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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Genetics 67 2506 2379 1121 1052 212 22254

Baohong Zhang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Baohong Zhang between 1996 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Baohong Zhang published across 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, averaging 10.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 29 publications in 2023. 34 of the 314 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1996 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 29. Peak 29 publications in 2023. 1996: 1 publication 1997: 0 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 1 publication 2000: 6 publications 2001: 5 publications 2002: 0 publications 2003: 0 publications 2004: 0 publications 2005: 4 publications 2006: 15 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 4 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 8 publications 2012: 6 publications 2013: 17 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 24 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 15 publications 2018: 11 publications 2019: 18 publications 2020: 16 publications 2021: 20 publications 2022: 27 publications 2023: 29 publications 2024: 21 publications 2025: 13 publications
1996 2025

314 publications in total across all disciplines

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Baohong Zhang: publications per year, 1996 to 2025
Year Publications
1996 1
1997 0
1998 1
1999 1
2000 6
2001 5
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 4
2006 15
2007 8
2008 4
2009 11
2010 10
2011 8
2012 6
2013 17
2014 9
2015 24
2016 14
2017 15
2018 11
2019 18
2020 16
2021 20
2022 27
2023 29
2024 21
2025 13
Total 314
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Baohong Zhang publication distribution in Genetics in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Genetics in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Baohong Zhang sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200
Bar chart with 67 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 45–54 to 703+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 217. Most scientists, 217, have 125–134 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 205–214 publications, is where this scientist sits. 45–54 publications: 6 scientists 55–64 publications: 10 scientists 65–74 publications: 35 scientists 75–84 publications: 84 scientists 85–94 publications: 102 scientists 95–104 publications: 151 scientists 105–114 publications: 175 scientists 115–124 publications: 203 scientists 125–134 publications: 217 scientists 135–144 publications: 205 scientists 145–154 publications: 193 scientists 155–164 publications: 188 scientists 165–174 publications: 170 scientists 175–184 publications: 178 scientists 185–194 publications: 164 scientists 195–204 publications: 173 scientists 205–214 publications: 159 scientists 215–224 publications: 134 scientists 225–234 publications: 143 scientists 235–244 publications: 105 scientists 245–254 publications: 114 scientists 255–264 publications: 92 scientists 265–274 publications: 88 scientists 275–284 publications: 87 scientists 285–294 publications: 80 scientists 295–304 publications: 62 scientists 305–314 publications: 75 scientists 315–324 publications: 67 scientists 325–334 publications: 60 scientists 335–344 publications: 52 scientists 345–354 publications: 40 scientists 355–364 publications: 48 scientists 365–374 publications: 47 scientists 375–384 publications: 46 scientists 385–394 publications: 31 scientists 395–404 publications: 27 scientists 405–414 publications: 40 scientists 415–424 publications: 30 scientists 425–434 publications: 43 scientists 435–444 publications: 29 scientists 445–454 publications: 14 scientists 455–464 publications: 28 scientists 465–474 publications: 21 scientists 475–484 publications: 21 scientists 485–494 publications: 22 scientists 495–504 publications: 17 scientists 505–514 publications: 12 scientists 515–524 publications: 11 scientists 525–534 publications: 8 scientists 535–544 publications: 8 scientists 545–554 publications: 14 scientists 555–564 publications: 4 scientists 565–574 publications: 11 scientists 575–584 publications: 5 scientists 585–594 publications: 11 scientists 595–604 publications: 12 scientists 605–614 publications: 7 scientists 615–624 publications: 6 scientists 625–634 publications: 10 scientists 635–644 publications: 9 scientists 645–654 publications: 10 scientists 655–664 publications: 6 scientists 665–674 publications: 6 scientists 675–684 publications: 6 scientists 685–694 publications: 4 scientists 695–702 publications: 6 scientists 703+ publications: 100 scientists
45–54 publications 703+

This scientist: 212 publications — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more.

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Number of Genetics scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,342 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
45–54 6
55–64 10
65–74 35
75–84 84
85–94 102
95–104 151
105–114 175
115–124 203
125–134 217
135–144 205
145–154 193
155–164 188
165–174 170
175–184 178
185–194 164
195–204 173
205–214 159 212
215–224 134
225–234 143
235–244 105
245–254 114
255–264 92
265–274 88
275–284 87
285–294 80
295–304 62
305–314 75
315–324 67
325–334 60
335–344 52
345–354 40
355–364 48
365–374 47
375–384 46
385–394 31
395–404 27
405–414 40
415–424 30
425–434 43
435–444 29
445–454 14
455–464 28
465–474 21
475–484 21
485–494 22
495–504 17
505–514 12
515–524 11
525–534 8
535–544 8
545–554 14
555–564 4
565–574 11
575–584 5
585–594 11
595–604 12
605–614 7
615–624 6
625–634 10
635–644 9
645–654 10
655–664 6
665–674 6
675–684 6
685–694 4
695–702 6
703+ 100
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Baohong Zhang D-index placement in Genetics in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Genetics scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Baohong Zhang sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 160+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 191. Most scientists, 191, have 62–63 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 66–67 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 24 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 52 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 84 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 112 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 141 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 143 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 145 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 179 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 162 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 175 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 191 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 172 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 184 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 164 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 158 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 150 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 136 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 127 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 127 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 111 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 110 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 110 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 102 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 66 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 72 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 70 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 54 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 60 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 55 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 45 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 42 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 28 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 39 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 25 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 31 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 34 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 29 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 27 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 22 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 16 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 11 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 21 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 4 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 9 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 14 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 6 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 10 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 7 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 9 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 8 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 8 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 9 scientists 160+ D-Index: 96 scientists
40–41 D-Index 160+

This scientist: 67 D-Index — 43rd percentile

43% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more.

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Number of Genetics scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,342 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 24
42–43 52
44–45 84
46–47 112
48–49 118
50–51 141
52–53 143
54–55 145
56–57 179
58–59 162
60–61 175
62–63 191
64–65 172
66–67 184 67
68–69 164
70–71 158
72–73 150
74–75 136
76–77 127
78–79 127
80–81 111
82–83 110
84–85 110
86–87 84
88–89 102
90–91 66
92–93 72
94–95 70
96–97 54
98–99 60
100–101 49
102–103 55
104–105 45
106–107 42
108–109 28
110–111 39
112–113 25
114–115 31
116–117 29
118–119 34
120–121 29
122–123 29
124–125 18
126–127 27
128–129 22
130–131 16
132–133 11
134–135 17
136–137 12
138–139 21
140–141 4
142–143 9
144–145 14
146–147 6
148–149 10
150–151 7
152–153 9
154–155 8
156–157 8
158–159 9
160+ 96
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2018 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Baohong Zhang is affiliated with East Carolina University in the United States. Their research spans primarily within the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with a particular focus on subfields including Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Genetics, and Insect Science.

Their work covers several main topics, such as:

  • CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
  • Plant Virus Research Studies
  • Plant Molecular Biology Research
  • Research in Cotton Cultivation
  • Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance
  • Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
  • Chromosomal and Genetic Variations

Zhang has contributed to numerous publications across various journals, reflecting consistent research output in notable venues. Frequent publication places include:

  • Frontiers in Plant Science
  • Functional & Integrative Genomics
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Plants
  • Trends in Plant Science

Among their recent significant papers are:

  • "RefFinder: a web-based tool for comprehensively analyzing and identifying reference genes," 2023, Functional & Integrative Genomics
  • "CRISPR/Cas: A powerful tool for gene function study and crop improvement," 2020, Journal of Advanced Research
  • "Edible Plant Oil: Global Status, Health Issues, and Perspectives," 2020, Frontiers in Plant Science
  • "CRISPR/Cas: a Nobel Prize award-winning precise genome editing technology for gene therapy and crop improvement," 2021, Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B
  • "CRISPR/Cas gene therapy," 2020, Journal of Cellular Physiology

Their collaborative network includes frequent coauthors such as Renhai Peng, Manoj Kumar, Deepak Chandran, Sangram Dhumal, and Yangyang Wei, with whom they have published multiple times.

Zhang has also contributed to book literature with a publication titled "Environmental Toxicology and Toxicogenomics" released by Springer Science+Business Media in 2021.

In recognition of their scientific contributions, Baohong Zhang was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2018.

Best Publications

  • microRNAs as oncogenes and tumor suppressors.

    Baohong Zhang;Xiaoping Pan;George P. Cobb;Todd A. Anderson

  • miRDeepFinder: a miRNA analysis tool for deep sequencing of plant small RNAs

    Fuliang Xie;Peng Xiao;Dongliang Chen;Lei Xu

  • Conservation and divergence of plant microRNA genes

    Baohong Zhang;Xiaoping Pan;Charles H. Cannon;George P. Cobb

  • Plant microRNA: a small regulatory molecule with big impact.

    Baohong Zhang;Xiaoping Pan;George P. Cobb;Todd A. Anderson

  • MicroRNAs and their regulatory roles in animals and plants

    Baohong Zhang;Qinglian Wang;Xiaoping Pan

  • Evidence that miRNAs are different from other RNAs.

    B. H. Zhang;X. P. Pan;S. B. Cox;G. P. Cobb

  • Identification and characterization of new plant microRNAs using EST analysis

    Bao Hong Zhang;Xiao Ping Pan;Qing Lian Wang;George P Cobb

  • MicroRNA: a new target for improving plant tolerance to abiotic stress

    Baohong Zhang

  • Identification of soybean microRNAs and their targets

    Baohong Zhang;Xiaoping Pan;Edmund J. Stellwag

  • MicroRNAs in Control of Plant Development.

    Chao Li;Baohong Zhang

  • Identification of 188 conserved maize microRNAs and their targets

    Baohong Zhang;Xiaoping Pan;Todd A. Anderson

  • Deep sequencing identifies novel and conserved microRNAs in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.)

    Chuan Zhi Zhao;Han Xia;Taylor Price Frazier;Ying-yin Yao

  • Review: Computational identification of microRNAs and their targets

    Baohong Zhang;Xiaoping Pan;Qinglian Wang;George P. Cobb

  • Effects of aluminum oxide nanoparticles on the growth, development, and microRNA expression of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum).

    Caitlin E. Burklew;Jordan Ashlock;William B. Winfrey;Baohong Zhang

  • Identification of cotton microRNAs and their targets

    Baohong Zhang;Qinglian Wang;Kunbo Wang;Xiaoping Pan

  • Assessment of pathogens and toxicants in new orleans, LA following hurricane Katrina

    Steven M. Presley;Thomas R. Rainwater;Galen P. Austin;Steven G. Platt

  • Deep sequencing reveals important roles of microRNAs in response to drought and salinity stress in cotton

    Fuliang Xie;Qinglian Wang;Runrun Sun;Baohong Zhang

  • Genome of wild olive and the evolution of oil biosynthesis

    Turgay Unver;Zhangyan Wu;Lieven Sterck;Mine Turktas

  • CRISPR/Cas: A powerful tool for gene function study and crop improvement.

    Dangquan Zhang;Zhiyong Zhang;Turgay Unver;Baohong Zhang

  • MicroRNA-based biotechnology for plant improvement.

    Baohong Zhang;Qinglian Wang

Frequent Co-Authors

Todd A. Anderson
Todd A. Anderson Texas Tech University
Kunbo Wang
Kunbo Wang Cotton Research Institute
Don C. Jones
Don C. Jones Cotton (United States)
Fang Liu
Fang Liu Beihang University
Robert L. Nichols
Robert L. Nichols Cotton (United States)
Ronald J. Kendall
Ronald J. Kendall Texas Tech University
Iain W. Wilson
Iain W. Wilson Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Hikmet Budak
Hikmet Budak Montana BioAg
Yves Van de Peer
Yves Van de Peer Ghent University
Ping Gong
Ping Gong Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology

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