Robert D. Slocum

2.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
41 papers, 1.7k citations indexed

About

Robert D. Slocum is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert D. Slocum has authored 41 papers receiving a total of 1.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 24 papers in Molecular Biology, 24 papers in Plant Science and 6 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. Recurrent topics in Robert D. Slocum's work include Polyamine Metabolism and Applications (16 papers), Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism (9 papers) and Biochemical and Molecular Research (6 papers). Robert D. Slocum is often cited by papers focused on Polyamine Metabolism and Applications (16 papers), Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism (9 papers) and Biochemical and Molecular Research (6 papers). Robert D. Slocum collaborates with scholars based in United States, Germany and United Kingdom. Robert D. Slocum's co-authors include Arthur W. Galston, Ravindar Kaur‐Sawhney, Stanley J. Roux, Cynthia L. Williamson, Hector E. Flores, Leonard H. Weinstein, L. H. Weinstein, Vernon Ahmadjian, John J. Gaynor and Peter Lange and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Biological Chemistry and PLANT PHYSIOLOGY.

In The Last Decade

Robert D. Slocum

41 papers receiving 1.6k citations

Hit Papers

The physiology and biochemistry of polyamines in plants 1984 2026 1998 2012 1984 100 200 300 400
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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. The physiology and biochemistry of polyamines in plants
    1984 425 citations Robert D. Slocum, Arthur W. Galston et al. 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 D. Slocum United States 20 1.2k 1.1k 164 105 78 41 1.7k
Michèle Crèvecœur Switzerland 23 1.4k 1.1× 1.3k 1.1× 71 0.4× 96 0.9× 38 0.5× 62 2.0k
Yoshu Yoshiba Japan 16 3.1k 2.6× 1.8k 1.6× 55 0.3× 113 1.1× 71 0.9× 19 3.4k
Pippa J. Madgwick United Kingdom 16 1.2k 1.0× 1.0k 0.9× 49 0.3× 79 0.8× 44 0.6× 26 1.8k
Carlos M. Figueroa Argentina 19 1.5k 1.2× 883 0.8× 51 0.3× 122 1.2× 108 1.4× 56 2.1k
Günther F. E. Scherer Germany 26 2.1k 1.7× 1.8k 1.6× 386 2.4× 82 0.8× 20 0.3× 58 2.7k
Sholpan Davletova United States 8 2.8k 2.3× 1.7k 1.5× 51 0.3× 95 0.9× 44 0.6× 9 3.2k
Paul F. McCabe Ireland 24 1.7k 1.4× 1.4k 1.2× 53 0.3× 106 1.0× 46 0.6× 53 2.3k
Daye Sun China 28 2.4k 2.0× 1.8k 1.6× 80 0.5× 81 0.8× 31 0.4× 60 2.9k
Silvia Costa United Kingdom 12 1.8k 1.5× 1.2k 1.1× 42 0.3× 72 0.7× 51 0.7× 14 2.2k
Tokihiko Nanjo Japan 17 3.2k 2.7× 2.1k 1.8× 67 0.4× 109 1.0× 30 0.4× 18 3.6k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

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Slocum, Robert D., Han-Wei Jiang, Katherine A. Brown, et al.. (2025). Modified pea apyrase has altered nuclear functions and enhances the growth of yeast and Arabidopsis. Frontiers in Plant Science. 16. 1584871–1584871. 1 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D. & Hector E. Flores. (2024). Biochemistry and Physiology of Polyamines in Plants. 2 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D., et al.. (2023). Transcriptional reprogramming of nucleotide metabolism in response to altered pyrimidine availability in Arabidopsis seedlings. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. 1273235–1273235. 2 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D., et al.. (2018). Ectopic expression of a pea apyrase enhances root system architecture and drought survival in Arabidopsis and soybean. Plant Cell & Environment. 42(1). 337–353. 30 indexed citations
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Zrenner, Rita, et al.. (2009). A functional analysis of the pyrimidine catabolic pathway in Arabidopsis. New Phytologist. 183(1). 117–132. 68 indexed citations
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Hewitt, Matthew M., et al.. (2005). Effects of phosphate limitation on expression of genes involved in pyrimidine synthesis and salvaging in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 43(2). 91–99. 23 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D.. (2005). Genes, enzymes and regulation of arginine biosynthesis in plants. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 43(8). 729–745. 238 indexed citations
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Schmidt, Anja, Yanhua Su, Reinhard Kunze, et al.. (2004). UPS1 and UPS2 from Arabidopsis Mediate High Affinity Transport of Uracil and 5-Fluorouracil. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 279(43). 44817–44824. 52 indexed citations
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Lake, Marc, Cynthia L. Williamson, & Robert D. Slocum. (1998). Molecular cloning and characterization of a UDP-glucose-4-epimerase gene (galE) and its expression in pea tissues. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 36(8). 555–562. 12 indexed citations
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Williamson, Cynthia L. & Robert D. Slocum. (1994). Molecular Cloning and Characterization of the pyrB1 and pyrB2 Genes Encoding Aspartate Transcarbamoylase in Pea (Pisum sativum L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 105(1). 377–384. 27 indexed citations
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Zimmerberg, Betty, et al.. (1993). Effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on uncoupling protein in brown adipose tissue in neonatal rats. Alcohol. 10(2). 149–153. 5 indexed citations
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Williamson, Cynthia L. & Robert D. Slocum. (1993). Characterization of an Aspartate Transcarbamoylase cDNA from Pea (Pisum sativum L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 102(3). 1055–1056. 5 indexed citations
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Williamson, Cynthia L. & Robert D. Slocum. (1992). Molecular Cloning and Evidence for Osmoregulation of the Δ1-Pyrroline-5-Carboxylate Reductase (proC) Gene in Pea (Pisum sativum L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 100(3). 1464–1470. 53 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D. & David P. Richardson. (1991). Purification and Characterization of Ornithine Transcarbamylase from Pea (Pisum sativum L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 96(1). 262–268. 13 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D., et al.. (1991). Electron-microscopic cytochemical localization of diamine and polyamine oxidases in pea and maize tissues. Planta. 183(3). 443–450. 57 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D. & L. H. Weinstein. (1990). Osmotic stress-induced putrescine accumulation as a mechanism of ammonia detoxification in oat leaves. 1 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D., et al.. (1990). Immunological Characterization of Plant Ornithine Transcarbamylases. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 92(4). 1205–1210. 10 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D. & Arthur W. Galston. (1985). Changes in Polyamine Biosynthesis Associated with Postfertilization Growth and Development in Tobacco Ovary Tissues. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 79(2). 336–343. 106 indexed citations
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Slocum, Robert D., John J. Gaynor, & Arthur W. Galston. (1984). Cytological and Ultrastructural Studies on Root Tissues. Annals of Botany. 54(supp3). 65–76. 29 indexed citations
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