Jessica Scalzo

1.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
33 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Jessica Scalzo is a scholar working on Plant Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Jessica Scalzo has authored 33 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 32 papers in Plant Science, 9 papers in Biochemistry and 4 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Jessica Scalzo's work include Berry genetics and cultivation research (26 papers), Horticultural and Viticultural Research (14 papers) and Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies (13 papers). Jessica Scalzo is often cited by papers focused on Berry genetics and cultivation research (26 papers), Horticultural and Viticultural Research (14 papers) and Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies (13 papers). Jessica Scalzo collaborates with scholars based in New Zealand, Italy and Australia. Jessica Scalzo's co-authors include Bruno Mezzetti, Maurizio Battino, Nicoletta Pellegrini, F. Capocasa, D. E. Stevenson, Duncan Hedderley, Mario Gıorgı, P.A. Alspach, Tony K. McGhie and James M. Stephens and has published in prestigious journals such as Food Chemistry, Journal of Applied Ecology and Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment.

In The Last Decade

Jessica Scalzo

33 papers receiving 1.1k citations

Hit Papers

Plant genotype affects total antioxidant capacity and phe... 2005 2026 2012 2019 2005 100 200 300 400 500
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. Plant genotype affects total antioxidant capacity and phenolic contents in fruit
    2005 562 citations Jessica Scalzo, Nicoletta Pellegrini et al. Nutrition profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Jessica Scalzo New Zealand 14 892 633 266 234 80 33 1.3k
Rex Brennan United Kingdom 16 776 0.9× 382 0.6× 169 0.6× 337 1.4× 106 1.3× 35 1.1k
D. Koron Slovenia 19 753 0.8× 541 0.9× 316 1.2× 241 1.0× 107 1.3× 40 1.1k
Georgios Pantelidis Greece 12 735 0.8× 673 1.1× 339 1.3× 161 0.7× 127 1.6× 23 1.1k
Anton de Jager Egypt 12 965 1.1× 762 1.2× 314 1.2× 262 1.1× 54 0.7× 12 1.4k
C. M. Mainland United States 9 657 0.7× 752 1.2× 341 1.3× 228 1.0× 120 1.5× 33 1.2k
Jun Tao China 15 652 0.7× 292 0.5× 285 1.1× 467 2.0× 68 0.8× 31 1.1k
V. Ognjanov Serbia 16 589 0.7× 221 0.3× 175 0.7× 294 1.3× 97 1.2× 83 871
V. Usenik Slovenia 18 1.1k 1.3× 551 0.9× 265 1.0× 281 1.2× 158 2.0× 49 1.5k
I. Mignani Italy 21 1.1k 1.2× 356 0.6× 302 1.1× 231 1.0× 74 0.9× 59 1.5k
Sandra Voća Croatia 18 440 0.5× 402 0.6× 283 1.1× 105 0.4× 133 1.7× 70 845

Countries citing papers authored by Jessica Scalzo

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Fields of papers citing papers by Jessica Scalzo

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

This network shows the impact of papers produced by Jessica Scalzo. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Jessica Scalzo. The network helps show where Jessica Scalzo may publish in the future.

Co-authorship network of co-authors of Jessica Scalzo

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Jessica Scalzo. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Jessica Scalzo 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 Jessica Scalzo. Jessica Scalzo 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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Saunders, Manu E., et al.. (2023). Protective nets reduce pollen flow in blueberry orchards. Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment. 353. 108544–108544. 3 indexed citations
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Mazzoni, Luca, Francesca Balducci, Jessica Scalzo, et al.. (2020). Yield and nutritional quality of highbush blueberry genotypes trialled in a Mediterranean hot summer climate. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 100(9). 3675–3686. 10 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, Dario Donno, Stephen E. Miller, et al.. (2016). Effect of genotype, medium and light on in vitro plant proliferation of Vaccinium spp.. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science. 44(4). 231–246. 13 indexed citations
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Capocasa, F., et al.. (2016). Study on adaptability of blueberry cultivars in center-south Europe. Acta Horticulturae. 53–58. 4 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, D. E. Stevenson, & Duncan Hedderley. (2015). Polyphenol compounds and other quality traits in blueberry cultivars. Journal of Berry Research. 5(3). 117–130. 21 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, J. Stanley, P.A. Alspach, & Bruno Mezzetti. (2013). Preliminary evaluation of fruit traits and phytochemicals in a highbush blueberry seedling population. Journal of Berry Research. 3(2). 103–111. 5 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, D. E. Stevenson, & Duncan Hedderley. (2013). Blueberry estimated harvest from seven new cultivars: Fruit and anthocyanins. Food Chemistry. 139(1-4). 44–50. 39 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica. (2013). ‘Velluto Blue’: A New Late-cropping Rabbiteye Blueberry Cultivar. HortScience. 48(3). 392–393. 1 indexed citations
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Stevenson, D. E. & Jessica Scalzo. (2012). Anthocyanin composition and content of blueberries from around the world. Journal of Berry Research. 2(4). 179–189. 65 indexed citations
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Alspach, P.A., et al.. (2011). Pollination of ‘Hortblue Petite’ Blueberry: Evidence of Metaxenia in a New Ornamental Home-garden Cultivar. HortScience. 46(11). 1468–1471. 13 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, et al.. (2009). Genetic Variation and Covariation of Yield and Phytochemical Traits in a Red Raspberry Factorial Study. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 134(4). 445–452. 19 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, et al.. (2009). CRANBERRY CULTIVARS FOR THE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRY. Acta Horticulturae. 199–204. 1 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, et al.. (2009). 'CENTRA BLUE': NEW RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR. Acta Horticulturae. 163–166. 1 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, et al.. (2008). The anthocyanin composition of different Vaccinium, Ribes and Rubus genotypes. BioFactors. 34(1). 13–21. 30 indexed citations
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Gıorgı, Mario, et al.. (2005). The rootstock effects on plant adaptability, production, fruit quality, and nutrition in the peach (cv. ‘Suncrest’). Scientia Horticulturae. 107(1). 36–42. 102 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, et al.. (2005). Plant genotype affects total antioxidant capacity and phenolic contents in fruit. Nutrition. 21(2). 207–213. 562 indexed citations breakdown →
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Scalzo, Jessica, Bruno Mezzetti, & Maurizio Battino. (2005). Total antioxidant capacity evaluation: Critical steps for assaying berry antioxidant features. BioFactors. 23(4). 221–227. 42 indexed citations
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Rotino, Giuseppe Leonardo, E. Sabatini, Giuseppe Mennella, et al.. (2005). Open field trial of genetically modified parthenocarpic tomato: seedlessness and fruit quality. BMC Biotechnology. 5(1). 32–32. 48 indexed citations
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Scalzo, Jessica, et al.. (2005). Breeding and biotechnology for improving berry nutritional quality. BioFactors. 23(4). 213–220. 25 indexed citations
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Capocasa, F., et al.. (2004). 'ADRIA' AND 'SVEVA' - TWO NEW STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS FROM THE BREEDING PROGRAMME AT THE MARCHE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY. Acta Horticulturae. 85–86. 3 indexed citations

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