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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Genetics 63 2857 2709 1249 1173 140 19069

George F. Sprague publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by George F. Sprague between 1950 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. George F. Sprague published across 76 years, from 1950 to 2025, averaging 2.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 9 publications in 1991. 1 of the 184 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
2 4 6 8
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1950 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 9. Peak 9 publications in 1991. 1950: 4 publications 1951: 1 publication 1952: 6 publications 1953: 4 publications 1954: 3 publications 1955: 4 publications 1956: 4 publications 1957: 1 publication 1958: 0 publications 1959: 5 publications 1960: 8 publications 1961: 1 publication 1962: 3 publications 1963: 5 publications 1964: 2 publications 1965: 2 publications 1966: 3 publications 1967: 3 publications 1968: 2 publications 1969: 0 publications 1970: 1 publication 1971: 3 publications 1972: 2 publications 1973: 1 publication 1974: 0 publications 1975: 5 publications 1976: 2 publications 1977: 3 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 4 publications 1981: 5 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 6 publications 1984: 2 publications 1985: 1 publication 1986: 2 publications 1987: 4 publications 1988: 5 publications 1989: 7 publications 1990: 2 publications 1991: 9 publications 1992: 8 publications 1993: 6 publications 1994: 5 publications 1995: 5 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 2 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 2 publications 2000: 3 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 4 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 2 publications 2006: 2 publications 2007: 0 publications 2008: 0 publications 2009: 1 publication 2010: 1 publication 2011: 0 publications 2012: 1 publication 2013: 0 publications 2014: 0 publications 2015: 0 publications 2016: 0 publications 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 0 publications 2021: 0 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 0 publications 2024: 0 publications 2025: 1 publication
1950 2025

184 publications in total across all disciplines

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George F. Sprague: publications per year, 1950 to 2025
Year Publications
1950 4
1951 1
1952 6
1953 4
1954 3
1955 4
1956 4
1957 1
1958 0
1959 5
1960 8
1961 1
1962 3
1963 5
1964 2
1965 2
1966 3
1967 3
1968 2
1969 0
1970 1
1971 3
1972 2
1973 1
1974 0
1975 5
1976 2
1977 3
1978 0
1979 0
1980 4
1981 5
1982 1
1983 6
1984 2
1985 1
1986 2
1987 4
1988 5
1989 7
1990 2
1991 9
1992 8
1993 6
1994 5
1995 5
1996 1
1997 2
1998 1
1999 2
2000 3
2001 4
2002 4
2003 6
2004 3
2005 2
2006 2
2007 0
2008 0
2009 1
2010 1
2011 0
2012 1
2013 0
2014 0
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0
2025 1
Total 184
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George F. Sprague 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 George F. Sprague 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, 135–144 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: 140 publications — 25th percentile

25% 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
135–144 205 140
145–154 193
155–164 188
165–174 170
175–184 178
185–194 164
195–204 173
205–214 159
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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George F. Sprague 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 George F. Sprague 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, 62–63 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: 63 D-Index — 35th percentile

35% 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 63
64–65 172
66–67 184
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

  • 2007 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1978 - Wolf Prize in Agriculture for his outstanding research on the genetic amelioration of maize for human welfare.
  • 1968 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Overview

George F. Sprague is affiliated with the University of Oregon in the United States. Their research contributions mainly span biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a significant focus on molecular biology and spectroscopy as key subfields.

Their recent publications reflect diverse interests within these areas. Among these works are:

  • Two-dimensional isotopic shifts for steroid isomer delineation with high-resolution cyclic ion mobility separations, 2025, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
  • Mutation of RGA1, which encodes a putative GTPase-activating protein for the polarity-establishment protein Cdc42p, activates the pheromone-response pathway in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae., 2021, UNC Libraries
  • Constitutive mutants of the protein kinase STE11 activate the yeast pheromone response pathway in the absence of the G protein., 2021, UNC Libraries

Sprague's research touches on several prominent topics including:

  • Fungal and yeast genetics research
  • Mass spectrometry techniques and applications
  • Isotope analysis in ecology
  • Analytical chemistry and chromatography
  • Plant reproductive biology
  • Fermentation and sensory analysis
  • CRISPR and genetic engineering

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Sprague include:

  • Brian J. Stevenson
  • Noah D. Roberts
  • Gabe Nagy
  • Betsy Ferguson
  • Claudio De Virgilio

Sprague's publications are mainly found in:

  • UNC Libraries
  • Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

Throughout their career, Sprague has received various recognitions including:

  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2007
  • Wolf Prize in Agriculture, 1978, awarded for research on the genetic amelioration of maize for human welfare
  • Member of the National Academy of Sciences, 1968

Best Publications

  • Bacterial conjugative plasmids mobilize DNA transfer between bacteria and yeast

    Jack A. Heinemann;George F. Sprague

  • Identification and characterization of dinucleotide repeat (CA)n markers for genetic mapping in dog

    Elaine A. Ostrander;George F. Sprague;Jasper Rine

  • Yeast α factor is processed from a larger precursor polypeptide: The essential role of a membrane-bound dipeptidyl aminopeptidase

    David Julius;Lindley Blair;Anthony Brake;George Sprague

  • Protein-protein interactions in the yeast pheromone response pathway: Ste5p interacts with all members of the MAP kinase cascade.

    J A Printen;G F Sprague

  • Glucose depletion causes haploid invasive growth in yeast

    Paul J. Cullen;George F. Sprague

  • Constitutive mutants of the protein kinase STE11 activate the yeast pheromone response pathway in the absence of the G protein.

    Brian J. Stevenson;Nelson Rhodes;Beverly Errede;George F. Sprague

  • Assay of yeast mating reaction.

    George F. Sprague

  • The Regulation of Filamentous Growth in Yeast

    Paul J. Cullen;George F. Sprague

  • Cis- and trans-acting functions required for endocytosis of the yeast pheromone receptors

    Nicholas G. Davis;Joseph L. Horecka;George F. Sprague

  • Regulation of yeast mating-type interconversion: feedback control of HO gene expression by the mating-type locus

    Robert Jensen;George F. Sprague;Ira Herskowitz

  • Identification and regulation of a gene required for cell fusion during mating of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    G McCaffrey;F J Clay;K Kelsay;G F Sprague

  • 12 Pheromone Response and Signal Transduction during the Mating Process of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

    George F. Sprague;Jeremy W. Thorner

  • A signaling mucin at the head of the Cdc42- and MAPK-dependent filamentous growth pathway in yeast

    Paul J. Cullen;Walid Sabbagh;Ellie Graham;Molly M. Irick

  • MATα1 protein, a yeast transcription activator, binds synergistically with a second protein to a set of cell-type-specific genes

    Alan Bender;George F. Sprague

  • Control of yeast cell type by the mating type locus. I. Identification and control of expression of the a-specific gene BAR1.

    George F. Sprague;Ira Herskowitz

  • Cell Interactions and Regulation of Cell Type in the Yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

    G F Sprague;L C Blair;J Thorner

  • Functional homology of protein kinases required for sexual differentiation in Schizosaccharomyces pombe and Saccharomyces cerevisiae suggests a conserved signal transduction module in eukaryotic organisms.

    A. M. Neiman;B. J. Stevenson;Hao-Peng Xu;G. F. Sprague

  • Pheromone response elements are necessary and sufficient for basal and pheromone-induced transcription of the FUS1 gene of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    D C Hagen;G McCaffrey;G F Sprague

  • Mutation of RGA1, which encodes a putative GTPase-activating protein for the polarity-establishment protein Cdc42p, activates the pheromone-response pathway in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    B. J. Stevenson;B. Ferguson;C. De Virgilio;Erfei Bi

  • The yeast transcription activator PRTF, a homolog of the mammalian serum response factor, is encoded by the MCM1 gene.

    E E Jarvis;K L Clark;G F Sprague

Frequent Co-Authors

Ira Herskowitz
Ira Herskowitz University of California, San Francisco
Jasper Rine
Jasper Rine University of California, Berkeley
Jeffrey J. Delrow
Jeffrey J. Delrow Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Jeremy Thorner
Jeremy Thorner University of California, Berkeley
Charles Boone
Charles Boone University of Toronto
Yoshifumi Jigami
Yoshifumi Jigami National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Elaine A. Ostrander
Elaine A. Ostrander National Institutes of Health
John R. Pringle
John R. Pringle Stanford University
Stanley Fields
Stanley Fields University of Washington
Stephen J. Elledge
Stephen J. Elledge Harvard University

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