OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Horticulture Environment and Biotechnology is 5. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Genome-wide analysis and expression profiling of YUCCA gene family associated with plant vigor in Japanese apricot (prunus mume Sieb. Et zucc)	25
Mining of differentially expressed genes from Korean wild grapes responding to grapevine leaf rust pathogen (Phakopsora euvitis) infection	24
Calcium carbonate treatments affect cultivation environment around the fruit surface and mitigate sunburn formation and rind puffing of satsuma mandarin fruits	24
Tackling multiple bacterial diseases of Solanaceae with a handful of immune receptors	23
DNA fingerprints of macadamia constructed using genome-wide distributed SNP markers	19
Effect of far-red and UV-B light on the growth and ginsenoside content of ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer) sprouts aeroponically grown in plant factories	19
On-field grading of strawberries in a greenhouse environment with deep learning-based occlusion handling	18
Relationship among carbohydrates content, viability and germinability in pollen of European hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars	17
Development of a molecular marker based on the candidate gene CaMYB80 for genic male sterility msk in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)	17
Rootstock characteristics contributing to nitrogen use efficiency and morpho-physiological and biochemical responses of grafted tomato under drought stress conditions	17
Growth retardation and photosynthetic responses of Watermelon plug seedlings exposed to wind stimulation	17
Grafting-induced transcriptome changes and long-distance mRNA movement in the potato/Datura stramonium heterograft system	15
Correction: Screening of differentially expressed genes from transcriptomes in blooming female flower clusters of Vitis Flexuosa	15
CENH3 mediated haploid induction: application and future perspectives in crop plants	14
Mutation in the GA3ox gene governs short-internode characteristic in a korean cucumber inbred line	14
Exogenous nitric oxide treatment regulates ROS metabolism and delays the postharvest lignification of loquat fruit during cold storage	13
Phytochemical content and antioxidant activity of different varieties of Stevia rebaudiana	13
Plant hormones interact to control postharvest quality in cut Rosa hybrida L. flowers and resistance to Botrytis cinerea	13
Effects of seed tuber size on dormancy and growth characteristics in potato double cropping	13
Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of chloroplast genomes in Ampelopsis delavayana and Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla (Vitaceae)	13
The WRKY gene family members in Panax quinquefolius L.: identification, evolution, and expression analysis in response to rusty root rot disease	12
Aluminum induced physiochemical alterations, genotoxic effects, and gene expression changes in hydroponically grown cucumber (Cucumis sativus)	12
Identification and characterization of microRNAs involved in double-color formation in Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Shima Nishiki’ by high-throughput sequencing	12
Correction to: Effect of light intensity and air velocity on the thermal exchange of indoor-cultured lettuce	12
Differential effects of postharvest 1-MCP treatment on fruit quality and targeted major metabolites in long-term cold-stored ‘Wonhwang’ pears	12

Ultrastructural characteristics of anther and pistil during floral development in ‘Maehyang’ strawberry	12
Classification of strawberry ripeness stages using machine learning algorithms and colour spaces	12
Different combinations of red and blue LED light affect the growth, physiology metabolism and photosynthesis of in vitro-cultured Dendrobium nobile ‘Zixia’	12
Development of gene-based markers for black fruit color traits based on GBS-GWAS analysis of tomato germplasms	11
Growth and physiological responses of Panax ginseng seedlings as affected by light intensity and photoperiod	11
Ethylene-induced starch degradation in sand pear: key roles of PpAMY1b and PpBAM3a in fruit development and watercore disorder	11
Genetic diversity and population relationships in wild Korean black raspberry (Rubus coreanus Miq.) based on microsatellite markers: establishing a fruit tree breeding strategy	11
Effects of the irrigation suspension period prior to transport on the quality of potted kalanchoe in export distribution	11
Brassinosteroids promote adventitious rooting in marigold via modulating rooting-related enzyme activities, plant hormone and nutrient contents	10
Physico-chemical and cooking qualities of fresh and stored pumpkins	10
Chitosan coating to delay the ripening process in banana: a transcriptomics study	10
Oxalic acid treatment delays quality loss and biochemical changes of minimally processed leeks during storage	10
Vascular bundle xylem water transport repression and cell anatomical structure differences may lead to berry cracking near the proximal end	10
Comparative analysis of phytochemical profiles and antioxidant potential of kiwifruit cultivars	10
Advanced assessment of nutrient deficiencies in greenhouse with electrophysiological signals	10
Micropropagation system and their genetic fidelity evaluation from regenerated plants by ISSR and DAMD markers of Tabernaemontana alternifolia L., an endangered medicinal woody species	9
Crop rotation affects biological properties of rhizosphere soil and productivity of Kimchi cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis) compared to monoculture	9
Evaluation of the light use efficiency and water use efficiency of sweet peppers subjected to supplemental interlighting in greenhouses	9
Selenium concentration improves growth, antioxidant capacity, photosynthesis, and bioactive compounds in Agastache rugosa grown in a plant factory	9
Correction: Antioxidant activity of edible sprouts and phytosterol contents by HPLC/UV analysis	9
Natural preservation and improving lipid oxidation inhibition of fresh walnut	9
Breeding size-controlling cherry rootstocks for changing environmental conditions	9
Correction: Effects of citric acid, ascorbic acid, and polyvinylpyrrolidone in overcoming medium Browning during micropropagation of Phalaenopsis ‘univivace’	9
Enhancement of sweet pepper photosynthesis and yield with green-to-red sunlight conversion despite reduced daily light integral	9
Stomatal opening and transcriptomic events in cut carnation leaves in response to blue light	9
Quality changes of two sweet cherry cultivars with different susceptibility to cracking during the storage	9
Genetic analysis of the interaction between G and R loci involved in the determination of bulb colors in onion (Allium cepa L.)	8
Waterlogging influences the physiology index and antioxidant enzyme activity in Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata	8
Calibration of food and feed crop models for sweet peppers with Bayesian optimization	8
Phenological cycle of three mango cultivars in the Mediterranean climate	8
LiCOI1 mediates the biosynthesis of monoterpenes induced by methyl jasmonate in Lilium ‘Siberia’	8
Eco-friendly management of citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) using ozone, copper sulphate and calcium sulphate and its impact on productivity of lemon trees	8
Genome-wide identification of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) family members in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and their expression in response to low temperature	8
Genome-wide identification of nitrate transporter 2 family in brassica rapa and brassica oleracea and exploratory analysis of BrNRT2 in response to stresses	7
Development of a general protoplast-mediated regeneration protocol for Brassica: cabbage and cauliflower as examples	7
Chlorogenic acid accumulation and related gene expression in peach fruit	7
Morphophysiological and biochemical investigation of the potential of citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) rootstock under different irrigation regimes	7
Development of seven SNP molecular markers based on the key genes related to red colour of fruit skin in Japanese apricot (Prunus mume)	7
Development of planting-density growth harvest (PGH) charts for lettuce grown in a plant factory with artificial lighting	7
Flowering responses of Eremogone juncea (M. Bieb.) fenzl to photoperiod, chilling treatment, and cold storage	7
DNA-free genome editing in tomato protoplasts using CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein delivery	7
Antagonistic Variovorax sp. R1 affects sugar metabolism, respiration, and antioxidant capacity of harvested cucumber	7
Assessment of the growth and quality of pepper seedlings under the combinations of daily light integral and nitrogen concentration	7
Trichoderma asperellum promotes the development and antioxidant activity of white onion (Allium cepa L.) plants	7
Thermophysiological responses of ginseng to abnormal season-long high temperature	7
Evaluation of young F1 Lilium hybrids using fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis and morphological attributes	6
Long supplementary light duration under same daily light integral provided by white plus blue light-emitting diodes improves quality of greenhouse-grown tomato seedlings	6
Characterization of stilbene synthase genes by comparative genome sequencing of Vitis flexuosa with high contents of stilbene compounds to Vitis vinifera genome	6
Correlation analysis of glucosinolate profiles and GSL biosynthetic genes in radishes (Raphanus sativus L.)	6
Delayed 1-Methylcyclopropene application improves ripening recovery in banana fruit after cold storage	6

Quantification of growth and physiological characteristics in tolerant and sensitive watermelon lines under cold treatment	6
Inter-group variation of floral scent composition in two Hedychium groups (Zingiberaceae)	6
Transcriptomic analysis of tomato growth inhibition in response to an aqueous extract from soil continuously cropped with okra	6
Exploration of cytogenetic traits of Allium species endemic to Korea for novel ornamental cultivar breeding using FISH technique and RAPD markers	6
In silico analysis and expression profiling revealed Rlm1′ blackleg disease-resistant genes in Chromosome 6 of Brassica oleracea	6
Growth, morphology, and photosynthetic activity of Chinese cabbage and lettuce grown under polyethylene and spectrum conversion films	6
Development of control strategies for bacteria and fungi associated with a micropropagated new cultivar of orange-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas cv. Agrosavia–Aurora)	6
Transcriptome analysis revealed that MYB23 homolog (RsMYB23) is required for the trichome production in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	6
Evaluation of genetic diversity using simple sequence repeat markers and analysis of cross compatibility in hydrangeas	6
Enhancement of antioxidant capacity and preservation of quality in postharvest apricots through LED light quality treatment	6
Ectopic expression of an AtBMI1a homolog from Vitis vinifera accelerates flowering time in transgenic Arabidopsis	6
Potential uses of discarded carrot seeds: hydropriming enhances the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of seed extracts	6
The potential of coated iron nanoparticles for modulating of negative effects of salinity stress in Ajowan	6
A histone methyltransferase, EARLY FLOWERING IN SHORT DAYS (EFS) is required for reproductive organs development via histone H3K36 methylation in the oil-seed type Brassica rapa (B. rapa var. trilocul	6
Genome-wide identification and comparative analysis of MATE gene family in Cucurbitaceae species and their regulatory role in melon (Cucumis melo) under salt stress	5
Combining metabolomics to analyze the effects of cell wall component and stone cells on fruit texture in Dangshan pear	5
Genome-wide identification of calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd) and characterization of their responses to Venturia nashicola infection	5
Effects of potassium on tea quality are associated with the accumulation of anthocyanins in tea plant	5
Exogenous 5-aminolevulinic acid enhances the quality and anthocyanin synthesis ability of fig fruit	5
Physiological and transcriptomic analyses of the mechanism of metformin-mediated relief in toxicity caused by saline-alkali to Akebia trifoliata	5
CrMYC1 contributes to catharanthine and ajmalicine accumulation by regulating the TIA pathway in Catharanthus roseus hairy roots	5
Intumescence incidence and growth characteristics of pepper and tomato grafted seedlings under different photoperiods in a light-emitting diode (LED) healing chamber	5
Comparing heat unit requirements for flowering and fruit harvest of cucumber in open field, shade net and greenhouse conditions	5
Comparative salt stress responses in two turnip cultivars: insights into ion homeostasis, osmotic regulation, and antioxidant capacity	5
Postharvest application of hydrogen peroxide affects physicochemical characteristics of tomato fruits during storage	5
Establishment of a rapid assay for sequencing of carried DNA and edited sites in gene-editing tomato plants	5
Growth, flowering and morphological responses of petunia, a photosensitive plant, to light conditions in a greenhouse modified by dye-sensitized solar cells and light-emitting diodes	5
Comparative transcriptomic analysis provides novel insights on the hormonal regulation of postharvest apples under cold storage	5
Determination of LEDs arrangement in a plant factory using a 3D ray-tracing simulation and evaluation on growth of Cucurbitaceae seedlings	5
Evaluation of nitrogen and phosphorus nutritional needs of halophytes for saline aquaponics	5
Dense planting and environmental control (temperature, light intensity, and concentration of nutrient solution) can increase the yield of ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer) seedlings in indoor cultiv	5
Salinity stress in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.): tolerance, mechanisms and mitigation	5
Bioactive substances, antioxidant enzymes, and anti-cancer activity of asparagus ‘atlas’ grown in an open field and rain-shelter house system	5
Edible composite films: enhancing the postharvest preservation of blueberry	5
Comparative chloroplast genomic analysis of an important horticultural plant, Dendrobium sulcatum (Orchidaceae) and phylogenetic position in Dendrobium	5
Vegetative response to Verticillium dahliae of italian varieties of olive (Olea europaea L.)	5
Effect of high concentration of KCl treatment on tomato seedling for overgrowth suppression and drought stress tolerance enhancement in plant factory with artificial lighting	5