K. Mühlethaler

6.6k total citations · 2 hit papers
59 papers, 4.7k citations indexed

About

K. Mühlethaler is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. According to data from OpenAlex, K. Mühlethaler has authored 59 papers receiving a total of 4.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 24 papers in Molecular Biology, 14 papers in Plant Science and 11 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. Recurrent topics in K. Mühlethaler's work include Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms (7 papers), Fern and Epiphyte Biology (5 papers) and Plant Reproductive Biology (5 papers). K. Mühlethaler is often cited by papers focused on Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms (7 papers), Fern and Epiphyte Biology (5 papers) and Plant Reproductive Biology (5 papers). K. Mühlethaler collaborates with scholars based in Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. K. Mühlethaler's co-authors include H. Moor, A. Frey‐Wyssling, P. R. Bell, Hanspeter Waldner, Volker Speth, Ronald S. Weinstein, Daniel Branton, Lester Packer, D. H. Northcote and Peter Satir and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and The Journal of Cell Biology.

In The Last Decade

K. Mühlethaler

57 papers receiving 4.0k citations

Hit Papers

FINE STRUCTURE IN FROZEN-ETCHED YEAST CELLS 1963 2026 1984 2005 1963 1975 250 500 750 1000
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. FINE STRUCTURE IN FROZEN-ETCHED YEAST CELLS
    1963 1.1k citations H. Moor, K. Mühlethaler The Journal of Cell Biology profile →
  2. Freeze-Etching Nomenclature
    1975 1.0k citations Daniel Branton, S. Bullivant et al. Science profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
K. Mühlethaler Switzerland 28 2.5k 1.2k 509 453 363 59 4.7k
Audrey M. Glauert United Kingdom 36 2.2k 0.9× 523 0.4× 525 1.0× 276 0.6× 293 0.8× 97 5.5k
Karnovsky Mj 23 2.2k 0.9× 909 0.8× 859 1.7× 527 1.2× 601 1.7× 33 6.3k
Hilton H. Mollenhauer United States 41 3.3k 1.3× 2.3k 1.9× 1.2k 2.3× 515 1.1× 266 0.7× 146 7.1k
John H. Venable United States 16 2.2k 0.9× 508 0.4× 731 1.4× 365 0.8× 449 1.2× 27 5.2k
Daniel Mazia United States 39 3.2k 1.3× 805 0.7× 1.7k 3.3× 613 1.4× 311 0.9× 98 6.4k
H. Moor Switzerland 30 3.1k 1.3× 701 0.6× 950 1.9× 196 0.4× 558 1.5× 52 5.6k
Michael L. Watson United Kingdom 22 2.9k 1.1× 480 0.4× 1.2k 2.3× 314 0.7× 808 2.2× 43 7.2k
R. P. Levine United States 38 3.3k 1.3× 737 0.6× 461 0.9× 218 0.5× 241 0.7× 121 5.8k
Timothy K. Maugel United States 30 1.4k 0.6× 595 0.5× 373 0.7× 238 0.5× 196 0.5× 81 4.3k
D. H. Northcote United Kingdom 46 5.0k 2.0× 4.4k 3.7× 780 1.5× 492 1.1× 319 0.9× 179 8.9k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of K. Mühlethaler

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Mühlethaler, K., et al.. (1996). Systematic improvement of a chemically-defined protein-free medium for hybridoma growth and monoclonal antibody production. Journal of Biotechnology. 45(2). 111–123. 37 indexed citations
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Mühlethaler, K., et al.. (1987). Methods of preparation for electron microscopy : an introduction for the biomedical sciences. Springer eBooks. 27 indexed citations
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Mühlethaler, K., et al.. (1984). The preparation and characterisation of native photoreceptor units from the thylakoids of Rhodopseudomonas viridis. The EMBO Journal. 3(4). 773–776. 33 indexed citations
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Kühlbrandt, Werner, et al.. (1984). The structure of the photoreceptor unit of Rhodopseudomonas viridis. The EMBO Journal. 3(4). 777–783. 101 indexed citations
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Mühlethaler, K.. (1981). The contribution of freeze-etching to membrane research.. PubMed. 23. 117–22. 1 indexed citations
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Maurer, Andreas & K. Mühlethaler. (1981). Specific labeling of glycoproteins in yeast plasma membrane with concanavalin A.. PubMed. 25(1). 58–65. 7 indexed citations
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Branton, Daniel, S. Bullivant, Norton B. Gilula, et al.. (1975). Freeze-Etching Nomenclature. Science. 190(4209). 54–56. 1016 indexed citations breakdown →
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Berzborn, Richard J., F. Köpp, & K. Mühlethaler. (1974). Mobility of Chloroplast Coupling Factor 1 (CF1) at the Thylakoid Surface as Revealed by Freeze-Etching after Antibody Labelling. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C. 29(11-12). 694–699. 13 indexed citations
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Mühlethaler, K.. (1971). Studies on Freeze-Etching of Cell Membranes. International review of cytology. 31. 1–19. 26 indexed citations
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Bächi, Th., Walter Gerhard, J. Lindenmann, & K. Mühlethaler. (1969). Morphogenesis of Influenza A Virus in Ehrlich Ascites Tumor Cells as Revealed by Thin-Sectioning and Freeze-Etching. Journal of Virology. 4(5). 769–776. 61 indexed citations
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Elias, Hans‐Georg, et al.. (1969). Zum feinbau der elementarfibrillen der cellulose. Die Makromolekulare Chemie. 121(1). 290–294. 22 indexed citations
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Frey‐Wyssling, A. & K. Mühlethaler. (1965). Ultrastructural plant cytology : with an Introduction to molecular biology. Elsevier eBooks. 19 indexed citations
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Mühlethaler, K.. (1965). Die Ultrastruktur der Stärkekörner. Starch - Stärke. 17(8). 245–249. 22 indexed citations
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Bell, P. R. & K. Mühlethaler. (1962). The fine structure of the cells taking part in oogenesis in Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn. Journal of Ultrastructure Research. 7(5-6). 452–466. 51 indexed citations
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Bell, P. R. & K. Mühlethaler. (1962). A Membrane Peculiar to the Egg in the Gametophyte of Pteridium aquilinum. Nature. 195(4837). 198–198. 16 indexed citations
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Buttrose, M. S., et al.. (1960). Studies on the microsomal fraction of onion roots. Journal of Ultrastructure Research. 4(2). 222–230. 2 indexed citations
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Rowley, John R., K. Mühlethaler, & A. Frey‐Wyssling. (1959). A Route for the Transfer of Materials Through the Pollen Grain Wall. The Journal of Cell Biology. 6(3). 537–538. 54 indexed citations
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Mühlethaler, K.. (1956). Electron Microscopic Study of the Slime Mold Dictyostelium discoideum. American Journal of Botany. 43(9). 673–673. 16 indexed citations
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Mühlethaler, K.. (1956). ELECTRON MICROSCOPIC STUDY OF THE SLIME MOLD DICTYOSTELIUM DISCOIDEUM. American Journal of Botany. 43(9). 673–678. 42 indexed citations
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Frey‐Wyssling, A., K. Mühlethaler, & Hans Heinrich Bosshard. (1955). Das Elektronenmikroskop im Dienste der Bestimmung von Pinusarten. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 13(7). 245–249. 13 indexed citations

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