OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Tree Genetics & Genomes 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Genetic relationship and parentages of historical peaches revealed by microsatellite markers	18
Population structure and intraspecific ecological niche differentiation point to lineage divergence promoted by polyploidization in Psidium cattleyanum (Myrtaceae)	16
Construction of a high-density genetic linkage map and QTL analysis using an interspecific F1 population in pistachio	15
Comparative chloroplast genomes of Prunus subgenus Cerasus (Rosaceae): insights into sequence variations and phylogenetic relationships	15
Revealing local adaptation of Quercus suber L. populations under climate change through Genome Scans and Environmental Association Analysis	14
Association genetics of wood traits in European black poplar (Populus nigra L.)	12
Genotyping of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm resources with SNP markers linked to agronomic traits reveals signs of selection	12
The future of rubber production: a review of genetic regulation of biosynthetic pathways and genome editing technologies in natural rubber-producing plants	12
Comparative plastid genome analyses of Rosa: Insights into the phylogeny and gene divergence	12
A high-density genetic map from a cacao F2 progeny and QTL detection for resistance to witches’ broom disease	11
Parametric mapping of QTL for resistance to European canker in apple in ‘Aroma’ × ‘Discovery’	11
Genetic diversity of apple heirloom germplasm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as revealed by SNP markers	10
Many candidates for a single chair: a critical review of the genetic determinant of flat fruit shape trait in peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch)	10
Comprehensive analysis of the SmPIN gene family in Salix matsudana: roles in growth, development, and stress adaptation	10
Spatial genetic structure and mating system in forest tree populations from seasonally dry tropical forests: a review	10
Genetic breaks caused by ancient forest fragmentation: phylogeography of Staudtia kamerunensis (Myristicaceae) reveals distinct clusters in the Congo Basin	9
The Barren Berry phenotype: untangling cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) genetic contamination in central Wisconsin and beyond	9
Genetic variation and origin of mountain birch on a recently colonized glacial outwash plain by Vatnajökull glacier, southeast Iceland	9
Genomic relationship–based genetic parameters and prospects of genomic selection for growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus benthamii	8
Organellar genome evolution in Ribes L.: hotspots of mutation, sequence transfer, codon usage, and phylogenetic context	8
QTL mapping of polymethoxyflavone (PMF) accumulation in citrus	8
Comparison of chloroplast genomes of compound-leaved maples and phylogenetic inference with other Acer species	8
Insights into the evolution of the eucalypt CER1 and CER3 genes involved in the synthesis of alkane waxes	8
A novel synthesis of two decades of microsatellite studies on European beech reveals decreasing genetic diversity from glacial refugia	7
Isolation-by-ecology in a Neotropical savanna tree	7

Heterochromatic patterns of Citrus revisited: a new look at species origins and karyotype evolution	7
Mating system and inbreeding depression in Hymenaea stigonocarpa	7
Patterns of genomic diversity and linkage disequilibrium across the disjunct range of the Australian forest tree Eucalyptus globulus	7
Analysis of the relationships among telomere‒associated protein‒encoding gene expression, tree age and telomere length in Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco	7
Genomic exploration of Thuja plicata indicates no loss of diversity from adults to offspring in UK Woodlands	6
The mitochondrial genome sequence of Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc. (Arecaceae) is characterized by gene insertion within intergenic spaces	6
Traceability of provenance-collected lodgepole pine in a reforestation chain of custody case study	6
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) genetic improvement via biotechnological approaches	6
Genetic consequence of widespread plantations of Cryptomeria japonica var. sinensis in Southern China: implications for afforestation strategies under climate change	5
Pleistocene-dated genomic divergence of avocado trees supports cryptic diversity in the Colombian germplasm	5
Marker-based pedigree reconstruction reveals limited diversity within commercial Eucalyptus benthamii breeding populations in Brazil	5
Whole genome resequencing unveils population structure and wood trait associations for Indian teak germplasm	5
Correction to: A novel synthesis of two decades of microsatellite studies on European beech reveals decreasing genetic diversity from glacial refugia	5
Genome-wide identification of the Carya illinoinensis bZIP transcription factor and the potential function of S1-bZIPs in abiotic stresses	5
Fine mapping of the gene controlling the easy-peeling pellicle trait and development of an efficient marker-assisted selection system in Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata Sieb. et Zucc.)	5
Contribution of external dispersal to pollen pool genetic diversity in a riparian population of Cercidiphyllum japonicum	5
Characterization of the actin (ACT) family in Rosaceae and role of PbrACT1 in pear pollen tube growth	5
Analysis of genetic parameters of growth and wood traits provides insight into the genetic improvement of Schima superba	5
Early-growth results within a Eucalyptus globulus breeding population suggest limited scope for selection focused on CO2 responsiveness	5
Genomic selection: an effective tool for operational Eucalyptus globulus clonal selection	4
Genetic analysis of quantitative variation in almond nut traits	4
Identification and dynamic expression analysis of microRNAs associated with multi-tepal formation in Magnolia polytepala	4
Female flowers first: QTL mapping in eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) identifies a dominant locus for heterodichogamy syntenic with that in Persian walnut (J. regia L.)	4
Genetic insights into ecology and conservation of Pinus gerardiana (chilgoza pine) a threatened species of north western himalayas – a review	4
Correction to: Deep plastid phylogeographic divergence of beaked hickory (Carya sinensis) calls for transboundary conservation in a biodiversity hotspot	4
The first mitogenome of Dracaena (Dracaena sp. in Guangxi) reveals complex multi-chromosomal architecture and long repeat sequence-driven evolution	4
Breakdown of self-incompatibility of apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) induced by gamma-ray mutagenesis	4
Genetic mapping of two quantitative resistance loci to Venturia nashicola in an interspecific pear family	4
Characterising the molecular diversity of ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) at its western marginal range in Europe — phylogeographic insights and implications for conservation in Ireland	4
Deep plastid phylogeographic divergence of beaked hickory (Carya sinensis) calls for transboundary conservation in a biodiversity hotspot	4
Preserving genetic diversity in Pinus tabuliformis breeding population through core collection development	4
Low-density AgriSeq targeted genotyping-by-sequencing markers are efficient for pedigree quality control in Pinus taeda L. breeding	4
Genome-wide identification of rubber tree PILS auxin transporter gene families and functional characterization of HbPILS6	3
Upregulation of defense-related gene expressions associated with lethal growth failure in the hybrid seedlings of Japanese flowering cherry	3
Population genetic structure and demographic history of the timber tree Dicorynia guianensis in French Guiana	3
Making headway toward enduring changes: perspectives on breeding tree crops through genome editing	3
Genetic diversity analysis of Euterpe edulis based on different molecular markers	3
Hybridization, spatial genetic structure and potential environmental preadaptation in Quercus robur and Quercus petraea in Germany– results from the 4th National Forest Inventory	3
Phylogeography and phylogeny of genus Quercus L. (Fagaceae) in Turkey implied by variations of trnT(UGU)-L(UAA)-F (GAA) chloroplast DNA region	3
Recent advances in genomics, conservation, and breeding of pistachio	3
Plastome characterization and comparative analyses of wild crabapples (Malus baccata and M. toringo): insights into infraspecific plastome variation and phylogenetic relationships	3
Quambalaria shoot blight resistance in marri (Corymbia calophylla): genetic parameters and correlations between growth rate and blight resistance	3
Improving fruit size in sweet cherry via association mapping and genomic prediction	3
Efficient low-cost marker-assisted selection of trees with MALE STERILITY 1 (MS1) in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don) using bulk DNA samples	3
Comparison of selection methods for the establishment of a core collection using SSR markers for hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) accessions from European germplasm repositories	2
Additive and non-additive genetic variance in juvenile Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis Bong. Carr)	2
Phenotyping and genotyping of Pistacia atlantica Desf. subsp. kurdica along an environmental gradient in the semi-arid forests of western and southern Iran	2
Simulating deployment of genetic gain in a radiata pine breeding program with genomic selection	2
Genome-wide genetic diversity and IBD analysis reveals historic dissemination routes of pear in China	2
Use of plastid genome sequences in phylogeographic studies of tree species can be misleading without comprehensive sampling of co-occurring, related species	2

Genome-wide association analysis and validation with KASP markers for nut and shell traits in almond (Prunus dulcis [Mill.] D.A.Webb)	2
Genomic breeding values’ prediction including populational selfing rate in an open-pollinated Eucalyptus globulus breeding population	2
Correction to: Genome‑wide identification of NRAMP family genes in Populus trichocarpa and their roles in transport of heavy metals	2
Late Quaternary history of Siberian stone pine as revealed by genetic and paleoecological data	2
The domestication and breeding history of Castanea crenata Siebold et Zucc. estimated by direction of gene flow and approximate Bayesian computation	2
Resilient forests for the future	2
Re-annotation of the Liriodendron chinense genome identifies novel genes and improves genome annotation quality	2
Genome-wide association reveals novel insights into the molecular mechanisms regulating stem volume in Pinus taeda	2
Selection of accessions of Euterpe edulis Mart. based on fruit and pulp characteristics	2
QTL mapping of flavanone glycoside accumulation in citrus	2
Genotyping-by-sequencing shows high genetic diversity in Corylus avellana germplasm resistant to eastern filbert blight	2
Preponderance of additive and non-additive variances for growth, ecophysiological and wood traits in Eucalyptus hybrid genotype-by-spacing interaction	2
Why some ‘inbreeder’ species among mostly outbreeders? conifer examples, a postulate, and research agenda	2
Path analyses define criteria that allow to reduce costs in a breeding population of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)	2
Evaluation of spatial models in the estimation of genetic parameters for incidence of frosty pod rot and production in Theobroma cacao full-sib family trials	2
Genetic diversity and population structure of Rubroshorea curtisii, a hill dipterocarp species: implications for conservation	2
Enviromic prediction enables the characterization and mapping of Eucalyptus globulus Labill breeding zones	2
Gene-ecological zonation and population genetic structure of Tectona grandis L.f. in India revealed by genome-wide SSR markers	2
Identification and marker development of a moderate-effect fire blight resistance QTL in M. sieversii, the primary progenitor of domesticated apples	2
Genomic diversity of major tree species in the Eurasian relict forests of northern Iran	2
Strong spatial structuring of clonal genetic diversity within blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) hedgerows and woodlands	2