OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Weed Research is 3. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
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Rising atmospheric CO₂ concentration affect weedy rice growth, seed shattering and seedbank longevity	34
Phenotypic characterization of Echinochloa species in California rice	30
Rhizome fragment weight and density of competing shoots determine belowground regrowth of Elymus repens	22
Induction of Secondary Dormancy in Amaranthus hybridus Seeds by Summer Temperatures and Its Impact on Field Emergence	21
Sensor‐based inter‐ and intra‐row weed control methods in sugar beet, sunflower, and maize	18
Current and future glyphosate use in European agriculture	17
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Initial Assessment of Salinity Tolerance in the Invasive Aquatic Weed Frogbit (Hydrocharis laevigata)	14
Bi‐directional hoeing in maize	13
Pre‐ and post‐attachment resistance response of popular western Kenya maize hybrids to parasitism by witchweed ( Striga	13
Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson: A new threat to agriculture in Europe and the Mediterranean region	13
Bensulfuron‐methyl resistance conferred by various amino acid substitutions in acetolactate synthase in Ludwigia prostrata	12
Modelling changing sensitivity to alternating temperatures during induction of secondary dormancy in buried Polygonum aviculare L. seeds to aid in managi	10
Insights into the ALS inhibitor resistance in Amaranthus retroflexus : A matter of concern for	10
Cirsium arvense differs from Tussilago farfara in regrowth from intact and fragmented below‐ground systems	10
Optimising cutting method and timing for the control of Abutilon theophrasti seed production	10
Functional leaf anatomy of the invasive weed Solanum rostratum Dunal	9
Image‐based weed recognition and control: Can it select for crop mimicry?	9
First report of target‐site resistance to glyphosate in Amaranthus hybridus L. in the Republic of South Africa	9
Comparative analysis on metabolites and gene expression difference of various allelopathic potential rice under weed stress	8
Rice‐Weed Competition Under Different Water Management Systems and Sustainable Weed Control Strategies	8
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Potential importance of vegetative spread and fragment regeneration for invasiveness of Clematis vitalba	8
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The utility of the ‘Arable Weeds and Management in Europe’ database: Challenges and opportunities of combining weed survey data at a European scale	7
Biological Control Potential of the Host‐Specific Fungal Pathogen Mesophoma Speciosa ( S188 ) for Mana	7
What we still don't know about weed diversity: A scoping review	7
Observed Distribution and Predicted Further Spread of Araujia sericifera From Europe to the Southern Caspian Sea Coast	7
A comparison of seven innovative robotic weeding systems and reference herbicide strategies in sugar beet ( Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris L.) and rapesee	7
Time to kill the beast – Importance of taxa, concentration and timing during application of glyphosate to knotweeds	6
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Thermal regulation of dormancy in Echinochloa crus‐galli (L.) P. Beauv. seeds: Development of a model to predict the temporal ‘window’ of emergence in th	6
A review of the biology, distribution, and management challenges posed by the invasive weed Ziziphus mauritianaL., with special reference to its invasion in Australia	6
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Biology, distribution and management of the globally invasive weed Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav (silverleaf nightshade): A global review of current and future management challenges	5
Seed ecology of the arid zone invasive thistle; Centaurea melitensis L.: A study of the effects of seasonal temperature, pH, salinity and moisture stress	5
Electricity as an effective weed control tool in non‐crop areas	5
Impact of regular mowing, mowing height, and grass competition on tuber number and tuber size of yellow nutsedge clonal populations (Cyperus esculentus L.)	5
Reviewers for Weed Research 2023–24	5
Impact of new management practices on arable and field margin plant communities in sunflower, with an emphasis on the abundance of Ambrosia artemisiifolia (Asteraceae)	5
Growth form variations of Amaranthus hybridus L. biotypes with EPSPS	5
Seed germination and seedling emergence responding to different osmotic potentials and burial depths of 242 Leptochloa chinensis populations	5
Weed suppression versus water use: Efficacy of cover crops in water‐limited agroecosystems	5
Environmental factors determining weed species distribution in organic manure and inorganic fertiliser smallholder maize (Zea mays L.) production	5
Stale Seedbed and Narrow Row Spacing Combinations to Suppress Weeds in Kenaf ( Hibiscus cannabinus	4
Using non‐chemical options in integration with reduced rates of imazethapyr in weed management of pinto bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.)	4
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Reviewers for Weed Research 2021–22	4
Do winter and summer cohorts of the invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus differ in seed germination and seedling growth?	4
Target‐site resistance to ALS‐inhibiting herbicides in Stellaria media, Papaver rhoeas, Glebionis segetum and Veronica persica from Ireland	4
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Facilitation of weed seed predation by living mulch and cover crops	3
A new approach for modelling weed suppression of cover crops	3
Water limitation affects weed competitive ability for light. A demonstration using a model‐based approach combined with an automated watering platform	3
Assessing impacts of drought on weed communities in the Great Lakes region	3
Characterisation and dynamics of the fungal communities of Avena fatua and Echinochloa crus‐galli seeds in soil seed bank	3
A global review of the invasive aquatic weed Cabomba caroliniana [A. Gray] (Carolina fanwort): Current and future management challenges, and research gaps	3
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Effects and mitigation of poor water quality on herbicide performance: A review	3
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Ecological determinants and risk areas of Striga hermonthica infestation in western Kenya under changing climate	3
Burial depth and temperature effects on the germination and viability of Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida L.) seeds	3
Effect of weather conditions on efficacy of different herbicides used in Bromus sterilis control	3
Stop wasting time on mechanical weed control research that lacks a theoretical foundation	3
Spatial modelling indicates Striga seedbank density dependence on rainfall and soil traits in the savannas of northern Nigeria	3
Post‐attachment resistance to Striga hermonthica in finger millet ( Eleusine coracana )	3
Mitigating agricultural impacts of Amaranthus palmeri : A call for comprehensive management strategies to limit further spread across	3
Advances in site‐specific weed management in agriculture—A review	3
Investigating the Potential for the Detection of African Lovegrass and Bitou Bush Using SkySat Earth Observation Satellites	3
Broadening the scope of weed research: Integrating ecological theories to propel weed management	3
Suppression of non‐native and native grass seed germination using mustard seed meal and mulch biofumigation	3
Weed control in a pesticide‐free farming system with mineral fertilisers	3