Journal of Plant Physiology

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Plant Physiology is 10. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
ArticleCitations
Differential expression analysis of sugar accumulation-related genes during chestnut nut development130
Overexpression of PtoMYB99 diminishes poplar tolerance to osmotic stress by suppressing ABA and JA biosynthesis103
Comprehensive genetic dissection of yield-related traits utilizing quantitative trait loci sequencing approach in mungbean101
The good and the bad of preprint servers in plant physiology94
The novel activity of Argonautes in intron splicing: A transcriptome-wide survey in plants94
PLDδ, auxin, and H2O2 mediated the allelopathic effect of cycloastragenol on root growth in Arabidopsis89
A novel ABA-insensitive mutant in Arabidopsis reveals molecular network of ABA-induced anthocyanin accumulation and abiotic stress tolerance87
The sugar transporter GmSWEET48 impacts seed yield and composition of soybean81
A cytosine analogue 5-azacitidine improves the accumulation of licochalcone A in licorice Glycyrrhiza inflata60
Iron transport mechanisms and their evolution focusing on chloroplasts60
Selection and validation of reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis across tissues at different developmental stages in Taraxacum kok-saghyz57
Salicylic acid and methyl jasmonate activate key genes of plant-defense pathways conferring partial protection to Polystigma amygdalinum in a susceptible almond cultivar56
Soluble sugars maintain redox homeostasis and accelerate the growth of cultured Malva neglecta cells under 2D-clinorotation53
KAR1-dormancy release in Avena fatua caryopses includes increased AfMAN gene expression and ENDO-β-MANNANASE activity in the coleorhiza and radicle50
Optimizing woody oil biodiesel production in yellowhorn via phenotypic marker development: a study of trait–index associations and germplasm screening45
Overexpression of cotton Trihelix transcription factor GhGT-3b_A04 enhances resistance to Verticillium dahliae and affects plant growth in Arabidopsis thaliana43
Tomato growth promotion by the fungal endophytes Serendipita indica and Serendipita herbamans is associated with sucrose de-novo synthesis in roots and differential local and systemic effects on carbo41
Brassinosteroid modulates ethylene synthesis and antioxidant metabolism to protect rice (Oryza sativa) against heat stress-induced inhibition of source‒sink capacity and photosynthetic and growth attr41
Humboldt Review: Are legumes different? Origins and consequences of evolving nitrogen fixing symbioses39
U-13C-glucose incorporation into source leaves of Brassica napus highlights light-dependent regulations of metabolic fluxes within central carbon metabolism38
The specific glycerolipid composition is responsible for maintaining the membrane stability of Physcomitrella patens under dehydration stress37
Systemic long-distance sulfur transport and its role in symbiotic root nodule protein turnover36
Morphological and physiological responses of Dianthus spiculifolius high wax mutant to low-temperature stress35
Quinoa panicles contribute to carbon assimilation and are more tolerant to salt stress than leaves34
Integrated analysis of transcriptome and metabolome reveals insights for low-temperature germination in hybrid rapeseeds (Brassica napus L.)33
Towards genetic architecture and genomic prediction of crop traits from time-series data: Challenges and breakthroughs33
Genome-wide identification and expression of BAHD acyltransferase gene family shed novel insights into the regulation of linalyl acetate and lavandulyl acetate in lavender33
Transcriptome and anatomical studies reveal alterations in leaf thickness under long-term drought stress in tobacco33
Expression of Brassica napus cell number regulator 6 (BnCNR6) in Arabidopsis thaliana confers tolerance to copper33
Auxin resistant 1 gene (AUX1) mediates auxin effect on Arabidopsis thaliana callus growth by regulating its content and distribution pattern32
Pour some sugar on me: The diverse functions of phenylpropanoid glycosylation32
Triumphing over hidden hunger: Redesigning rice (Oryza sativa L.) for enhanced nutraceutical grain composition utilizing multiplexed genome editing32
Post-silking 15N labelling reveals an enhanced nitrogen allocation to leaves in modern maize (Zea mays) genotypes31
New insight into the sucrose biosynthesis pathway from genome-wide identification, gene expression analysis, and subcellular localization in hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)31
The dynamic changes of tracheary elements in an intraspecific quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) graft30
Physio-biochemical and molecular analyses decipher distinct dehydration stress responses in contrasting genotypes of foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.)29
Beneficial effects of triadimefon in overcoming drought stress in soybean at fluorescence stage29
Foliar sieve elements: Nexus of the leaf29
A novel OsHB5-OsAPL-OsMADS27/OsWRKY102 regulatory module regulates grain size in rice29
Functional demonstration of Aureochrome 1a proteasomal degradation after blue light incubation in the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum28
Modulation of plant nitrogen remobilization and postflowering nitrogen uptake under environmental stresses28
Halophilic Bacillus improve barley growth on calcareous soil via enhanced photosynthetic performance and metabolomic re-programing28
Cytokinin-induced phenotypic and endogenous phytohormonal dynamics during potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber development in vitro28
Potassium transporter KUP9 regulates plant response to K+ deficiency and affects carbohydrate allocation in A. thaliana27
Alteration in the balance between ABA and GA signaling mediates genetic variation in induction and retention of dormancy during seed maturation in wheat27
Pyrenoid: Organelle with efficient CO2-Concentrating mechanism in algae27
Salicylic acid cooperates with different small molecules to control biotic and abiotic stress responses27
Effect of energy level on reactive oxygen species metabolism during shade-drying of Thompson seedless grapes and its relation to browning26
Corrigendum to “Nitrogen source and availability associate to mitochondrial respiratory pathways and symbiotic function in lotus japonicus” [J. Plant Physiol. 2025 (314), November 2025, 154606]26
Drought-induced changes in antioxidant capacity, mineral content, and plant development in basal leafy cactus: comparisons between Pereskia aculeata miller and Pereskia bahiensis Gürke26
The cytokinin-producing plant beneficial bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens G20-18 primes tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) for enhanced drought stress responses26
Knockout of cyclase-associated protein CAP1 confers tolerance towards salt and osmotic stress in Arabidopsis25
The difference of organophosphate esters (OPEs) uptake, translocation and accumulation mechanism between four varieties in Poaceae24
CWIN-sugar transporter nexus is a key component for reproductive success24
Dynamics of nitrogen absorption, translocation, and assimilation depend on the growth stages of tank-forming epiphytic bromeliads24
Unlocking the role of novel primary/di-amine oxidases in crop improvement: Tissue specificity leads to specific roles connected to abiotic stress, hormone responses and sensing nitrogen24
Molecular simulation reveals that pathogenic mutations in BTB/ANK domains of Arabidopsis thaliana NPR1 circumscribe the EDS1-mediated immune regulation24
Maleic hydrazide prompting growth and delaying senescence of mother frond in S. Polyrriza 749823
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Demonstration of interspecific crosses between Nicotiana benthamiana and Nicotiana tabacum for intragenesis and the transient production of valuable small molecules and proteins23
Enhancing microspore embryogenesis initiation by reducing ROS, autophagy, and cell death with novel small molecules in rapeseed and barley22
Harnessing light, photoperiod and temperature for accelerated flowering in speed breeding: Mechanisms, applications and crop diversity22
Linum usitatissimum ABI3 enhances the accumulation of seed storage reserves and tolerance to environmental stresses during seed germination and seedling establishment in Arabidopsis thaliana22
SPOTLIGHT: Nitrate transporter come ABA receptor: the beguiling role of NRT1.1B in rice22
Loss of peroxisomal NAD kinase 3 (NADK3) affects photorespiration metabolism in Arabidopsis22
Functional characterization of the MSP-C6 promoter as a potential tool for mesocarp-preferential expression of transgenes22
Changes in the anthocyanin pathway related to phenolic compounds and gene expression in skin and pulp of cv. 'Istrska belica' (Olea europaea L.) during ripening21
Progresses of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in forage crops21
ZmGluTR1 is involved in chlorophyll biosynthesis and is essential for maize development21
Humboldt review: Function and characterization of sugar transport across plant membranes: History and perspectives21
CpWRKY51 enhances drought and salt resistance in Cucurbita pepo via activating CpPYL2-mediated PYL-PP2C-SnRK2 pathway20
Proline metabolism as a mechanism for the energy dissipation in VaP5CSF129A transgenic tobacco plants under water deficit20
Small antisense RNA ThfR positively regulates Thf1 in Synechocystis sp. PCC 680320
PbBPC4 involved in a xylem-deficient dwarf phenotype in pear by directly regulating the expression of PbXND120
Humboldt Review: 5-Aminolevulinic Acid: from pyrrole biosynthetic precursor to multifunctional plant growth regulator20
Enriched endogenous free Spd and Spm in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) under drought stress enhance drought tolerance by inhibiting H2O2 production to increase antioxidant enzyme activity19
SPOTLIGHT: Orchestrating nitrogen metabolism: Histone modifications and its interplay with the biological clock19
Trimeric tetrapeptide repeat protein TPR16 positively regulates salt stress in apple19
The role of promoter methylation of the genes encoding the enzymes metabolizing di- and tricarboxylic acids in the regulation of plant respiration by light19
Foliar application of ethephon induces bud dormancy and affects gene expression of dormancy- and flowering-related genes in ‘Mauritius’ litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)19
Genome-wide analysis of long non-coding RNAs in shoot apical meristem and vascular cambium in Populus tomentosa19
Improved growth and metabolite accumulation in Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. by inoculation with the endophytic Geobacillu sp. RHBA19 and Pseudomonas fluorescens RHBA1719
Crosstalk of methylglyoxal and calcium signaling in maize (Zea mays L.) thermotolerance through methylglyoxal-scavenging system19
Persicaria minor F-box protein, PmFBK2 targeted by miR156a in response to MeJA treatment, potentially affects stress-related proteins19
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Phloem: At the center of action in plant defense against aphids18
Yield compensation among plant regions improves soybean adaptation to short-term high-temperature stress during the reproductive period18
Analysis of oil synthesis pathway in Cyperus esculentus tubers and identification of oleosin and caleosin genes18
Phloretin inhibits the growth of Arabidopsis shoots by inducing chloroplast damage and programmed cell death18
Identification and analysis of flavonoid pathway genes in responsive to drought and salinity stress in Medicago truncatula18
Effects of environmental factors on anthocyanin accumulation in the fruits of Lycium ruthenicum Murray across different desert grasslands18
PheLBD29, an LBD transcription factor from Moso bamboo, causes leaf curvature and enhances tolerance to drought stress in transgenic Arabidopsis18
Functional characterization of a bark-specific monoterpene synthase potentially involved in wounding- and methyl jasmonate-induced linalool emission in rubber (Hevea brasiliensis)18
Overexpression of the constitutively-active AtCPK1 mutant in tobacco plants confers cold and heat tolerance, possibly through modulating abscisic acid and salicylic acid signalling18
Calcium-dependent ABA signaling functions in stomatal immunity by regulating rapid SA responses in guard cells18
AtHD2D is involved in regulating lateral root development and participates in abiotic stress response in Arabidopsis18
Metabolome and transcriptome analyses of the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway for the efficient accumulation of anthocyanins and other flavonoids in a new duckweed variety (68-red)18
Rice miR168a-5p regulates seed length, nitrogen allocation and salt tolerance by targeting OsOFP3, OsNPF2.4 and OsAGO1a, respectively17
An insight into heat stress response and adaptive mechanism in cotton17
Overexpression of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) CpVQ20 increases resistance to powdery mildew via antioxidant defense and callose accumulation17
High-resolution shotgun proteomics reveals that increased air [CO2] amplifies the acclimation response of Coffea species to drought regarding antioxidative, energy, sugar, and lipid dynamics17
Overexpression of mango GF14I1 and GF14I2 promotes early flowering and enhances abiotic stress tolerance in Arabidopsis17
Ethylene insensitive 2 (EIN2) destiny shaper: The post-translational modification17
Functional studies of four MiFPF genes in mango revealed their function in promoting flowering in transgenic Arabidopsis17
Can the agrochemical Oryzemate treatment control the uptake of pyrene by Cucurbita pepo through the regulation of major latex-like proteins?17
Effects of two amino acid transporter-like genes on potato growth16
B-BOX proteins:Multi-layered roles of molecular cogs in light-mediated growth and development in plants16
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation and phosphorus application improve growth, physiological traits, and grain yield of rice under alternate wetting and drying irrigation16
Contribution of the alternative pathway on spring rejuvenation of alfalfa16
The Adaptation Strategy of Astragalus mongholicus Shoots to the Root Fe2+ Deficiency and Its Strong Stimulating Effect on Glucoliquiritin Apioside Accumulation16
Reciprocal grafting reveals the role of gibberellins in tomato root-shoot communication16
Sucrose supplements modulate the Pseudomonas chlororaphis-Arabidopsis thaliana interaction via decreasing the production of phenazines and enhancing the root auxin response16
Enhanced growth performance of abi5 plants under high salt and nitrate is associated with reduced nitric oxide levels16
Comprehensive expression analyses of the ABCG subfamily reveal SvABCG17 as a potential transporter of lignin monomers in the model C4 grass Setaria viridis15
Humboldt Review: Tissue succulence in plants: Carrying water for climate change15
Plasmodesmata and their role in assimilate translocation15
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Exploring apoplast reorganization in the nodules of Lotus corniculatus L. growing on old Zn–Pb calamine wastes15
The bundle sheath in Zea mays leaves functions as a protective barrier against the toxic effect of lead15
Phenolic peroxidases: Dull generalists or purposeful specialists in stress responses?15
Corrigendum to “A genome-wide association study unveils key chromosome regions involved in determining sodium accumulation in wheat under conditions of low potassium supply” [J. Plant Physiol. 275 (2015
Molecular cloning and characterization of caffeic acid O-methyltransferase from Acorus calamus15
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Effect of the photoperiod on bud dormancy in Liriodendron chinense15
Sucrose synthase: An enzyme with multiple roles in plant physiology15
Characterization of two putative norlaudanosoline methyltransferases from Aristolochia debilis15
MicroRNA miR1118 contributes to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) salinity tolerance by regulating the (PIP1;5) gene15
Dose-dependent mutagenic effects of carbon-ion beams in foxtail millet: from phenotypic screening to physiological and molecular mechanisms15
Phospholipid signaling in plant growth and development: Insights, biotechnological implications and future directions14
Non thermal 2.45 GHz electromagnetic exposure causes rapid changes in Arabidopsis thaliana metabolism14
An F-box Kelch repeat protein, PmFBK2, from Persicaria minor interacts with GID1b to modulate gibberellin signalling14
Selection and validation of reference genes for the normalization of RT-qPCR gene expression data in Rheum tanguticum (Polygonaceae) under various abiotic stresses14
Systematical accumulating and regulating evaluations of leaf functional metabolites in geographically isolated edible medicinal plants of Piper sarmentosum14
Characterization of MADS-box genes in Chinese cherry and overexpression of CpMADS2 promoting early flowering in transgenic Arabidopsis14
Oxidative post-translational modification of catalase confers salt stress acclimatization by regulating H2O2 homeostasis in Malus hupehensis14
Spotlight: Evolution of Saline-tolerant Arabidopsis in the Cape Verde Islands14
Dormancy-Associated Gene 1 (OsDRM1) as an axillary bud dormancy marker: Retarding Plant Development, and Modulating Auxin Response in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)14
Combined application of allantoin and strain JIT1 synergistically or additively promotes the growth of rice under 2, 4-DCP stress by enhancing the phosphate solubility, improving soil enzyme activitie13
Temporal instability of partial least squares regressions for estimating leaf photosynthetic traits from hyperspectral information13
Amomum tsaoko DRM1 regulate seed germination and improve heat tolerance in Arabidopsis13
The seeds of nodulation13
Phenolic acids: An emerging player in Plant–Microbe interactions13
Characterization of a novel green-revertible albino mutant in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)13
The role of Rab GTPase in Plant development and stress13
Xylem development and phloem conductivity in relation to the stem mechanical strength of Paeonia lactiflora13
Regulation of pollen tube growth by cellular pH and ions13
Structural variation in the promoter region of DcSOC1d influences flowering behavior in carrot13
Involvement of UV-C-induced genomic instability in stimulation рlant long-term protective reactions13
D-type cyclin OsCYCD3;1 is involved in the maintenance of meristem activity to regulate branch formation in rice13
TOR in plants: Multidimensional regulators of plant growth and signaling pathways13
Optimizing Plant Alkaloid Biosynthesis under Drought Stress: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Strategies13
Bacterial cyclodipeptides elicit Arabidopsis thaliana immune responses reducing the pathogenic effects of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 strains on plant development12
Selenium in plants: A nexus of growth, antioxidants, and phytohormones12
Identification and analysis of nine new flo2 allelic mutants in rice12
Enzyme regulation patterns in fungal inoculated wheat may reflect resistance and tolerance towards an insect herbivore12
Genome-wide analysis of SUMO conjugation pathway members in broccoli and the involvement of BoSIZ1 in response to ABA12
Shifting photosynthesis between the fast and slow lane: Facultative CAM and water-deficit stress12
Transcription factor EgGRP2A regulates EgFATA expression and promotes oleic acid accumulation in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)12
Apple receptor-like kinase FERONIA regulates salt tolerance and ABA sensitivity in Malus domestica12
Corrigendum to “Cutinized and suberized barriers in leaves and roots: Similarities and differences” [J. Plant Physiol. 282 (2023) 153921]12
Functional divergence of GhAP1.1 and GhFUL2 associated with flowering regulation in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)11
Physiological analysis and transcriptome profiling reveals the impact of microplastic on melon (Cucumis melo L.) seed germination and seedling growth11
A multi-physics approach to probing plant responses: From calcium signaling to thigmonastic motion11
Integrative transcriptome and metabolome analyses reveal the molecular mechanism of re-flowering induction in Hydrangea macrophylla11
Osmotic stress-induced CsRCI2E endosomal trafficking modulates CsPIP2 aquaporins at the plasma membrane in Camelina sativa11
Amyloplast is involved in the MIZ1-modulated root hydrotropism11
A prospective study of short-term apoplastic responses to ammonium treatment11
Establishment of reference (housekeeping) genes via quantitative real-time PCR for investigation of the genomic basis of abiotic stress resistance in Psammochloa villosa (Poaceae)11
Influence of the transcription factor ABI5 on growth and development in Arabidopsis11
Ectopic expression of rice malate synthase in Arabidopsis revealed its roles in salt stress responses11
Searching for mechanisms driving root pressure in Zea mays—a transcriptomic approach11
Acute methyl jasmonate exposure results in major bursts of stress volatiles, but in surprisingly low impact on specialized volatile emissions in the fragrant grass Cymbopogon flexuosus11
Putrescine biosynthetic pathways modulate root growth differently in tomato seedlings grown under different N sources11
ZmThr1, a chloroplast-targeted regulator from maize, enhances growth and grain development but reprograms amino acid and starch metabolism in Arabidopsis11
Hydrogen sulfide alleviates cadmium stress in germinating carrot seeds by promoting the accumulation of proline11
Tonoplast inositol transporters: Roles in plant abiotic stress response and crosstalk with other signals11
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Deficiency of Arabidopsis SMO2 triggers an ANAC082-Dependent pathway to regulate root apical meristem11
Nitric oxide mediates melatonin-induced isoflavone accumulation and growth improvement in germinating soybeans under NaCl stress11
Individual and interactive effects of temperature and blue light on canola growth, lignin biosynthesis and methane emissions11
ALA improves salt tolerance of strawberry by alleviating the negative regulation of FaMYB44 on FaCLC expression11
To overcome the limitations of fixed life patterns, plants can generate meristems throughout life11
Dynamic shifts in primary metabolism across fruit development stages in Capsicum chinense (cv. Habanero)10
Exploring lipid signaling in plant physiology: From cellular membranes to environmental adaptation10
Functional characterization of three maize SIZ/PIAS-type SUMO E3 ligases10
High throughput phenotyping using automated imaging system reveals the relationship between seed yield and agronomic traits in Korean rice cultivars10
More than the main structural genes: Regulation of resistant starch formation in rice endosperm and its potential application10
Increased levels of cell wall degrading enzymes and peptidases are associated with aggressiveness in a virulent isolate of Pyrenophora teres f. maculata10
Ammonium nutrition modifies cellular calcium distribution influencing ammonium-induced growth inhibition10
Integrative study of subcellular distribution, chemical forms, and physiological responses for understanding cadmium tolerance in two garden shrubs10
pH change accompanying long-distance electrical signal controls systemic jasmonate biosynthesis10
Phospholipase Dδ and H2S increase the production of NADPH oxidase-dependent H2O2 to respond to osmotic stress-induced stomatal closure in Arabidopsis thaliana10
SPOTLIGHT: Chemical imaging reveals diverse functions of TCA cycle intermediates in root growth and development10
Xanthophyll cycle and photosynthetic electron transport enhanced by galactolipid modification alleviate drought-induced leaf senescence10
Function of hormone signaling in regulating nitrogen-use efficiency in plants10
Comparative profiling of volatile organic compounds associated to temperature sensitive resistance to wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) in resistant and susceptible wheat cultivars at normal and elevat10
Developmental-specific regulation promotes the free amino acids accumulation in chlorotic tea plants (Camellia sinensis)10
Chaetomium globosum D5 confers salinity tolerance on Paeonia lactiflora Pall10
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