OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants is 8. 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 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)

Article	Citations
Synergistic action of Trichoderma koningiopsis and T. asperellum mitigates salt stress in paddy	277
In vitro mutagenesis using habituation and PBR autotrophy based indirect somatic embryogenesis (ISE) system in Kinnow mandarin	105
Insights on physiological, antioxidant and flowering response to salinity stress of two candidate ornamental species: the native coastal geophytes Pancratium maritimum L. and Eryngium maritimum L	88
Overexpression of seagrass DnaJ gene ZjDjB1 enhances the thermotolerance of transgenic arabidopsis thaliana	73
Genome-wide development and application of miRNA-SSR markers in Melilotus genus	62
Identification of suitable reference genes for quantitative reverse transcription PCR in Luffa (Luffa cylindrica)	56
Guanylate cyclase activity in moss: revisiting the role of ERECTA-like receptors	53
Accumulation of starch in duckweeds (Lemnaceae), potential energy plants	53
Enhancing salt and drought tolerance in marker-free transgenic durum wheat through TdGASA19 overexpression	46
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the ALDH gene family and functional analysis of PaALDH17 in Prunus avium	44
OsNAC15 regulates drought and salt tolerance in rice	38
Epigenetic regulation during meiosis and crossover	38
Amenability of Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to gene silencing through exogenous administration and host-delivered dsRNA in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.)	35
Thermotolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria enhance growth and nutrient uptake of lettuce under heat stress conditions by altering stomatal movement and chlorophyll fluorescence	33
Physiological response and tolerance of Sesuvium portulacastrum L. to low temperature stress	33
High-resolution genetic linkage map and height-related QTLs in an oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) family planted across multiple sites	32
Glucosinolate O-methyltransferase mediated callus formation and affected ROS homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana	31
De novo SSR markers development and genetic diversity assessment in Ailanthus excelsa in India	31
Weed competitive ability in wheat: a peek through in its functional significance, present status and future prospects	31
Physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of Linum album to digested cell wall of Piriformospora indica	30
Evaluation of reference genes for transcript normalization in Fragaria chiloensis fruit and vegetative tissues	29
Discovering the regulators of heat stress tolerance in Ziziphus nummularia (Burm.f) wight and walk.-arn	28
Unraveling the impact of abiotic stress on conserved microRNA expression and their target genes in Stevia rebaudiana	28
The role of rhamnolipids in the growth and defense responses of passion fruit plants	27
Assessment of physiological, biochemical and yield responses of wheat plants under natural saline and non-saline field conditions	26

The combined effect of water deficit stress and TiO2 nanoparticles on cell membrane and antioxidant enzymes in Helianthus annuus L.	25
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of PIN gene family under phytohormone and abiotic stresses in Vitis Vinifera L.	25
Response of Cajanus cajan to excess copper in the soil: tolerance and biomass production	24
Breeding rice for yield improvement through CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing method: current technologies and examples	24
Constitutive expression of CEN-like protein 2, a TFL1 ortholog of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millspaugh) delays flowering in transgenic tobacco plants	23
Leaf-buds of Pistacia atlantica: a novel source of bioactive molecules with high anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and antimicrobial properties	23
Impact of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles on physiological and biochemical attributes of pea (Pisum sativum L.) under drought stress	23
Calcium imaging: a technique to monitor calcium dynamics in biological systems	22
Effect of drought acclimation on antioxidant system and polyphenolic content of Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica L.)	22
Impact of heat stress on physiological characteristics and expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs) in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)	21
Identification and validation of reference genes for qRT-PCR based studies in horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum)	21
Physiological evaluation for salt tolerance in green and purple leaf color rice cultivars at seedling stage	21
Genetic diversity, population structure and validation of SSR markers linked to Sw-5 and I-2 genes in tomato germplasm	21
Correction to: Genome-wide identifcation and characterization of the C2 domain family in Sorghum bicolor (L.) and expression profles in response to saline–alkali stress	20
Precursors and elicitor induced enhancement of cell biomass and phenolic compounds in cell suspensions of Indian basil-Ocimum basilicum (CIM-Saumya)	20
Functional characterization of GhNAC2 promoter conferring hormone- and stress-induced expression: a potential tool to improve growth and stress tolerance in cotton	19
The role of nano-chelated iron on anatomical and biochemical characteristics and concentration of mineral nutrients in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under cadmium toxicity	19
Is proline the quintessential sentinel of plants? A case study of postharvest flower senescence in Dianthus chinensis L.	19
Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles induce phytotoxicity in Vigna radiata L.	19
Cytokinin and abscisic acid alleviate drought stress through changing organic acids profile, ion immolation, and fatty acid profile to improve yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars	19
Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis unveil the roles of pseudouridine synthase (PUS) family proteins in rice development and stress response	19
Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis regulates the physiological responses, ion distribution and relevant gene expression to trigger salt stress tolerance in pistachio	18
Pineapple stem-derived bromelain based priming improves pepper seed protein reserve mobilization, germination, emergence and plant growth	17
Comparative omics-based characterization, phylogeny and melatonin-mediated expression analyses of GDSL genes in pitaya (Selenicereus undatus L.) against multifactorial abiotic stresses	17
Pyramiding of qDTY1.1 and qDTY3.1 into rice mega-variety Samba Mahsuri-Sub1: physiological performance under water deficit conditions	17
Development of marker-free insect resistant transgenic okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) expressing the cry1Ac gene and identification of vector backbone-free events	17
Role of calcium in regulating key steps in phytochrome-induced signaling pathways	17
Cis-element amplified polymorphism (CEAP), a novel promoter- and gene-targeted molecular marker of plants	17
A point mutation in the IAA14 promoter enhances callus formation and regeneration	17
Genome-wide identification and expression analyses of FKBP and CYP gene family under salt and heat stress in Setaria italica L.	16
Evaluation of salinity resistance and combining ability analysis in the seedlings of mulberry hybrids (Morus alba L.)	16
Light signaling as cellular integrator of multiple environmental cues in plants	16
Validation of determinate (dt) gene-based DNA marker in inter-specific hybrid sesame and in-silico analysis of the predicted dt protein structures	16
Insight into Cistus salviifolius extract for potential biostimulant effects in modulating cadmium-induced stress in sorghum plant	16
Volatile organic compounds from Lysinibacillus macroides regulating the seedling growth of Arabidopsis thaliana	16
Potato biofortification: an effective way to fight global hidden hunger	16
Seed priming using different agents can alleviate salt stress in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) by activating antioxidant system and related genes expression	16
Multi-omics analysis of non-pungent (Capsicum annuum) and fiery hot ghost chili (C. chinense) provides insights into proteins involved in fruit development and metabolites biosynthesis	16
Studies on the expression patterns of the circadian rhythm regulated genes in mango	15
Carbon assimilation dynamics in Pontederia crassipes in response to light intensity and CO2 levels	15
Exogenous 24-Epibrassinolide alleviates salt stress in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) by increasing the expression of SOS pathway genes (SOS1-3) and NHX1,4	15
Allantoin regulated oxidative defense, secondary metabolism and ions homeostasis in maize (Zea mays L.) under heat stress	15
Understanding the possible influence of Pumilio RNA binding proteins on terpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthesis in Catharanthus roseus	15
Identification and exploration of the GRF and GIF families in maize and foxtail millet	15
Iron (Fe) toxicity, uptake, translocation, and physio-morphological responses in Catharanthus roseus	14
Emerging squash leaf curl Philippines virus on pumpkin in India: their lineage and recombination	14
Meta-QTLs, ortho-MQTLs and candidate genes for the traits contributing to salinity stress tolerance in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	14
Effect of sodium selenite on the synthesis of glucosinolates and antioxidant capacity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L.ssp.pekinensis)	14
Molecular profiling of BADH2 locus reveals distinct functional allelic polymorphism associated with fragrance variation in Indian aromatic rice germplasm	14
Expression and function identification of senescence-associated genes under continuous drought treatment in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) leaves	14

Genomic constitution and relationships of Ziziphus species collected from Malakand Division, Pakistan	13
Characterization of Annexin gene family and functional analysis of RsANN1a involved in heat tolerance in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	13
Characterization of the Na+-preferential transporter HKT1.1 from halophyte shrub Salix linearistipularis	13
Screening for brown-spot disease and drought stress response and identification of dual-stress responsive genes in rice cultivars of Northeast India	13
Aridity-driven changes in structural and physiological characteristics of Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) from different ecozones of Punjab Pakistan	13
MicroRNAs expression profiles in early responses to different levels of water deficit in Setaria viridis	13
Plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPR) induce antioxidant tolerance against salinity stress through biochemical and physiological mechanisms	13
Beneficial role of methyl jasmonate on morphological, physiological and phytochemical responses of Calendula officinalis L. under Chromium toxicity	13
Unveiling physiological responses and modulated accumulation patterns of specialized metabolites in Mentha rotundifolia acclimated to sub-tropical environment	12
UGT gene family identification and functional analysis of HvUGT1 under drought stress in wild barley	12
Effect of exogenous taurine on growth, oxidative defense, and nickel (Ni) uptake in canola (Brassica napus L.) under Ni stress	12
Selection and verification of reliable internal reference genes in stem development of herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.)	12
Effects of cadmium (Cd) on photosynthetic characteristics and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters in the ornamental Plant Salvia splendens Ker-Gawl	12
VfLRR-RLK1 benefiting resistance to Fusarium oxysporum reveals infection and defense mechanisms in tung tree	12
Evaluation of volatile components from the tuber, fibrous roots, bud, stem and leaf tissues of Bletilla striata for its anti-colon cancer activity	12
Regulation of gene expression in the secondary metabolic synthesis pathway of Lonicera japonica Flos by yeast polysaccharides	12
Growth responses and differential expression of VrDREB2A gene at different growth stages of mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) under drought stress	12
Upregulation of genes encoding plastidic isoforms of antioxidant enzymes and osmolyte synthesis impart tissue tolerance to salinity stress in bread wheat	12
Overexpressing Ugp1 promotes phosphate uptake and accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa)	11
Herbal and chemical seed potentiations improve the redox health of aged seeds of indigenous aromatic rice cultivars through regulation of oxidative window, gene expression, and restoration of hormonal	11
Genome-wide characterization of 2OGD superfamily for mining of susceptibility factors responding to various biotic stresses in Musa spp.	11
Increase in alpha-linolenic acid content by simultaneous expression of fatty acid metabolism genes in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)	11
The auxin response factor (ARF) gene family in Cyclocarya paliurus: genome-wide identification and their expression profiling under heat and drought stresses	11
Illuminating the harvest: the regulatory effects of LEDs on pigment accumulation in various food crops	11
Over-expression of chickpea metallothionein 1 gene confers tolerance against major toxic heavy metal stress in Arabidopsis	11
Metabolic adjustments in forage oat (Avena sativa L.) genotypes under different sowing windows	11
Methylglyoxal-glyoxalase system as a possible selection module for raising marker-safe plants in rice	11
Carbon dioxide sensitization delays the postharvest ripening and fatty acids composition of Capsicum fruit by regulating ethylene biosynthesis, malic acid and reactive oxygen species metabolism	11
Ameliorative role of foliar Zn-lysine application on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) stressed by Tannery Wastewater	11
Validation of CRISPR construct activity and gene function in melon via a hairy root transformation system	11
De novo whole-genome assembly and discovery of genes involved in triterpenoid saponin biosynthesis of Vietnamese ginseng (Panax vietnamensis Ha et Grushv.)	11
Alteration of proteome in germinating seedlings of piegonpea (Cajanus cajan) after salt stress	11
Beneficial effects of red and blue light on potato leaf antioxidant capacity and tuber bulking	11
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of phospholipase D gene in leaves of sorghum in response to abiotic stresses	10
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the C2 domain family in Sorghum bicolor (L.) and expression profiles in response to saline–alkali stress	10
Integration of metabolome and transcriptome analyses reveals the mechanism of anthocyanin accumulation in purple radish leaves	10
Identification and expression analysis of chlorophyll a/b binding protein gene family in grape (Vitis vinifera)	10
Response of F. arundinacea seed germination to temperatures, water potentials, and priming treatments using hydro- and thermal-time models	10
Diploid inbred-based hybrids: fast-forward breeding approach in potatoes	10
Assessment of soybean breeding lines from the all India coordinated research programme for agronomic traits and resistance to mungbean yellow mosaic India virus through field screening and artificial	10
Genome-wide identification of the BURP domain-containing genes in Phaseolus vulgaris	10
Small chemical molecules regulating the phytohormone signalling alter the plant’s physiological processes to improve stress adaptation, growth and productivity	10
Identification and functional analysis of a deduced geraniol synthase from Camphora officinarum	10
Correction to: Identification and validation of reference genes in vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) root transcriptome	10
Mycorrhizal symbiosis alleviate salinity stress in pistachio plants by altering gene expression and antioxidant pathways	10
Alterations in the root phenylpropanoid pathway and root–shoot vessel system as main determinants of the drought tolerance of a soybean genotype	9
6-Benzylaminopurine-dependent starch accumulation is key to drought tolerance in tall fescue subjected to water deficiency	9
Physiological and metabolic responses of Sophora tonkinensis to cadmium stress	9
Green synthesis and characterization of Fe2O3, ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles and searching for their potential use as biofertilizer on sunflower	9
Comparative transcriptome analysis revealed the molecular mechanism of the effect of light intensity on the accumulation of rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline in Uncaria rhynchophylla	9
Potential role of tocopherol in protecting crop plants against abiotic stresses	9
Impact of biostimulant and saline water on cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) in Brazil	9
Detection of exogenous siRNA inside sweet corn bundle sheath cells and the RNAi dynamics in the early stage of Maize dwarf mosaic virus infection	9
Relevance of cross talk between root exudates, hormones, and root-associated microbes in developing sustainable phytoremediation strategies: a comprehensive review	9
Biofertilizer microorganisms accompanying pathogenic attributes: a potential threat	9
How do plants defend themselves against pathogens-Biochemical mechanisms and genetic interventions	9
Transcriptome wide identification, characterization and expression analysis of PHD gene family in Crocus sativus	9
Responses of Prorocentrum cordatum (Ostenfeld) Dodge, 1975 (Dinoflagellata) to copper nanoparticles and copper ions effect	8
Correction to: TDZ-induced direct shoot organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis on cotyledonary node explants of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)	8
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the bHLH gene family in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.)	8
Chemical characterization and the intrusion through elicitation and Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated hairy root transformation in Saussurea costus C.B. Clarke	8
Uncovering the first complete chloroplast genomics, comparative analysis, and phylogenetic relationships of the medicinal plants Rhamnus cathartica and Frangula alnus (Rhamnaceae)	8
Community dynamics in rhizosphere bacteria affected the adaptive growth of wheat in cadmium-contaminated soils	8
Exogenous menadione sodium bisulphite alleviates detrimental effects of alkaline stress on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	8
Arabidopsis GDH1 and GDH2 genes double knock-out results in a stay-green phenotype during dark-induced senescence	8
Characterization of myo-inositol oxygenase from rice (OsMIOX): influence of salinity stress in different indica rice cultivars	8
Insight into polyethylene glycol-mediated physiochemical, nutritional, and antioxidative defense modulations in salt-stressed Raphanus sativus L	8
RNA interference and crop protection against biotic stresses	8
Antimicrobial activity of the biologically synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles against important rice pathogens	8
Use of hydroponics-based evaluation for phenotyping tolerance/susceptibility to the aphid, Uroleucon compositae and inheritance analysis of aphid tolerance in a global germplasm collection of Carthamu	8
Topography-mediated light environment regulates intra-specific seasonal and diurnal patterns of photosynthetic plasticity and plant ecophysiological adaptation strategies	8
Identification, expression analyses of APETALA1 gene homologs in Bambusa tulda and heterologous validation of BtMADS14 in Arabidopsis thaliana	8
Unraveling the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles on alleviating arsenic toxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties: a comparative assessment of histology and phenomics	8
Evaluation and identification of reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in bermudagrass roots under alkaline salt stress	8
From perception to action: MAPKs in plant–virus interactions	8