Torbert Rocheford

11.2k total citations · 2 hit papers
106 papers, 6.4k citations indexed

About

Torbert Rocheford is a scholar working on Plant Science, Genetics and Biochemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Torbert Rocheford has authored 106 papers receiving a total of 6.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 66 papers in Plant Science, 50 papers in Genetics and 33 papers in Biochemistry. Recurrent topics in Torbert Rocheford's work include Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals (49 papers), Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress (33 papers) and Genetics and Plant Breeding (32 papers). Torbert Rocheford is often cited by papers focused on Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals (49 papers), Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress (33 papers) and Genetics and Plant Breeding (32 papers). Torbert Rocheford collaborates with scholars based in United States, Mexico and China. Torbert Rocheford's co-authors include Edward S. Buckler, J. W. Dudley, Eleanore T. Wurtzel, Irwin L. Goldman, Jeffrey Wong, R. J. Lambert, James B. Holland, Michael D. McMullen, Sherry Flint-García and Peter J. Bradbury and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Nature Genetics and Genes & Development.

In The Last Decade

Torbert Rocheford

104 papers receiving 6.1k citations

Hit Papers

Genome-wide association study of leaf architecture in the... 2008 2026 2014 2020 2011 2008 250 500 750
What are hit papers?

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. Genome-wide association study of leaf architecture in the maize nested association mapping population
    2011 779 citations Feng Tian, Peter J. Bradbury et al. Nature Genetics profile →
  2. Natural Genetic Variation in Lycopene Epsilon Cyclase Tapped for Maize Biofortification
    2008 556 citations Torbert Rocheford, Ling Bai et al. Science profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Torbert Rocheford United States 40 4.6k 2.9k 1.7k 1.3k 668 106 6.4k
N. di Fonzo Italy 38 3.8k 0.8× 674 0.2× 1.4k 0.9× 201 0.2× 890 1.3× 135 4.7k
Sherry Flint-García United States 28 4.9k 1.1× 3.6k 1.2× 1.0k 0.6× 113 0.1× 730 1.1× 79 5.8k
Joe Tohmé Colombia 47 6.3k 1.3× 1.5k 0.5× 1.1k 0.7× 197 0.2× 371 0.6× 141 7.2k
Zlatko Šatović Croatia 40 4.0k 0.9× 1.2k 0.4× 1.0k 0.6× 220 0.2× 388 0.6× 245 5.4k
Fernando Nuez Spain 44 5.0k 1.1× 1.1k 0.4× 1.8k 1.1× 387 0.3× 124 0.2× 222 6.1k
David M. Francis United States 40 3.2k 0.7× 631 0.2× 1.2k 0.7× 896 0.7× 51 0.1× 126 4.5k
Anne Frary Türkiye 31 4.7k 1.0× 1.2k 0.4× 2.1k 1.3× 233 0.2× 82 0.1× 98 5.7k
Jaime Prohens Spain 45 5.3k 1.1× 899 0.3× 1.8k 1.1× 663 0.5× 217 0.3× 278 6.7k
Tobias Würschum Germany 44 5.4k 1.2× 3.1k 1.1× 802 0.5× 73 0.1× 833 1.2× 166 6.0k
Zhixi Tian China 37 4.8k 1.0× 1.2k 0.4× 1.8k 1.1× 42 0.0× 264 0.4× 91 5.6k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Torbert Rocheford

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Torbert Rocheford

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Torbert Rocheford. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Torbert Rocheford based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Torbert Rocheford. Torbert Rocheford is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Chang, Timothy S., et al.. (2021). Research Note: Orange corn altered the cecal microbiome in laying hens. Poultry Science. 101(3). 101685–101685. 2 indexed citations
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Owens, Brenda F., Deepu Mathew, Christine Diepenbrock, et al.. (2019). Genome-Wide Association Study and Pathway-Level Analysis of Kernel Color in Maize. G3 Genes Genomes Genetics. 9(6). 1945–1955. 23 indexed citations
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Diepenbrock, Christine, Catherine B. Kandianis, Alexander E. Lipka, et al.. (2017). Novel Loci Underlie Natural Variation in Vitamin E Levels in Maize Grain. The Plant Cell. 29(10). 2374–2392. 83 indexed citations
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Tian, Feng, Peter J. Bradbury, Patrick J. Brown, et al.. (2011). Genome-wide association study of leaf architecture in the maize nested association mapping population. Nature Genetics. 43(2). 159–162. 779 indexed citations breakdown →
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Li, Shanshan, et al.. (2010). Vitamin A equivalence of the β-carotene in β-carotene–biofortified maize porridge consumed by women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 92(5). 1105–1112. 74 indexed citations
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Pressoir, Gaël, Patrick J. Brown, Narasimham Upadyayula, et al.. (2009). Natural variation in maize architecture is mediated by allelic differences at the PINOID co‐ortholog barren inflorescence2. The Plant Journal. 58(4). 618–628. 29 indexed citations
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Rocheford, Torbert, Ling Bai, Thomas P. Brutnell, et al.. (2008). Natural Genetic Variation in Lycopene Epsilon Cyclase Tapped for Maize Biofortification. Science. 319(5861). 330–333. 556 indexed citations breakdown →
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Bortiri, Esteban, George Chuck, Erik Vollbrecht, et al.. (2006). ramosa2 Encodes a LATERAL ORGAN BOUNDARY Domain Protein That Determines the Fate of Stem Cells in Branch Meristems of Maize. The Plant Cell. 18(3). 574–585. 258 indexed citations
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Laurie, Cathy C., Scott D. Chasalow, John R. LeDeaux, et al.. (2004). The Genetic Architecture of Response to Long-Term Artificial Selection for Oil Concentration in the Maize Kernel. Genetics. 168(4). 2141–2155. 181 indexed citations
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Moose, Stephen P., J. W. Dudley, & Torbert Rocheford. (2004). Maize selection passes the century mark: a unique resource for 21st century genomics. Trends in Plant Science. 9(7). 358–364. 138 indexed citations
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Egesel, Cem Ömer, Jeffrey Wong, R. J. Lambert, & Torbert Rocheford. (2003). Gene dosage effects on carotenoid concentration in maize grain. Maydica. 48(3). 183–190. 21 indexed citations
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Lambert, R. J., et al.. (1999). RFLP and cluster analysis of introgression of exotic germplasm into US maize inbreds. Americanae (AECID Library). 2 indexed citations
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Rocheford, Torbert, et al.. (1996). Change in ribosomal DNA spacer-length composition in maize recurrent selection populations. 2. Analysis of BS10, BS11, RBS10, and RSSSC. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 92(6). 680–687. 6 indexed citations
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Tadmor, Yaakov, F. Azanza, Tingting Han, Torbert Rocheford, & John A. Juvik. (1995). RFLP mapping of the sugary enhancer1 gene in maize. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 91(3). 489–494. 9 indexed citations
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Rocheford, Torbert & D. R. Pring. (1990). Nuclear-mitochondrial interactions affecting transcription of mitochondrial open reading frames.. 61–62. 1 indexed citations
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Rocheford, Torbert, et al.. (1985). Effect of wind generated sand abrasion on infection of corn (Zea mays L.) by Corynebacterium michiganense ssp. nebraskense.. Phytopathology. 75. 7 indexed citations
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Rocheford, Torbert, Anne K. Vidaver, & C Gardner. (1985). Growth of Corynebacterium michiganense ssp. nebraskense on maize callus.. 57–58. 1 indexed citations

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