Michael Pillay

2.9k total citations
105 papers, 2.0k citations indexed

About

Michael Pillay is a scholar working on Plant Science, Molecular Biology and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael Pillay has authored 105 papers receiving a total of 2.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 78 papers in Plant Science, 22 papers in Molecular Biology and 13 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. Recurrent topics in Michael Pillay's work include Banana Cultivation and Research (47 papers), Chromosomal and Genetic Variations (14 papers) and Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis (9 papers). Michael Pillay is often cited by papers focused on Banana Cultivation and Research (47 papers), Chromosomal and Genetic Variations (14 papers) and Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis (9 papers). Michael Pillay collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, Nigeria and United States. Michael Pillay's co-authors include A. Tenkouano, Davis Nwakanma, George Ude, Keolebogile Shirley Motaung, Dimakatso Alice Senthebane, Arielle Rowe, Collet Dandara, Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Kevin Dzobo and Ebenezer A. Ogundiwin and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Michael Pillay

101 papers receiving 1.8k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Michael Pillay South Africa 25 1.4k 511 209 181 174 105 2.0k
Bodil Jørgensen Denmark 27 1.5k 1.1× 937 1.8× 293 1.4× 108 0.6× 273 1.6× 78 2.3k
Cheng Zhou China 20 475 0.3× 484 0.9× 98 0.5× 70 0.4× 82 0.5× 87 1.2k
Vrinda S. Thaker India 17 716 0.5× 310 0.6× 162 0.8× 64 0.4× 237 1.4× 91 1.1k
Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Pakistan 24 353 0.3× 439 0.9× 140 0.7× 122 0.7× 99 0.6× 164 1.8k
Jishuang Chen China 28 1.7k 1.2× 651 1.3× 141 0.7× 123 0.7× 84 0.5× 101 2.4k
Liang‐Liang Chen China 22 703 0.5× 773 1.5× 106 0.5× 38 0.2× 116 0.7× 80 1.6k
Chu Hoàng Hà Vietnam 20 544 0.4× 668 1.3× 165 0.8× 35 0.2× 77 0.4× 160 1.6k
Huajun Wang China 18 708 0.5× 483 0.9× 75 0.4× 46 0.3× 75 0.4× 71 1.5k
Gaofu Qi China 24 798 0.6× 727 1.4× 128 0.6× 60 0.3× 116 0.7× 54 1.8k
Hui Zhao China 25 788 0.6× 908 1.8× 167 0.8× 25 0.1× 123 0.7× 135 2.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Michael Pillay

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael Pillay

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All Works

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Wilson, Victoria, A. Tenkouano, & Michael Pillay. (2019). Paternal Contribution to Banana (Musa sapientum L.) & Plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.) Progenies & Progeny Ploidy Composition in a Polycross Mating System Using RAPD & Flow Cytometry. Asian Journal of Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology. 1–14.
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Pillay, Michael, et al.. (2019). Genotoxicity of aqueous extracts of Tulbaghia violacea as determined through an Allium cepa assay. South African Journal of Science. 115(1/2). 15 indexed citations
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Dzobo, Kevin, Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Dimakatso Alice Senthebane, et al.. (2018). Advances in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: Innovation and Transformation of Medicine. Stem Cells International. 2018. 1–24. 286 indexed citations
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Dzobo, Kevin, et al.. (2017). The Future of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine in Africa. Tissue Engineering Part A. 23(19-20). 1023–1025. 3 indexed citations
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Adeleke, Rasheed, et al.. (2016). Potential of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacterial Isolates to Contribute to Soil Fertility. BioMed Research International. 2016. 1–10. 34 indexed citations
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Pillay, Michael. (2015). An Ecological Study of Benthic Flora in Brackishwater Bheris. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.
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Pillay, Michael, et al.. (2015). Biological Activities of Species in the Genus Tulbaghia: A Review. 2(12). 1 indexed citations
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Elayabalan, Sivalingam, et al.. (2013). Efficient regeneration of the endangered banana cultivar Virupakshi (AAB) via embryogenic cell suspension from immature male flowers. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 12(6). 563–569. 3 indexed citations
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Pillay, Michael, et al.. (2013). Impact of solar irradiation on cholera toxin secretion by different strains of Vibrio cholerae : research article. South African Journal of Science. 109. 1–6. 1 indexed citations
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Pillay, Michael, et al.. (2012). Male fertility in Musa : Pollen quality in diploid banana hybrids. Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 13(2). 39–45. 4 indexed citations
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Pillay, Michael, et al.. (2011). β-Carotene content of selected banana genotypes from Uganda. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 10(28). 5423–5430. 24 indexed citations
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Nyine, Moses, et al.. (2010). A screening method for banana weevil ( Cosmopolites sordidus Germar) resistance using reference genotypes. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 9(30). 4725–4730. 6 indexed citations
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Nyine, Moses & Michael Pillay. (2007). Banana nectar as a medium for testing pollen viability and germination in Musa. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 6(10). 1175–1180. 16 indexed citations
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Rubaihayo, Patrick, et al.. (2007). Generation of cell suspensions of East African highland bananas through scalps. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 6(11). 1352–1357. 13 indexed citations
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Biruma, M., Michael Pillay, Leena Tripathi, et al.. (2007). Banana Xanthomonas wilt: a review of the disease, management strategies and future research directions. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 6(8). 953–962. 81 indexed citations
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Ude, George, Christian O. Dimkpa, P. O. Anegbeh, et al.. (2006). Analysis of genetic diversity in accessions of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O'Rorke) Baill. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 5(3). 219–223. 10 indexed citations
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Pillay, Michael, Ebenezer A. Ogundiwin, A. Tenkouano, & Jaroslav Doležel. (2006). Ploidy and genome composition of Musa germplasm at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 5(13). 22 indexed citations

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