Agricultural and Biological Sciences papers

Pofolia organises Agricultural and Biological Sciences into 9 subfields: 403 papers in total (1989–2026), each with a short summary. The subfields come first, then the most-cited work across the whole field.

Subfields

• Agronomy and Crop Science 100 papers
• Plant Science 41 papers
• Insect Science 33 papers
• Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics 22 papers
• General Agricultural and Biological Sciences 90 papers
• Food Science 29 papers
• Animal Science and Zoology 31 papers
• Aquatic Science 22 papers
• Soil Science 35 papers

At a glance

• Most cited: Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States (2013, 6,738 citations).
• The 12 papers listed have 31,066 citations between them.
• 8 of the 8 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
• 6 have a free full text (open access).
• Most frequent journals: EFSA Journal, Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal of Dairy Science.
• Published between 2006 and 2018.

Most cited across the field

Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals

• Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States

  2013 · FWCI 233.43 · 6,738 citations

  This document outlines the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a comprehensive framework for K-12 science education developed collaboratively by states.

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• Rhythms of the Brain

  Oxford University Press eBooks · 2006 · FWCI 189.84 · 4,977 citations

  Spontaneous neuron activity, not noise, is the source of cognitive abilities, organized by self-emerged oscillatory timing and small-world connectivity in the mammalian brain.

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• The National Science Education Standards

  SensePublishers eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 673.60 · 2,880 citations

  The National Research Council aimed to create a unified system of science education standards for all stakeholders, from students to policymakers.

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• Temperature extremes: Effect on plant growth and development

  Weather and Climate Extremes · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 155.03 · 2,630 citations

  Warmer temperatures and extreme heat events significantly reduce maize grain yield by as much as 80-90%, primarily by impacting the reproductive stage, while having no effect on leaf area or vegetative biomass in controlled studies.

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• Crop Production under Drought and Heat Stress: Plant Responses and Management Options

  Frontiers in Plant Science · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 173.38 · 2,576 citations · Open access

  This review details plant responses to heat and drought stress, highlighting commonalities and differences in their physiological, biochemical, and ecological impacts on crop growth and yield.

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• The Chemistry of Soils

  2016 · FWCI 69.46 · 2,436 citations

  This third edition of "The Chemistry of Soils" updates a widely used textbook to reflect significant advancements in soil science since 2008.

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• Green Grabbing: a new appropriation of nature?

  The Journal of Peasant Studies · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 341.27 · 1,810 citations · Open access

  A new phenomenon termed 'green grabbing' involves the appropriation of land and resources for environmental purposes, building on historical land grabs but introducing novel valuations and actors.

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• Rumen microbial community composition varies with diet and host, but a core microbiome is found across a wide geographical range

  Scientific Reports · 2015 · Q1 · FWCI 143.19 · 1,739 citations · Open access

  A global study of 742 samples from 32 animal species reveals that despite variations, a core set of bacteria and archaea dominate ruminant digestive systems worldwide, with methanogens being highly conserved.

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• The European Union summary report on trends and sources of zoonoses, zoonotic agents and food‐borne outbreaks in 2017

  EFSA Journal · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 255.24 · 1,437 citations · Open access

  This report details the 2017 trends and sources of zoonoses, zoonotic agents, and food-borne outbreaks across the European Union.

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• Improving intercropping: a synthesis of research in agronomy, plant physiology and ecology

  New Phytologist · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 57.50 · 1,347 citations

  Intercropping, growing multiple crop species together, can achieve yield gains without increased inputs or greater yield stability with decreased inputs, offering a path to sustainable intensification.

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• Silage review: Interpretation of chemical, microbial, and organoleptic components of silages

  Journal of Dairy Science · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 91.62 · 1,264 citations · Open access

  This review synthesizes the chemical, microbial, and sensory aspects of silage production, focusing on how fermentation end-products and microbial populations impact feed quality and animal performance from a North American viewpoint.

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• Mouse Estrous Cycle Identification Tool and Images

  PLoS ONE · 2012 · Q1 · FWCI 51.69 · 1,232 citations · Open access

  This paper presents a visual identification tool and a series of images to accurately determine the estrous cycle stage in mice, addressing challenges posed by coat color variations.

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Journals in this field

The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?

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