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D-Index
88
Citations
51654
World Ranking
301
National Ranking
27

Neil R. Baker 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 Neil R. Baker sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 232 publications — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Neil R. Baker 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 Neil R. Baker sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 88 D-Index — 95th percentile

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

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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2007 - Fellow of the American Society of Plant Biologists

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Photosynthesis
  • Botany
  • Gene

Neil R. Baker mainly focuses on Photosynthesis, Photosystem II, Botany, Chlorophyll fluorescence and Photoinhibition. Neil R. Baker combines subjects such as Chloroplast, Agronomy and Antioxidant with his study of Photosynthesis. His research integrates issues of Photochemistry, Biophysics, Thylakoid and Fluorescence in his study of Photosystem II.

In the field of Botany, his study on Photosynthetic capacity overlaps with subjects such as Primary charge separation. Chlorophyll fluorescence is the subject of his research, which falls under Chlorophyll. Neil R. Baker interconnects Assimilation, Photorespiration and Reaction centre in the investigation of issues within Photoinhibition.

His most cited work include:

  • The relationship between the quantum yield of photosynthetic electron transport and quenching of chlorophyll fluorescence (6570 citations)
  • Chlorophyll fluorescence: a probe of photosynthesis in vivo (2364 citations)
  • Applications of chlorophyll fluorescence can improve crop production strategies: an examination of future possibilities (1014 citations)

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

Neil R. Baker mainly investigates Photosynthesis, Botany, Photosystem II, Chlorophyll fluorescence and Thylakoid. Canopy is closely connected to Agronomy in his research, which is encompassed under the umbrella topic of Photosynthesis. His work on Leaf development expands to the thematically related Botany.

His Photosystem II research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Photochemistry, Electron transport chain and Chlorophyll a. His Photochemistry study combines topics in areas such as Light intensity, DCMU, Non-photochemical quenching and P700. His study in Chlorophyll fluorescence is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Quantum yield, Quenching and Carbon fixation.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Photosynthesis (63.05%)
  • Botany (48.28%)
  • Photosystem II (40.39%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2001-2020)?

  • Photosynthesis (63.05%)
  • Botany (48.28%)
  • Photosystem II (40.39%)

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

His primary areas of investigation include Photosynthesis, Botany, Photosystem II, Chlorophyll fluorescence and Biophysics. Neil R. Baker has included themes like Chloroplast and Chlorophyll in his Photosynthesis study. His Photosystem II research includes elements of Electron transport chain, Fluorescence and Electron transfer.

His work carried out in the field of Chlorophyll fluorescence brings together such families of science as Light intensity and Agronomy. His Biophysics study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Regulator and Plant growth. His studies in Photoinhibition integrate themes in fields like Thylakoid and Photoprotection.

Between 2001 and 2020, his most popular works were:

  • Chlorophyll fluorescence: a probe of photosynthesis in vivo (2364 citations)
  • Applications of chlorophyll fluorescence can improve crop production strategies: an examination of future possibilities (1014 citations)
  • Photosynthesis and the environment (519 citations)

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

  • Photosynthesis
  • Gene
  • Botany

Photosynthesis, Chlorophyll fluorescence, Photosystem II, Photoinhibition and Botany are his primary areas of study. He usually deals with Chlorophyll fluorescence and limits it to topics linked to Agronomy and Crop production and Sustainability. His Photosystem II research incorporates themes from Thylakoid, Biophysics, Electron transport chain and Electron transfer.

His research in Photoinhibition tackles topics such as Photorespiration which are related to areas like Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere, Photosynthetic capacity and Protein degradation. His Chlorophyll research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Imazapyr, Agrostis, Fluorescence-lifetime imaging microscopy and Seedling. His Photosystem research integrates issues from Proton transport, Photosystem I, Electron acceptor and Analytical chemistry.

Best Publications

  • The relationship between the quantum yield of photosynthetic electron transport and quenching of chlorophyll fluorescence

    Bernard Genty;Jean-Marie Briantais;Neil R. Baker

  • Chlorophyll fluorescence: a probe of photosynthesis in vivo

    Neil R. Baker

  • Applications of chlorophyll fluorescence can improve crop production strategies: an examination of future possibilities

    Neil R. Baker;Eva Rosenqvist

  • Resolving chlorophyll a fluorescence images of photosynthetic efficiency into photochemical and non-photochemical components – calculation of qP and Fv-/Fm-; without measuring Fo-;

    Kevin Oxborough;Neil R. Baker

  • Chlorophyll Fluorescence as a Probe of the Photosynthetic Competence of Leaves in the Field: A Review of Current Instrumentation

    H. R. Bolhar-Nordenkampf;S. P. Long;N. R. Baker;G. Oquist

  • Photosynthesis and the environment

    Neil R. Baker

  • Improving water use in crop production

    J.I.L Morison;N.R Baker;P.M Mullineaux;W.J Davies

  • Photoinhibition of photosynthesis : from molecular mechanisms to the field

    N. R. Baker;J. R. Bowyer

  • Photoinhibition of photosynthesis

    Neil R. Baker

  • A photoprotective role for O2 as an alternative electron sink in photosynthesis

    Donald R Ort;Neil R Baker

  • Relationship between CO2 Assimilation, Photosynthetic Electron Transport, and Active O2 Metabolism in Leaves of Maize in the Field during Periods of Low Temperature

    Michael J. Fryer;James R. Andrews;Kevin Oxborough;David A. Blowers

  • Is photoinhibition of zooxanthellae photosynthesis the primary cause of thermal bleaching in corals

    David J. Smith;David J. Suggett;Neil R. Baker

  • Imaging the production of singlet oxygen in vivo using a new fluorescent sensor, Singlet Oxygen Sensor Green®

    Cristina Flors;Michael J Fryer;Jen Waring;Brandon J Reeder

  • A possible role for photosystem II in environmental perturbations of photosynthesis

    Neil R. Baker

  • Imaging of photo-oxidative stress responses in leaves

    Michael J. Fryer;Kevin Oxborough;Phillip M. Mullineaux;Neil R. Baker

  • Can CO2 assimilation in maize leaves be predicted accurately from chlorophyll fluorescence analysis

    Gerald E. Edwards;Neil R. Baker

  • Determining the limitations and regulation of photosynthetic energy transduction in leaves

    Neil R. Baker;Jeremy Harbinson;David M. Kramer

  • Ozone depletion and increased UV-B radiation: is there a real threat to photosynthesis?

    Damian J. Allen;Salvador Nogués;Neil R. Baker

  • Effects of kinetics of light‐induced stomatal responses on photosynthesis and water‐use efficiency

    Lorna McAusland;Silvere R M Vialet-Chabrand;Phillip Davey;Neil R Baker

  • Effects of drought on photosynthesis in Mediterranean plants grown under enhanced UV‐B radiation

    Salvador Nogués;Neil R Baker

  • Elevated Glutathione Biosynthetic Capacity in the Chloroplasts of Transgenic Tobacco Plants Paradoxically Causes Increased Oxidative Stress

    Gary Creissen;John Firmin;Michael Fryer;Baldeep Kular

  • Control of Ascorbate Peroxidase 2 expression by hydrogen peroxide and leaf water status during excess light stress reveals a functional organisation of Arabidopsis leaves.

    Michael J. Fryer;Louise Ball;Kevin Oxborough;Stanislaw Karpinski

  • Rapid, Noninvasive Screening for Perturbations of Metabolism and Plant Growth Using Chlorophyll Fluorescence Imaging

    Romina P. Barbagallo;Kevin Oxborough;Kenneth E. Pallett;Neil R. Baker

  • Chlorophyll a fluorescence induction kinetics in leaves predicted from a model describing each discrete step of excitation energy and electron transfer associated with Photosystem II

    Xin-Guang Zhu;Govindjee;Neil R. Baker;Eric deSturler

Frequent Co-Authors

Stephen P. Long
Stephen P. Long University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kevin Oxborough
Kevin Oxborough Chelsea Technologies (United Kingdom)
Philip M. Mullineaux
Philip M. Mullineaux University of Essex
Tracy Lawson
Tracy Lawson University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Salvador Nogués
Salvador Nogués University of Barcelona
Graham J. C. Underwood
Graham J. C. Underwood University of Essex
Donald R. Ort
Donald R. Ort University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Rachel M. Leech
Rachel M. Leech University of York
Christine A. Raines
Christine A. Raines University of Essex
William J. Davies
William J. Davies Lancaster University

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