OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment 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
Plant drought stress tolerance: understanding its physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms	53
Common bean as a potential crop for future food security: an overview of past, current and future contributions in genomics, transcriptomics, transgenics and proteomics	42
DNA-free gene editing in plants: a brief overview	29
Functional profiling of bacterial communities in Lake Tuz using 16S rRNA gene sequences	24
The role of bioactive phytoconstituents-loaded nanoemulsions for skin improvement: a review	23
Antimicrobial activity of chitosan nanoparticles	21
Characterization of β-mannanase extracted from a novel Streptomyces species Alg-S25 immobilized on chitosan nanoparticles	20
Aquaponic systems: biological and technological parameters	19
Microbial community changes during the mechanized production of light aromaXiaoqu baijiu	17
Patterns of genome-wide codon usage bias in tobacco, tomato and potato	15
Organic dyes in contemporary medicinal chemistry and biomedicine. I. From the chromophore to the bioimaging/bioassay agent	15
Transcriptome-based analysis of salt-related genes during the sprout stage of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) under salt stress conditions	14
Research progress in biosynthesis and regulation of plant terpenoids	14
Role of core structural genes for flavonoid biosynthesis and transcriptional factors in flower color of plants	13
The virus that shook the world: questions and answers about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19	13
A brief overview of global biotechnology	13
Endophytic Bacillus altitudinis Q7 from Ginkgo biloba inhibits the growth of Alternaria alternata in vitro and its inhibition mode of action	13
Expression analysis of miRNAs and their targets related to salt stress in Solanum lycopersicum H-2274	13
Evaluation of an enclosed air-lift photobioreactor (ALPBR) for biomass and lipid biosynthesis of microalgal cells grown under fluid-induced shear stress	10
High sensitivity of roots to salt stress as revealed by novel tip bioassay in wheat seedlings	10
Analysis of regulatory elements in GA2ox, GA3ox and GA20ox gene families in Arabidopsis thaliana: an important trait	10
Genetic diversity and structure of 2 indigenous sheep breeds (Kotel and Teteven) in Bulgaria using microsatellite markers	10
Effects of cadmium stress on DNA methylation in soybean	9
Exogenous application of melatonin may contribute to enhancement of soybean drought tolerance via its effects on glucose metabolism	9
Effect of acetate metabolism modulation on 2'-fucosyllactose production in engineered Escherichia coli	8

The complete chloroplast genome provides insight into the polymorphism and adaptive evolution of Garcinia paucinervis	8
Tetracycline removal from model aqueous solutions by pretreated waste Streptomyces fradiae biomass	8
Innovative technological advancements in laboratory medicine: Predicting the lab of the future	8
Plant extracts and Trichoderma spp: possibilities for implementation in agriculture as biopesticides	8
Ethanolic extract of Turkish bee pollen and propolis: phenolic composition, antiradical, antiproliferative and antibacterial activities	8
Microbial functional diversity in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil of different dominant species in a vegetation concrete slope	8
State of the art and applications in nanostructured biocatalysis	8
Effects of salt stress on sucrose metabolism and growth in Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis)	8
Identification and quantification of anthocyanins of 62 blueberry cultivars via UPLC-MS	7
Analytical detection methods for diagnosis of COVID-19: developed methods and their performance	7
Potential targets for evaluation of sugarcane yellow leaf virus resistance in sugarcane cultivars: in silico sugarcane miRNA and target network prediction	7
Decolourization of synthetic dyes by laccase produced from Bacillus sp. NU2	7
Recent advances and future prospects in topical creams from medicinal plants to expedite wound healing: a review	7
GE11 peptide modified CSO-SPION micelles for MRI diagnosis of targeted hepatic carcinoma	7
Evaluation of genetic variability and relatedness among eight Centaurea species through CAAT-box derived polymorphism (CBDP) and start codon targeted polymorphism (SCoT) markers	7
Cytotoxic and antiproliferative effects of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac in human tumour cell lines	7
Genome-wide identification of the CCCH gene family in rose (Rosa chinensis Jacq.) reveals its potential functions	7
Investigation on the active ingredient and mechanism of Cannabis sativa L. for treating epilepsy based on network pharmacology	7
Genome-wide identification of Cellulose-like synthase D gene family in Dendrobium catenatum	6
Antibacterial mechanism of Aspergillus niger xj spore powder crude extract B10 against Agrobacterium tumefaciens T-37	6
A polyphasic approach to the characterization of potential silver-nanoparticles–producing and non-producing isolates of Alternaria species and antifungal activity against mycotoxigenic fungi	6
Transcriptome analysis of soybean leaves response to manganese toxicity	6
The antitumor activity of cannabidiol on lung cancer cell lines A549 and H1299: the role of apoptosis	6
Initial sample processing can influence the soil microbial metabarcoding surveys, revealed by Leucocalocybe mongolica fairy ring ecosystem	6
Identification and expression analysis of capsaicin biosynthesis pathway genes at genome level in Capsicum chinense	6
Effect of cadmium on the molecular and morpho-physiological traits ofPisum sativumL.	6
Generalized anxiety in healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic	6
Effects of exogenous nitric oxide on wild barley (Hordeum brevisubulatum) under salt stress	6
Phytochemical investigation, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the fruit extracts of Solanum anguivi	6
Time-course RNA-seq analysis provides an improved understanding of genetic regulation in response to cold stress from white clover (Trifolium repens L.)	6
Genetic diversity and population structure of bread wheat varieties grown in Bulgaria based on microsatellite and phenotypic analyses	6
Optimization of succinic acid production from xylose mother liquor (XML) by Actinobacillus succinogenes using response surface methodology	6
Sialic acids, sialoconjugates and enzymes of their metabolism in fungi	6
Antiviral activity of Humulus lupulus (HOP) aqueous extract against MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2: in-vitro and in-silico study	5
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of tomato glycoside hydrolase family 1 β-glucosidase genes in response to abiotic stresses	5
Genome-wide identification, phylogeny and expression analysis of the bZIP gene family in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)	5
Transcriptome analysis reveals light-induced anthocyanin synthesis candidate genes in rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei: Reade)	5
Autologous ovarian platelet rich plasma treatment improves oocyte and embryo quality: a before-after prospective study	5
Separation of selenium species in plant tissues by high performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet treatment-hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry using various mobile phases	5
Inhibitory activity of carbon quantum dots against Phytophthora infestans and fungal plant pathogens and their effect on dsRNA-induced gene silencing	5
The wheat (Triticum aestiveum L.) MADS-box transcription factor TaMADS32 plays a role in response to abiotic stresses	5
Respiratory viruses crossing the species barrier and emergence of new human coronavirus infectious disease	5
DNA barcoding coupled with high resolution melting for rapid identification of Ardisia gigantifolia and its toxic adulterants	5
The antibacterial activity of four Saudi medicinal plants against clinical isolates ofPropionibacterium acnes	5
Development of an immunoassay for the detection of human IgG against hepatitis C virus proteins using magnetic beads and flow cytometry	5
Knockout of the DAS gene increases S-adenosylmethionine production in Komagataella phaffii	5
Genomics-guided isolation and identification of active secondary metabolites of Bacillus velezensis BA-26	5
Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and in vitro anticancer activities of Bombax buonopozense stem bark extracts	5
Genetic diversity and population structure of modern Bulgarian and foreign durum wheat based on microsatellite and agronomic data	5
Knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19 vaccines amongst medical, dental and pharmacy students. A cross-sectional study from Bulgaria	5

The concept for the antivirulence therapeutics approach as alternative to antibiotics: hope or still a fiction?	5
Comparative study on the metabolic behaviour of anode biofilm in microbial fuel cell under different external resistance	4
Research on prediction of contact stress of acetabular lining based on principal component analysis and support vector regression	4
What food will we be eating on our journey to Mars?	4
Screening of enzyme-producing strains from traditional Guizhou condiment	4
Investigation of protein expression of Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells in quiescent and proliferating state before and after toxic stress	4
Bioactivities of crude polysaccharide extracted from fermented soybean curd residue by Cordyceps militaris	4
Association of paraoxonase (PON1) polymorphisms and activity with colorectal cancer predisposition	4
Analysis on bacterial community structure of new and old fermented pit mud of Shedian Liquor	4
Comparative analysis of RNA-Seq data reveals adventitious root development is mediated by ChIFNα in lotus japonicus	4
Microbial profiling identifies potential key drivers in gastric cancer patients	4
Assaying for antiviral activity of the folkloric medicinal desert plant Rhazya stricta on coronavirus SARS-CoV-2	4
Complete chloroplast genomes of wild and cultivated Cryptomeria japonica var. sinensis	4
Bulked QTL-Seq identified a major QTL for the awnless trait in spring wheat cultivars in Qinghai, China	4
Nanobodies: their potential for applications in biotechnology, diagnosis and antiviral properties in Africa; focus on application in agriculture	4
Metabolomics profiling and antimicrobial activity of fermented date fruit (Khastawi) used as functional ingredients for making Asian confectionary (Dodol)	4
Combinations of mild chemical and bacterial pretreatment for improving enzymatic saccharification of corn stover	4
Photoprotective activity and HPLC-MS-ESI-IT profile of flavonoids from the barks of Hymenaea martiana Hayne (Fabaceae): development of topical formulations containing the hydroalcoholic extract	4
Genetic diversity and population structure analysis – a prerequisite for constructing a mini core collection of Balkan Capsicum annuum germplasm	4
Protective effect of newly synthesized indole imines against ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats	4
Menadione and hydrogen peroxide trigger specific alterations in RNA polymerases profiles in quiescent Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells	4
Initial safety evaluation of Enterococcus faecium LBB.E81	4
Enzyme activities in soils under heavy metal pollution: a case study from the surroundings of a non-ferrous metal plant in Bulgaria	4
Effect of exogenous melatonin on salt stress in cucumber: alleviating effect and molecular basis	4
Genome-wide identification and expression pattern of alkaline/neutral invertase gene family in Dendrobium catenatum	4
Investigation of soil microbiota reveals variable dominant species at different land areas in China	4
Astragalus glycyphyllos L.: antiviral activity and tablet dosage formulation of a standardized dry extract	4
A survey of knowledge, attitudes and use of antibiotics among Bulgarian population	4
Genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis LZN01 inhibiting Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum and producing myri	4
Ultrasound-assisted lipase-catalyzed synthesis of ethyl acetate: process optimization and kinetic study	4
High-throughput sequencing technology reveals polysaccharides from Angelica dahurica that affect gut microbiota in mice	4