OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plant Biotechnology Reports 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Sorghum-encoded microRNAs: current status and future prospects	37
Comparative analysis of the novel EF-gene family provides insights into their function as regulators of early flowering	31
Expression analysis of sweetpotato cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase genes in response to infection with the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita	28
Genetic and epigenetic alterations associated with somatic embryogenesis in Argania spinosa	20
Optimization conditions for cryopreservation of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., aquatic plant	19
Genome-wide identification and analysis of Subtilisin-like serine protease gene family in banana (Musa accuminta L.) and their expression under abiotic stresses	18
In vitro propagation and rooting strategies for Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus polyrhizus	16
In planta production of human-derived RANKL	15
Transcript mining using fuzzy rough set theory in Oryza sativa grown under N-limited condition	15
Obtaining of adventitious roots culture of Allochrusa gypsophiloides: saponins-bearing endemic rare species	13
Roles of ethylene inhibitors in mitigating shoot tip necrosis and enhancing the growth of Rosa hybrida ‘White beauty’	11
Ecophysiological and molecular responses of Korean fir (Abies koreana) to various durations and severities of drought stress	11
The activation of the NAC transcription factor by Poplar PtrGATA9 facilitates the secondary cell wall deposition of interfascicular fiber cell in Arabidopsis	11
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of recalcitrant hexaploid wheat cultivars using morphogenic regulators and/or expressing effector AvrPto with the type III secretion system	11
Investigating photosynthetic evolution and the feasibility of inducing C4 syndrome in C3 plants	10
Enlightening the biotechnological approaches of legumes: present and past scenario to mitigate the biotic and abiotic stress	10
Whole-genome identification and salt- and ABA-induced expression trends of the Nicotiana tabacum CKX gene family	10
Development and validation of a portable TDLAS system for gas chromatography–level quantification of methane emissions from rice	10
Functional characterization of the CfAOC and CfJMT gene promoters related to MeJA biosynthesis in Cymbidium faberi	9
Enhanced flavonoid levels as a key response to Coryneum populinum infection in Populus × euramericana cv. ‘74/76’ (Poplar 107): insights from transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses	9
Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing of the ZjEIN2 gene in Zoysia japonica	9
Plant production systems for recombinant immunotherapeutic proteins	9
Transcriptomic analysis of salt-stress-responsive genes in lentil roots and leaves	9
Recent advancements in plant metabolomics: trends, tools, and techniques	9
Acknowledgment	9

Gene clustering and co-expression analysis for the identification of putative transcription factors associated with the genes of secondary metabolic pathways in Plantago ovata Forsk. and its wild alli	9
Development of chloroplast DNA markers for environmental monitoring of genetically modified Brassica napus and Brassica hybrids	8
Molecular cloning, subcellular localization, and expression of BsWRKY51 gene from Bletilla striata	8
Micropropagation and somaclonal variation of Doritis pulcherrima (Lindl.)	7
Plant regeneration via callus-mediated organogenesis in commercial variety of Chuanbeichai No. 1 in Bupleurum chinense DC	7
ALB7 regulates chloroplast development by controlling the PEP-dependent expression of chloroplast genes	7
Genome wide identification of BBP/BPC transcription factor in tomato and its expression profiling in response to abiotic stress	7
Molecular characterization of tall fescue germplasm using SNP markers: population structure, linkage disequilibrium, and association mapping of yield-related traits	6
Recent progress in single-cell transcriptomic studies in plants	6
RNA-seq for comparative transcript profiling in leaves of strawberry seedlings under salinity stress	6
Effect of IgG Fc-fusion and KDEL-ER retention signal on prostate-specific antigen expression in plant and its immune in mice	6
Insights into the distinct anthocyanin metabolism and transcriptomes in the mature pericarp of Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' and 'Winter Gold'	6
Phenotypic, biochemical and genetic diversity of pepper (Capsicum spp.) germplasm reflects selection for cultivar types and spatial distribution	6
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the SOD gene family under biotic and abiotic stresses in sweet orange	6
Differential regulation of caffeoylquinic acid production in Cynara cardunculus var. altilis DC calli by modulating qualitative and quantitative LED-lighting parameters	6
Comparison of pollution tolerance in sunflowers as a case study to establish risk assessment criteria for transgenic plants for environmental remediation	6
Profiling the taxonomic and functional succession of a stable bacterial community during six years of Panax ginseng cultivation	6
Identification of core drought-responsive genes for developing drought-tolerant rice varieties through meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data	6
Improved in vitro regeneration, genetic fidelity analysis, antioxidant potential, and hairy root induction of Justicia gendarussa Burm. f	6
Transcriptome analysis of drought response in a domestic wheat cultivar (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Keumkang)	6
Applications and mechanisms of electrical stimulation in plant in vitro culture and micropropagation	5
Retraction Note: Metabolic engineering of fatty acid biosynthesis in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) improves nutritional quality of seed oil	5
Molecular identification of DNA barcoding of Leguminous toxic species and quantitative analysis by ELISA kits	5
RECA: an efficient deep learning model for the rapid identification of cotton leaf diseases	5
Exploring the potential of Elaeocarpus sylvestris as natural biomaterials: in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, chemical constituents, and its effect on skin fibroblasts	5
Marker-assisted selection for scab resistance and columnar growth habit in inter-varietal population of apple (Malus × domestica)	5
Effect of plasma-activated water on peanut seed germination and vegetative growth in a hydroponic system	5
Prediction of RNA editing sites in maize under salt stress through transcriptomic approaches	5
Assessment of elite pepper breeding lines using molecular markers	5
Establishment of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation system for elite indica rice	5
Overexpression of the intertidal seagrass 14-3-3 gene ZjGRF1 enhances the tolerance of transgenic Arabidopsis to salt and osmotic stress	5
Extracellular ROS-dependent antifungal action of AtHSS1, a plant defense protein from Arabidopsis thaliana	5
Acknowledgment	5
Genome-wide characterization of the C4H gene family in Honeysuckle: evolution, expression and three-dimensional structural analysis	4
In vitro rapid propagation technology system of Dendrobium moniliforme (L.) Sw., a threatened orchid species in China	4
Identification of superior haplotype and haplotype combinations for UV-B stress-related genes in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)	4
Suppressing microRNA396 activity enhances regeneration efficiency of viable shoots from cotyledon explants in pepper	4
Meta-analysis of RNA-seq data of soybean under heat, water, and drought stresses	4
A review on yield improvement of the important oilseed sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) using biotechnology	4
A new quantitative method to validate the expression of homoeologous genes in polyploids	4
Radiation treatment to turfgrass cultivar to improve drought tolerance cultivar breeding	4
CRISPR/Cas9 knockout of OsSPS impairs sugar allocation and growth in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	4
Expressional vagaries of OsCAMTA genes under differential abiotic stresses supported with protein–protein interaction study and prediction of miRNA target sites	4
DNA-free genome editing in Solanaceae: an evidence-based roadmap from transformation to field and regulatory readiness	4
Modulation of physiological and biochemical activities of Eugenia uniflora by green-synthesized silver nanoparticle and melatonin under drought stress	4
Genetic diversity of closely related Calligounum species collected from Saudi habitats by analyzing the matK and rpoC1 genes, and SCoT and IRAP markers	4
Molecular characteristics and phylogenetic definition on the complete chloroplast genome of Petrocodon longitubus	4
Enzymatic browning and genome-wide polyphenol oxidase gene identification in three contrasting avocado accessions	4
Correction: Efficiency verification of CRISPR–Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of target gene sgRNA using soybean protoplasts	4
Overexpression of anthocyanin regulatory transcription factors can alleviate salt stress-induced growth inhibition in torenia ‘Kauai Rose’	4

Effects of concurrent application of biochar and acid hydrolyzed casein on continuous cropping Asarum’s growth and soil quality	4
Enhancing transient gene expression in mature leaves of Mexican lime (Citrus aurantifolia) through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation	4
Comprehensive transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals regulatory network for lignin biosynthesis in chicory sprouting	4
Designing field-ready biocontrol: discovery–syncom–validation	4
Identification and expression analysis of SQUAMOSA promoter-binding protein (SBP) genes in mungbean	4
Extract of Styrax japonica attenuates glutamate-induced apoptosis via regulating MAPK signaling pathway in HT22 hippocampal cells	4
Identification of a novel QTL for grain number per panicle employing NGS-based QTL-seq approach in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	4
Establishment of efficient Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) protoplast isolation and transient expression condition	4