OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Horticultural Plant Journal is 11. 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
Temporal transcriptomics reveal the molecular mechanism of dormancy and germination regulated by temperature in Paris polyphylla seed	107
Production of marker-free transgenic plants from mature tissues of navel orange using a Cre/loxP site-recombination system	69
Novel structural annotation and functional expression analysis of GTP_EFTU conserved genes in pepper based on the PacBio sequencing data	68
ClBBM and ClPLT2 function redundantly during both male and female gametophytes development in watermelon	59
Mechanisms and management strategies for rain-cracking in greenhouse and open-air cherry	58
MiRNA identification, characterization and integrated network analysis for flavonoid biosynthesis in Brassicacoraphanus	53
Integrated physiological, transcriptome-wide m6A methylation and proteome analysis reveals molecular mechanisms of tomato root response to cadmium stress	50
Genomic analysis provides insights into the westward expansion of domesticated peaches in China	50
The role of m6A in plant development, stress response, and agricultural practices	46
Transcriptome and metabolome analysis of preharvest internal browning in Nane plum fruit caused by high temperature	44
An efficient and universal protoplast-based transient gene expression system for genome editing in Brassica crops	44
B-class floral homeotic gene MapoAPETALA3 may play an important role in the origin and formation of multi-tepals in Magnolia polytepala	43
Nanotechnology in Plant Tissue Culture: A Review	43
Drought-induced proline is mainly synthesized in leaves and transported to roots in watermelon under water deficit	40
Screening and identification of candidate Fusarium wilt-resistance genes from pumpkin	38
Genomics, phenomics, and machine learning in transforming plant research: Advancements and challenges	36
In Silico search and biological validation of MicroR171 family related to abiotic stress response in mulberry (Morus alba)	35
Transcriptomic analysis reveals the defense mechanisms of citrus infested with Diaphorina citri	32
A freezing responsive UDP-glycosyltransferase improves potato freezing tolerance via modifying flavonoid metabolism	32
Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) in Chinese narcissus and its use in functional analysis of NtMYB3	31
Histological, transcriptomic, and gene functional analyses reveal the regulatory events underlying gibberellin-induced parthenocarpy in tomato	31
Spatio-temporal dynamics of phytohormones in the tomato graft healing process	30
Ethylene-mediated resistance to bacterial canker in kiwifruit is suppressed by cool temperature	30
Autophagy-regulated ethylene synthesis mediates fruit ripening by affecting the accumulation of lycopene, sugars and organic acids in tomato	30
Isolation of Trichoderma virens 6PS-2 and its effects on Fusarium proliferatum f. sp. Malus domestica MR5 related to apple replant disease in China	30

Molecular mechanism of flowering time regulation in Brassica rapa: similarities and differences with Arabidopsis	29
AaAO, AaPDE, and AaABC proteins promote Alternaria alternate f. sp. mali ALT7 invasion in apple leaves	29
iTRAQ proteomics reveals the regulatory response to Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria in resistant vs. susceptible pepper genotypes	29
Growth of Micropropagated Solanum tuberosum L. Plantlets under Artificial Solar Spectrum and Different Mono- and Polychromatic LED Lights	28
Exogenous melatonin improves the chilling tolerance and preharvest fruit shelf life in eggplant by affecting ROS- and senescence-related processes	28
Transcription factor CabHLH035 promotes cold resistance and homeostasis of reactive oxygen species in pepper	27
Genome-wide analysis of expansins and their role in fruit spine development in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	27
Genomic insights of leafminer resistance in spinach through GWAS approach and genomic prediction	27
Identification of PAL genes related to anthocyanin synthesis in tea plants and its correlation with anthocyanin content	26
Research on the Creation and Application of a Doubled Haploid for Distant Hybrid Pumpkin	26
Characterization of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri from China based on spoligotyping	26
Preharvest application of 1-methylcyclopropene and Ethephon altered cuticular wax biosynthesis and fruit quality of apples at harvest and during cold storage	24
Betula platyphylla glucosyltransferase BpGT14;6 is essential for cell wall development and stress response	24
Comprehensive identification and analyses of the Hsf gene family in the whole-genome of three Apiaceae species	24
The CmCYC2 factors regulated the different biosynthesis and distribution of phenolic compounds in the capitulum of Chrysanthemum morifolium ‘Hangju’	24
GWAS-driven gene mining and genomic prediction of ornamental traits in flowering trees: a case study of Camellia japonica	24
Epigenetic modification mechanisms of chloroplasts mutants in pineapple leaves during somatic regeneration	24
Development of a transient expression system for Panax ginseng based on protoplast isolation from its embryoids	23
Construction of a tomato seedling growth model and economic benefit analysis under different photoperiod strategies in plant factories	23
Genetic relatedness and association mapping of horticulturally valuable traits for the Ceiba plants using ddRAD sequencing	23
Population genomics of Vitis pseudoreticulata reveals the genetic basis of fungal resistance in grapevine	22
Mapping of QTLs and candidate genes associated with multiple phenotypic traits for Huanglongbing tolerance in citrus	22
Integration of transcriptome and DNA methylome analysis reveals the molecular mechanism of taproot yield heterosis in radish	21
BoaCRTISO regulates the color and glossiness of Chinese kale through its effects on pigment, abscisic acid, and cuticular wax biosynthesis	21
Extracellular and intracellular infection of Botryosphaeria dothidea and resistance mechanism in apple cells	21
BrWax1 function in wax biosynthesis was verified by allelic mutations in Chinese cabbage	21
Genome-wide identification of ARID-HMG related genes in citrus and functional analysis of FhARID1 in apomixis and axillary bud development	21
Phylogeny, molecular evolution, and dating of divergences in Lagerstroemia using plastome sequences	20
Integrative analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome reveals the response mechanism to tomato spotted wilt virus	20
Shortage of storage carbohydrates mainly determines seed abscission in Torreya grandis ‘Merrillii’	20
Integration of root architecture, root nitrogen metabolism, and photosynthesis of ‘Hanfu’ apple trees under the cross-talk between glucose and IAA	20
CmbHLH110, a novel bHLH transcription factor, accelerates flowering in chrysanthemum	20
A novel transcription factor FnMYB4 regulates pigments metabolism of yellow leaf mutants in Fragaria nilgerrensis	19
Genetic diversity and relatedness analysis of nine wild species of tree peony based on simple sequence repeats markers	19
TKN3 affects cell expansion to regulate fruit development in tomato	19
Natural variation of main biochemical components, morphological and yield traits among a panel of 87 tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] cultivars	19
Melatonin: A Key Player in Alleviating Heavy Metal Stress in Plants—Current Insights and Future Directions	19
The intrinsic developmental age signal defines an age-dependent climbing behavior in cucumber	19
VvMYBA1 and VvMYB3 form an activator–repressor system to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in grape	19
Identification of transcription factors contributing to vitamin C synthesis during Rosa roxburghii fruit development by integrating transcriptomics and metabolomics	19
Glutathione transferase MaGST1 mediates anthocyanin accumulation and influences flower color in grape hyacinth	19
Identification of DEAD-box RNA helicase genes in Prunus mume reveals the role of PmDDX39 in cold stress tolerance	18
Genome-wide identification and expression analyses of homeodomain-leucine zipper family genes reveal their involvement in stress response in apple (Malus × domestica)	18
Transcriptome-based analysis reveals a role for PpCDF5 in the promotion of anthocyanin accumulation at a low nighttime temperature	18
CsABF3-activated CsSUT1 pathway is implicated in pre-harvest water deficit inducing sucrose accumulation in citrus fruit	18
Mulching broad ridges with a woven polypropylene fabric increases the growth and yield of young pear trees ‘Yuluxiang’ in the North China Plain	18
Exogenous calcium enhances the physiological status and photosynthetic capacity of rose under drought stress	18
Identification of potential metabolites responsible for cold tolerance in buds of Vitis amurensis	17
Achene mucilage formation process and extrusion from hydrated pericarp of Mirabilis himalaica	17
Development of branchless watermelon near isogenic lines by marker assisted selection	17

ALA up-regulated PpWRKY18 to enhance freezing tolerance of nectarine pistils	17
GWAS reveals the genetic basis and genomic regions underlying four active compounds in chrysanthemum	17
LATE ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL is a core component of far-red light-induced flowering in chrysanthemum	17
Identification of UGT85A glycosyltransferases associated with volatile conjugation in grapevine (Vitis vinifera × Vitis labrusca)	17
Styrax japonicus functional genomics: an efficient virus induced gene silencing (VIGS) system	16
SlPGR5/SlPGRL1 pathway-dependent cyclic electron transport regulates photoprotection and chloroplast quality in tomato plants	16
Comprehensive analyses of the proteome and ubiquitome revealed mechanism of high temperature accelerating petal abscission in tree peony	16
Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic profiling reveals the key role of UDP-glycosyltransferase 73D1 (UGT73D1) in rose under UV-B irradiation	16
Synergistic mechanisms of AMF and biochar driving rhizosphere fungal community in shallot in barren soil	15
Comparison of carotenoid, chlorophyll concentrations and their biosynthetic transcript levels in different coloured cauliflower	15
CPTA treatment reveals potential transcription factors associated with carotenoid metabolism in flowers of Osmanthus fragrans	15
A likely paleo-autotetraploidization event shaped the high conservation of Nyssaceae genome	15
A chromosome-level genome assembly for Chinese plum ‘Wushancuili’ reveals the molecular basis of its fruit color and susceptibility to rain-cracking	15
Isolation of phloridzin-degrading, IAA-producing bacterium Ochrobactrum haematophilum and its effects on the apple replant soil environment	15
Systematic analysis and functional verification of citrus glutathione S-transferases reveals that CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 contribute negatively to citrus bacterial canker	15
VvSVP1 negatively regulates gibberellin accumulation before the dormant bud break of grapevine triggered by hydrogen cyanamide	15
Combined volatile metabolome and transcriptome analysis of 60 peach cultivars provide new insights into the formation of aroma and the identification of associated genes	15
FaSnRK1α mediates salicylic acid pathways to enhance strawberry resistance to Botrytis cinerea	15
Transcriptomics‐based identification and characterization of genes related to sugar metabolism in ‘Hongshuijing’ pitaya	15
Utilizing resequencing big data to facilitate Brassica vegetable breeding: tracing introgression pedigree and developing highly specific markers for clubroot resistance	15
Volatile organic compounds produced by Metschnikowia pulcherrima yeast T-2 inhibited the growth of Botrytis cinerea in postharvest blueberry fruits	15
Combined application of gasification filter cake and Portulaca oleracea to promote soil quality and tomato yields under irrigation with brackish water	14
A Genome-wide association study identifies candidate genes for heat tolerance in adult cucumber plants	14
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the bHLH gene family in an ornamental woody plant Prunus mume	14
Melon2K array: A versatile 2K liquid SNP chip for melon genetics and breeding	14
Gibberellins, brassinolide, and ethylene signaling were involved in flower differentiation and development in Nelumbo nucifera	14
Spatiotemporal and subgenome expression dynamics and regulatory divergence of the glucosinolate gene homologs in the allopolyploid Brassica juncea	14
A comprehensive report on glucosinolate involvement in abiotic stress responses in Brassicaceae family	14
Abiotic stress treatment reveals expansin like A gene OfEXLA1 improving salt and drought tolerance of Osmanthus fragrans by responding to abscisic acid	14
MdUGT88F4 involved in the synthesis of isosalipurposide positively regulates the salt stress response of apple plants	14
Melatonin mitigates cold-induced damage to pepper seedlings by promoting redox homeostasis and regulating antioxidant profiling	14
Ectopic expression of VvFUS3, B3-domain transcription factor, in tomato influences seed development via affecting endoreduplication and hormones	14
Ficus carica ERF12 improves fruit firmness at ripening	14
Genetic diversity of the wild Asian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) from Northern China	14
Proteomic analysis of leaf apoplast reveals that a jasmonate-regulated CHIA participates in the response to cold and drought stress in jojoba	14
VPD modifies CO2 fertilization effect on tomato plants via abscisic acid and jasmonic acid signaling pathways	13
Dissection of two QTL clusters underlying yield-related heterosis in the cabbage founder parent 01–20	13
ARF4 acting upstream of LBD16 promotes adventitious root formation in peach	13
The effect of adding residual humic acid biodegradable film on agronomic performance of potted tomato under greenhouse conditions	13
GOLDEN 2-LIKE transcription factors regulate chlorophyll biosynthesis and flavonoid accumulation in response to UV-B in tea plants	13
The Telomere-to-Telomere Genome of Selaginella moellendorffii Provides Insights into Genome Evolution and Biflavone Biosynthesis	13
Fine mapping and identification of CaTTG1, a candidate gene that regulates the hypocotyl anthocyanin accumulation in Capsicum annuum	13
Bioremediation Potential of SPSB2 in Alleviating NaCl, Cadmium, and Nickel Stress in Tomato Plants for Environmental Sustainability	13
Improving detection of potato virus X resistance genes Rx1 and Rx2 in tetraploid potato using optimized PCR and KASP markers	12
UV-B and mechanical wounding synergistically induce α-farnesene biosynthesis via CsHY5-CsMYC2 cooperation during oolong tea processing	12
Advances in improving tomato fruit quality by gene editing	12
Functional analysis of flavanone 3-hydroxylase (F3H) from Dendrobium officinale, which confers abiotic stress tolerance	12
Genome-wide analyses of RWP–RK reveal a potential role for a key gene, VvNLP1.1, in the grapevine response to nitrate	12
Peculiarity of transcriptional and H3K27me3 dynamics during peach bud dormancy	12
The effect of glutathione on glucosinolate biosynthesis through the sulfur assimilation pathway in pakchoi associated with the growth conditions	12
Genome-wide identification of the MATE gene family and functional characterization of PbrMATE9 related to anthocyanin in pear	12
Time-course transcriptome landscape of achene development in lettuce	12
Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of embryogenic callus and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in ‘Feizixiao’ litchi	12
Understanding the mechanisms of resistance to tomato leaf mold: A review	12
Integration of transcriptome and metabolome reveals regulatory mechanisms of volatile flavor formation during tomato fruit ripening	11
Growth promotion of interspecific hybrid embryos between Cucumis anguria and Melon (C. melo) by fruit heating	11
Identification of S-genotypes and a novel S-RNase in 84 native Chinese pear accessions	11
Exogenous melatonin enhances heat stress tolerance in sweetpotato by modulating antioxidant defense system, osmotic homeostasis and stomatal traits	11
Alginate oligosaccharide improves resistance to postharvest decay and quality in kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa cv. Bruno)	11
MADS-box BSISTER transcription factors up-regulate proanthocyanidin biosynthesis in grapevine	11
Low R:FR light ratio enhances calcium nitrate resistance and stomatal movement in tomato seedlings by regulating H2O2 accumulation	11
PSI-mediated NADPH production and enzyme regulation are critical for carbon assimilation in pepper seedlings under cadmium stress	11
Molecular regulatory events of flower and fruit abscission in horticultural plants	11
Microclimatic, physiological, and structural changes of tomato seedlings during wind-based overgrowth inhibition in vegetable nursery	11
Comprehensive genomic analysis and expression profiling of cysteine-rich polycomb-like transcription factor gene family in tea tree	11
NAC transcription factor PpNAP4 modulates sucrose accumulation by activating the expression of PpSUS1 and PpSPS2 during peach ripening	11
Bacillus velezensis activates beneficial soil microorganisms to promote the growth and health of cucumber after soil fumigation	11
Splicing defect of StDRO2 intron 1 promotes potato root growth by disturbing auxin transport to adapt to drought stress	11
Grafting effects on bioactive compounds, chemical and agronomic traits of ‘Corbarino’ tomato grown under greenhouse healthy conditions	11