OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Molecular Breeding is 7. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Enhancement of root sulfur metabolic pathway by overexpression of OAS-TL3 to increase total soybean seed protein content	41
Genome wide association study and transcriptome analysis identify candidate genes regulating wheat coleoptile length	30
Regional association and transcriptome analysis revealed candidate genes controlling plant height in Brassica napus	29
Genomic insights into genome-wide heterozygosity and its impact on walnut adaptive evolution and improvement	27
Male sterility and hybrid breeding in soybean	25
Bread wheat with enhanced grain carotenoid content: a novel option for wheat biofortification	25
Creation and gene expression analysis of a giant embryo rice mutant with high GABA content	25
Characterization of qPL5: a novel quantitative trait locus (QTL) that controls panicle length in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	25
Engineering the key domains of starch synthases and branching enzyme to balance the amylose increase and yield loss in maize kernels	24
Genetic mapping and functional genomics of soybean seed protein	22
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes controlling root system architecture under low phosphorus supply at seedling stage in Brassica napus	22
Integrating molecular markers and phenotypic analysis to assess cold tolerance in rice germplasm	21
Identification of an ovuleless mutant and fine mapping of its causal Ol locus in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	20
Enhancing the blast resistance of an elite thermo-sensitive genic male sterile line (TGMS) Longke638S and its derived hybrid varieties by incorporating Pigm gene	20
Identification and QTL analysis of stripe rust resistance in the common wheat cultivar Gaoyuan813	20
Identification of two plastid transit peptides for construction of pollen-inactivation system in rice	20
Identification of qGL4.1 and qGL4.2, two closely linked QTL controlling grain length in rice	20
The integration of linkage mapping and dynamic transcriptome analysis uncovers conserved candidate genes associated with salt tolerance in maize	18
Pyramiding blast resistance genes Pid3 and Pik-zh into a novel male sterile line Chuangyuan A for hybrid rice breeding	18
Milyang54, a short, high-tillering winter wheat cultivar with enhanced lodging resistance and yield	18
Two QTL regions for spike length showing pleiotropic effects on Fusarium head blight resistance and thousand-grain weight in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	17
Characterization and fine mapping of Double-grain (Dgs) mutant in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]	17
Navigating the genetic basis of cadmium accumulation: a comprehensive analysis of low-cadmium accumulation rice	17
Molecular mapping of two novel cold resistance genes in common wheat by 660K SNP array	17
Identification of major genomic regions for soybean seed weight by genome-wide association study	17

The role of Exo70s in plant defense against pathogens and insect pests and their application for crop breeding	17
Using genomic selection to correct pedigree errors in kiwiberry breeding	16
Sesame improvement: traditional breeding to genomics-assisted breeding	16
Genetic dissection of plant height in spring wheat from Pakistan using genome-wide SNPs and allele-specific Rht markers	16
CandiHap: a haplotype analysis toolkit for natural variation study	15
Molecular mapping and candidate gene identification of two major quantitative trait loci associated with silique length in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	15
Integrating genome-wide association study into genomic selection for the prediction of agronomic traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	15
Fine mapping and verification of a tiller inhibition gene in synthetic hexaploid wheat derivative	14
Recent progress in the understanding of Citrus Huanglongbing: from the perspective of pathogen and citrus host	14
Iron and zinc biofortification in potato through the introduction of NICOTIANAMINE SYNTHASE and FERRITIN genes	14
Identification and candidate analysis of a new brown planthopper resistance locus in an Indian landrace of rice, paedai kalibungga	14
The ethylene biosynthesis enzyme ACS3 acts as a key regulator of grain yield in rice	14
Genetic analysis of trade-offs among disease resistance, yield, and quality traits employing genome-wide association mapping in indica rice (Oryza sativa L.)	14
Ningza 182: A rapeseed variety with a moderately compact plant type, bred for high yield and high oil content	14
OsNAC74 affects grain protein content and various biological traits by regulating OsAAP6 expression in rice	13
Uncovering a stable QTL qSRI.A06 and candidate gene for rapeseed pod shatter resistance	13
Overexpression of ZmEXPA5 reduces anthesis-silking interval and increases grain yield under drought and well-watered conditions in maize	13
Integration of iaa9-3 parthenocarpy and stigma exsertion for hybrid seedless tomato breeding	13
Speed breeding enhances crop resilience and productivity in a changing climate	13
Origin, variation, and selection of natural alleles controlling flowering and adaptation in wild and cultivated soybean	13
Transcriptome analysis revealed molecular basis of cold response in Prunus mume	12
Genome-wide association study and transcriptome analysis reveal natural variation of key genes regulation flowering time in rapeseed	12
Identification of quantitative trait loci for important agronomic traits using chromosome segment substitution lines from a japonica × indica cross in rice	12
Candidate loci for breeding compact plant-type soybean varieties	11
Allelic variation of carotenoid biosynthesis and degradation genes across worldwide commercial durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum) varieties under contrasting water regimes	11
A rapid, accurate and low-cost genomics-based seed quality control system for pigeonpea hybrids – a model for field crops	11
Effects of genotype and culture conditions on microspore embryogenesis in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	11
A chromosome arm from Thinopyrum intermedium × Thinopyrum ponticum hybrid confers increased tillering and yield potential in wheat	11
Simultaneous improvement of fiber yield and quality in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) by integration of auxin transport and synthesis	10
Cytological and genetic effects of rye chromosomes 1RS and 3R on the wheat-breeding founder parent Chuanmai 42 from southwestern China	10
Integrated review of Psathyrostachy huashanica: From phylogenetic research to wheat breeding application	10
P-type pentatricopeptide repeat protein OsYS6 is essential for chloroplast development in rice through its role in chloroplast RNA processing	10
Rapid breeding of an early maturing, high-quality, and high-y.ielding rice cultivar using marker‑assisted selection coupled with optimized anther culture	10
Zheyouza 59, a rapeseed variety with superior resistance and excellent yield	10
Mapping of dwarfing gene and identification of mutant allele on plant height in wheat	10
Validation of SNP markers for selection of semi-dwarf and peduncle extrusion in barley	9
Pyramiding wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genes in triticale breeding	9
Improvement in the quality of the water-saving and drought-resistant rice ‘Huhan 1516’ via molecular markers	9
Fruit crops: development, stress resilience and molecular breeding	9
Snap bean diversity for resistance to bean common mosaic and necrosis viruses examined using new and existing candidate gene-linked markers	9
Accumulation of mutations in the AP2 homoeologs causes suppression of anther extrusion with altered spike and culm development in hexaploid wheat	9
Development and evaluation of the utility of GenoBaits Peanut 40K for a peanut MAGIC population	9
Text mining reveals the increasing importance of genomic approaches in crop research and breeding	9
Flavonoid compounds as a way to identify sources of carrot resistance to Alternaria leaf blight	9
Pinpointing Rcs3 for frogeye leaf spot resistance and tracing its origin in soybean breeding	9
Integrating genome-wide association studies with selective sweep reveals genetic loci associated with tolerance to low phosphate availability in Brassica napus	9
Using the dominant mutation gene Ae1-5180 (amylose extender) to develop high-amylose maize	9
Fine mapping of a novel fruit-length locus Cpfl17.1 and development of near-isogenic lines by marker-assisted selection in Cucurbita pepo L.	9
The elite variations in germplasms for soybean breeding	9
Multi-omics analysis reveals the regulatory role of CsGA20OX1 in GA-mediated parthenocarpy of cucumber	9

Getting help from the extended family: identification and genetic characterisation of novel resistance to Globodera pallida ‘Oberlangen’ in wild Solanum species	9
Quantitative trait loci for resistance to black point caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana in bread wheat	8
Genome-wide association mapping of resistance to the foliar diseases septoria nodorum blotch and tan spot in a global winter wheat collection	8
Breeding and application of the early-maturing, high-quality, and high-yield cotton variety Zhongmian 113	8
Genome-wide association analysis of kernel nutritional quality in two natural maize populations	8
Utilization of marker-assisted backcrossing to generate new gynoecious cucumber lines with genetic heritage similar to the indigenous Vietnamese cucumber	8
A novel variation of TaGW2-6B increases grain weight without penalty in grain protein content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	8
MaGA20ox2f, an OsSD1 homolog, regulates flowering time and fruit yield in banana	8
Wild species rice OsCERK1DY-mediated arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis boosts yield and nutrient use efficiency in rice breeding	8
Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq	8
Establishment of an efficient Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated genetic transformation and regeneration system for Polygonum cuspidatum	8
Implementation of different relationship estimate methodologies in breeding value prediction in kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)	7
Mutating BnEOD1s via CRISPR-Cas9 increases the seed size and weight in Brassica napus	7
Genetic variations in MdSAUR36 participate in the negative regulation of mesocarp cell division and fruit size in Malus species	7
Five plants per RIL for phenotyping traits of high or moderate heritability ensure the power of QTL mapping in a rice MAGIC population	7
Mapping and functional characterization of the tomato spotted wilt virus resistance gene SlCHS3 in Solanum lycopersicum	7
BnaC09.tfl1 controls determinate inflorescence trait in Brassica napus	7
Efficient marker-assisted breeding for clubroot resistance in elite Pol-CMS rapeseed varieties by updating the PbBa8.1 locus	7
Plant immunity in soybean: progress, strategies, and perspectives	7
Pleiotropic effect analysis and marker development for grain zinc and iron concentrations in spring wheat	7
Identification and mapping of late blight resistance QTLs in the wild tomato accession PI 224710 (Solanum pimpinellifolium)	7
In silico integration of disease resistance QTL, genes and markers with the Brassica juncea physical map	7
GWAS in tetraploid potato: identification and validation of SNP markers associated with glycoalkaloid content	7
Genetic markers of olive fruit weight selected to be used in breeding experiments	7
WRKY75 regulates anthocyanin accumulation in juvenile citrus tissues	7
Breeding for durable resistance against biotrophic fungal pathogens using transgenes from wheat	7