OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Weed Research is 1. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Absence of genetic differentiation in performance traits of Sinapis arvensis populations from crop and non‐crop habitats across Northern Algeria: Implications for management	92
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Effects of band steaming on weed control, weed community diversity and composition and yield in organic carrot at three Mediterranean sites	21
Biology, distribution and control of the invasive speciesUlex europaeus(Gorse): A global synthesis of current and future management challenges and research gaps	17
The geographic distributions and complex genetic relationships among four Sorghum taxa identified in Taiwan	16
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Effect of soil drainage on Peruvian watergrass biochemical response and control by glyphosate	14
Influence of R/FR ratio on response of maize, lettuce, and Amaranthus retroflexus L. to UV‐B radiation	13
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Influence of feral Raphanus sativus seed attributes and burial depth in seedling emergence dynamics	11
Different regulation of auxin homeostasis would be a possible mechanism conferring quinclorac resistance in Echinochloa crusgalli var. zelayensis	11
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Biology of the invasive species Eragrostis plana in Southern Brazil: What have we learned and how may this help us manage it?	11
Herbicide‐resistant weeds from dryland agriculture in Argentina	10
Toxicity and selective mechanism of imazamox by weedy rice and imidazolinone‐resistant rice in China	10
Effect of drought stress on herbicide performance and photosynthetic activity of Avena sterilis subsp. ludoviciana (winter wild oat) and Hordeum spontaneum (wild barley)	9
Biology, distribution and management of the invasive Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush): A global review of current and future management challenges and research gaps	9
Modelling rice competition with Leptochloa fusca, Bidens frondosa and Ammannia coccinea in transplanted rice cultivation	9
Seed germination and seedling emergence responding to different osmotic potentials and burial depths of 242 Leptochloa chinensis populations	8
Site‐specific weed management on organic grain farms using variable rate seeding and data driven simulation	8
First report of glyphosate resistance in an Amaranthus palmeri population from Europe	8
Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson reproduction system: Implications for distribution and management strategies	8
Efficacy of multiple Brassica biofumigation techniques in the suppression of non‐native and native grass seedling emergence and productivity	7

Joint action of common herbicides on the control of Alhagi pseudalhagi (Bieb.) Desv.: A comparison study	7
A review on the utility potential of rice derived products in weed management	7
Rhizome fragment weight and density of competing shoots determine belowground regrowth of Elymus repens	6
Living mulch persistence in an apple orchard and its effect on the weed flora in temperate climatic conditions	6
Impact of regular mowing, mowing height, and grass competition on tuber number and tuber size of yellow nutsedge clonal populations (Cyperus esculentus L.)	6
Rising atmospheric CO₂ concentration affect weedy rice growth, seed shattering and seedbank longevity	6
Apera spica‐venti in the Czech Republic develops resistance to three herbicide modes of action	6
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Sub‐second low‐energy electrical application effectively controls small but not established plants of scentless mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum), wild oat (Avena fatua) and couch gras	6
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Current and future glyphosate use in European agriculture	5
Phenotypic characterization of Echinochloa species in California rice	5
Control of Heracleum mantegazzianum with pyrolysis liquid products	5
Growth form variations of Amaranthus hybridus L. biotypes with EPSPS mutations	5
Biology, distribution and management of the globally invasive weed Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav (silverleaf nightshade): A global review of current and future management challenges	5
Reviewers for Weed Research 2023–24	4
Two ploidy levels present in the invasive Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed) in South Africa – Implications for biocontrol	4
Dynamics of Cynodon dactylon and weed community composition in different cover crops in a vineyard	4
Using non‐chemical options in integration with reduced rates of imazethapyr in weed management of pinto bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)	4
Seed ecology of the arid zone invasive thistle; Centaurea melitensis L.: A study of the effects of seasonal temperature, pH, salinity and moisture stress	4
Reviewers for Weed Research 2020−21	4
A morphometric and genetic investigation of Opuntia engelmannii population variation in Africa	4
Predicted climate conditions and cover crop composition modify weed communities in semiarid agroecosystems	4
Pre‐ and post‐attachment resistance response of popular western Kenya maize hybrids to parasitism by witchweed (Striga)	4
Optimising cutting method and timing for the control of Abutilon theophrasti seed production	4
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Development and application of a bioassay for assessing the dissipation rate of the synthetic strigolactone GR24 in soil	3
A thermal time model for optimising herbicide dose in maize	3
Target‐site resistance to ALS‐inhibiting herbicides in Stellaria media, Papaver rhoeas, Glebionis segetum and Veronica persica from Ireland	3
Strategic tillage in Australian conservation agricultural systems to address soil constraints: How does it impact weed management?	3
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Modelling changing sensitivity to alternating temperatures during induction of secondary dormancy in buried Polygonum aviculare L. seeds to aid in managing seedbank behaviour	3
Bi‐directional hoeing in maize	3
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Effects of frequency of the stale seedbed after autumn or spring ploughing on weed density and composition in sown lemon balm	3
Reviewers for Weed Research 2021–22	3
The finger weeder cultivator for intra‐row mechanical weed control: Effects of uprooting force on selected weed species	3
Molecular detection and quantification of the Striga seedbank in agricultural soils	3
Effect of environmental factors on rhizome bud germination and shoot emergence of invasive Imperata cylindrica	3
Soil pH is an underappreciated influence on germination‐ and microbial‐based methods for reducing weed seedbanks in croplands	3
The potential of Myosoton aquaticum extracts and compounds to control barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus‐galli)	3
Three‐way fungal interactions affect the potential biological control of Himalayan balsam, Impatiens glandulifera	2
Soil characteristics and management system influence weed–crop competition	2
Review: How will climate change impact the ‘many little hammers’ of ecological weed management?	2
Evaluation of finger weeder safety and efficacy for intra‐row weed removal in irrigated field crops	2
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Cirsium arvense differs from Tussilago farfara in regrowth from intact and fragmented below‐ground systems	2

Population and quantitative genetic analyses of life‐history trait adaptations in Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson	2
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Effect of gap size in grass cover on the percentage and rate of dandelion achene germination	2
Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson: A new threat to agriculture in Europe and the Mediterranean region	2
Weedy rice de‐domesticated from cultivated rice has evolved strong resistance to seed ageing	2
Do winter and summer cohorts of the invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus differ in seed germination and seedling growth?	2
Neutral interactions between native Alternanthera sessilis and exotic Alternanthera philoxeroides along a light gradient under tropical climatic conditions	2
Elevated CO₂ concentration enhances Oryza sativa seed shattering and affects seed shattering gene expression	2
Unintentional human‐vectored dispersal contributes to the spread of high risk weed species	2
A review of the biology, distribution patterns and management of the invasive species Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson (Palmer amaranth): Current and future management challenges	2
Development of a new thermal time model for describing tuber sprouting of Purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.)	2
Effect of weather conditions on efficacy of different herbicides used in Bromus sterilis control	1
Interactive effects of allelopathy and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the competition between the invasive species Bidens alba and its native congener Bidens biternata	1
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Drought tolerance in tough lovegrass (Eragrostis plana): Understanding mechanisms and competitive ability	1
Reintroduction strategies for rare arable weeds in agricultural practice and their influence on yield	1
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Characterisation and dynamics of the fungal communities of Avena fatua and Echinochloa crus‐galli seeds in soil seed bank	1
Comparing the emergence of Echinochloa crus‐galli populations in different locations. Part I: Variations in emergence timing and behaviour of two populations	1
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Population growth rates of weed species in response to herbicide programme intensity and their impact on weed community	1
Effect of contrasting maternal nitrogen environments on Buglossoides arvensis seed germination response to gibberellic and abscisic acids	1
Water limitation affects weed competitive ability for light. A demonstration using a model‐based approach combined with an automated watering platform	1
Ecological determinants and risk areas of Striga hermonthica infestation in western Kenya under changing climate	1
Potential importance of vegetative spread and fragment regeneration for invasiveness of Clematis vitalba	1
Impacts of herbicide sequences and vertical tuber distribution on the chemical control of yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus L.)	1
Functional leaf anatomy of the invasive weed Solanum rostratum Dunal	1
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Image‐based weed recognition and control: Can it select for crop mimicry?	1
Consistent response of weeds according to Grime's CSR strategies along disturbance and resource gradients in Bordeaux vineyards	1
Reviewers for Weed Research 2022–23	1
The effect of environmental and management factors on seed germination and seedling emergence of Asian spiderflower (Cleome viscosa L.)	1
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Improved control of Taraxacum officinale with 2,4‐D in the field from ammonium sulphate additions	1
Broadening the scope of weed research: Integrating ecological theories to propel weed management	1
First report of target‐site resistance to glyphosate in Amaranthus hybridus L. in the Republic of South Africa	1
Morphological response of weed and crop species to nitrogen stress in interaction with shading	1
Long‐term impact of legume‐based cropping with chemical and integrated fertilisation on viable weed seed density, diversity and community structure	1
Prioritising environmental invasive weeds of European concern for classical biological control: A reanalysis	1
Striga gesnerioides (Willd.) Vatke infestation and distribution as affected by soil properties and varieties at the plot and landscape scales in cowpea‐based cropping systems	1
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