World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Diter von Wettstein

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
51
Citations
9359
World Ranking
17170
National Ranking
7070

Diter von Wettstein publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Diter von Wettstein sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 120 publications — 12th percentile

12% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Diter von Wettstein D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Diter von Wettstein sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 51 D-Index — 14th percentile

14% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1989 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1981 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Overview

Diter von Wettstein is affiliated with Washington State University in the United States. Their research spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a particular focus on Plant Science and Molecular Biology. Their work also touches on Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Nutrition and Dietetics.

The scientist's research topics include:

  • Celiac Disease Research and Management
  • Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms
  • Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology
  • Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
  • Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies

Frequent publication venues for their work are:

  • Frontiers in Nutrition
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Methods in molecular biology
  • Plants
  • Journal of Plant Registrations

Coauthors who have frequently collaborated with Diter von Wettstein include:

  • Sachin Rustgi
  • Steffen Reinbothe
  • Christiane Reinbothe
  • Claudia Osorio
  • Nuan Wen

Recent publications by Diter von Wettstein include:

  • Directed-Mutagenesis of Flavobacterium meningosepticum Prolyl-Oligopeptidase and a Glutamine-Specific Endopeptidase From Barley, 2020, Frontiers in Nutrition
  • Use of Microspore-Derived Calli as Explants for Biolistic Transformation of Common Wheat, 2020, Methods in molecular biology
  • tRNA-Dependent Import of a Transit Sequence-Less Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetase (LeuRS2) into the Mitochondria of Arabidopsis, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Targeting Induced Local Lesions in the Wheat DEMETER and DRE2 Genes, Responsible for Transcriptional Derepression of Wheat Gluten Proteins in the Developing Endosperm, 2022, Frontiers in Nutrition
  • PRAT Proteins Operate in Organellar Protein Import and Export in Arabidopsis thaliana, 2021, Plants

Throughout their career, Diter von Wettstein has received recognition including being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1989 and election as a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1981.

Best Publications

  • The endophytic fungus Piriformospora indica reprograms barley to salt-stress tolerance, disease resistance, and higher yield

    Frank Waller;Beate Achatz;Beate Achatz;Helmut Baltruschat;József Fodor

  • Infection patterns in barley and wheat spikes inoculated with wild-type and trichodiene synthase gene disrupted Fusarium graminearum

    Carin Jansen;Diter von Wettstein;Wilhelm Schäfer;Karl-Heinz Kogel

  • The production of recombinant proteins in transgenic barley grains.

    Henriette Horvath;Jintai Huang;Oi Wong;Elizabeth Kohl

  • tRNAGlu as a cofactor in δ-aminolevulinate biosynthesis: steps that regulate chlorophyll synthesis

    C. Gamini Kannangara;Simon P. Gough;Philippe Bruyant;J. Kenneth Hoober

  • Transgenerational inheritance of modified DNA methylation patterns and enhanced tolerance induced by heavy metal stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

    Xiufang Ou;Yunhong Zhang;Chunming Xu;Xiuyun Lin

  • Persistent whole-chromosome aneuploidy is generally associated with nascent allohexaploid wheat.

    Huakun Zhang;Yao Bian;Xiaowan Gou;Bo Zhu;Bo Zhu

  • Evolution of physiological responses to salt stress in hexaploid wheat

    Chunwu Yang;Long Zhao;Huakun Zhang;Zongze Yang

  • The role of the barley testa layer and its flavonoid content in resistance to Fusarium infections

    Birgitte Skadhauge;Karl Kristian Thomsen;Diter Von Wettstein

  • Mutation of a major CG methylase in rice causes genome-wide hypomethylation, dysregulated genome expression, and seedling lethality

    Lanjuan Hu;Ning Li;Chunming Xu;Silin Zhong;Silin Zhong

  • Genetically engineered stem rust resistance in barley using the Rpg1 gene.

    Henriette Horvath;Nils Rostoks;Robert Brueggeman;Brian J Steffenson

  • Transcriptome and metabolome profiling of field-grown transgenic barley lack induced differences but show cultivar-specific variances

    Karl-Heinz Kogel;Lars M. Voll;Patrick Schäfer;Carin Jansen

  • Three separate proteins constitute the magnesium chelatase of Rhodobacter sphaeroides

    Robert D. Willows;Lucien C. D. Gibson;C. Gamini Kanangara;C. Neil Hunter

  • Xantha-l encodes a membrane subunit of the aerobic Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester cyclase involved in chlorophyll biosynthesis

    Kamila Rzeznicka;Caroline J. Walker;Tomas Westergren;C. Gamini Kannangara

  • Macromolecular physiology of plastids. XIV. Viridis mutants in barley: genetic, fluoroscopic and ultrastructural characterisation.

    David J. Simpson;Diter von Wettstein

  • Three thioredoxin targets in the inner envelope membrane of chloroplasts function in protein import and chlorophyll metabolism

    Sandra Bartsch;Julie Monnet;Kristina Selbach;Françoise Quigley

  • Molecular basis for semidominance of missense mutations in the XANTHA-H (42-kDa) subunit of magnesium chelatase

    Andreas Hansson;C. Gamini Kannangara;Diter von Wettstein;Mats Hansson

  • From Analysis of Mutants to Genetic Engineering

    Diter von Wettstein

  • Barley glutamyl tRNAGlu reductase: Mutations affecting haem inhibition and enzyme activity

    Ute C. Vothknecht;C.Gamini Kannangara;Diter von Wettstein

  • Structural genes of wheat and barley 5-methylcytosine DNA glycosylases and their potential applications for human health

    Shanshan Wen;Nuan Wen;Jinsong Pang;Gregor Langen

  • Ethylene Supports Colonization of Plant Roots by the Mutualistic Fungus Piriformospora indica

    Behnam Khatabi;Alexandra Molitor;Christian Lindermayr;Stefanie Pfiffi

Frequent Co-Authors

Steffen Reinbothe
Steffen Reinbothe Grenoble Alpes University
Stephan Pollmann
Stephan Pollmann Technical University of Madrid
Bao Liu
Bao Liu Northeast Normal University
Andris Kleinhofs
Andris Kleinhofs Washington State University
Karl-Heinz Kogel
Karl-Heinz Kogel University of Giessen
Christiane Reinbothe
Christiane Reinbothe University of Bayreuth
Brian J. Steffenson
Brian J. Steffenson University of Minnesota
Kulvinder S. Gill
Kulvinder S. Gill Washington State University
Xiuyun Lin
Xiuyun Lin Beijing Normal University
Robert M. Smillie
Robert M. Smillie University of Queensland

External Links

Personal website of Diter von Wettstein

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students considering careers beyond traditional biology and biochemistry roles, a range of online degree options can broaden your opportunities in health and life sciences. Many choose specialized fields related to healthcare, research, and administration.

For those aiming for advanced practice roles in healthcare, doctor of nursing practice programs can be completed online and are designed to prepare nurses for leadership and clinical roles, often without requiring onsite clinical hours.

If your interests extend to management, an phd in healthcare administration online can open doors to executive positions in hospitals, research organizations, or government agencies by building skills in leadership and healthcare systems.

Pharmacy is another popular pathway. online pharm d programs allow science graduates to pursue careers as licensed pharmacists, focusing on medication management and patient care, with flexible learning formats.

For those passionate about sports science or physical health, consider an exercise science degree online. This degree can prepare you for roles in fitness training, sports medicine, or rehabilitation, offering practical and theoretical foundations through distance learning.

Best Scientists Citing Diter von Wettstein

Ajit Varma

Ajit Varma

Amity University

Publications: 73

Karl-Heinz Kogel

Karl-Heinz Kogel

University of Giessen

Publications: 56

Abdul Latif Khan

Abdul Latif Khan

University of Houston

Publications: 50

Ralf Oelmüller

Ralf Oelmüller

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Publications: 49

Bernhard Grimm

Bernhard Grimm

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Publications: 48

Bao Liu

Bao Liu

Northeast Normal University

Publications: 46

In-Jung Lee

In-Jung Lee

Kyungpook National University

Publications: 36

Andreas Vilcinskas

Andreas Vilcinskas

University of Giessen

Publications: 34

Muhammad Hamayun

Muhammad Hamayun

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Publications: 26

H. Corby Kistler

H. Corby Kistler

University of Minnesota

Publications: 25

Narendra Tuteja

Narendra Tuteja

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Publications: 25

Wilhelm Schäfer

Wilhelm Schäfer

Universität Hamburg

Publications: 24

Philipp Franken

Philipp Franken

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Publications: 21

Jürgen Soll

Jürgen Soll

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Publications: 19

Henrik Vibe Scheller

Henrik Vibe Scheller

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publications: 19

Trevor R. Hodkinson

Trevor R. Hodkinson

Trinity College Dublin

Publications: 18

Trending Scientists

Rüdiger Schmitt

Rüdiger Schmitt

University of Regensburg

Gan Zheng

Gan Zheng

University of Warwick

Stephen Stark

Stephen Stark

University of South Florida

Frank K. Tittel

Frank K. Tittel

Rice University

Craig B. Wilen

Craig B. Wilen

Yale University

Carsten T. Wotjak

Carsten T. Wotjak

Max Planck Society

Shepard A. Clough

Shepard A. Clough

Hanscom Air Force Base

Tom Dauwe

Tom Dauwe

University of Antwerp

Buenaventura Guamis

Buenaventura Guamis

Autonomous University of Barcelona

Chih-Hung Chang

Chih-Hung Chang

Oregon State University

Danai Koutra

Danai Koutra

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Gunther Eysenbach

Gunther Eysenbach

University of Victoria

Sourafel Girma

Sourafel Girma

University of Nottingham

Michael Hill

Michael Hill

Newcastle University

William F. Precht

William F. Precht

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Lingen Chen

Lingen Chen

Wuhan Institute of Technology

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Part-Time vs. Full-Time Ultrasound Technology Degree Programs

2026 Part-Time vs. Full-Time Ultrasound Technology Degree Programs
2026 Admission Requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs
2026 Nurse Practitioner vs. Nurse Anesthetist: Explaining the Difference

2026 Nurse Practitioner vs. Nurse Anesthetist: Explaining the Difference
2026 MRI Tech vs. Radiology Tech: Explaining the Difference

2026 MRI Tech vs. Radiology Tech: Explaining the Difference
2026 Online Dental Assistant Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Dental Assistant Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Is Demand for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 How to Become a Pathologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Pathologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Easiest Online Healthcare Innovation Master's Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Healthcare Innovation Master's Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
2026 How to Become an OB-GYN Sonographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an OB-GYN Sonographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Much Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 Can You Get a Biology Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Biology Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Nutrition Degree Programs for Career Changers

2026 Nutrition Degree Programs for Career Changers
2026 Best Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 Highest Level of Ultrasound Technology Degree You Can Achieve: Academic Progression Explained

2026 Highest Level of Ultrasound Technology Degree You Can Achieve: Academic Progression Explained
2026 Cheapest Nutrition and Dietetics Online Degree Programs

2026 Cheapest Nutrition and Dietetics Online Degree Programs
2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths
2026 Admission Requirements for Health Informatics Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Health Informatics Degree Programs
2026 Health Administration Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Health Administration Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Do Employers Pay for Pharmacy Degrees: Tuition Reimbursement and Sponsorship Options

2026 Do Employers Pay for Pharmacy Degrees: Tuition Reimbursement and Sponsorship Options
2026 Military-Friendly Online Nutrition Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Nutrition Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

Recently Published Articles

2026 Online Computer Science Degree Master's Programs That Accept FAFSA

2026 Online Computer Science Degree Master's Programs That Accept FAFSA
2026 Fastest Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Speech Pathology Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students

2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Speech Pathology Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students
2026 Easiest PhD Degree Programs

2026 Easiest PhD Degree Programs
2026 History Master's Degree vs Doctorate: Career Paths & Salary Differences

2026 History Master's Degree vs Doctorate: Career Paths & Salary Differences
2026 Neuropsychologist vs. Psychologist: Explaining the Difference

2026 Neuropsychologist vs. Psychologist: Explaining the Difference
2026 Easiest Medical Degree Programs

2026 Easiest Medical Degree Programs
2026 Most Affordable Online Master's in Industrial Engineering Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Master's in Industrial Engineering Programs
2026 Social Work Degree Programs That Accept Transfer Credits

2026 Social Work Degree Programs That Accept Transfer Credits
2026 Fastest Online Educational Administration Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Educational Administration Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Cheapest Online Business Administration Bachelor's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Business Administration Bachelor's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 How to Become a BCBA in Baltimore, MD: Education Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a BCBA in Baltimore, MD: Education Requirements & Certification
2026 Best Online Speech Pathology Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online Speech Pathology Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 How to Become a CPS Worker: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a CPS Worker: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become a Nurse Midwife in Massachusetts - Midwife Schooling Requirements

2026 How to Become a Nurse Midwife in Massachusetts - Midwife Schooling Requirements
2026 Online Sociology Bachelor's Degree Programs With 8-Week Classes

2026 Online Sociology Bachelor's Degree Programs With 8-Week Classes
2026 Fingerprint Specialist Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Fingerprint Specialist Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Best Online Dual FNP/PMHNP Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Dual FNP/PMHNP Degree Programs
2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in San Jose, CA: Degree Requirements & Certification

2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in San Jose, CA: Degree Requirements & Certification
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for an Information Technology Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for an Information Technology Program?
2026 Best Online MBA in Project Management Programs

2026 Best Online MBA in Project Management Programs