K.I. Theron

4.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
102 papers, 3.2k citations indexed

About

K.I. Theron is a scholar working on Plant Science, Molecular Biology and Food Science. According to data from OpenAlex, K.I. Theron has authored 102 papers receiving a total of 3.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 92 papers in Plant Science, 28 papers in Molecular Biology and 8 papers in Food Science. Recurrent topics in K.I. Theron's work include Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies (74 papers), Horticultural and Viticultural Research (42 papers) and Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management (30 papers). K.I. Theron is often cited by papers focused on Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies (74 papers), Horticultural and Viticultural Research (42 papers) and Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management (30 papers). K.I. Theron collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, Belgium and United States. K.I. Theron's co-authors include Bart Nicolaı̈, Jeroen Lammertyn, Ann Peirs, Wouter Saeys, Els Bobelyn, Katrien Beullens, E. Lötze, G. Jacobs, W.J. Steyn and Olaniyi Amos Fawole and has published in prestigious journals such as New Phytologist, Agricultural and Forest Meteorology and Postharvest Biology and Technology.

In The Last Decade

K.I. Theron

89 papers receiving 3.0k citations

Hit Papers

Nondestructive measurement of fruit and vegetable quality... 2007 2026 2013 2019 2007 500 1000 1.5k
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. Nondestructive measurement of fruit and vegetable quality by means of NIR spectroscopy: A review
    2007 1.8k citations Bart Nicolaı̈, K.I. Theron et al. Postharvest Biology and Technology 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.I. Theron South Africa 19 2.0k 1.5k 608 543 536 102 3.2k
Sergio Cubero Spain 31 2.2k 1.1× 1.6k 1.0× 748 1.2× 362 0.7× 337 0.6× 61 3.2k
Ann Peirs Belgium 14 2.4k 1.2× 1.0k 0.7× 758 1.2× 644 1.2× 702 1.3× 21 3.0k
Manuela Zude-Sasse Germany 37 1.8k 0.9× 1.8k 1.2× 557 0.9× 315 0.6× 389 0.7× 139 3.5k
Katrien Beullens Belgium 9 1.7k 0.8× 690 0.4× 667 1.1× 446 0.8× 442 0.8× 17 2.2k
Els Bobelyn Belgium 8 1.9k 0.9× 741 0.5× 617 1.0× 499 0.9× 524 1.0× 16 2.3k
Wenqian Huang China 40 3.5k 1.7× 1.8k 1.2× 1.2k 2.0× 922 1.7× 859 1.6× 133 4.5k
Shuxiang Fan China 37 3.1k 1.6× 1.6k 1.0× 1.1k 1.8× 822 1.5× 737 1.4× 89 3.8k
Leiqing Pan China 33 1.7k 0.9× 1.2k 0.8× 1.1k 1.8× 297 0.5× 275 0.5× 184 3.5k
Fernando Mendoza United States 26 1.4k 0.7× 1.1k 0.7× 523 0.9× 209 0.4× 244 0.5× 49 2.6k
Wenchuan Guo China 35 1.5k 0.8× 780 0.5× 930 1.5× 316 0.6× 325 0.6× 126 3.2k

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Fields of papers citing papers by K.I. Theron

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of K.I. Theron

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Theron, K.I. & Gregory D. Breetzke. (2024). What’s the safest way home? Mapping safe transport routes in South Africa with (and without) crime data. Journal of Transportation Security. 17(1). 1 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I., et al.. (2016). Microstructure analysis and detection of mealiness in ‘Forelle’ pear ( Pyrus communis L.) by means of X-ray computed tomography. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 120. 145–156. 29 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I., et al.. (2015). Differential dependence of apple (Malus domesticaBorkh.) cultivars on the xanthophyll cycle for photoprotection. South African Journal of Plant and Soil. 33(1). 69–76. 3 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I., et al.. (2014). The efficacy of 6-benzyladenine, gibberellins4+7and prohexadione-calcium to increase fruit size in ‘Forelle’ and ‘Abate Fetel’ pear. South African Journal of Plant and Soil. 31(1). 53–59. 1 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I.. (2013). CHEMICAL THINNING OF APPLE: SOUTH AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE. Acta Horticulturae. 85–90. 2 indexed citations
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Cook, Nigel C., et al.. (2011). Environment and position of first bud to break on apple shoots affects lateral outgrowth. Trees. 26(2). 663–675. 10 indexed citations
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Steyn, W.J., et al.. (2008). Scoring and Girdling, but not GA3, Increase Yield without Decreasing Return Bloom in ‘Triumph’ Persimmon. HortScience. 43(7). 2022–2026. 9 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I. & W.J. Steyn. (2008). GIRDLING: SCIENCE BEHIND THE AGE-OLD TECHNIQUE. Acta Horticulturae. 51–60. 5 indexed citations
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Mudau, Fhatuwani N., K.I. Theron, & E. Rabe. (2005). Rind texture and juice acid content of Citrus spp. as affected by foliar sprays of mono-potassium phosphate (MKP), urea ammonium phosphate (UAP) and mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP). South African Journal of Plant and Soil. 22(4). 269–273. 2 indexed citations
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Wand, S.J.E., et al.. (2005). Harvest and post-harvest apple fruit quality following applications of kaolin particle film in South African orchards. Scientia Horticulturae. 107(3). 271–276. 73 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I., et al.. (2002). Defoliation alters spring growth flush characteristics and inhibits flowering in Protea cv. Carnival. Scientia Horticulturae. 94(3-4). 345–350. 2 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I., et al.. (2001). Manipulation of Flowering Time by Pruning of Protea cv. Sylvia (P. eximia × P. susannae). HortScience. 36(5). 909–912. 2 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I., et al.. (2001). The Role of Leaves and Carbohydrates in Flowering of Protea cv. Lady Di. HortScience. 36(5). 905–908.
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Theron, K.I., et al.. (1998). Influence of the number of calcium sprays on the distribution of fruit mineral concentration in an apple orchard. The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 73(4). 569–573. 18 indexed citations
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Jacobs, G., et al.. (1995). Vegetative propagation of hardwood cuttings of peach x almond hybrid 'GF 677'. II. Effect of cutting dimensions and field planting versus pre-plant storage. 2 indexed citations
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Theron, K.I. & Gerard Jacobs. (1994). Comparative Growth and Development of Nerine bowdenii W. Watson: Bulbs in Situ versus Replanted. HortScience. 29(12). 1493–1496. 3 indexed citations

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