Robert C. Herner

1.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
24 papers, 865 citations indexed

About

Robert C. Herner is a scholar working on Plant Science, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert C. Herner has authored 24 papers receiving a total of 865 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Plant Science, 4 papers in Molecular Biology and 2 papers in Cell Biology. Recurrent topics in Robert C. Herner's work include Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies (10 papers), Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management (7 papers) and Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation (4 papers). Robert C. Herner is often cited by papers focused on Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies (10 papers), Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management (7 papers) and Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation (4 papers). Robert C. Herner collaborates with scholars based in United States, Brazil and Thailand. Robert C. Herner's co-authors include Hans Kende, Thomas Böller, K. C. Sink, George L. Staby, Alley E. Watada, A.A. Kader, David R. Dilley, Roberto Romani, Ross E. Byers and Harold M. Sell and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PLANT PHYSIOLOGY and Planta.

In The Last Decade

Robert C. Herner

23 papers receiving 789 citations

Hit Papers

Assay for and enzymatic formation of an ethylene precurso... 1979 2026 1994 2010 1979 100 200 300
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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. Assay for and enzymatic formation of an ethylene precursor, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid
    1979 351 citations Thomas Böller, Robert C. Herner et al. Planta profile →

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert C. Herner United States 12 747 280 67 45 39 24 865
J. C. Pêch France 11 749 1.0× 438 1.6× 65 1.0× 184 4.1× 27 0.7× 19 981
Elmo M. Beyer United States 16 1.2k 1.6× 591 2.1× 59 0.9× 11 0.2× 53 1.4× 25 1.3k
John Bell United States 13 979 1.3× 830 3.0× 41 0.6× 41 0.9× 78 2.0× 15 1.3k
C. A. Pontikis Greece 17 419 0.6× 234 0.8× 82 1.2× 33 0.7× 49 1.3× 30 545
Young Sam Seo South Korea 20 747 1.0× 544 1.9× 27 0.4× 49 1.1× 36 0.9× 24 979
Trevor J. Douglas Australia 14 361 0.5× 289 1.0× 46 0.7× 34 0.8× 27 0.7× 22 527
I. A. Hafiz Pakistan 16 584 0.8× 342 1.2× 91 1.4× 28 0.6× 54 1.4× 41 703
Adriana Sacco Italy 14 656 0.9× 266 0.9× 49 0.7× 99 2.2× 70 1.8× 25 793
R. Sexton United Kingdom 24 1.3k 1.8× 711 2.5× 118 1.8× 15 0.3× 50 1.3× 44 1.5k
Manuel Cercós Spain 16 1.1k 1.5× 749 2.7× 65 1.0× 167 3.7× 44 1.1× 25 1.4k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert C. Herner

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Herner, Robert C. & Saichol Ketsa. (2025). Insight into the hardening of the pericarp of mangosteen fruit after impact. Crop Science. 65(3).
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Silva, Silvanda de Melo, et al.. (2014). Time-dependent Changes in the Longitudinal Sugar and Respiratory Profiles of Asparagus Spears During Storage at 0 °C. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 139(4). 339–348. 9 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C., et al.. (1995). Effects of Carbohydrate Loading on Sugar Profile and Respiration of Asparagus Spears during Storage. HortScience. 30(4). 824F–824. 1 indexed citations
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Wang, Hong & Robert C. Herner. (1990). EFFECT OF CA STORAGE ON THE ULTRASTRUCTURE OF CHLOROPLAST AND CHLOROPHYLL CONTENT OF CHINESE MUSTARD. HortScience. 25(9). 1127b–1127. 1 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C., et al.. (1987). Evaluation of Techniques to Measure Chilling Injury in Tomato. HortScience. 22(6). 1309–1312. 18 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C.. (1986). Germination Under Cold Soil Conditions. HortScience. 21(5). 1118–1122. 21 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C., et al.. (1986). Bulb Organ Changes and Influence of Temperature on Gaseous Levels in a Modified Atmosphere Package of Precooled Tulip Bulbs. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 111(6). 900–904. 6 indexed citations
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Watada, Alley E., Robert C. Herner, A.A. Kader, Roberto Romani, & George L. Staby. (1984). Terminology for the Description of Developmental Stages of Horticultural Crops. HortScience. 19(1). 20–21. 75 indexed citations
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Watada, Alley E., Robert C. Herner, A.A. Kader, Roberto Romani, & George L. Staby. (1984). Terminology for the description of developmental stages of horticultural crops.. HortScience. 62 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C., et al.. (1982). Chilling Injury of Germinating Seeds and Seedlings. HortScience. 17(2). 169–173. 24 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C., et al.. (1982). Increases in ethylene and carbon dioxide production by Tulipa gesneriana L. ‘Prominence’ after completion of the cold-requirement. Scientia Horticulturae. 16(1). 77–83. 7 indexed citations
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Uebersax, Mark A., et al.. (1982). Effect of Postharvest Holding Conditions on the Quality of Salt‐Stock Pickles. Journal of Food Science. 47(2). 449–454. 1 indexed citations
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Grumet, Rebecca, Jon F. Fobes, & Robert C. Herner. (1981). Ripening Behavior of Wild Tomato Species. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 68(6). 1428–1432. 21 indexed citations
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Böller, Thomas, Robert C. Herner, & Hans Kende. (1979). Assay for and enzymatic formation of an ethylene precursor, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid. Planta. 145(3). 293–303. 351 indexed citations breakdown →
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Dilley, David R., et al.. (1977). Phospholipid Biosynthesis and Fatty Acid Content in Relation to Chilling Injury during Germination of Seeds. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 60(6). 897–902. 27 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C. & K. C. Sink. (1977). RIPENING BEHAVIOR OF THE RIN TOMATO MUTANT. Acta Horticulturae. 239–246. 5 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C., et al.. (1976). Effects of Applied Growth Substances on Growth of Shoot Apices Excised from Onions in Rest1. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 101(3). 211–213. 3 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C., et al.. (1976). Effect of Temperature on Growth of Shoot Apices Excised from Onions in Rest1. HortScience. 11(2). 154–155. 2 indexed citations
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Herner, Robert C. & K. C. Sink. (1973). Ethylene Production and Respiratory Behavior of the rin Tomato Mutant. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 52(1). 38–42. 87 indexed citations
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Byers, Ross E., L. R. Baker, Harold M. Sell, Robert C. Herner, & David R. Dilley. (1972). Ethylene: A Natural Regulator of Sex Expression of Cucumis melo L. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 69(3). 717–720. 92 indexed citations

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