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Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index
70
Citations
21244
World Ranking
700
National Ranking
204

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1998 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 1973 - Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Botany
  • Enzyme
  • Gene

His main research concerns Abscisic acid, Biochemistry, Mutant, Arabidopsis and Xanthoxin. Jan A. D. Zeevaart is studying Phaseic acid, which is a component of Abscisic acid. His research related to Biosynthesis, Plant hormone, Cleavage, Enzyme and Apocarotenoid might be considered part of Biochemistry.

His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Gibberellin and Seed dormancy. His Gibberellin study incorporates themes from Germination and Cell biology. His work in the fields of Florigen overlaps with other areas such as Zeaxanthin epoxidase.

His most cited work include:

  • Metabolism and physiology of abscisic acid (1289 citations)
  • Specific Oxidative Cleavage of Carotenoids by VP14 of Maize (712 citations)
  • Genetic control of abscisic acid biosynthesis in maize (496 citations)

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

His primary areas of investigation include Botany, Gibberellin, Abscisic acid, Biochemistry and Mutant. Jan A. D. Zeevaart studied Botany and Solanaceae that intersect with Lycopersicon and Phaseolus. His Gibberellin research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Spinach, Chromatography, photoperiodism, Cell biology and Gibberellic acid.

His Abscisic acid research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Xanthium, Auxin and Metabolism. His Mutant study is concerned with Gene in general. His Biosynthesis study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Biological pathway and Abscission.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Botany (44.26%)
  • Gibberellin (43.44%)
  • Abscisic acid (41.80%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 1998-2010)?

  • Biochemistry (40.98%)
  • Abscisic acid (41.80%)
  • Botany (44.26%)

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

His primary areas of study are Biochemistry, Abscisic acid, Botany, Mutant and Biosynthesis. Jan A. D. Zeevaart combines topics linked to Gibberellin with his work on Biochemistry. His studies in Gibberellin integrate themes in fields like Transgene, Spinach, Arabidopsis, Spinacia and Chenopodiaceae.

His research in Abscisic acid intersects with topics in Seed dormancy, Dormancy, Plant hormone, Abscission and Carotenoid. His research investigates the connection between Botany and topics such as Solanaceae that intersect with problems in Solanum. Particularly relevant to Arabidopsis thaliana is his body of work in Mutant.

Between 1998 and 2010, his most popular works were:

  • The 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid cleavage reaction is the key regulatory step of abscisic acid biosynthesis in water-stressed bean. (478 citations)
  • Overexpression of a 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase gene in Nicotiana plumbaginifolia increases abscisic acid and phaseic acid levels and enhances drought tolerance. (335 citations)
  • Elucidation of the Indirect Pathway of Abscisic Acid Biosynthesis by Mutants, Genes, and Enzymes (319 citations)

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

  • Botany
  • Enzyme
  • Gene

Jan A. D. Zeevaart mostly deals with Biochemistry, Abscisic acid, Mutant, Biosynthesis and Arabidopsis. Jan A. D. Zeevaart specializes in Biochemistry, namely Enzyme. His biological study focuses on Xanthoxin.

His Mutant study often links to related topics such as Gibberellin. His Gibberellin research focuses on Meristem initiation and how it connects with Regulation of gene expression. His work deals with themes such as Flor, Shoot apex, Meristem and Phloem, which intersect with Arabidopsis.

Best Publications

  • Metabolism and physiology of abscisic acid

    J. A. D Zeevaart;R. A Creelman

  • Specific Oxidative Cleavage of Carotenoids by VP14 of Maize

    Steven H. Schwartz;Bao Cai Tan;Bao Cai Tan;Douglas A. Gage;Douglas A. Gage;Jan A. D. Zeevaart;Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • The 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid cleavage reaction is the key regulatory step of abscisic acid biosynthesis in water-stressed bean.

    Xiaoqiong Qin;Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • Genetic control of abscisic acid biosynthesis in maize.

    Bao Cai Tan;Steven H. Schwartz;Jan A. D. Zeevaart;Donald R. McCarty

  • The Five "Classical" Plant Hormones.

    Hans Kende;Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • A novel class of gibberellin 2-oxidases control semidwarfism, tillering, and root development in rice.

    Shuen-Fang Lo;Show-Ya Yang;Ku-Ting Chen;Yue-Ie Hsing

  • Overexpression of a 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase gene in Nicotiana plumbaginifolia increases abscisic acid and phaseic acid levels and enhances drought tolerance.

    Xiaoqiong Qin;Jan A.D. Zeevaart

  • The Arabidopsis aldehyde oxidase 3 (AAO3) gene product catalyzes the final step in abscisic acid biosynthesis in leaves.

    Mitsunori Seo;Anton J. M. Peeters;Hanae Koiwai;Takayuki Oritani

  • Elucidation of the Indirect Pathway of Abscisic Acid Biosynthesis by Mutants, Genes, and Enzymes

    Steven H. Schwartz;Xiaoqiong Qin;Jan A.D. Zeevaart

  • Overexpression of a Novel Class of Gibberellin 2-Oxidases Decreases Gibberellin Levels and Creates Dwarf Plants

    Fritz M. Schomburg;Colleen M. Bizzell;Dong Ju Lee;Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • Isolation and characterization of abscisic acid-deficient Arabidopsis mutants at two new loci.

    Karen M. Leon-Kloosterziel;Marta Alvarez Gil;Gerda J. Ruijs;Steven E. Jacobsen

  • Characterization of the 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase gene family and the regulation of abscisic acid biosynthesis in avocado.

    Jacqueline T. Chernys;Jan A.D. Zeevaart

  • Characterization of a Novel Carotenoid Cleavage Dioxygenase from Plants

    Steven H. Schwartz;Xiaoqiong Qin;Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • The aba mutant of Arabidopsis thaliana is impaired in epoxy-carotenoid biosynthesis

    Christopher D. Rock;Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • A gibberellin insensitive mutant of Arabidopsis thaliana

    M. Koornneef;A. Elgersma;C.J. Hanhart;E.P. van Loenen-Martinet

  • THE GA5 LOCUS OF ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA ENCODES A MULTIFUNCTIONAL GIBBERELLIN 20-OXIDASE : MOLECULAR CLONING AND FUNCTIONAL EXPRESSION

    Yun-Ling Xu;Li Li;Keqiang Wu;Anton J. M. Peeters

  • Biochemical Characterization of the aba2 and aba3 Mutants in Arabidopsis thaliana

    S.H. Schwartz;K.M. Léon-Kloosterziel;M. Koornneef;J.A.D. Zeevaart

  • The genetic and molecular dissection of abscisic acid biosynthesis and signal transduction in Arabidopsis.

    Maarten Koornneef;Karen M. Léon-Kloosterziel;Steven H. Schwartz;Jan A.D. Zeevaart

  • Endogenous gibberellins in Arabidopsis thaliana and possible steps blocked in the biosynthetic pathways of the semidwarf ga4 and ga5 mutants.

    Manuel Talon;Maarten Koornneef;Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • Leaf-produced floral signals

    Jan A D Zeevaart

  • Changes in the levels of abscisic acid and its metabolites in excised leaf blades of Xanthium strumarium during and after water stress.

    Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • Arabidopsis mutants with a reduced seed dormancy

    K.M. Léon-Kloosterziel;G.A. van de Bunt;J.A.D. Zeevaart;M. Koornneef

  • The 120-yr period for Dr. Beal's seed viability experiment

    Frank W. Telewski;Jan A. D. Zeevaart

  • Chapter 8 - Abscisic acid metabolism and its regulation

    Jan A.D. Zeevaart

Frequent Co-Authors

Douglas A. Gage
Douglas A. Gage Michigan State University
Maarten Koornneef
Maarten Koornneef Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
Manuel Talón
Manuel Talón Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias
Katrina Cornish
Katrina Cornish The Ohio State University
James D. Metzger
James D. Metzger The Ohio State University
Hans Kende
Hans Kende Michigan State University
Anton J. M. Peeters
Anton J. M. Peeters Utrecht University
Donald R. McCarty
Donald R. McCarty University of Florida
Lee McIntosh
Lee McIntosh Michigan State University
Li Li
Li Li Cornell University

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