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D-Index
58
Citations
14989
World Ranking
1321
National Ranking
345

K. Raja Reddy 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 K. Raja Reddy sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 188 publications — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more.

K. Raja Reddy 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 K. Raja Reddy sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 58 D-Index — 80th percentile

80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 109 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2020 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 2001 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Botany
  • Ecology
  • Agronomy

K. Raja Reddy mainly investigates Agronomy, Botany, Chlorophyll, Fiber crop and Horticulture. His study in Agronomy is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Photosynthesis and Nitrogen deficiency. The concepts of his Photosynthesis study are interwoven with issues in Fertilizer and Plant physiology.

His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere and Carbon dioxide. His research integrates issues of Global warming, Dry matter, Ecophysiology and Seasonality in his study of Fiber crop. His Horticulture research includes themes of Pollen tube and Pollen.

His most cited work include:

  • Nitrogen deficiency effects on plant growth, leaf photosynthesis, and hyperspectral reflectance properties of sorghum (322 citations)
  • High-Temperature Effects on Rice Growth, Yield, and Grain Quality (174 citations)
  • Interactive effects of carbon dioxide, temperature, and ultraviolet-B radiation on soybean (Glycine max L.) flower and pollen morphology, pollen production, germination, and tube lengths (171 citations)

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

His main research concerns Agronomy, Photosynthesis, Horticulture, Cultivar and Botany. His work deals with themes such as Nutrient and Water content, which intersect with Agronomy. His studies in Photosynthesis integrate themes in fields like Vegetative reproduction, Chlorophyll, Plant stem, Biomass and Abiotic component.

His Horticulture research incorporates themes from Pollen, Nitrogen deficiency and Irrigation. His Cultivar research incorporates elements of Moisture stress and Seedling. His studies deal with areas such as Carbon dioxide and Genotype as well as Botany.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Agronomy (58.04%)
  • Photosynthesis (31.25%)
  • Horticulture (31.25%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2017-2021)?

  • Horticulture (31.25%)
  • Cultivar (22.32%)
  • Agronomy (58.04%)

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

Horticulture, Cultivar, Agronomy, Seedling and Photosynthesis are his primary areas of study. His research in the fields of Shoot overlaps with other disciplines such as Root number. In his research, Reproductive potential, Genetic variability, Pollen and Shrub is intimately related to Germination, which falls under the overarching field of Cultivar.

His Agronomy study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Evapotranspiration and Moisture stress, Water content. His Seedling research integrates issues from Plant ecology, Plant physiology, Agriculture and Sowing. His Photosynthesis research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Soil water, Transcription factor and Natural stress.

Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Soybean seed physiology, quality, and chemical composition under soil moisture stress. (30 citations)
  • Quantifying soil moisture deficit effects on soybean yield and yield component distribution patterns (19 citations)
  • Drought stress has transgenerational effects on soybean seed germination and seedling vigor. (11 citations)

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

  • Botany
  • Ecology
  • Agriculture

K. Raja Reddy spends much of his time researching Agronomy, Cultivar, Water content, Horticulture and Seedling. His Agronomy research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Photosynthesis, Leaf water and Evapotranspiration. K. Raja Reddy has included themes like Drought stress, Soil chemistry and Germination in his Evapotranspiration study.

His studies deal with areas such as Irrigation, Canopy, Moisture stress, Point of delivery and Abiotic component as well as Cultivar. His Horticulture study frequently draws connections between adjacent fields such as Nutrient. His study in Seedling is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Agriculture, Salinity, Shoot and Sowing.

Best Publications

  • Abscisic Acid and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants

    Saroj K. Sah;Kambham R. Reddy;Jiaxu Li

  • EFFECT OF NANOSCALE ZINC OXIDE PARTICLES ON THE GERMINATION, GROWTH AND YIELD OF PEANUT

    T. N. V. K. V. Prasad;P. Sudhakar;Y. Sreenivasulu;P. Latha

  • Nitrogen deficiency effects on plant growth, leaf photosynthesis, and hyperspectral reflectance properties of sorghum

    Duli Zhao;K. Raja Reddy;Vijaya Gopal Kakani;V.R. Reddy

  • Field crop responses to ultraviolet-B radiation: a review

    V.G Kakani;K.R Reddy;D Zhao;K Sailaja

  • High-Temperature Effects on Rice Growth, Yield, and Grain Quality

    P. Krishnan;P. Krishnan;B. Ramakrishnan;K. Raja Reddy;V.R. Reddy

  • Differences in in vitro Pollen Germination and Pollen Tube Growth of Cotton Cultivars in Response to High Temperature

    V. G. Kakani;K. R. Reddy;S. Koti;T. P. Wallace

  • Influence of High Temperature and Breeding for Heat Tolerance in Cotton: A Review

    Rishi P. Singh;P.V. Vara Prasad;K. Sunita;S.N. Giri

  • Yield and fiber quality of Upland cotton as influenced by nitrogen and potassium nutrition

    John J. Read;K. Raja Reddy;Johnie N. Jenkins

  • Corn (Zea mays L.) growth, leaf pigment concentration, photosynthesis and leaf hyperspectral reflectance properties as affected by nitrogen supply

    Duli Zhao;K. Raja Reddy;V.G. Kakani;J.J. Read

  • Effects of ultraviolet-B radiation on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) morphology and anatomy.

    V. G. Kakani;K. R. Reddy;D. Zhao;A. R. Mohammed

  • Reflectance indices with precision and accuracy in predicting cotton leaf nitrogen concentration

    Lee Tarpley;K. Raja Reddy;Gretchen F. Sassenrath-Cole

  • Regulation of photosynthesis, fluorescence, stomatal conductance and water-use efficiency of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) under drought

    Shardendu K. Singh;K. Raja Reddy

  • Temperature Regime and Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Alter Cotton Boll Development and Fiber Properties

    K. Raja Reddy;Gayle H. Davidonis;Ann S. Johnson;Bryan T. Vinyard

  • Pollen-Based Screening of Soybean Genotypes for High Temperatures

    Mohammed A. Salem;Vijaya Gopal Kakani;Sailaja Koti;K. Raja Reddy

  • Interactive effects of carbon dioxide, temperature, and ultraviolet-B radiation on soybean (Glycine max L.) flower and pollen morphology, pollen production, germination, and tube lengths

    Sailaja Koti;K. Raja Reddy;V. R. Reddy;V. G. Kakani

  • Statistical Estimation of Daily Maximum and Minimum Air Temperatures from MODIS LST Data over the State of Mississippi

    Georgy V. Mostovoy;Roger L. King;K. Raja Reddy;V. Gopal Kakani

  • Interactive effects of elevated CO2 and potassium deficiency on photosynthesis, growth, and biomass partitioning of cotton

    K. Raja Reddy;Duli Zhao

  • Selection of Optimum Reflectance Ratios for Estimating Leaf Nitrogen and Chlorophyll Concentrations of Field-Grown Cotton

    Duli Zhao;K. R Raja Reddy;Vijaya Gopal Kakani;John J. Read

  • SOIL-PLANT-ATMOSPHERE-RESEARCH (SPAR) FACILITY: A TOOL FOR PLANT RESEARCH AND MODELING

    K. Raja Reddy;H. F. Hodges;J. J. Read;J. M. Mckinion

  • Soybean seed physiology, quality, and chemical composition under soil moisture stress

    Chathurika Wijewardana;K. Raja Reddy;Nacer Bellaloui

  • Interactive Effects of Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen Nutrition on Cotton Growth, Development, Yield, and Fiber Quality

    K. Raja Reddy;Sailaja Koti;Gayle H. Davidonis;Vangimalla Ramakrishna Reddy

  • Senescence and hyperspectral reflectance of cotton leaves exposed to ultraviolet‐B radiation and carbon dioxide

    Vijaya Gopal Kakani;Kambham Raja Reddy;Duli Zhao;Wei Gao

  • Impacts of Changing Climate and Climate Variability on Seed Production and Seed Industry

    Rishi P. Singh;P. V. Vara Prasad;K. Raja Reddy

  • Interactive effects of ultraviolet-B radiation and temperature on cotton physiology, growth, development and hyperspectral reflectance.

    K. Raja Reddy;Vijaya Gopal Kakani;Duli Zhao;Sailaja Koti

  • Remote sensing to detect herbicide drift on crops.

    W. Brien Henry;David R. Shaw;Kambham R. Reddy;Lori M. Bruce

  • Physiological assessment of water deficit in soybean using midday leaf water potential and spectral features

    Chathurika Wijewardana;Firas A. Alsajri;J. Trenton Irby;L. Jason Krutz

  • Interactive effects on CO2, drought, and ultraviolet-B radiation on maize growth and development

    Chathurika Wijewardana;W. Brien Henry;Wei Gao;K. Raja Reddy

  • Evaluating Soybean Cultivars for Low- and High-Temperature Tolerance During the Seedling Growth Stage

    Firas Ahmed Alsajri;Bhupinder Singh;Chathurika Wijewardana;J. Trenton Irby

  • Quantifying soil moisture deficit effects on soybean yield and yield component distribution patterns

    Chathurika Wijewardana;K. Raja Reddy;Firas A. Alsajri;J. Trenton Irby

  • Proteomics, physiological, and biochemical analysis of cross tolerance mechanisms in response to heat and water stresses in soybean.

    Ramesh Katam;Sedigheh Shokri;Sedigheh Shokri;Nitya Murthy;Nitya Murthy;Shardendu K. Singh

  • Developing functional relationships between temperature and soybean yield and seed quality

    Firas Ahmed Alsajri;Chathurika Wijewardana;J. Trenton Irby;Nacer Bellaloui

  • Growth, developmental, and physiological responses of two sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. [Lam]) cultivars to early season soil moisture deficit

    Bandara Gajanayake;K. Raja Reddy;Mark W. Shankle;Ramon A. Arancibia

  • Assessing morphological characteristics of elite cotton lines from different breeding programmes for low temperature and drought tolerance

    B. Singh;E. Norvell;C. Wijewardana;T. Wallace

  • Genotypic variability among cotton cultivars for heat and drought tolerance using reproductive and physiological traits

    Kulvir Singh;Chathurika Wijewardana;Bandara Gajanayake;Suresh Lokhande

  • Quantifying Storage Root Initiation, Growth, and Developmental Responses of Sweetpotato to Early Season Temperature

    Bandara Gajanayake;K. Raja Reddy;Mark W. Shankle;Ramon A. Arancibia

  • Spectral reflectance curves to distinguish soybean from common cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) and sicklepod (Cassia obtusifolia) grown with varying soil moisture

    W. Brien Henry;David R. Shaw;Kambham R. Reddy;Lori M. Bruce

  • Growth and physiological trait variation among corn hybrids for cold tolerance

    Chathurika Wijewardana;W. Brien Henry;Matthew W. Hock;K. Raja Reddy

Frequent Co-Authors

Wei Gao
Wei Gao Colorado State University
Vijaya Gopal Kakani
Vijaya Gopal Kakani University of Florida
Duli Zhao
Duli Zhao Agricultural Research Service
Vangimalla R. Reddy
Vangimalla R. Reddy Agricultural Research Service
Kenneth E. Kunkel
Kenneth E. Kunkel North Carolina State University
P. V. Vara Prasad
P. V. Vara Prasad Kansas State University
Nacer Bellaloui
Nacer Bellaloui Agricultural Research Service
Xin-Zhong Liang
Xin-Zhong Liang University of Maryland, College Park
Linda O. Mearns
Linda O. Mearns National Center for Atmospheric Research
Dennis Timlin
Dennis Timlin Agricultural Research Service

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