review	5
Plant “intelligence” and the misuse of historical sources as evidence	5
Emerging role of small GTPases and their interactome in plants to combat abiotic and biotic stress	5
Cerium oxide nanoparticles ameliorate Arabidopsis thaliana root damage under UV-B stress by modulating the cell cycle and auxin pathways	5
Comprehensive insights into the influence of supplemental green light on the photosynthesis of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)	5
The therapeutic effects of exosomes the first time isolated from pancreatic islet-derived progenitor cells in the treatment of pancreatic cancer	5
Plant intelligence dux: a comprehensive rebuttal of Kingsland and Taiz	5
Megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis in Hydrocleys nymphoides, Alisma plantago-aquatica, and Sagittaria montevidensis (Alismataceae)	5
Genome-wide association mapping for stay-green and stem reserve mobilization traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under combined heat and drought stress	5
Mucilage cells in the flower of Rosales species: reflections on morphological diversity, classification, and functions	5
Analysis on characteristics of female gametophyte and functional identification of genes related to inflorescences development of Kentucky bluegrass	5
Root idioblasts reveal a specialized underground site for the storage of putative alkaloids in Rutaceae	5
Effect of drought acclimation on sugar metabolism in millet	5
Screening of antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic activities, anatomical and morphological properties of Colchicum speciosum Steven (Colchicaceae)	5
Selenium nanoparticles conferred drought tolerance in tomato plants by altering the transcription pattern of microRNA-172 (miR-172), bZIP, and CRTISO genes, upregulating the antioxidant system, and st	5
Analysis and profiling of the purple acid phosphatase gene family in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	5
Comparative cytogenetics of three economically important Piper L. species from the Brazilian Amazon	5
Interaction of elevated CO2 and form of nitrogen nutrition alters leaf abaxial and adaxial epidermal and stomatal anatomy of wheat seedlings	5
Comparative chemical analysis, mutagenicity, and genotoxicity of Petroleum refinery wastewater and its contaminated river using prokaryotic and eukaryotic assays	5
TGG1 and TGG2 mutations impair allyl isothiocyanate-mediated stomatal closure in Arabidopsis thaliana	5
Methyl jasmonate induces the regulation of protostane triterpene biosynthesis by microRNAs in Alisma orientale	5
The putative cannabinoid-secreting trichome of Trema micrantha (L.) Blume (Cannabaceae)	5
Involvement of ROS and calcium ions in developing heat resistance and inducing antioxidant system of wheat seedlings under melatonin’s effects	5
Comparative analysis of the processes involved in the loss of elaiophores in two species of the christianelloid clade (Malpighiaceae)	5