Theodore W. Tibbitts

2.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
59 papers, 1.7k citations indexed

About

Theodore W. Tibbitts is a scholar working on Plant Science, Food Science and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Theodore W. Tibbitts has authored 59 papers receiving a total of 1.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 40 papers in Plant Science, 25 papers in Food Science and 5 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Theodore W. Tibbitts's work include Potato Plant Research (25 papers), Plant responses to elevated CO2 (14 papers) and Plant Pathogens and Resistance (11 papers). Theodore W. Tibbitts is often cited by papers focused on Potato Plant Research (25 papers), Plant responses to elevated CO2 (14 papers) and Plant Pathogens and Resistance (11 papers). Theodore W. Tibbitts collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and United Kingdom. Theodore W. Tibbitts's co-authors include Weixing Cao, Raymond M. Wheeler, Gerald E. Edwards, Daniel J. Barta, Robert C. Morrow, David M. Olszyk, John D. Spengler, Benjamin G. Ferris, Richard Letz and Jiwan P. Palta and has published in prestigious journals such as Environmental Science & Technology, PLANT PHYSIOLOGY and Journal of Experimental Botany.

In The Last Decade

Theodore W. Tibbitts

59 papers receiving 1.6k citations

Hit Papers

Measurement of Ozone Injury by Determination of Leaf Chlo... 1977 2026 1993 2009 1977 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. Measurement of Ozone Injury by Determination of Leaf Chlorophyll Concentration
    1977 335 citations Theodore W. Tibbitts et al. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY profile →

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Theodore W. Tibbitts United States 26 1.4k 334 224 193 180 59 1.7k
Bruno Quebedeaux United States 22 936 0.7× 143 0.4× 248 1.1× 224 1.2× 109 0.6× 48 1.3k
Alberto Muñoz‐Rueda Spain 27 1.6k 1.2× 90 0.3× 322 1.4× 356 1.8× 240 1.3× 59 1.9k
HD Barrs Egypt 9 2.8k 2.0× 93 0.3× 402 1.8× 334 1.7× 57 0.3× 13 3.1k
Gian Franco Soldatini Italy 20 1.1k 0.8× 36 0.1× 262 1.2× 115 0.6× 206 1.1× 33 1.3k
Angelos Patakas Greece 23 1.6k 1.2× 248 0.7× 261 1.2× 529 2.7× 57 0.3× 59 2.0k
Lee Tarpley United States 22 1.7k 1.2× 46 0.1× 199 0.9× 207 1.1× 73 0.4× 47 2.1k
Boris I. Chevone United States 22 1.6k 1.1× 57 0.2× 544 2.4× 340 1.8× 402 2.2× 46 2.0k
Zhaolong Wang China 25 1.2k 0.9× 61 0.2× 209 0.9× 228 1.2× 27 0.1× 57 1.7k
Marcelo Schramm Mielke Brazil 24 1.2k 0.9× 114 0.3× 165 0.7× 454 2.4× 64 0.4× 104 1.7k
J. D. Barnes United Kingdom 12 1.0k 0.7× 64 0.2× 160 0.7× 324 1.7× 264 1.5× 16 1.3k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Wheeler, Raymond M., et al.. (2019). Potatoes as a Crop for Space Life Support: Effect of CO2, Irradiance, and Photoperiod on Leaf Photosynthesis and Stomatal Conductance. Frontiers in Plant Science. 10. 1632–1632. 19 indexed citations
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Tibbitts, Theodore W., et al.. (2001). Leaf Epinasty Induced by Reflection of Light from Beneath Marigold Plants. HortScience. 36(1). 83–84. 1 indexed citations
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Barta, Daniel J. & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (2000). Calcium Localization and Tipburn Development in Lettuce Leaves during Early Enlargement. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 125(3). 294–298. 59 indexed citations
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Tibbitts, Theodore W., John C. Sager, & Donald T. Krizek. (2000). Guidelines for measuring and reporting environmental parameters in growth chambers.. Kyushu University Institutional Repository (QIR) (Kyushu University). 29. 9–16. 5 indexed citations
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Cao, Weixing & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1998). Response of Potatoes to nitrogen concentrations differ with nitrogen forms. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 21(4). 615–623. 36 indexed citations
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Cao, Weixing & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1997). Relationships of Starch Concentration with Specific Leaf Weight and Mineral Concentrations in Potato Leaves Under Varied CO2 and Temperature. Zhiwu xuebao. 39(12). 1118–1125. 2 indexed citations
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Cushman, Kent & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1996). Size of Tuber Propagule Influences Injury of `Kennebec' Potato Plants by Constant Light. HortScience. 31(7). 1164–1166. 12 indexed citations
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Cao, Weixing, et al.. (1994). Tuber Initiation in Hydroponically Grown Potatoes by Alteration of Solution pH. HortScience. 29(6). 621–623. 37 indexed citations
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Cao, Weixing & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1994). Responses of potatoes to solution pH levels with different forms of nitrogen. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 17(1). 109–126. 21 indexed citations
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Rangarajan, Anusuya & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1994). Exposure with Far-red Radiation for Control of Oedema Injury on `Yale' Ivy Geranium. HortScience. 29(1). 38–40. 11 indexed citations
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Cao, Weixing & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1993). Growth and Carbon Assimilation in Potato Plants as Affected by Light Fluctuations. HortScience. 28(7). 748–748. 4 indexed citations
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Cao, Weixing & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1992). Temperature Cycling Periods Meet Growth and Tuberization in Potatoes under Continuous Irradiation. HortScience. 27(4). 344–345. 9 indexed citations
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Wheeler, Raymond M., et al.. (1991). Carbon Dioxide Effects on Potato Growth under Different Photoperiods and Irradiance. Crop Science. 31(5). 1209–1213. 80 indexed citations
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Cao, Weixing & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1991). Potassium concentration effect on growth, gas exchange and mineral accumulation in potatoes. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 14(6). 525–537. 18 indexed citations
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Wheeler, Raymond M., David J. Hannapel, & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1988). Comparison of Axillary Bud Growth and Patatin Accumulation in Potato Leaf Cuttings as Assays for Tuber Induction*. Annals of Botany. 62(1). 25–30. 7 indexed citations
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Wheeler, Raymond M. & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1987). Utilization of potatoes for life support systems in space: III. Productivity at successive harvest dates under 12-H and 24-H photoperiods. American Journal of Potato Research. 64(6). 311–320. 31 indexed citations
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Morrow, Robert C. & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1987). Air Ion Exposure System for Plants. HortScience. 22(1). 148–151. 3 indexed citations
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Wheeler, Raymond M. & Theodore W. Tibbitts. (1986). Growth and Tuberization of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under Continuous Light. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 80(3). 801–804. 64 indexed citations
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Wheeler, Raymond M., et al.. (1985). Elimination of Toxicity from Polyurethane Foam Plugs Used for Plant Culture. HortScience. 20(3). 448–449. 21 indexed citations
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Tibbitts, Theodore W., et al.. (1978). Growth and Epinasty of Marigold Plants Maintained from Emergence on Horizontal Clinostats. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 61(2). 199–203. 8 indexed citations

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