OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plant Breeding is 4. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Opportunities and challenges of speed breeding: A review	64
Elevated atmospheric CO₂ and the future of crop plants	31
Quality protein maize (QPM): Importance, genetics, timeline of different events, breeding strategies and varietal adoption	26
Molecular basis of Iron Biofortification in crop plants; A step towards sustainability	23
Breeding maize (Zea mays) for Striga resistance: Past, current and prospects in sub‐saharan africa	21
Combining speed breeding with traditional and genomics‐assisted breeding for crop improvement	21
Shortening the generation cycle in faba bean (Vicia faba) by application of cytokinin and cold stress to assist speed breeding	20
Overview on domestication, breeding, genetic gain and improvement of tuber quality traits of potato using fast forwarding technique (GWAS): A review	19
Deployment of wild relatives for genetic improvement in rice (Oryza sativa)	18
Recent advances in genomics‐assisted breeding of brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens) resistance in rice (Oryza sativa)	15
Quantitative trait loci and candidate genes responsible for pale green flesh colour in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)	15
Advances in omics technology for improving crop yield and stress resilience	14
Development and validation of gene‐based markers for shrunken2‐Reference allele and their utilization in marker‐assisted sweet corn (Zea maysSachharata) breeding programme	14
Genome‐wide analysis of the soybean DREB gene family: Identification, genomic organization and expression profiles in response to drought stress	13
The alternative breeding approaches for improving yield gains and stress response in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan)	13
Genetic analysis and map‐based delimitation of a major locus qSS3 for seed size in soybean	11
Identifying and validating SSR markers linked with rust resistance in lentil (Lens culinaris)	10
Associations of direct and indirect selection for pregermination anaerobic stress tolerance in soybean (Glycine max)	10
Identification and development of a KASP functional marker of TaTAP46‐5A associated with kernel weight in wheat (Triticum aestivum)	10
The rice (Oryza sativa) Rc gene improves resistance to preharvest sprouting and retains seed and milled rice quality	9
The multilocular trait of rapeseed is ideal for high‐yield breeding	9
Whole‐genome resequencing and transcriptome analysis provide insights on aphid‐resistant quantitative trait loci/genes in Sorghum bicolor	9
Evaluating natural variation, heritability, and genetic advance of photosynthetic traits in rice (Oryza sativa)	9
Genomic dissection reveals QTLs for grain biomass and correlated traits under drought stress in Ethiopian durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum)	9
Genomic SSR and EST‐SSR markers for phylogenetic and pedigree reconstructions—A comparison in sea buckthorn	9

Elucidating morpho‐anatomical, physio‐biochemical and molecular mechanism imparting salinity tolerance in oats (Avena sativa)	9
QTL analysis of deep‐sowing tolerance during seed germination in the maize IBM Syn4 RIL population	8
Genetic study of the resistance of faba bean (Vicia faba) against the fungus Ascochyta fabae through a genome‐wide association analysis	8
Genome‐wide association analysis of resistance to Pythium ultimum in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)	8
Genetic architecture of phenotypic indices for simultaneous improvement of protein content and grain yield in triticale (×triticosecale)	8
A novel quantitative trait loci governs prolificacy in ‘Sikkim Primitive’ – A unique maize (Zea mays) landrace of North‐Eastern Himalaya	8
Breeding plant type for adaptation to high plant density in tropical maize—A step towards productivity enhancement	8
Plasma membrane intrinsic protein SlPIP1;7 promotes root growth and enhances drought stress tolerance in transgenic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants	8
Two‐year study on combining ability and heterotic potential in functional traits under salt stress in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)	8
Strategic use of Iranian bread wheat landrace accessions for genetic improvement: Core set formulation and validation	8
Genome‐wide association analysis of agronomical and physiological traits linked to drought tolerance in a diverse potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) panel	7
A review of the orphan small grain cereals improvement with a comprehensive plan for genomics‐assisted breeding of fonio millet in West Africa	7
Tolerance to high temperature at reproductive stage: Trade‐offs between phenology, grain yield and yield‐related traits in wild and cultivated barleys	7
Multi‐parental QTL mapping of resistance to white spot of maize (Zea mays) in southern Brazil and relationship to QTLs of other foliar diseases	7
Fine mapping of the R_SC9 gene and preliminary functional analysis of candidate resistance genes in soybean (Glycine max)	7
Mapping QTL controlling soybean seed sucrose and oligosaccharides in a single family of soybean nested association mapping (SoyNAM) population	7
An efficient method to produce segregating populations in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)	7
Drought response QTLs in a Super Basmati × Azucena population by high‐density GBS‐based SNP linkage mapping	7
Fine‐mapping of the major locus for vicine and convicine in faba bean (Vicia faba) and marker‐assisted breeding of a novel, low vicine and convicine winter faba bean population	6
Classification approaches for sorting maize (Zea mays subsp. mays) haploids using single‐kernel near‐infrared spectroscopy	6
Late blight resistance in wild potato species—Resources for future potato (Solanum tuberosum) breeding	6
Mitigating the impact of selective phenotyping in training populations on the prediction ability by multi‐trait pedigree and genomic selection models	6
Identification of QTL for seed yield and agronomic traits in 944 soybean (Glycine max) RILs from a diallel cross of early‐maturing varieties	6
Genetic characterization of a diversity panel, selected from IPK linseed (Linum usitatissimum) world collection	6
Using public databases for genomic prediction of tropical maize lines	6
Field assessment of a second generation backcross (BC1 × Passiflora edulis) of passion fruit for agronomic performance and resistance to CABMV	6
Genetic mapping reveals a major QTL associated with tolerance to the aphid, Uroleucon compositae (Theobald) in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)	6
A 13.96‐kb chromosomal deletion of two genes is responsible for the tomato seed size in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)	6
Association mapping of resistance to tar spot complex in maize	6
Genomics‐assisted breeding: The next‐generation wheat breeding era	6
Application of multi‐locus GWAS for the detection of bruchid resistance loci in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)	5
Lines for blast resistance genes with genetic background of Indica Group rice as international differential variety set	5
Breeders' Sensory Test: A new tool for early selection in breeding for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) flavour	5
A grape breeding programme using different Vitis species	5
Genetic progress of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines for disease resistance	5
Perspective and application of molecular markers linked to the cytoplasm types and male‐fertility restorer locus in onion (Allium cepa)	5
Long juvenility trait: A vehicle for commercial utilization of soybean (Glycine max) in lower latitudes	5
Development of codominant SCAR markers to detect the Pto, Tm2², I3 and Sw5 genes in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	5
Mutagenic treatment of microspore‐derived embryos of turnip rape (Brassica rapa) to increase oleic acid content	5
A new way to produce odd‐allotetraploid lily (Lilium) through 2n gametes	5
An approach to detecting quantitative trait loci and candidate genes associated with salinity tolerance in faba bean (Vicia faba)	5
Quantitative trait loci underlying flooding tolerance in soybean (Glycine max)	5
Breeding of tetra null soybean (Glycine max) for lipoxygenase, kunitz trypsin inhibitor, lectin, and 7S α' subunit proteins	5
Overview of developed core and mini core collections and their effective utilization in cultivated rice and its related species (Oryza sp.)—A review	5
A new genetic linkage map in einkorn wheat (Triticum monococcum) detects two major QTLs for heading date in chromosome 2A and 5A, probably corresponding to the photoperiod and vernalization gen	5
Establishment of male‐specific sequence‐tagged site markers in Asparagus officinalis: An efficient tool for sex identification	5
Genome wide simple sequence repeats development and their application in genetic diversity analysis in wax gourd (Benincasa hispida)	5
Mapping and mining of major genomic regions conferring resistance to Bruchine (Callosobruchus maculatus) in blackgram (Vigna mungo)	4
Association mapping analysis of oil palm interspecific hybrid populations and predicting phenotypic values via machine learning algorithms	4
Elucidating genetic variability and genotype × environment interactions for grain iron and zinc content among diverse genotypes of lentils (Lens culinaris)	4

Assessment of heterotic patterns of tropical low‐nitrogen–tolerant maize (Zea maysL.) inbred lines using testcross performance, morphological traits and SNP markers	4
QTL‐allele system of main stem node number in recombinant inbred lines of soybean (Glycine max) using association versus linkage mapping	4
Identification and fine mapping of a candidate gene for oil yellow leaf 2 conferring yellow leaf phenotype in maize	4
Genetic variation for seed storage protein composition in rapeseed (Brassica napus) and development of near‐infrared reflectance spectroscopy calibration equations	4
A review on adaptation of banana (Musa spp.) to cold in subtropics	4
Effect of a low seed lignin content on seed yield and quality in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus)	4
Marker‐assisted introgression of QTLs for yield under moisture stress into elite varieties of rice (Oryza sativa)	4
Genotypic‐specific responses caused by prolonged drought stress in smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis): Interactions with mating systems	4
Cloning and characterization of a putative orthologue of the wheat vernalization (VRN1) gene in perennial wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum)	4
Stable pleiotropic loci and candidate genes for fresh pod‐ and seed‐related characteristics across multiple environments in soybean (Glycine max)	4
Quantitative trait loci analysis for flower‐related traits in almond (Prunus dulcis)	4
Identification of quantitative trait loci underlying soybean (Glycine max) 100‐seed weight under different levels of phosphorus fertilizer application	4
Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) controlling fibre content of sugarcane (Saccharum hybrids spp.)	4
QTL mapping, whole genome resequencing, and marker‐assisted selection provide basics of early flowering in pumpkin	4
Inheritance and molecular mapping of resistance against mungbean yellow mosaic India virus in soybean (Glycine max)	4
Estimates of the variance components, heritability and genetic gains of phenotypic traits in citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides)	4
Genetic evaluation of the brown fibre phenotype for Gossypium arboreum accession PI 615733	4
Genetic analysis and inheritance of floral and fruit traits in melon (Cucumis melo) in the full diallel cross	4
Strategies and prospects of haploid induction in rice (Oryza sativa)	4
Development of single nucleotide polymorphism‐based functional molecular markers from the Lr22a gene sequence in wheat (Triticum aestivum)	4
Identification and characterization of important sterile and maintainer lines from various genotypes for advanced breeding programmes of onion (Allium cepa)	4