Hongya Gu

10.8k total citations · 1 hit paper
119 papers, 6.8k citations indexed

About

Hongya Gu is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. According to data from OpenAlex, Hongya Gu has authored 119 papers receiving a total of 6.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 91 papers in Molecular Biology, 90 papers in Plant Science and 7 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. Recurrent topics in Hongya Gu's work include Plant Molecular Biology Research (59 papers), Plant Reproductive Biology (37 papers) and Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms (37 papers). Hongya Gu is often cited by papers focused on Plant Molecular Biology Research (59 papers), Plant Reproductive Biology (37 papers) and Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms (37 papers). Hongya Gu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Japan. Hongya Gu's co-authors include Li‐Jia Qu, Zhangliang Chen, Genji Qin, Meihua Liu, Yunfei Zhang, Tomohiko Tsuge, Yanhui Chen, Ligeng Ma, Xing Wang Deng and Sheng Zhong and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Cell and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Hongya Gu

114 papers receiving 6.7k citations

Hit Papers

The MYB Transcription Factor Superfamily of Arabidopsis: ... 2006 2026 2012 2019 2006 250 500 750
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. The MYB Transcription Factor Superfamily of Arabidopsis: Expression Analysis and Phylogenetic Comparison with the Rice MYB Family
    2006 765 citations Meihua Liu, Yunfei Zhang et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Hongya Gu China 50 5.6k 4.7k 411 308 200 119 6.8k
Susheng Gan United States 37 7.3k 1.3× 5.4k 1.1× 293 0.7× 145 0.5× 202 1.0× 60 8.1k
Jinpu Jin China 11 5.5k 1.0× 4.5k 0.9× 195 0.5× 378 1.2× 120 0.6× 13 6.9k
Caren Chang United States 41 6.8k 1.2× 3.4k 0.7× 284 0.7× 278 0.9× 91 0.5× 76 7.6k
Andy Pereira United States 44 7.3k 1.3× 4.4k 0.9× 285 0.7× 616 2.0× 302 1.5× 118 8.3k
Chung‐Mo Park South Korea 57 10.3k 1.9× 7.8k 1.6× 348 0.8× 293 1.0× 189 0.9× 145 11.6k
Sean R. Cutler United States 42 9.2k 1.6× 5.0k 1.0× 298 0.7× 188 0.6× 218 1.1× 80 10.8k
Hiroshi Abe Japan 22 7.3k 1.3× 4.3k 0.9× 281 0.7× 263 0.9× 149 0.7× 46 8.1k
Sang-Dong Yoo South Korea 26 6.6k 1.2× 4.7k 1.0× 134 0.3× 154 0.5× 192 1.0× 35 7.8k
Yusuke Jikumaru Japan 46 7.1k 1.3× 4.0k 0.9× 435 1.1× 200 0.6× 99 0.5× 77 7.9k
Yukihisa Shimada Japan 37 4.7k 0.8× 3.7k 0.8× 243 0.6× 229 0.7× 136 0.7× 71 5.6k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Hongya Gu

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Hongya Gu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Hongya Gu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Hongya Gu based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Hongya Gu. Hongya Gu is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Zhu, Bing, Okkyun Seo, Yee Yan Tay, et al.. (2025). Tailoring Pd content for optimal stability in FeCoNiCu multielement alloy electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction. Faraday Discussions. 264(0). 391–399.
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Kato, Mariko, Tomohiko Tsuge, Sheng Zhong, et al.. (2023). Redundant function of the Arabidopsis phosphatidylinositol 4‐phosphate 5‐kinase genes PIP5K4–6 is essential for pollen germination. The Plant Journal. 117(1). 212–225. 9 indexed citations
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Liu, Meiling, Zhijuan Wang, Saiying Hou, et al.. (2021). AtLURE1/PRK6-mediated signaling promotes conspecific micropylar pollen tube guidance. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 186(2). 865–873. 13 indexed citations
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Steige, Kim A., Fei He, Evan Koch, et al.. (2021). Polygenic adaptation of rosette growth in Arabidopsis thaliana. PLoS Genetics. 17(1). e1008748–e1008748. 17 indexed citations
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Li, Wenhao, Qiyun Li, Zhijuan Wang, et al.. (2021). Lack of ethylene does not affect reproductive success and synergid cell death in Arabidopsis. Molecular Plant. 15(2). 354–362. 28 indexed citations
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Dong, Xiaojing, Yan Yan, Bochen Jiang, et al.. (2020). The cold response regulator CBF1 promotes Arabidopsis hypocotyl growth at ambient temperatures. The EMBO Journal. 39(13). e103630–e103630. 68 indexed citations
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Zhong, Sheng, Meiling Liu, Zhijuan Wang, et al.. (2019). Cysteine-rich peptides promote interspecific genetic isolation in Arabidopsis. Science. 364(6443). 105 indexed citations
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He, Shan, Yan Sun, Qian Yang, et al.. (2017). A Novel Imprinted Gene NUWA Controls Mitochondrial Function in Early Seed Development in Arabidopsis. PLoS Genetics. 13(1). e1006553–e1006553. 28 indexed citations
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Hao, Lihong, Xiaolin Wei, Jingjing Liu, et al.. (2017). SNAIL1 is essential for female gametogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 59(9). 629–641. 11 indexed citations
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Hao, Lihong, Jingjing Liu, Sheng Zhong, Hongya Gu, & Li‐Jia Qu. (2016). AtVPS41-mediated endocytic pathway is essential for pollen tube–stigma interaction in Arabidopsis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 113(22). 6307–6312. 71 indexed citations
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Lin, Qing, Yohei Ohashi, Mariko Kato, et al.. (2015). GLABRA2 Directly Suppresses Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factor Genes with Diverse Functions in Root Hair Development. The Plant Cell. 27(10). tpc.15.00607–tpc.15.00607. 115 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yunfei, et al.. (2009). Characterization of Arabidopsis MYB transcription factor gene AtMYB17 and its possible regulation by LEAFY and AGL15. Journal of genetics and genomics. 36(2). 99–107. 64 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhe, Xinlei Wang, Jin Miao, et al.. (2007). Identification and characterization of COI1-dependent transcription factor genes involved in JA-mediated response to wounding in Arabidopsis plants. Plant Cell Reports. 27(1). 125–135. 56 indexed citations
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Yang, Ji & Hongya Gu. (2006). Duplication and divergent evolution of the CHS and CHS-like genes in the chalcone synthase (CHS) superfamily. Chinese Science Bulletin. 51(5). 505–509. 14 indexed citations
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Qin, Genji, Hongya Gu, Yunde Zhao, et al.. (2005). An Indole-3-Acetic Acid Carboxyl Methyltransferase Regulates Arabidopsis Leaf Development. The Plant Cell. 17(10). 2693–2704. 251 indexed citations
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Huang, Jinxia, et al.. (2004). A Preliminary Study on the Origin and Evolution of Chalcone Synthase ( CHS ) Gene in Angiosperms. Zhiwu xuebao. 46(1). 10–19. 18 indexed citations
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Zhang, Wenju, et al.. (1998). ITS1 AND ITS2 SEQUENCES OF FOUR POSSIBLE DONORS TO BREAD WHEAT GENOME AND THEIR PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 40(11). 3 indexed citations
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Zhang, Chunlin, et al.. (1996). Progresses of the studies on plant systematics at DNA level. Xibei zhiwu xuebao. 16(4). 446–456. 1 indexed citations

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