Xiao Ruan

3.1k total citations · 2 hit papers
46 papers, 2.2k citations indexed

About

Xiao Ruan is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Biochemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Xiao Ruan has authored 46 papers receiving a total of 2.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 20 papers in Molecular Biology, 19 papers in Plant Science and 7 papers in Biochemistry. Recurrent topics in Xiao Ruan's work include Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions (9 papers), Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (7 papers) and Plant responses to water stress (5 papers). Xiao Ruan is often cited by papers focused on Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions (9 papers), Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (7 papers) and Plant responses to water stress (5 papers). Xiao Ruan collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Brazil. Xiao Ruan's co-authors include Qiang Wang, Yingxian Zhao, Wei Feng, Yang Li, Zhaohui Li, Pan Cun-de, Dean Jiang, Yang Li, Dean Jiang and Qiang Wang and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Food Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Xiao Ruan

43 papers receiving 2.1k citations

Hit Papers

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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. Response of Plant Secondary Metabolites to Environmental Factors
    2018 1.1k citations Xiao Ruan, Yingxian Zhao et al. Molecules profile →
  2. Phenolics and Plant Allelopathy
    2010 601 citations Zhaohui Li, Qiang Wang et al. Molecules profile →

Peers

Xiao Ruan
Mohamed A. Salem Egypt
Tran Dang Khanh Vietnam
Fabiana Antognoni Italy
Lubna Bilal Pakistan
Hany A. El‐Shemy Egypt
Laura Pistelli Italy
Zhongfeng Zhang China
Fabrizio Araniti Italy
Liaqat Ali Pakistan
Maria Celeste Dias Portugal
Mohamed A. Salem Egypt
Xiao Ruan
Citations per year, relative to Xiao Ruan Xiao Ruan (= 1×) peers Mohamed A. Salem

Countries citing papers authored by Xiao Ruan

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Fields of papers citing papers by Xiao Ruan

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Xiao Ruan

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Xiao Ruan. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Xiao Ruan 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 Xiao Ruan. Xiao Ruan is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Xu, Fengjiao, Yang Li, Aili Qu, et al.. (2025). A design of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum's flavonoid loaded polyvinylpyrrolidone nanoparticles for improving its bioavailability and biological activities. Food Chemistry. 473. 143099–143099. 4 indexed citations
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Li, Yang, Zhaohui Li, Xiao Ruan, et al.. (2022). Seasonal variation influences flavonoid biosynthesis path and content, and antioxidant activity of metabolites in Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels & Gilg. PLoS ONE. 17(4). e0265954–e0265954. 19 indexed citations
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Han, Tiantian, Yang Li, Qiang Wang, et al.. (2021). The essential roles of OsFtsH2 in developing the chloroplast of rice. BMC Plant Biology. 21(1). 445–445. 14 indexed citations
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Li, Yang, Fang Cheng, Xiao Ruan, et al.. (2016). Seasonal Dynamics of Metabolites in Needles of Taxus wallichiana var. mairei. Molecules. 21(10). 1403–1403. 37 indexed citations
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Ruan, Xiao, Pan Cun-de, Run Liu, et al.. (2016). Effects of climate warming on plant autotoxicity in forest evolution: a case simulation analysis for Picea schrenkiana regeneration. Ecology and Evolution. 6(16). 5854–5866. 10 indexed citations
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Ruan, Xiao. (2014). Application of Water-soluble ZnSe Quantum Dots on Rapid and Sensitive Detection of MPB83 Protein on Surface of Mycobacterium Bovis. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (CHINESE VERSION).
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Li, Xianxian, Min‐Feng Yu, Xiao Ruan, Yuzhu Zhang, & Qiang Wang. (2014). Phytotoxicity of 4,8-Dihydroxy-1-tetralone Isolated from Carya cathayensis Sarg. to Various Plant Species. Molecules. 19(10). 15452–15467. 12 indexed citations
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Ruan, Xiao. (2011). Surgical Types and Time Probability Distribution of Forward Surgical Team. 2 indexed citations
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Cun-de, Pan, Wang Qiang, Xiao Ruan, & Zhaohui Li. (2009). Biological activity and quantification of potential auto-toxins from the leaves of Picea schrenkiana.. 33(1). 186–196. 5 indexed citations
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Ruan, Xiao, et al.. (2007). Physiological response of riparian plants to watering in hyper-arid areas of Tarim River, China. Frontiers of Biology in China. 2(1). 54–61. 9 indexed citations
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Chen, Yaning, Qiang Wang, Weihong Li, et al.. (2006). Rational groundwater table indicated by the eco-physiological parameters of the vegetation: A case study of ecological restoration in the lower reaches of the Tarim River. Chinese Science Bulletin. 51(S1). 8–15. 39 indexed citations
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Wang, Qiang & Xiao Ruan. (2005). Study on the effect of plant hormones and pre-chilled treatment to break dormancy and germination of Rhodiola rosea seeds. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Jiangui, Junhua Huang, Qiang Wang, & Xiao Ruan. (2005). The response of content of endogenous hormones and osmotic regulaters in Haloxylon ammodendron Leaves to high temperature stress. Nanjing Linye Daxue xuebao. 29(6). 45–48. 1 indexed citations
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Ruan, Xiao. (2005). Quantitative Analysis of Salidroside,Tyrosol and Lotaustralin in Roots of Rhodiola L.Plants Grown at Tianshan Mountain. Yaowu fenxi zazhi. 2 indexed citations
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Yaning, Chen, Qiang Wang, Xiao Ruan, Weihong Li, & Yapeng Chen. (2004). Physiological Response of Populus euphratica to Artificial Water-recharge of the Lower Reaches of Tarim River. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 46(12). 1393–1401. 29 indexed citations
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Ruan, Xiao, et al.. (2000). Changes in content or release rate of 4 kinds of plant hormones in relation to the development, ripening and senescence of fragrant pear fruit. 26(5). 402–406. 1 indexed citations

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