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D-Index
51
Citations
8094
World Ranking
2057
National Ranking
166

Nigel D. Paul 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 Nigel D. Paul sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 131 publications — 47th percentile

47% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Nigel D. Paul 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 Nigel D. Paul sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 51 D-Index — 70th percentile

70% 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:

  • Botany
  • Ecology
  • Horticulture

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Botany, Ecology, Ozone depletion, Climate change and Aquatic ecosystem. Nigel D. Paul performs integrative study on Botany and Nicotiana tabacum in his works. His Ecosystem and Terrestrial ecosystem study, which is part of a larger body of work in Ecology, is frequently linked to Coping and Integrated approach, bridging the gap between disciplines.

His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Environmental chemistry and Ultraviolet. His research in Climate change intersects with topics in Montreal Protocol, Ozone layer and Biosphere. His Aquatic ecosystem study incorporates themes from Global warming and Biogeochemical cycle.

His most cited work include:

  • Biogenic volatile organic compounds in the Earth system (323 citations)
  • Ecological roles of solar UV radiation: towards an integrated approach (308 citations)
  • Seduced by the dark side: integrating molecular and ecological perspectives on the influence of light on plant defence against pests and pathogens. (238 citations)

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

Botany, Horticulture, Senecio vulgaris, Rust and Ozone depletion are his primary areas of study. His Botany and Weed, Herbivore, Gastrophysa viridula, Photosynthesis and Spore investigations all form part of his Botany research activities. His study on Horticulture is mostly dedicated to connecting different topics, such as Reproduction.

His work in Senecio vulgaris tackles topics such as Nutrient which are related to areas like Phosphorus. His studies in Rust integrate themes in fields like Inoculation, Shoot, Dry weight, Agronomy and Rust. The concepts of his Ozone depletion study are interwoven with issues in Environmental chemistry, Climate change and Ecosystem.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Botany (40.14%)
  • Horticulture (23.24%)
  • Senecio vulgaris (17.61%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2020)?

  • Climate change (8.45%)
  • Ozone depletion (14.79%)
  • Montreal Protocol (3.52%)

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

His primary areas of study are Climate change, Ozone depletion, Montreal Protocol, Ozone layer and Radiation. Meteorology and Ozone are all intrinsically tied to his study in Ozone depletion. As a part of the same scientific study, Nigel D. Paul usually deals with the Montreal Protocol, concentrating on Environmental protection and frequently concerns with Ecosystem services, Sustainability and Ecosystem.

The Ozone layer study combines topics in areas such as Global warming, Aquatic ecosystem and Greenhouse gas. Nigel D. Paul has researched Radiation in several fields, including Fluorescence, Irradiance and Horticulture. His research on Photosynthesis concerns the broader Botany.

Between 2012 and 2020, his most popular works were:

  • Solar Ultraviolet Radiation in a Changing Climate (190 citations)
  • Environmental effects of ozone depletion, UV radiation and interactions with climate change: UNEP Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, update 2017 (97 citations)
  • Endopolyploidy as a potential alternative adaptive strategy for Arabidopsis leaf size variation in response to UV-B (45 citations)

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

  • Botany
  • Ecology
  • Horticulture

Nigel D. Paul mainly investigates Ozone layer, Climate change, Ozone depletion, Montreal Protocol and Aquatic ecosystem. His Ozone depletion research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Biosphere and Environmental protection. His Environmental protection research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Ecosystem, Ecosystem services and Sustainability.

Nigel D. Paul performs integrative study on Montreal Protocol and Risks and benefits. The various areas that he examines in his Aquatic ecosystem study include Global warming, Global change, Carbon cycle and Greenhouse gas. His Greenhouse gas research includes themes of Biogeochemical cycle and Air quality index.

Best Publications

  • Biogenic volatile organic compounds in the Earth system

    Jullada Laothawornkitkul;Jane E. Taylor;Nigel D. Paul;C. Nicholas Hewitt

  • Ecological roles of solar UV radiation: towards an integrated approach

    Nigel D. Paul;Dylan Gwynn-Jones

  • Seduced by the dark side: integrating molecular and ecological perspectives on the influence of light on plant defence against pests and pathogens.

    Michael R. Roberts;Nigel D. Paul

  • Interactive effects of solar UV radiation and climate change on biogeochemical cycling

    R. G. Zepp;D. J. Erickson;N. D. Paul;B. Sulzberger

  • Treating seeds with activators of plant defence generates long-lasting priming of resistance to pests and pathogens.

    Dawn Worrall;Geoff H. Holroyd;Jason P. Moore;Marcin Glowacz

  • UVR8 in Arabidopsis thaliana regulates multiple aspects of cellular differentiation during leaf development in response to ultraviolet B radiation

    Jason J. Wargent;Vasilis C. Gegas;Gareth I. Jenkins;John H. Doonan

  • Isoprene emissions influence herbivore feeding decisions.

    Jullada Laothawornkitkul;Nigel D. Paul;Claudia E. Vickers;Malcolm Possell

  • Discrimination of plant volatile signatures by an electronic nose:a potential technology for plant pest and disease monitoring

    Jullada Laothawornkitkul;Jason P. Moore;Jane E. Taylor;Malcolm Possell

  • The influence of UV-B radiation on the physicochemical nature of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) leaf surfaces

    Jeremy D. Barnes;Kevin E. Percy;Nigel D. Paul;Pam Jones

  • Coping with multiple enemies: an integration of molecular and ecological perspectives

    Nigel D. Paul;Paul E. Hatcher;Jane E. Taylor

  • The effects of UV-B radiation on European heathland species

    L. O. Björn;T. V. Callaghan;I. Johnsen;J. A. Lee

  • The green tea polyphenol, epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate, protects against the oxidative cellular and genotoxic damage of UVA radiation

    Simon E. Tobi;Mileka Gilbert;Nigel D. Paul;Trevor J. McMillan

  • Effects of solar UV radiation and climate change on biogeochemical cycling: interactions and feedbacks

    R. G. Zepp;D. J. Erickson;N. D. Paul;B. Sulzberger

  • Increased exposure to UV-B radiation during early development leads to enhanced photoprotection and improved long-term performance in Lactuca sativa.

    Jason J. Wargent;Eslam M. Elfadly;Jason P. Moore;Nigel D. Paul

  • Responses to ultraviolet-B radiation (280-315 nm) of pea (Pisum sativum) lines differing in leaf surface wax

    R. Gonzalez;N. D. Paul;K. Percy;M. Ambrose

  • On the use of fungicides for experimentation in natural vegetation

    Nigel Paul;P G Ayres;L E Wyness

  • The direct effects of UV-B radiation on Betula pubescens litter decomposing at four European field sites

    Sandra A. Moody;Nigel D. Paul;Lars Olof Björn;Terry V. Callaghan

  • Non‐photosynthetic mechanisms of growth reduction in pea (Pisum sativum L.) exposed to UV‐B radiation

    R. González;R. Mepsted;A. R. Wellburn;N. D. Paul

  • Variation in the responses of litter and phylloplane fungi to UV-B radiation (290–315 nm)

    Sandra A. Moody;Kevin K. Newsham;Peter G. Ayres;Nigel D. Paul

  • Ultraviolet radiation as a limiting factor in leaf expansion and development.

    Jason J. Wargent;Jason P. Moore;A. Roland Ennos;Nigel D. Paul

  • The role of interactions between trophic levels in determining the effects of UV-B on terrestrial ecosystems

    Nigel D. Paul;Sharima Rasanayagam;Sandra A. Moody;Paul E. Hatcher

  • The impact of a pathogen (Puccinia lagenophorae) on populations of groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) overwintering in the field. I: Mortality, vegetative growth and the development of size hierarchies

    Nigel Paul;P G Ayres

  • Stratospheric ozone depletion, UV-B radiation and crop disease.

    Nigel D. Paul

  • Beetle grazing reduces natural infection of Rumex obtusifolius by fungal pathogens

    P. E. Hatcher;Nigel D. Paul

  • The effects of ultraviolet-B (UV-B: 290-320 nm) radiation on blister blight disease of tea (Camellia sinensis)

    T. S. Gunasekera;N. D. Paul;P. G. Ayres

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard G. Zepp
Richard G. Zepp Environmental Protection Agency
Janet F. Bornman
Janet F. Bornman Curtin University
Carlos L. Ballaré
Carlos L. Ballaré University of Buenos Aires
Richard McKenzie
Richard McKenzie National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Alkiviadis F. Bais
Alkiviadis F. Bais Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Donat-P. Häder
Donat-P. Häder University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Mary Norval
Mary Norval University of Edinburgh
Dylan Gwynn-Jones
Dylan Gwynn-Jones Aberystwyth University
Amy T. Austin
Amy T. Austin University of Buenos Aires
Sasha Madronich
Sasha Madronich National Center for Atmospheric Research

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