Agronomy and Crop Science papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 100 papers from Agronomy and Crop Science (2012–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Temperature extremes: Effect on plant growth and development (2015, 2,630 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 25,492 citations between them.
- 19 of the 19 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 15 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: Journal of Dairy Science, Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, EFSA Journal.
- Published between 2012 and 2018.
Most cited
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Greater Sensitivity to Drought Accompanies Maize Yield Increase in the U.S. Midwest
Science · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 122.82 · 1,118 citations
Maize yields in the U.S. Midwest have become more sensitive to drought, even as overall yields have increased. This heightened sensitivity is linked to agronomic changes like higher sowing densities, which boost average yields but not resilience to dry conditions.
Multiple benefits of legumes for agriculture sustainability: an overview
Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 62.32 · 1,002 citations · Open access
Legume crops offer multiple sustainability benefits for agriculture, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions (5-7 times less per area than other crops) and significant carbon sequestration in soils.
Silage review: Recent advances and future uses of silage additives
Journal of Dairy Science · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 90.67 · 1,000 citations · Open access
Recent research since 2000 shows that while homofermentative lactic acid bacteria (LAB) inoculants don't always lower pH, they can increase milk production through unclear mechanisms. Obligate heterofermentative LAB, like Lactobacillus buchneri, improve aerobic stability by converting lactic acid to acetic acid, with current focus on finding faster-acting strains.
Invited review: Enteric methane in dairy cattle production: Quantifying the opportunities and impact of reducing emissions
Journal of Dairy Science · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 89.33 · 981 citations · Open access
Dairy farms can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of milk by combining genetic and management strategies, potentially achieving 15-30% reductions in enteric methane. Nutrition and feeding strategies offer smaller, 2.5-15% reductions.
A 100-Year Review: Mastitis detection, management, and prevention
Journal of Dairy Science · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 48.05 · 954 citations · Open access
Over the past century, significant advances have been made in detecting, managing, and preventing mastitis in dairy cows, transforming it from a major threat to animal welfare and farm profitability into a manageable condition.
SPECIAL TOPICS — Mitigation of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from animal operations: I. A review of enteric methane mitigation options1
Journal of Animal Science · 2013 · Q1 · FWCI 94.44 · 950 citations · Open access
Improving forage quality and increasing concentrate feed inclusion are key strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions intensity in ruminant animals.
The economic impacts of foot and mouth disease – What are they, how big are they and where do they occur?
Preventive Veterinary Medicine · 2013 · Q1 · FWCI 49.60 · 890 citations
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) causes colossal global economic impacts, estimated at US$6.5-21 billion annually from production losses and vaccination in endemic regions alone, plus over US$1.5 billion from outbreaks in free countries.
Specific microbiome-dependent mechanisms underlie the energy harvest efficiency of ruminants
The ISME Journal · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 84.20 · 874 citations · Open access
Rumen microbiome gene richness and taxonomic diversity are directly linked to a cow's feed efficiency, with lower richness correlating to higher energy extraction from feed.
Recent land use change in the Western Corn Belt threatens grasslands and wetlands
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 152.06 · 858 citations · Open access
In the Western Corn Belt, a recent doubling in commodity prices has driven a significant conversion of grasslands to corn and soybean crops, resulting in a loss of nearly 530,000 hectares of grass-dominated land between 2006 and 2011.
Silage review: Factors affecting dry matter and quality losses in silages
Journal of Dairy Science · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 76.35 · 775 citations · Open access
This review consolidates research from the last 15 years on factors causing dry matter and quality losses during silage production and feeding.
Global distribution data for cattle, buffaloes, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and ducks in 2010
Scientific Data · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 57.26 · 746 citations · Open access
A new version of the Gridded Livestock of the World (GLW 3) database provides global population densities for eight key livestock species for the year 2010 at a 10 km resolution.
Cultivation and sequencing of rumen microbiome members from the Hungate1000 Collection
Nature Biotechnology · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 23.00 · FWCI 78.25 · 683 citations · Open access
Researchers have cultivated and sequenced 410 high-quality reference genomes from the Hungate1000 collection, representing all cultivated rumen-associated bacterial and archaeal families.
Recently added
Integrated transcriptomic analysis of milk-derived RNA associated with divergent milk yield phenotypes in buffalo
BMC Genomics · 2026 · Q1
High-yield buffaloes (3804 kg/lactation) show upregulated genes for oxidative phosphorylation, glucose metabolism, and protein synthesis in milk-associated cells compared to low-yield buffaloes (1928 kg/lactation).
Integrated management strategies for sustainable intensification of a sweet maize–vegetable triple-cropping system in a water-sensitive region
Field Crops Research · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Integrated management strategies, combining optimized fertilizer and increased planting density, boosted annual fresh yield by 8.8–23.2% and nutrient uptake by 8.4–24.3% in a sweet maize–stem lettuce–sweet maize triple-cropping system, while simultaneously reducing N and P losses across multiple pathways (leaching, runoff, volatilization, emissions).
Identification of a novel insertion site for efficient expression of FMDV VP1 in the PEDV genome
Animal Diseases · 2026 · Q1
A novel insertion site upstream of the M gene in the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) genome allows for stable expression of foreign antigens, such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus VP1, without compromising viral replication.
Yield and quality responses of Pleurotus citrinopileatus to varying ratio of common reed and corn cob in cultivation substrates
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis · 2026 · Q1
Mixing common reed and corn cob at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio significantly increased golden oyster mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) yields by up to 92% compared to single-substrate controls.
Risk factors associated with negative energy balance in dairy cows during the transition period
Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1
Milk fat-to-protein ratio (FPR), an indicator of negative energy balance (NEB) in dairy cows, was reduced by intensive feeding, optimal dry matter intake (DMI), formulated rations, by-products, and mineral supplements, according to a study of 316 smallholder farmers.
Impacts of mixed cactus pear-sorghum silages on nutrient intake, digestibility, and ruminal, ingestive, and productive parameters in lactating crossbred cows
Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1
Replacing sorghum silage with up to 60% cactus pear in lactating cow diets did not affect milk yield or composition but improved body weight gain, with optimal gains estimated at 31.4% cactus pear inclusion.
White clover-tea intercropping modulates rhizosphere microbiome composition and structure
BMC Plant Biology · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Intercropping white clover with tea significantly shifts rhizosphere microbial communities, increasing Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria, and enriching genes for carbohydrate, amino acid, and terpenoid/polyketide metabolism, particularly glycoside hydrolases like GH87, GH71, and GT53.
Meta-Analysis of the Factors Influencing Straw Return Effects on Maize Yield in China
Agronomy · 2026 · Q1
Straw return significantly increases maize yield by 26.75% across China, with the greatest benefits observed when combined with nitrogen application and in arid/semi-humid regions.
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?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Dairy Science | Q1 | 1.00 | 252 | 11 | 11 |
| PLOS ONE | Q1 | — | 500 | 5 | 87 |
| Scientific Reports | Q1 | — | 382 | 5 | 170 |
| Agronomy | Q1 | — | 141 | 4 | 8 |
| Science | Q1 | 10.00 | 1433 | 3 | 268 |
| Global Change Biology | Q1 | 4.00 | 353 | 3 | 3 |
| Microbiome | Q1 | 4.00 | 186 | 3 | 4 |
| Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America | Q1 | 3.00 | 929 | 3 | 110 |
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