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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Comparative chloroplast genomes of Prunus subgenus Cerasus (Rosaceae): insights into sequence variations and phylogenetic relationships	18
Revealing local adaptation of Quercus suber L. populations under climate change through Genome Scans and Environmental Association Analysis	18
Population structure and intraspecific ecological niche differentiation point to lineage divergence promoted by polyploidization in Psidium cattleyanum (Myrtaceae)	15
Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of Malus sieversii and Malus niedzwetzkyana from Kazakhstan using high-throughput genotyping	15
Comparative plastid genome analyses of Rosa: Insights into the phylogeny and gene divergence	14
Association genetics of wood traits in European black poplar (Populus nigra L.)	13
Genotyping of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm resources with SNP markers linked to agronomic traits reveals signs of selection	13
Construction of a high-density genetic linkage map and QTL analysis using an interspecific F1 population in pistachio	13
The future of rubber production: a review of genetic regulation of biosynthetic pathways and genome editing technologies in natural rubber-producing plants	11
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
Spatial genetic structure and mating system in forest tree populations from seasonally dry tropical forests: a review	11
Genetic diversity of apple heirloom germplasm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as revealed by SNP markers	10
Comprehensive analysis of the SmPIN gene family in Salix matsudana: roles in growth, development, and stress adaptation	10
The Barren Berry phenotype: untangling cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) genetic contamination in central Wisconsin and beyond	10
Genetic variation and origin of mountain birch on a recently colonized glacial outwash plain by Vatnajökull glacier, southeast Iceland	9
Genetic breaks caused by ancient forest fragmentation: phylogeography of Staudtia kamerunensis (Myristicaceae) reveals distinct clusters in the Congo Basin	9
Organellar genome evolution in Ribes L.: hotspots of mutation, sequence transfer, codon usage, and phylogenetic context	8
Isolation-by-ecology in a Neotropical savanna tree	8
Insights into the evolution of the eucalypt CER1 and CER3 genes involved in the synthesis of alkane waxes	8
QTL mapping of polymethoxyflavone (PMF) accumulation in citrus	8
Analysis of the relationships among telomere‒associated protein‒encoding gene expression, tree age and telomere length in Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco	8
Comparison of chloroplast genomes of compound-leaved maples and phylogenetic inference with other Acer species	8
Mating system and inbreeding depression in Hymenaea stigonocarpa	8
Patterns of genomic diversity and linkage disequilibrium across the disjunct range of the Australian forest tree Eucalyptus globulus	7

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) genetic improvement via biotechnological approaches	7
Heterochromatic patterns of Citrus revisited: a new look at species origins and karyotype evolution	7
Genome-wide identification of the Carya illinoinensis bZIP transcription factor and the potential function of S1-bZIPs in abiotic stresses	6
A novel synthesis of two decades of microsatellite studies on European beech reveals decreasing genetic diversity from glacial refugia	6
Traceability of provenance-collected lodgepole pine in a reforestation chain of custody case study	6
Correction to: A novel synthesis of two decades of microsatellite studies on European beech reveals decreasing genetic diversity from glacial refugia	6
Genomic exploration of Thuja plicata indicates no loss of diversity from adults to offspring in UK Woodlands	6
Characterization of the actin (ACT) family in Rosaceae and role of PbrACT1 in pear pollen tube growth	5
The mitochondrial genome sequence of Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc. (Arecaceae) is characterized by gene insertion within intergenic spaces	5
Early-growth results within a Eucalyptus globulus breeding population suggest limited scope for selection focused on CO2 responsiveness	5
Genetic analysis of quantitative variation in almond nut traits	5
Genetic consequence of widespread plantations of Cryptomeria japonica var. sinensis in Southern China: implications for afforestation strategies under climate change	5
Marker-based pedigree reconstruction reveals limited diversity within commercial Eucalyptus benthamii breeding populations in Brazil	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
Analysis of genetic parameters of growth and wood traits provides insight into the genetic improvement of Schima superba	5
Contribution of external dispersal to pollen pool genetic diversity in a riparian population of Cercidiphyllum japonicum	5
Pleistocene-dated genomic divergence of avocado trees supports cryptic diversity in the Colombian germplasm	5
Correction to: Deep plastid phylogeographic divergence of beaked hickory (Carya sinensis) calls for transboundary conservation in a biodiversity hotspot	5
Whole genome resequencing unveils population structure and wood trait associations for Indian teak germplasm	5
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
Deep plastid phylogeographic divergence of beaked hickory (Carya sinensis) calls for transboundary conservation in a biodiversity hotspot	4
Breakdown of self-incompatibility of apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) induced by gamma-ray mutagenesis	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
Genetic mapping of two quantitative resistance loci to Venturia nashicola in an interspecific pear family	4
The first mitogenome of Dracaena (Dracaena sp. in Guangxi) reveals complex multi-chromosomal architecture and long repeat sequence-driven evolution	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
Genomic selection: an effective tool for operational Eucalyptus globulus clonal selection	4
The AP2/ERF transcription factor OfERF2 promotes flavonoid biosynthesis in Osmanthus fragrans	4
Identification and dynamic expression analysis of microRNAs associated with multi-tepal formation in Magnolia polytepala	4
Genetic diversity analysis of Euterpe edulis based on different molecular markers	3
Plastome characterization and comparative analyses of wild crabapples (Malus baccata and M. toringo): insights into infraspecific plastome variation and phylogenetic relationships	3
Population genetic structure and demographic history of the timber tree Dicorynia guianensis in French Guiana	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
Recent advances in genomics, conservation, and breeding of pistachio	3
Improving fruit size in sweet cherry via association mapping and genomic prediction	3
Genome-wide identification of rubber tree PILS auxin transporter gene families and functional characterization of HbPILS6	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
Upregulation of defense-related gene expressions associated with lethal growth failure in the hybrid seedlings of Japanese flowering cherry	3
QTL mapping of flavanone glycoside accumulation in citrus	3
Genomic breeding values’ prediction including populational selfing rate in an open-pollinated Eucalyptus globulus breeding population	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
Quambalaria shoot blight resistance in marri (Corymbia calophylla): genetic parameters and correlations between growth rate and blight resistance	3
Making headway toward enduring changes: perspectives on breeding tree crops through genome editing	3
Identification and marker development of a moderate-effect fire blight resistance QTL in M. sieversii, the primary progenitor of domesticated apples	3
Correction to: Genome‑wide identification of NRAMP family genes in Populus trichocarpa and their roles in transport of heavy metals	3
Genomic diversity of major tree species in the Eurasian relict forests of northern Iran	2
Quantitative trait loci related to growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill identified through single- and multi-trait genome-wide association studies	2
Late Quaternary history of Siberian stone pine as revealed by genetic and paleoecological data	2

An improved reference genome and first organelle genomes of Quercus suber	2
Genetic diversity and population structure of Rubroshorea curtisii, a hill dipterocarp species: implications for conservation	2
Why some ‘inbreeder’ species among mostly outbreeders? conifer examples, a postulate, and research agenda	2
Selection of accessions of Euterpe edulis Mart. based on fruit and pulp characteristics	2
Genome-wide genetic diversity and IBD analysis reveals historic dissemination routes of pear in China	2
Resilient forests for the future	2
DNA-(cytosine-C5) methyltransferases and demethylases in Theobroma cacao: insights into genomic features, phylogenetic relationships, and protein–protein interactions	2
Re-annotation of the Liriodendron chinense genome identifies novel genes and improves genome annotation quality	2
Modeling the genetic response of diameter growth in poplar hybrids growing in the center of Chile in the presence of Septoria canker	2
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
Strong spatial structuring of clonal genetic diversity within blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) hedgerows and woodlands	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
Additive and non-additive genetic variance in juvenile Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis Bong. Carr)	2
Genome-wide association reveals novel insights into the molecular mechanisms regulating stem volume in Pinus taeda	2
Use of plastid genome sequences in phylogeographic studies of tree species can be misleading without comprehensive sampling of co-occurring, related species	2
Simulating deployment of genetic gain in a radiata pine breeding program with genomic selection	2
Correction to: Assessing the efficiency and heritability of blocked tree breeding trials	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
Preponderance of additive and non-additive variances for growth, ecophysiological and wood traits in Eucalyptus hybrid genotype-by-spacing interaction	2
Genotyping-by-sequencing shows high genetic diversity in Corylus avellana germplasm resistant to eastern filbert blight	2
The domestication and breeding history of Castanea crenata Siebold et Zucc. estimated by direction of gene flow and approximate Bayesian computation	2
Genome-wide association analysis and validation with KASP markers for nut and shell traits in almond (Prunus dulcis [Mill.] D.A.Webb)	2
Path analyses define criteria that allow to reduce costs in a breeding population of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)	2
Enviromic prediction enables the characterization and mapping of Eucalyptus globulus Labill breeding zones	2
First complete mitogenome assembly of Castanea sativa: structure, comparative genomics, and phylogeny	2
Divergence amid recurring gene flow: complex demographic histories for two North American pine species (Pinus pungens and P. rigida) fit growing expectations among forest trees	2