OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Gm Crops & Food-Biotechnology in Agriculture and the Food Chain is 3. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Comparative assessment of endogenous lipid transfer protein (LTP) level in genetically modified maize for its relevance in safety assessment	129
Multifaceted roles and regulatory mechanisms of MYB transcription factors in plant development, secondary metabolism, and stress adaptation: current insights and future prospects	101
Melatonin-enabled omics: understanding plant responses to single and combined abiotic stresses for climate-smart agriculture	77
Characterization of glyphosate-tolerant genetically modified eucalyptus	76
Individual and combined effects of land use and weeds on Cry1Ab/c protein expression and yield of transgenic cry1Ab/c rice	64
CRISPR/Cas9-gene editing approaches in plant breeding	61
Impacts of accelerating agricultural R&D transfer on global food security	59
Analyzing public sentiment toward GMOs via social media between 2019-2021	46
GMO discussion on Twitter	38
Farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards the adoption of hybrid rice production in Bangladesh: an PLS-SEM approach	38
Overexpression of soybean GmDHN9 gene enhances drought resistance of transgenic Arabidopsis	36
Impact of genetically modified Brinjal (Bt brinjal) on farmers’ income and production in Pabna District, Bangladesh	31
Public knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions toward genetically modified foods in Lebanon	31
Initiating the commercialization of genetically modified staple crops in China: domestic biotechnological advancements, regulatory milestones, and governance frameworks	31
Safety assessment of membrane-associated protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase from Enterobacter cloacae expressed in genetically modified crops	30
To patent or not to patent: challenges and solutions to the patent ban on new genomic techniques plant in EU	28
Feasibility of a safe innovation framework for crop breeding	27
How labeling of genetically modified foods affects consumers’ purchase intentions: a multi-contextual analysis	25
Can GM soybean be reliably quantified after screening? A risk-based approach for optimizing GMO testing workflow	23
Stable In-Planta Transformation System For Egyptian Sesame ( Sesamum indicum L.) cv. Sohag 1	21
Screening method for detection of genetically modified soybean and maize events using multiplex PCR combined with capillary electrophoresis	20
Development of transgenic wheat plants withstand salt stress via the MDAR1 gene	18
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of barley lipoxygenase genes promotes grain fatty acid accumulation and storability	18
Twenty-eight years of GM Food and feed without harm: why not accept them?	17
Enhanced expression of the ScTpx2 gene confers tolerance to drought stress in transgenic sugarcane	17

The NtBAG5-CaM complex integrates Ca ²⁺ signals to regulate leaf senescence via the antioxidant system in tobacco	14
Analysis of public perception and socio-demographic drivers of genetically modified organisms in Iran	14
Operationalizing insect resistance management for commercialized Bt crops: an evidence-to-action framework for post-market stewardship	13
Relative safety of glyphosate-resistant maize (CC-2) in rats	13
Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on consumers’ perceptions of genetically modified food	11
The application of digital PCR to characterize genomic DNA certified reference materials of genetically modified papaya YK1601	11
Cloning and functional analysis of ZmMADS42 gene in maize	11
ZmNF-YB10 , a maize NF-Y transcription factor, positively regulates drought and salt stress response in Arabidopsis thaliana	10
Correction	10
Safety Assessment of the CP4 EPSPS and NPTII Proteins in Eucalyptus	10
In-silico analysis and transformation of OsMYB48 transcription factor driven by CaMV35S promoter in model plant – Nicotiana tabacum L. conferring abiotic stress toleranc	10
Melatonin-mediated temperature stress tolerance in plants	9
Golden opportunities? How marketing expectations drive purchase intentions of golden rice in Bangladesh and the Philippines	9
ZmGRAS46 negatively regulates flowering time in maize	9
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of the GhJAZ2 gene improves fiber length and lint percentage in Gossypium hirsutum	9
Promoting biotechnology applications in China through effective biosafety education and communication	9
Regulatory framework for genetically modified organisms in the Kingdom of Eswatini	9
ClaPEPCK4: target gene for breeding innovative watermelon germplasm with low malic acid and high sweetness	8
Advancing climate adaptation in saffron through CRISPR-based modulation of stress tolerance and photoperiodic flowering control	8
Advancing nutritional quality in oilseed crops through genome editing: a comprehensive review	8
ShF5H1 overexpression increases syringyl lignin and improves saccharification in sugarcane leaves	7
Risk assessment of homologous variants of biotech trait proteins using a bridging approach	7
Misinformation in the media: global coverage of GMOs 2019-2021	7
Comprehensive risk assessment revealed some physiological indicators responding to various GM-crop consumption	7
Managers’ attitudes toward gene-editing technology and companies’ R&D investment in gene-editing: the case of Chinese seed companies	7
An evaluation of the returns to biotech canola considering health, production and environmental externalities	7
Public perception of plant gene technologies worldwide in the light of food security	6
Characterizing the impact of CPSF30 gene disruption on TuMV infection in Arabidopsis thaliana	6
U.S. consumer support for genetically modified foods: Time trends and assessments of four GM attributes	6
Specific detection of genetically modified potatoes containing asparagine synthetase-1 and polyphenol oxidase 5	6
Distribution status of genetically modified soybeans from the United States and Canada to Japan in 2021 and 2022	6
Transgenic barley over-expressing Aspergillus niger phytase phyA in field trials	6
The recent genetic modification techniques for improve soil conservation, nutrient uptake and utilization	5
The sugar transporter ZmSWEET11 participates in plant autophagy to respond to salt stress	5
Late blight field resistance in potatoes carrying Solanum americanum resistance genes (Rpi-amr3 and Rpi-amr1)	5
Analysis of the public perception and acceptance of gene-editing technology and gene-edited agricultural products in South Korea	5
From lab to market: industrialization barriers and regulation optimization for new breeding technologies in China	5
Expected profitability, independence, and risk assessment of small farmers in the wave of GM crop collectivization——evidence from Xinjiang and Guangdong	4
Exploring the Inhibitory Effect of RASFF on China-EU Trade of Rice-Based Products	4
Genetically modified foods and human health: a comprehensive review and cross-national time-trend analysis	4
The influence of GMO media strategies on public perceptions of CRISPR crop technologies in Southern Ontario	4
Trends and intellectual property landscape in soybean breeding: a patent and paper Bibliometric analysis	4
Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture	4
Simple, fast, reliable: multiplex digital PCR quantification of 19 genetically modified soybean events	4
Deconstruction of science hegemony: discursive strategies of Chinese science communication on genetically modified foods	3
Agricultural chemical use and the rural-urban divide in Canada	3
Does DNA extraction affect the specificity of a PCR method claiming the specific detectability of a genome-edited plant?	3
Long-term environmental risk assessment of glufosinate-tolerant GM zoysiagrass ( Zoysia japonica Steud.) on non-target arthropod communities	3
Exploring the GMO narrative through labeling: strategies, products, and politics	3
Consumers’ response to genetically modified food: an Italian case study	3

Long-term monitoring of GMOs in EU food and feed: a multi-national survey to optimize enforcement strategies	3
Science-based safety assessment of genetically modified DP915635 maize	3
An environmental risk assessment of maize containing event, DP-Ø51291–2, with activity against corn rootworms ( Diabrotica spp .) via expression of the p	3
The moderating role of environment-related technologies in the link between transportation infrastructure, agricultural, and environmental contamination in highly congested countries of the world	3
Influence of Genetically Modified Soybean Expressing Epidermal Growth Factor on Arthropod Biodiversity	3
Is the Philippines ready for the large-scale cultivation of Bt cotton?	3
CRISPR-Cas9-mediated editing of ZmPL1 gene improves tolerance to drought stress in maize	3
The evolution of media reportage on GMOs in Ghana following approval of first GM crop	3
An assessment of the linkages between GM crop biotechnology and climate change mitigation	3