Genes | Top Cited Papers Published in 2023–2024 in the “Plant Genetics and Genomics” Section

The “Plant Genetics and Genomics” Section of Genes (ISSN: 2073-4425) is dedicated to publishing plant and algal genetics research, from molecular/functional characterization to evolutionary studies, covering gene regulation, epigenetics, chromatin organization, genetic engineering, and plastid genomics.

All papers are in an open access format, granting our readers free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2023 and 2024, which are listed below.

1. “Genetic Diversity of Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum L. ssp. durum, Desf) Germplasm as Revealed by Morphological and SSR Markers”
by Temesgen Dagnaw, Behailu Mulugeta, Teklehaimanot Haileselassie, Mulatu Geleta, Rodomiro Ortiz and Kassahun Tesfaye
Genes 2023, 14(6), 1155; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14061155
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/6/1155

2. “Improving Agrobacterium tumefaciens−Mediated Genetic Transformation for Gene Function Studies and Mutagenesis in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)”
by Hanqiang Liu, Jianyu Zhao, Feifan Chen, Zhiming Wu, Junyi Tan, Nhien Hao Nguyen, Zhihui Cheng and Yiqun Weng
Genes 2023, 14(3), 601; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14030601
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/3/601

3. “The Systematics, Reproductive Biology, Biochemistry, and Breeding of Sea Buckthorn—A Review”
by Hilde Nybom, Chengjiang Ruan and Kimmo Rumpunen
Genes 2023, 14(12), 2120; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14122120
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/12/2120

4. “Modification of Gene Expression of Tomato Plants through Foliar Flavonoid Application in Relation to Enhanced Growth”
by Alberto Martinez-Alonso, Lucia Yepes-Molina, Angel L. Guarnizo and Micaela Carvajal
Genes 2023, 14(12), 2208; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14122208
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/12/2208

5. “Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of Argonaute, Dicer-like and RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase Gene Families and Their Expression Analyses in Fragaria spp.”
by Xiaotong Jing, Linlin Xu, Xinjia Huai, Hong Zhang, Fengli Zhao and Yushan Qiao
Genes 2023, 14(1), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14010121
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/1/121

6. “Comprehensive Analysis of the Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Rehmannia chingii: An Autotrophic Species in the Orobanchaceae Family”
by Ying Han, Yan-Lei Feng, JieWang, Shan-Shan Zhu, Xin-Jie Jin, Zhi-Qiang Wu and Yong-Hua Zhang
Genes 2024, 15(1), 98; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15010098
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/1/98

7. “Progress in Rice Breeding Based on Genomic Research”
by Xingye Yang, Shicong Yu, Shen Yan, Hao Wang, Wei Fang, Yanqing Chen, Xiaoding Ma and Longzhi Han
Genes 2024, 15(5), 564; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15050564
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/5/564

8. “Chloroplast Genomes of Vitis flexuosa and Vitis amurensis: Molecular Structure, Phylogenetic, and Comparative Analyses for Wild Plant Conservation”
by Ji Eun Kim, Keyong Min Kim, Yang Su Kim, Gyu Young Chung, Sang Hoon Che and Chae Sun Na
Genes 2024, 15(6), 761; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15060761
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/6/761

9. “Dissecting the Genetic Diversity of USDA Cowpea Germplasm Collection Using Kompetitive Allele Specific PCR-Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Markers”
by Jesse Potts, Vincent N. Michael, Geoffrey Meru, Xingbo Wu and Matthew W. Blair
Genes 2024, 15(3), 362; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15030362
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/3/362

10. “Unlocking the Genetic Identity of Endangered Paphiopedilum Orchids: A DNA Barcoding Approach”
by Małgorzata Karbarz, Dominika Szlachcikowska, Angelika Zapał and Agnieszka Leśko
Genes 2024, 15(6), 689; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15060689
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/6/689