OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Horticultural Plant Journal is 10. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
A Genome-wide association study identifies candidate genes for heat tolerance in adult cucumber plants	96
B-class floral homeotic gene MapoAPETALA3 may play an important role in the origin and formation of multi-tepals in Magnolia polytepala	78
Compiling molecular evidence from a tetraploid rose genome into a near-saturated map for the identification of pigment-related genes	57
Chloroplast gene matK holds the barcodes for identification of Momordica (Cucurbitaceae) species from Indian subcontinent	56
Genome-wide characterization of MATE family members in Cucumis melo L. and their expression profiles in response to abiotic and biotic stress	52
Involvement of long non-coding RNAs in pear fruit senescence under high- and low-temperature conditions	51
Breeding melon (Cucumis melo) with resistance to powdery mildew and downy mildew	41
Temporal transcriptomics reveal the molecular mechanism of dormancy and germination regulated by temperature in Paris polyphylla seed	40
Production of marker-free transgenic plants from mature tissues of navel orange using a Cre/loxP site-recombination system	39
Promoting effect of GA3 on primary bud necrosis and its underlying mechanism in grapevines	38
Abiotic stress treatment reveals expansin like A gene OfEXLA1 improving salt and drought tolerance of Osmanthus fragrans by responding to abscisic acid	37
Isolation, identification and pathogenicity of two root rot pathogens Fusarium solani in Citrus	37
Novel structural annotation and functional expression analysis of GTP_EFTU conserved genes in pepper based on the PacBio sequencing data	36
Genomic analysis provides insights into the westward expansion of domesticated peaches in China	36
Niche differentiation shapes the bacterial diversity and composition of apple	35
The constitutions of terpenoids and hormones of leaves in red-flesh citrus mutants and their wild types	35
Efficient generation of targeted point mutations in the Brassica oleracea var. botrytis genome via a modified CRISPR/Cas9 system	34
CRISPR/Cas9 technology and its application in horticultural crops	34
Effects of 1-MCP on proline, polyamine, and nitric oxide metabolism in postharvest peach fruit under chilling stress	33
Chromosome-scale genome assembly of marigold (Tagetes erecta L.): An ornamental plant and feedstock for industrial lutein production	33
Mining candidate genes of grape berry cracking based on high density genetic map	33
An efficient and universal protoplast-based transient gene expression system for genome editing in Brassica crops	32
Transcriptome and metabolome analysis of preharvest internal browning in Nane plum fruit caused by high temperature	32
Flavonoid extracts from chrysanthemum with appropriate anthocyanins turn blue when exposed to iron ions	30
MiRNA identification, characterization and integrated network analysis for flavonoid biosynthesis in Brassicacoraphanus	30

Identification of a male-specific region (MSR) in Spinacia oleracea	29
Accumulation of carotenoids and expression of carotenoid biosynthesis genes in fruit flesh during fruit development in two Cucurbita maxima inbred lines	29
Effects of mesoclimate and microclimate variations mediated by high altitude and row orientation on sucrose metabolism and anthocyanin synthesis in grape berries	27
Screening and identification of candidate Fusarium wilt-resistance genes from pumpkin	27
PbrMYB4, a R2R3-MYB protein, regulates pear stone cell lignification through activation of lignin biosynthesis genes	27
Differences in leaf cuticular wax induced by whole-genome duplication in autotetraploid sour jujube	26
The bHLH transcription factor CsPIF4 positively regulates high temperature-induced hypocotyl elongation in cucumber	26
UV-B irradiation enhances the accumulation of beneficial glucosinolates induced by melatonin in Chinese kale sprout	24
Comparative transcriptome profiling reveals that light coordinates auxin to inhibit adventitious root formation in grapevine	24
Concentration and retention of ascorbic acid, carotenoids, and sugars in fresh-cut lettuce in modified atmosphere packaging	23
Heat shock transcription factors regulate thermotolerance gene networks in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) flower buds	23
Development of a rapid and efficient system for CR genes identification based on hairy root transformation in Brassicaceae	23
High temperature enhances anthocyanin coloration in Asiatic hybrid lily flowers via upregulation of the MYB12 positive regulator	23
VqBGH52 enhances the accumulation of trans-resveratrol through hydrolysis of trans-piceid and resistance to powdery mildew in Chinese wild grapevine	22
ClBBM and ClPLT2 function redundantly during both male and female gametophytes development in watermelon	22
A freezing responsive UDP-glycosyltransferase improves potato freezing tolerance via modifying flavonoid metabolism	22
MdUGT88F4 involved in the synthesis of isosalipurposide positively regulates the salt stress response of apple plants	22
Ficus carica ERF12 improves fruit firmness at ripening	21
Genetic diversity of the wild Asian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) from Northern China	21
In Silico search and biological validation of MicroR171 family related to abiotic stress response in mulberry (Morus alba)	20
Biochemical characterization of CsCXEs: Carboxylesterase enhances the biosynthesis of green odor volatiles during tea processing	20
The chromosome-scale genome assembly of Jasminum sambac var. unifoliatum provides insights into the formation of floral fragrance	20
Regulation of the main terpenoids biosynthesis and accumulation in fruit trees	20
Microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris Beijerinck) alleviates drought stress of broccoli plants by improving nutrient uptake, secondary metabolites, and antioxidative defense system	20
Molecular cloning, characterization and expression profile of the sucrose synthase gene family in Litchi chinensis	19
The structures of floral organs and reproductive characteristics of an ornamental bamboo species, Pleioblastus pygmaeus	19
Histological, transcriptomic, and gene functional analyses of bulbil initiation and development of Lilium lancifolium	19
Phytoene synthases 1 modulates tomato fruit quality through influencing the metabolic flux between carotenoid and flavonoid pathways	18
Establishment of highly efficient plant regeneration of Paeonia ostii ‘Fengdan’ through optimization of callus, adventitious shoot, and rooting induction	18
Fine mapping and identification of CaTTG1, a candidate gene that regulates the hypocotyl anthocyanin accumulation in Capsicum annuum	18
Ectopic expression of VvFUS3, B3-domain transcription factor, in tomato influences seed development via affecting endoreduplication and hormones	18
Integrated multi-omics analysis provides molecular insights into flavor variation in melons grafted onto two different pumpkin rootstocks during fruit development	17
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the bHLH gene family in an ornamental woody plant Prunus mume	17
Anatomical berry characteristics during the development of grape berries with different shapes	17
Fine-mapping and candidate gene analysis of tuber eye depth in potato	17
Effects of water stress on quality and sugar metabolism in ‘Gala’ apple fruit	17
Comparative proteomic profiles of resistant/susceptible cucumber leaves in response to downy mildew infection	17
Preharvest applications of monopotassium phosphate to improve fruit quality and volatilome composition in cold-stored cherry tomatoes	17
Dissection of two QTL clusters underlying yield-related heterosis in the cabbage founder parent 01–20	17
Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of 161 broccoli cultivars based on SNP markers	17
An efficient transient gene expression system for protein subcellular localization assay and genome editing in citrus protoplasts	16
Genome-wide profiling of histone H3 lysine 27 trimethylation and its modification in response to chilling stress in grapevine leaves	16
Genomics, phenomics, and machine learning in transforming plant research: Advancements and challenges	16
Drought-induced proline is mainly synthesized in leaves and transported to roots in watermelon under water deficit	16
The anthocyanin formation of purple leaf is associated with the activation of LfiHY5 and LfiMYB75 in crape myrtle	16
Transcriptomic analysis reveals the defense mechanisms of citrus infested with Diaphorina citri	16
QTL mapping of fruit quality traits in tetraploid kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)	15
Melon2K array: A versatile 2K liquid SNP chip for melon genetics and breeding	15
Regulations of m6A methylation on tomato fruit chilling injury	15
The chromosome-level genome of double-petal phenotype jasmine provides insights into the biosynthesis of floral scent	15

Exogenous melatonin delays yellowing in harvested broccoli by maintaining chloroplast integrity	15
JA-mediated MYC2/LOX/AOS feedback loop regulates osmotic stress response in tea plant	15
Multi-omics analysis reveals the epitranscriptomic and proteomic regulation network of tomato in low-temperature stress response	15
The roles of R2R3-MYBs in regulating complex pigmentation patterns in flowers	15
GOLDEN 2-LIKE transcription factors regulate chlorophyll biosynthesis and flavonoid accumulation in response to UV-B in tea plants	15
Identification of key gene networks controlling monoterpene biosynthesis during grape ripening by integrating transcriptome and metabolite profiling	15
Knockdown of SlEMS1 causes male sterility in tomato	14
Integrated physiological, transcriptome-wide m6A methylation and proteome analysis reveals molecular mechanisms of tomato root response to cadmium stress	14
Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of embryogenic callus and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in ‘Feizixiao’ litchi	14
Trends in plant tissue culture and genetic improvement of gerbera	14
Production of autotetraploid plants by in vitro chromosome engineering in Allium hirtifolium	14
PtrDJ1C, an atypical member of the DJ-1 superfamily, is essential for early chloroplast development and lignin deposition in poplar	14
Positive regulatory role of R2R3 MYBs in terpene biosynthesis in Lilium ‘Siberia’	14
Complete Mitochondrial Genome map and Transcriptome Reveal the Mechanisms of a Novel Neau type CMS in Brassica rapa	14
Heat stress increases mutation efficiency mediated by CRISPR/Cas9 in citrus	14
Morphological, physiological and molecular characteristics of the seedless ‘Hongjiangcheng’ sweet orange	14
Competitive action network of polyamines metabolic and ethylene biosynthesis pathways in gibberellin-induced parthenocarpic berries during grape fruit setting	13
Impact of mechanical stimulation on the life cycle of horticultural plant	13
E3 ubiquitin ligase PbrATL18 is a positive factor in pear resistance to drought and Colletotrichum fructicola infection	13
BcAHL24-MF1 promotes photomorphogenesis in Brassica campestris via inhibiting over-elongation of hypocotyl under light conditions	13
Genome-wide identification of the MATE gene family and functional characterization of PbrMATE9 related to anthocyanin in pear	13
Time-course transcriptome landscape of achene development in lettuce	13
Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) in Chinese narcissus and its use in functional analysis of NtMYB3	13
An optimized protocol for detecting guard cell specific gene expression by in situ RT-PCR in Brassica rapa	13
Molecular mechanism of lycopene cyclases regulating carotenoids ratio in different branches during tea leaf and flower development	13
Identification of S-genotypes and a novel S-RNase in 84 native Chinese pear accessions	12
Direct somatic embryogenesis and related gene expression networks in leaf explants of Hippeastrum ‘Bangkok Rose’	12
Identification of the lysine and histidine transporter family in Camellia sinensis and the characterizations in nitrogen utilization	12
iTRAQ proteomics reveals the regulatory response to Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria in resistant vs. susceptible pepper genotypes	12
PpMYB and PpbHLH transcription factors activate PpHCT5 to regulate chlorogenic acid biosynthesis in peach fruit	12
Autophagy-regulated ethylene synthesis mediates fruit ripening by affecting the accumulation of lycopene, sugars and organic acids in tomato	12
Linkage map and QTL mapping of red flesh locus in apple using a R1R1 × R6R6 population	12
Effects of fresh-cut and storage on glucosinolates profile using broccoli as a case study	12
Smart horticulture as an emerging interdisciplinary field combining novel solutions: Past development, current challenges, and future perspectives	12
Advances in improving tomato fruit quality by gene editing	12
Editing of eIF(iso)4E.c confers resistance against Turnip mosaic virus in Brassica rapa	11
Molecular cloning and functional analysis of the pepper resistance gene Me3 to root-knot nematode	11
Functional analysis of flavanone 3-hydroxylase (F3H) from Dendrobium officinale, which confers abiotic stress tolerance	11
Photoperiod- and temperature-mediated control of the ethylene response and winter dormancy induction in Prunus mume	11
ARF4 acting upstream of LBD16 promotes adventitious root formation in peach	11
The HY5 transcription factor negatively regulates ethylene production by inhibiting ACS1 expression under blue light conditions in pear	11
Identification and evolutionary characterization of SFBB genes in ‘Yali’ and its spontaneous self-compatible mutant ‘Jinzhui’ (Pyrus bretschneideri)	11
Tomato arabinosyltransferase prevents precocious senescence	11
Ethylene-mediated resistance to bacterial canker in kiwifruit is suppressed by cool temperature	11
VPD modifies CO2 fertilization effect on tomato plants via abscisic acid and jasmonic acid signaling pathways	11
Comparative transcriptome analysis of the climacteric of apple fruit uncovers the involvement of transcription factors affecting ethylene biosynthesis	11
FcMET1 mediates low DNA methylation and promotes peel coloring in Ficus carica	11
Growth of Micropropagated Solanum tuberosum L. Plantlets under Artificial Solar Spectrum and Different Mono- and Polychromatic LED Lights	11
High-density genetic mapping identified a major locus for environmental sex expression in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.)	10
Genome-wide identification of apple auxin receptor family genes and functional characterization of MdAFB1	10
Comparison of DUS testing and SNP fingerprinting for variety identification in cucumber	10
A novel module of MaMADS31-MaBZR2 confers negative regulation of banana fruit ripening	10
Genome-wide analysis of the MYB gene family and functional analysis of BhMYB79 in wax gourd	10
Transcriptome and morphological analyses of double flower formation in Dianthus chinensis	10
Molecular mechanism of flowering time regulation in Brassica rapa: similarities and differences with Arabidopsis	10
DIA-based proteome profiling with PRM verification reveals the involvement of ER-associated protein processing in pollen abortion in Ogura CMS cabbage	10
Transcriptome analysis reveals the common and specific pathways of citric acid accumulation in different citrus species	10
A feedback loop comprising RhMYB114 and RhMYB16 regulates anthocyanin accumulation and tissue acidification in Rosa hybrida	10
PbGIF1 promoting cell-proliferation in pear fruit is transcriptionally activated by PbRR1	10
Understanding the mechanisms of resistance to tomato leaf mold: A review	10
Interaction of MaERF11 with the E3 ubiquitin ligase MaRFA1 is involved in the regulation of banana starch degradation during postharvest ripening	10
MdBAM17, a novel member of the β-amylase gene family, positively regulates starch degradation in ALA-induced stomatal opening in apple	10
AaAO, AaPDE, and AaABC proteins promote Alternaria alternate f. sp. mali ALT7 invasion in apple leaves	10