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Derrick M. Oosterhuis publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Derrick M. Oosterhuis sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 269 publications — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Derrick M. Oosterhuis D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Derrick M. Oosterhuis sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 56 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2002 - Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Botany
  • Agronomy
  • Enzyme

His primary areas of study are Agronomy, Photosynthesis, Malvaceae, Botany and Horticulture. Derrick M. Oosterhuis studied Agronomy and Stomatal conductance that intersect with Cultivar. Derrick M. Oosterhuis usually deals with Photosynthesis and limits it to topics linked to Potassium deficiency and Petiole, Sowing, Ultrastructure and Chloroplast.

His Malvaceae study focuses on Fiber crop in particular. His Botany research focuses on Sucrose and how it relates to Starch. His Plant physiology research includes elements of Photoassimilate and Lint.

His most cited work include:

  • Influence of Potassium Deficiency on Photosynthesis, Chlorophyll Content, and Chloroplast Ultrastructure of Cotton Plants (282 citations)
  • The effect of Acremonium coenophialum on the growth and nematode infestation of tall fescue (149 citations)
  • Concept for Monitoring the Growth and Development of Cotton Plants Using Main‐Stem Node Counts (119 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Derrick M. Oosterhuis mainly focuses on Agronomy, Horticulture, Botany, Photosynthesis and Malvaceae. His research integrates issues of Canopy and Stomatal conductance in his study of Agronomy. His work on Gossypium hirsutum as part of general Horticulture research is frequently linked to Glutathione reductase, thereby connecting diverse disciplines of science.

His study looks at the relationship between Botany and topics such as Lint, which overlap with Crop yield and Fertilizer. His research integrates issues of Ultrastructure, Chlorophyll, Plant growth, Respiration and Plant physiology in his study of Photosynthesis. Derrick M. Oosterhuis does research in Malvaceae, focusing on Fiber crop specifically.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Agronomy (48.84%)
  • Horticulture (41.28%)
  • Botany (40.12%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2011-2020)?

  • Agronomy (48.84%)
  • Horticulture (41.28%)
  • Cultivar (15.12%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His main research concerns Agronomy, Horticulture, Cultivar, Sucrose and Photosynthesis. His studies deal with areas such as Canopy and Stomatal conductance as well as Agronomy. His Horticulture research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Carbohydrate metabolism, Carbohydrate and Botany.

His work in Botany tackles topics such as Polyamine which are related to areas like Drought tolerance and Main stem. His work on Sucrose synthase and Sucrose-phosphate synthase is typically connected to Circadian rhythm as part of general Sucrose study, connecting several disciplines of science. His Photosynthesis research integrates issues from Drought stress, Waterlogging and Respiration.

Between 2011 and 2020, his most popular works were:

  • Cultivars to face climate change effects on crops and weeds: a review (77 citations)
  • The Physiology of Potassium in Crop Production (71 citations)
  • Potassium and stress alleviation: Physiological functions and management of cotton (70 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Botany
  • Agronomy
  • Enzyme

Agronomy, Photosynthesis, Horticulture, Sucrose and Sucrose-phosphate synthase are his primary areas of study. His Agronomy study frequently draws connections between adjacent fields such as Abiotic stress. The various areas that Derrick M. Oosterhuis examines in his Abiotic stress study include Drought stress and Plant growth.

Derrick M. Oosterhuis combines subjects such as Botany and Gossypium with his study of Horticulture. His work in Sucrose covers topics such as Stomatal conductance which are related to areas like Carbohydrate metabolism, Carbohydrate, Respiration and Ovary. His work deals with themes such as Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll b and RuBisCO, which intersect with Sucrose synthase.

Best Publications

  • Influence of Potassium Deficiency on Photosynthesis, Chlorophyll Content, and Chloroplast Ultrastructure of Cotton Plants

    Duli Zhao;D.M. Oosterhuis;C.W. Bednarz

  • The Physiology of Potassium in Crop Production

    Derrick M. Oosterhuis;Dimitra A. Loka;Eduardo M. Kawakami;William T. Pettigrew

  • The effect of Acremonium coenophialum on the growth and nematode infestation of tall fescue

    C. P. West;E. Izekor;D. M. Oosterhuis;R. T. Robbins

  • Growth and Development of a Cotton Plant

    Derrick M. Oosterhuis

  • Cultivars to face climate change effects on crops and weeds: a review

    Nicholas E. Korres;Jason K. Norsworthy;Parsa Tehranchian;Thomas K. Gitsopoulos

  • Heat stress-induced limitations to reproductive success in Gossypium hirsutum.

    John L. Snider;Derrick M. Oosterhuis;Briggs W. Skulman;Eduardo M. Kawakami

  • Concept for Monitoring the Growth and Development of Cotton Plants Using Main-Stem Node Counts

    F. M. Bourland;D. M. Oosterhuis;N. P. Tugwell

  • Physiological responses of two soybean [glycine max (L.) Merr] cultivars to short-term flooding

    D.M. Oosterhuis;H.D. Scott;R.E. Hampton;S.D. Wullschleger

  • Effect of water stress on the epicuticular wax composition and ultrastructure of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) leaf, bract, and boll

    Bhaskar Rao Bondada;Derrick M. Oosterhuis;John Brad Murphy;Kyung Soo Kim

  • Physiological changes associated with potassium deficiency in cotton

    C. W. Bednarz;D. M. Oosterhuis

  • Leaf photosynthesis and carbon isotope discrimination of cotton in response to potassium deficiency

    C.W Bednarz;D.M Oosterhuis;R.D Evans

  • Physiological responses of cotton leaves and roots to water deficit induced by polyethylene glycol

    A.L Nepomuceno;D.M Oosterhuis;J.M Stewart

  • Photosynthetic Carbon Production and Use by Developing Cotton Leaves and Bolls

    S. D. Wullschleger;D. M. Oosterhuis

  • Growth Dynamics of the Cotton Plant during Water‐Deficit Stress

    Rosalind A. Ball;Derrick M. Oosterhuis;Andy Mauromoustakos

  • Effect of high night temperatures on cotton respiration, ATP levels and carbohydrate content

    D.A. Loka;D.M. Oosterhuis

  • Potassium and stress alleviation: Physiological functions and management of cotton

    Derrick M. Oosterhuis;Dimitra A. Loka;Tyson B. Raper

  • Managing Cotton Nitrogen Supply

    Thomas J. Gerik;Derrick M. Oosterhuis;H. Allen Torbert

  • Waterlogging during flowering and boll forming stages affects sucrose metabolism in the leaves subtending the cotton boll and its relationship with boll weight.

    Jie Kuai;Zhaowei Liu;Youhua Wang;Yali Meng

  • Temperature and drought impacts on rice production: An agronomic perspective regarding short- and long-term adaptation measures

    N.E. Korres;J.K. Norsworthy;N.R. Burgos;D.M. Oosterhuis

  • Effects of N fertilization on root development and activity of water-stressed cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) plants

    Rui-Xian Liu;Zhi-Guo Zhou;Zhi-Guo Zhou;Wen-Qi Guo;Bing-Lin Chen

  • Pix Plus and Mepiquat Chloride Effects on Physiology, Growth,and Yield of Field-Grown Cotton

    Duli Zhao;Derrick M. Oosterhuis

  • A Comparative Study of Root Distribution and Water Extraction Efficiency by Wheat Grown Under High‐ and Low‐Frequency Irrigation1

    A. P. B. Proffitt;P. R. Berliner;D. M. Oosterhuis

Frequent Co-Authors

Stan D. Wullschleger
Stan D. Wullschleger Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Duli Zhao
Duli Zhao Agricultural Research Service
Yali Meng
Yali Meng Nanjing Agricultural University
Jason K. Norsworthy
Jason K. Norsworthy University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Kristofor R. Brye
Kristofor R. Brye University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Nilda R. Burgos
Nilda R. Burgos University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
José Renato Bouças Farias
José Renato Bouças Farias Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation
Charles P. West
Charles P. West Texas Tech University
Paxton Payton
Paxton Payton Agricultural Research Service
Randy Wells
Randy Wells North Carolina State University

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