Robert Edwards

17.1k total citations · 2 hit papers
199 papers, 12.0k citations indexed

About

Robert Edwards is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Pollution. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Edwards has authored 199 papers receiving a total of 12.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 122 papers in Molecular Biology, 103 papers in Plant Science and 39 papers in Pollution. Recurrent topics in Robert Edwards's work include Glutathione Transferases and Polymorphisms (59 papers), Weed Control and Herbicide Applications (58 papers) and Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress (42 papers). Robert Edwards is often cited by papers focused on Glutathione Transferases and Polymorphisms (59 papers), Weed Control and Herbicide Applications (58 papers) and Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress (42 papers). Robert Edwards collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Germany. Robert Edwards's co-authors include David P. Dixon, Ian Cummins, David J. Cole, Mark Skipsey, Melissa Brazier‐Hicks, Adrian J. Lapthorn, Virginia Walbot, Richard A. Dixon, Markus Gershater and Benjamin G. Davis and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Biological Chemistry and Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

In The Last Decade

Robert Edwards

198 papers receiving 11.5k citations

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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.

Plant glutathione S -transferases: enzymes with multiple functions in sickness and in health

2000 749 citations Robert Edwards, David P. Dixon et al. profile →
Plant glutathione transferases.

2002 659 citations David P. Dixon, Robert Edwards et al. profile →

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	RNA and protein biomarkers for detecting enhanced metabolic resistance to herbicides mesosulfuron‐methyl and fenoxaprop‐ethyl in black‐grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) 2024 ·Pest Management Science ·C. C. Lowe, Nawaporn Onkokesung, (unknown), Roland Beffa, Paul Neve, Robert Edwards, David Comont	4
2	ABC transporters linked to multiple herbicide resistance in blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides) 2023 ·Frontiers in Plant Science ·(unknown), Nawaporn Onkokesung, Sara Franco Ortega, Robert Edwards	22
3	What does coal mine dust lung disease look like? A radiological review following re‐identification in Queensland 2020 ·Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology ·Rhiannon McBean, (unknown), Robert Edwards, (unknown)	14
4	Evolution of generalist resistance to herbicide mixtures reveals a trade-off in resistance management 2020 ·Nature Communications ·David Comont, C. C. Lowe, Richard Hull, Laura Crook, Helen L. Hicks, Nawaporn Onkokesung, Roland Beffa, Dylan Z. Childs, Robert Edwards, Robert P. Freckleton, Paul Neve	87
5	Stonemasons with silicosis: Preliminary findings and a warning message from Australia 2019 ·Respirology ·(unknown), Rex Parsons, (unknown), Robert Edwards, Rhiannon McBean	30
6	Transcriptome sequencing identifies novel persistent viruses in herbicide resistant wild-grasses 2017 ·Scientific Reports ·Federico Sabbadin, R. Glover, (unknown), (unknown), Neil Boonham, Ian P. Adams, R. A. Mumford, Robert Edwards	14
7	Plant synthetic biology: a new platform for industrial biotechnology 2014 ·Journal of Experimental Botany ·(unknown), Robert Edwards	27
8	Safener responsiveness and multiple herbicide resistance in the weed black‐grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) 2009 ·Plant Biotechnology Journal ·Ian Cummins, David Bryant, Robert Edwards	69
9	⋆ How prepared are midwives to provide high-dependency care?: A study exploring midwives' experiences when caring for highly dependent women on delivery suite 2008 ·Robert Edwards	3
10	Getting the most out of publicly available T‐DNA insertion lines 2008 ·The Plant Journal ·Bekir Ülker, Edgar Peiter, David P. Dixon, Caroline S. Moffat, Richard Capper, Nicolas Bouché, Robert Edwards, Dale Sanders, Heather Knight, Marc R. Knight	53
11	Characterization and engineering of the bifunctional N - and O -glucosyltransferase involved in xenobiotic metabolism in plants 2007 ·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ·Melissa Brazier‐Hicks, Wendy A. Offen, Markus Gershater, Timothy J. Revett, Eng‐Kiat Lim, Dianna J. Bowles, G.J. Davies, Robert Edwards	262
12	Role of a Carboxylesterase in Herbicide Bioactivation in Arabidopsis thaliana 2007 ·Journal of Biological Chemistry ·Markus Gershater, Ian Cummins, Robert Edwards	52
13	Carboxylesterase activities toward pesticide esters in crops and weeds 2006 ·Phytochemistry ·Markus Gershater, Kate R. Sharples, Robert Edwards	39
14	Manipulation of plant tolerance to herbicides through co‐ordinated metabolic engineering of a detoxifying glutathione transferase and thiol cosubstrate 2005 ·Plant Biotechnology Journal ·Mark Skipsey, Ian Cummins, Christopher J. Andrews, Ian Jepson, Robert Edwards	38
15	Functional importance of the family 1 glucosyltransferase UGT72B1 in the metabolism of xenobiotics in Arabidopsis thaliana 2005 ·The Plant Journal ·Melissa Brazier‐Hicks, Robert Edwards	61
16	Structure of dichloromethyl-ketal safeners affects the expression of glutathione S-transferase isoforms. 2003 ·(unknown), István Jablonkai, David P. Dixon, Ian Cummins, Robert Edwards	1
17	Partial purification and characterisation of a 2,4,5-trichlorophenol detoxifying O-glucosyltransferase from wheat 2003 ·Phytochemistry ·Melissa Brazier‐Hicks, David J. Cole, Robert Edwards	13
18	Purification of Multiple Glutathione Transferases Involved in Herbicide Detoxification from Wheat (Triticum aestivumL.) Treated with the Safener Fenchlorazole-ethyl 1997 ·Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology ·Ian Cummins, David J. Cole, Robert Edwards	93
19	The Rights of Students with Learning Disabilities and the Responsibilities of Institutions of Higher Education Under the Americans With Disabilities Act 1994 ·Journal of law and policy ·Robert Edwards	2
20	Neurogenically mediated contractions of dog basilar artery involve the release of a thromboxane-like substance 1989 ·European Journal of Pharmacology ·Helen E. Connor, Robert Edwards, W. Feniuk	4

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