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Michael Wisniewski

Michael Wisniewski

D-Index & Metrics

Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index
84
Citations
23463
World Ranking
360
National Ranking
121

Michael Wisniewski 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 Michael Wisniewski sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 329 publications — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Michael Wisniewski 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 Michael Wisniewski sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 84 D-Index — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Gene
  • Botany
  • Bacteria

Michael Wisniewski mainly investigates Botany, Postharvest, Penicillium expansum, Cold acclimation and Botrytis cinerea. The various areas that Michael Wisniewski examines in his Botany study include Food science and Transgene. His Postharvest study combines topics in areas such as Biotechnology and Fungicide, Monilinia.

His Penicillium expansum research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Fruit tree, Penicillium and Microbiology. The Cold acclimation study combines topics in areas such as Woody plant, Dormancy, Herbaceous plant and Prunus. Yeast, Glucanase, Debaryomyces hansenii and [Candida] oleophila is closely connected to Fungi imperfecti in his research, which is encompassed under the umbrella topic of Botrytis cinerea.

His most cited work include:

  • Twenty years of postharvest biocontrol research: Is it time for a new paradigm? (459 citations)
  • Rapid Evaluation of Plant Extracts and Essential Oils for Antifungal Activity Against Botrytis cinerea. (400 citations)
  • Control of postharvest decay of apple fruit by Aureobasidium pullulans and induction of defense responses (290 citations)

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

Michael Wisniewski spends much of his time researching Botany, Postharvest, Horticulture, Gene and Microbiology. Borrowing concepts from Supercooling, Michael Wisniewski weaves in ideas under Botany. His Postharvest research incorporates elements of Food science, Fungicide, Biotechnology, Yeast and Biological pest control.

His work focuses on many connections between Horticulture and other disciplines, such as Microbiome, that overlap with his field of interest in Microbial population biology. His Microbiology research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Penicillium expansum and Botrytis cinerea. As a part of the same scientific family, Michael Wisniewski mostly works in the field of Cold acclimation, focusing on Woody plant and, on occasion, Herbaceous plant.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Botany (43.55%)
  • Postharvest (22.98%)
  • Horticulture (20.56%)

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

  • Microbiome (8.06%)
  • Postharvest (22.98%)
  • Horticulture (20.56%)

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

Michael Wisniewski mainly focuses on Microbiome, Postharvest, Horticulture, Gene and Microbial population biology. His studies deal with areas such as Fungicide, Biotechnology, Disease management, Biological pest control and Abiotic component as well as Postharvest. He focuses mostly in the field of Abiotic component, narrowing it down to matters related to Oxidative stress and, in some cases, Microbiology.

His Horticulture research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Adaptation and Fructan. His Gene study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Penicillium expansum and Effector. Michael Wisniewski focuses mostly in the field of Phyllosphere, narrowing it down to topics relating to Botany and, in certain cases, Microbial ecology.

Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Apple endophytic microbiota of different rootstock/scion combinations suggests a genotype-specific influence. (53 citations)
  • The fruit microbiome: A new frontier for postharvest biocontrol and postharvest biology (45 citations)
  • The impact of the postharvest environment on the viability and virulence of decay fungi. (31 citations)

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

  • Gene
  • Botany
  • Bacteria

Microbiome, Postharvest, Horticulture, Metagenomics and Virulence are his primary areas of study. Michael Wisniewski combines subjects such as Disease management, Plant species, Biotechnology and Epiphyte with his study of Postharvest. His Biotechnology study combines topics in areas such as Beneficial organism, Sustainability, Biological pest control and Plant breeding.

His studies in Horticulture integrate themes in fields like Microbial ecology and Food safety. His Virulence research includes elements of Malus, Strain, Microbiology, Major gene and Fire blight. His study looks at the intersection of Microbiology and topics like Penicillium expansum with Gene.

Best Publications

  • Twenty years of postharvest biocontrol research: Is it time for a new paradigm?

    Samir Droby;Michael Wisniewski;Dumitru Macarisin;Charles Wilson

  • Rapid Evaluation of Plant Extracts and Essential Oils for Antifungal Activity Against Botrytis cinerea

    C. L. Wilson;J. M. Solar;A. El Ghaouth;M. E. Wisniewski

  • Review: Utilization of antagonistic yeasts to manage postharvest fungal diseases of fruit.

    Jia Liu;Yuan Sui;Michael Wisniewski;Samir Droby

  • Control of postharvest decay of apple fruit by Aureobasidium pullulans and induction of defense responses

    Antonio Ippolito;Ahmed El Ghaouth;Ahmed El Ghaouth;Charles L. Wilson;Michael Wisniewski

  • Biological control of postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables: recent advances

    Michael E. Wisniewski;Charles L. Wilson

  • Deacclimation and reacclimation of cold-hardy plants: Current understanding and emerging concepts

    Scott R. Kalberer;Michael Wisniewski;Rajeev Arora

  • Purification, immunolocalization, cryoprotective, and antifreeze activity of PCA60: A dehydrin from peach (Prunus persica)

    Michael Wisniewski;Robert Webb;Ron Balsamo;Timothy J Close

  • The science, development, and commercialization of postharvest biocontrol products

    Samir Droby;Michael Wisniewski;Neus Teixidó;Davide Spadaro

  • Mode of action of the postharvest biocontrol yeast, Pichia guilliermondii. I. Characterization of attachment to Botrytis cinerea

    Michael Wisniewski;Charles Biles;Samir Droby;Randy McLaughlin

  • Characterization of the biocontrol activity of Debaryomyces hansenii in the control of Penicillium digitatum on grapefruit

    S. Droby;E. Chalutz;C. L. Wilson;M. Wisniewski

  • Cold Acclimation in Genetically Related (Sibling) Deciduous and Evergreen Peach (Prunus persica [L.] Batsch): I. Seasonal Changes in Cold Hardiness and Polypeptides of Bark and Xylem Tissues.

    Rajeev Arora;Michael E. Wisniewski;Ralph Scorza

  • Understanding plant cold hardiness: an opinion

    Lawrence V. Gusta;Michael Wisniewski

  • Alternative management technologies for postharvest disease control: The journey from simplicity to complexity

    Michael Wisniewski;Samir Droby;John Norelli;Jia Liu

  • A selection strategy for microbial antagonists to control postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables

    Charles L. Wilson;Michael E. Wisniewski;Samir Droby;Edo Chalutz

  • Biological control of postharvest diseases: theory and practice

    Charles L. Wilson;Michael E. Wisniewski

  • Influence of food additives on the control of postharvest rots of apple and peach and efficacy of the yeast-based biocontrol product aspire

    Samir Droby;Michael Wisniewski;Ahmed El Ghaouth;Charles Wilson

  • Effects of Ca2+ and Mg2+ on Botrytis cinerea and Penicillium expansum in vitro and on the biocontrol activity of Candida oleophila

    M. Wisniewski;S. Droby;E. Chalutz;Y. Eilam

  • Application of Candida saitoana and Glycolchitosan for the Control of Postharvest Diseases of Apple and Citrus Fruit Under Semi-Commercial Conditions.

    Ahmed El-Ghaouth;Joseph L Smilanick;G Eldon Brown;Antonio Ippolito

  • Observations of Ice Nucleation and Propagation in Plants Using Infrared Video Thermography

    M. Wisniewski;S. E. Lindow;E. N. Ashworth

  • Ultrastructural and Cytochemical Aspects of the Biological Control of Botrytis cinerea by Candida saitoana in Apple Fruit.

    Ahmed El-Ghaouth;Charles L. Wilson;Michael Wisniewski

  • Biological control of post-harvest diseases of fruits and vegetables: alternatives to synthetic fungicides

    Charles L. Wilson;Michael E. Wisniewski;Charles L. Biles;Randy McLaughlin

  • Overexpression of Cytosolic Ascorbate Peroxidase in Tomato Confers Tolerance to Chilling and Salt Stress

    Yueju Wang;Michael Wisniewski;Richard Meilan;Minggang Cui

  • Proteomics and low-temperature studies : bridging the gap between gene expression and metabolism

    Jenny Renaut;Jean‐Francois Hausman;Michael E. Wisniewski

  • Influence of CaCl2 on Penicillium digitatum, Grapefruit Peel Tissue, and Biocontrol Activity of Pichia guilliermondii

    S. Droby;M. E. Wisniewski;L. Cohen;B. Weiss

Frequent Co-Authors

Samir Droby
Samir Droby Agricultural Research Organization
John L. Norelli
John L. Norelli United States Department of Agriculture
Charles L. Wilson
Charles L. Wilson Agricultural Research Service
Rajeev Arora
Rajeev Arora Iowa State University
Lawrence V. Gusta
Lawrence V. Gusta University of Saskatchewan
Edo Chalutz
Edo Chalutz BARD The U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund
Michael P. Fuller
Michael P. Fuller Plymouth University
Leonardo Schena
Leonardo Schena University of Reggio Calabria
Davide Spadaro
Davide Spadaro University of Turin
Jenny Renaut
Jenny Renaut Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

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