OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology is 2. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of CRK gene family in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in response to Colletotrichum truncatum infection	121
The European Clubroot Differential series (ECD) – review of the lasting legacy	41
Genome-wide identification and characterisation of Aquaporin s in Rosa chinensis	24
Deciphering flower senescence physiology: advancements in post-harvest storage and preservation techniques for enhancing longevity	23
Sustainable management of coastal sandy soil for intercropping flower crops with coconut in India	20
Rooting of aerial offshoots of date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) “Braim” by air layering method	20
Relationships between the incidence of fire blight in apple orchards and plant nutritional imbalance indices	18
Recent advances in postharvest storage and preservation technology of pitaya (dragon fruit)	17
Effect of microperforation on quality of modified atmosphere packaged cut rose cv. Corola	16
An overview of essential methods for preservation of sweet potato roots: a mini-review	15
Height and number of leaves in avocado rootstocks ( Persea americana Mill.) as predictors of grafting readiness: a mixed-effects model and logistic regre	15
Fruit rot of Capsicum spp.: implications and management strategies	15
Emerging trends and insights into the cultivation strategies, ethnomedicinal uses, and socio-economic attributes of orchids	15
Effect of nano calcium, calcium chloride, and salicylic acid on bent neck in cut roses	14
High resolution mapping and validation of WBNV resistance loci in watermelon via QTL-seq	14
Aquaporin expression and changes in fatty acid levels in apple leaves subjected to partial root-zone irrigation	13
Comparison of fruit texture and aquaporin gene expression in papaya “Khak Nual” cultivated under varying conditions	13
Development of alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in eggplant ( Solanum melongena L.)	12
Characterization of guava (Psidium guajavaL.) germplasm through morphological traits and SCoT markers	11
Searching for cold hardiness related genes based on transcriptome profiling in grapevine canes during cold acclimation and deacclimation	11
Genomic characterisation, phylogenetic comparison and candidate gene identification of the lipid transfer proteins gene family in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.) and other Rosaceae species	10
Transient shading in agrivoltaic greenhouses: its impact on growth, architecture, and dry matter accumulation and partition in tomato plants	10
Editorial	10
Accelerated breeding cycles in perennial fruit crops: conventional methods and biotechnological advances	9
Construction of a membrane yeast two-hybrid library and its application in identification of PsARRO-1-interacting proteins in tree peony	9

Jan 2026 volume 101, issue 1	9
Transforming UK diets for health and sustainability	8
Evaluation of rootstocks resistant to gummy stem blight and their effect on the fruit yield and quality traits of grafted watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai)	8
Enhancing floret persistence and bloom duration in gladiolus through foliar-applied calcium: a sustainable approach to floriculture	8
Impacts of carboxymethyl cellulose-based coatings with calcium oxide and GABA on storage life and quality maintenance of fresh pistachio fruit	7
Fruit and juice quality of several lemon accessions grown in subtropical Florida	7
Regulating leaf morphology in spiny sow thistle ( Sonchus asper ) for salad green production with optimised nutrient solution under low light intensity	7
Application of nanotechnology for preventing postharvest losses of agriproducts	7
Dynamics of quality and metabolic activity of stored ‘Galaxy’ apples affected by maturity and 1-methylcyclopropene	7
Assessing the modifications and degradation of cell wall polymers during the ripening process of Rubus ulmifolius Schott fruit	7
Prediction of the stability and yield in nine strawberry cultivars in Brazil over two cycles	7
Temperatures above 30 ^o C decrease leaf growth in strawberry under global warming	7
Improvement of biogenic amines in grape juice from Vitis labrusca and hybrid grapes grown in different training systems	7
Transcriptomics-based identification of transcription factors in the halophyte Apocynum venetum L.	7
A review of strawberry under protected cultivation: yields are higher under tunnels than in the open field	7
Drought stress affects bacterial community structure in the rhizosphere of Paeonia ostii ‘Feng Dan’	7
Light and shade: the effect of sunlight and artificial light on photosynthesis and yield in strawberry	6
Simulation of pepper ( Capsicum annuum L.) growth stages under different nitrogen fertiliser levels based on three models	6
Multivariate analysis of the effect of foliar fertilisers on phytochemical and fruit traits of pomegranate ( Punica granatum L.)	6
Flower colour and antioxidant activity of violas (Viola × wittrockiana) as edible flowers	6
Influence of hydroponic cultivation subsystems on vegetative growth, vigour, and metabolite profiles in vanilla	6
Establishing a simple selection method of high hypericin-producing adventitious root lines from leaf explants of Hypericum perforatum var. Topaz	6
Acclimatisation of orchids using plant growth-promoting bacteria and humic acids	6
Domestication of wild pears in Europe, with specific emphasis on the Caucasian endemic pear Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica (Fed.) Browicz	6
Inter-fertility of five highbush blueberry cultivars and ideal crossing combinations	5
Impacts of iaa9-3 and iaa9-5 mutations on the seed quality of tomatoes	5
Postharvest stress manipulation in Tenderstem® broccoli – examining the potential for stress-adaptative responses to promote sustainable quality retention	5
Cloning and Characterisation of a novel phosphate transporter geneEcPT1fromEichhornia crassipes	5
Ascorbate-glutathione cycle and thioredoxin system are involved in nitric oxide alleviating excess nitrate stress in tomato seedlings	5
The adoption of robotics in pack houses for fresh produce handling	5
Genome-wide identification and expression of CYP71 gene family in response to low-temperature stress in banana	5
Physiological and transcriptomic responses of antioxidant system and nitrogen metabolism in tomato seedlings treated with nitrogen starvation and re-supply	5
Analysis of self-pollination and interspecific hybridisation affinity of Rhododendron and parental selection	5
Comparative study on the different edible coatings loaded with fennel essential oil/β-cyclodextrin microcapsules for blueberry preservation	5
Effects of shading on the growth and coumarin biosynthesis of Heracleum moellendorffii Hance	5
Genome-wide identification of pseudo-response regulator (PRR) family members in cabbage ( Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) and their ex	4
A natural approach to guava ( Psidium guajava L.) preservation: chia seed and saffron corm extract coatings	4
Male diversity matters: genetic structuring of insular male date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) revealed valuable breeding and conservation resources	4
Chitosan mediated organogenesis in hybrid Dendrobium (Dendrobium Enopi x Dendrobium Pink Lady) through protocorm-like bodies	4
Improving shelf life and quality of guava fruit using an edible coating containing xanthan and pomegranate seed oil	4
Effect of night temperature on pollen germination and the morphology of floral organs in two strawberry cultivars	4
Physiological, biochemical and molecular responses to low pH stress in citrus junos seedlings	4
Establishment of a simple evaluation method for leaf heat injury of African violets	4
Detecting misidentifications of strawberry cultivars in the Philippines using single nucleotide polymorphism markers	4
The effects of interploid pollination on seed development and fruit weight in Actinidia chinensis (kiwifruit)	4
Nano-TiO ₂ enhanced fruit storage chambers: unveiling the potential for prolonging banana shelf life	4
On the pros and cons of red photons for greenhouse tomato production: increasing the percentage of red photons improves LED efficacy but plant responses are cultivar-specific	3
Light quality, cytokinin type, and media affect the regeneration, growth, and fluorescence parameters of Syngonium podophyllum Schott “Emerald Green”	3
Synergistic effects of sucrose and cobalt chloride in mitigating stem end splitting and enhancing postharvest longevity in fritillaria imperialis L . Sca	3
Production, postharvest and processing of the yerba mate: a review on technological advances and quality from raw material to the final product	3

The future of vertical farming: necessary advances in precision technology, crop selection and market sector development	3
Mitigating corm size-related constraints in Gladiolus through daylength extension for improved spike and corm production	3
A modified method for isolation of total RNA from leaves of sweetpotato ( Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.)	3
Grafting as an effective approach for improvement of eggplant resistance against bacterial wilt ( Ralstonia solanacearum ) in screen-house condition	3
Exploring the morphological and genetic diversity and relationship of elite jackfruit ( Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) accessions in southern Kerala thro	3
Genome-wide analysis of the ABCB gene family in Vitis vinifera: its expression patterns in berries and its responses to iron and heavy metal stresses	3
Changes in physicochemical quality and antioxidant system of grapes by kaolin applied to reduce bunch compactness	3
Biotechnology advances in gladiolus: a review	3
Relationship between submergence of graft union and auxin accumulation of grafted mango trees under flooded conditions	3
Genome-wide identification of the VOZ transcription factors in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum): their functions during fruit ripening and their responses to salinity stress	3
Brassinosteroids or proline can alleviate yield inhibition under salt stress via modulating physio-biochemical activities and antioxidant systems in snap bean	3
Bulb development in garlic – a review	3
Growing-degree-days (GDDs) in a uniform phenology scale (BBCH) for two walnut ( Juglans regia L.) cultivars	3
Genome-wide analysis of ABF gene family in lettuce ( Lactuca sativa L.) reveals the negative roles of LsABF1 in thermally induced bolting	3
The role of supplemental lighting during late fall and winter on photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic pigments biosynthesis of cut rose flower ( Rosa hybrida cv. ‘Dolce	3
Sodium nitroprusside enhances vase life of Polianthes tuberosa cut flowers by inducing defence enzymes	3
Effects of preharvest bagging on soft nose disorder in mango ( Mangifera indica L. cv. ‘Keitt’) during postharvest	3
Selenium as an exogenous supply factor enhancing the physio-metabolic behaviour of pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) under saline conditions	3
Light, temperature, and floral preservative effects on postharvest longevity of perennial flax ( Linum spp.) cut flowers	2
The seed index and relative content of pigments are the key to select soft seeded and coloured guava varieties	2
The impact of water relations on the vase life of contrasting Anthurium andraeanum (Hort.) cut flowers	2
Changes in physical, carbohydrate, and antioxidant properties of sweet acorn squash during development and cold storage	2
Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology – Journal Prize for Vol 97 2022	2
Effects of light intensity on the betacyanin synthesis and lignification in Salicornia europaea L	2
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of wall-associated kinases (WAK/WAKLs) in Salvia miltiorrhiza with novel insights into tanshinone regu	2
Specific wavelength LED light pulses modify vitamin C and organic acids content in raspberry and blackberry fruit during postharvest	2
Soil management strategies for controlling Phytophthora capsici in Cucurbita spp.: current practices and f	2
Integrating hydroponics into tropical agricultural systems: implications for food security	2
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of the phytoene desaturase gene in Vanilla planifolia enabling targeted domestication	2
UK horticulture, its policy lock-ins and route options ahead	2
Correction	2
An overview of the recent developments and current status on the preharvest application of LED technology in controlled environment agriculture	2
Management of and future perspectives on plant parasitic nematodes associated with Narcissus grown in the UK	2
Vertical farming - smart urban agriculture for enhancing resilience and sustainability in food security	2
Genetic improvement of tomato using gene editing technologies	2
Effects of glycine betaine on the postharvest quality and cell wall metabolism of Malus domestica fruit	2
Hormone profiling in artificially induced ‘crumbly’ fruit in raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) at two different development stages	2
Field inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improves quality attributes and yield of melon ( Cucumis melo )	2
Effect of root zone heating on cold tolerance of papaya ( Carica papaya L.)	2
Divergence and relationships of Cymbidium tortisepalum and its kindred germplasms by EST-SSR markers	2
Physiological and biochemical determinants of drought tolerance in tetraploid vs diploid sour orange citrus rootstock	2
Nano-Selenium in the holding solution promotes rose and carnation vase life by improving both water relations and antioxidant status	2
Effect of agar, sucrose, boron, and temperature on in vitro pollen germination in three Japanese strawberry cultivars	2
A review of time of planting in strawberry: yields are higher with early to intermediate plantings	2
Impact of pre-cooling on fruit quality attributes during storage of apple cv. ‘Jeromine’	2
Genome survey and identification of key genes associated with freezing tolerance in genomic draft of hexaploid wild Camellia oleifera	2
Decrease of boron cross-linking ratio and morphological change in tomato plants under boron deficiency	2
Crop folate enhancement	2