World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
R. L. Wain

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Plant Science and Agronomy 32 6008 343 172 3441

R. L. Wain publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by R. L. Wain between 1950 and 1995, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. R. L. Wain published across 46 years, from 1950 to 1995, averaging 3.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 12 publications in 1976. 1 of the 166 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1950 to 1995. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 12. Peak 12 publications in 1976. 1950: 3 publications 1951: 7 publications 1952: 5 publications 1953: 5 publications 1954: 3 publications 1955: 8 publications 1956: 4 publications 1957: 6 publications 1958: 6 publications 1959: 8 publications 1960: 3 publications 1961: 1 publication 1962: 4 publications 1963: 7 publications 1964: 7 publications 1965: 5 publications 1966: 5 publications 1967: 6 publications 1968: 5 publications 1969: 5 publications 1970: 0 publications 1971: 4 publications 1972: 2 publications 1973: 4 publications 1974: 7 publications 1975: 10 publications 1976: 12 publications 1977: 5 publications 1978: 8 publications 1979: 5 publications 1980: 2 publications 1981: 1 publication 1982: 1 publication 1983: 0 publications 1984: 1 publication 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 1 publication
1950 1995

166 publications in total across all disciplines

View publications per year as a table
R. L. Wain: publications per year, 1950 to 1995
Year Publications
1950 3
1951 7
1952 5
1953 5
1954 3
1955 8
1956 4
1957 6
1958 6
1959 8
1960 3
1961 1
1962 4
1963 7
1964 7
1965 5
1966 5
1967 6
1968 5
1969 5
1970 0
1971 4
1972 2
1973 4
1974 7
1975 10
1976 12
1977 5
1978 8
1979 5
1980 2
1981 1
1982 1
1983 0
1984 1
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 0
1994 0
1995 1
Total 166
Download as CSV

R. L. Wain 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 R. L. Wain sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200 250
Bar chart with 88 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 36–40 to 467+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 255. Most scientists, 255, have 111–115 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 171–175 publications, is where this scientist sits. 36–40 publications: 2 scientists 41–45 publications: 7 scientists 46–50 publications: 40 scientists 51–55 publications: 58 scientists 56–60 publications: 60 scientists 61–65 publications: 107 scientists 66–70 publications: 130 scientists 71–75 publications: 153 scientists 76–80 publications: 191 scientists 81–85 publications: 199 scientists 86–90 publications: 206 scientists 91–95 publications: 218 scientists 96–100 publications: 226 scientists 101–105 publications: 227 scientists 106–110 publications: 247 scientists 111–115 publications: 255 scientists 116–120 publications: 253 scientists 121–125 publications: 233 scientists 126–130 publications: 219 scientists 131–135 publications: 201 scientists 136–140 publications: 194 scientists 141–145 publications: 176 scientists 146–150 publications: 157 scientists 151–155 publications: 147 scientists 156–160 publications: 151 scientists 161–165 publications: 159 scientists 166–170 publications: 137 scientists 171–175 publications: 128 scientists 176–180 publications: 126 scientists 181–185 publications: 98 scientists 186–190 publications: 114 scientists 191–195 publications: 100 scientists 196–200 publications: 90 scientists 201–205 publications: 71 scientists 206–210 publications: 98 scientists 211–215 publications: 70 scientists 216–220 publications: 86 scientists 221–225 publications: 61 scientists 226–230 publications: 58 scientists 231–235 publications: 53 scientists 236–240 publications: 64 scientists 241–245 publications: 39 scientists 246–250 publications: 46 scientists 251–255 publications: 51 scientists 256–260 publications: 36 scientists 261–265 publications: 44 scientists 266–270 publications: 35 scientists 271–275 publications: 30 scientists 276–280 publications: 33 scientists 281–285 publications: 35 scientists 286–290 publications: 36 scientists 291–295 publications: 26 scientists 296–300 publications: 26 scientists 301–305 publications: 31 scientists 306–310 publications: 30 scientists 311–315 publications: 21 scientists 316–320 publications: 29 scientists 321–325 publications: 14 scientists 326–330 publications: 15 scientists 331–335 publications: 15 scientists 336–340 publications: 17 scientists 341–345 publications: 15 scientists 346–350 publications: 12 scientists 351–355 publications: 17 scientists 356–360 publications: 18 scientists 361–365 publications: 12 scientists 366–370 publications: 11 scientists 371–375 publications: 6 scientists 376–380 publications: 6 scientists 381–385 publications: 11 scientists 386–390 publications: 9 scientists 391–395 publications: 10 scientists 396–400 publications: 8 scientists 401–405 publications: 4 scientists 406–410 publications: 9 scientists 411–415 publications: 11 scientists 416–420 publications: 4 scientists 421–425 publications: 7 scientists 426–430 publications: 4 scientists 431–435 publications: 3 scientists 436–440 publications: 5 scientists 441–445 publications: 8 scientists 446–450 publications: 6 scientists 451–455 publications: 7 scientists 456–460 publications: 5 scientists 461–465 publications: 6 scientists 466 publications: 2 scientists 467+ publications: 99 scientists
36–40 publications 467+

This scientist: 172 publications — 68th percentile

68% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

View publications distribution as a table
Number of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 6,494 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
36–40 2
41–45 7
46–50 40
51–55 58
56–60 60
61–65 107
66–70 130
71–75 153
76–80 191
81–85 199
86–90 206
91–95 218
96–100 226
101–105 227
106–110 247
111–115 255
116–120 253
121–125 233
126–130 219
131–135 201
136–140 194
141–145 176
146–150 157
151–155 147
156–160 151
161–165 159
166–170 137
171–175 128 172
176–180 126
181–185 98
186–190 114
191–195 100
196–200 90
201–205 71
206–210 98
211–215 70
216–220 86
221–225 61
226–230 58
231–235 53
236–240 64
241–245 39
246–250 46
251–255 51
256–260 36
261–265 44
266–270 35
271–275 30
276–280 33
281–285 35
286–290 36
291–295 26
296–300 26
301–305 31
306–310 30
311–315 21
316–320 29
321–325 14
326–330 15
331–335 15
336–340 17
341–345 15
346–350 12
351–355 17
356–360 18
361–365 12
366–370 11
371–375 6
376–380 6
381–385 11
386–390 9
391–395 10
396–400 8
401–405 4
406–410 9
411–415 11
416–420 4
421–425 7
426–430 4
431–435 3
436–440 5
441–445 8
446–450 6
451–455 7
456–460 5
461–465 6
466 2
467+ 99
Download as CSV

R. L. Wain 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 R. L. Wain sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200 250
Bar chart with 80 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 109+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 288. Most scientists, 288, have 34 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 109 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 32 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 200 scientists 31 D-Index: 236 scientists 32 D-Index: 253 scientists 33 D-Index: 283 scientists 34 D-Index: 288 scientists 35 D-Index: 240 scientists 36 D-Index: 246 scientists 37 D-Index: 243 scientists 38 D-Index: 247 scientists 39 D-Index: 229 scientists 40 D-Index: 232 scientists 41 D-Index: 230 scientists 42 D-Index: 228 scientists 43 D-Index: 219 scientists 44 D-Index: 193 scientists 45 D-Index: 164 scientists 46 D-Index: 158 scientists 47 D-Index: 143 scientists 48 D-Index: 131 scientists 49 D-Index: 127 scientists 50 D-Index: 122 scientists 51 D-Index: 122 scientists 52 D-Index: 110 scientists 53 D-Index: 102 scientists 54 D-Index: 98 scientists 55 D-Index: 79 scientists 56 D-Index: 85 scientists 57 D-Index: 88 scientists 58 D-Index: 91 scientists 59 D-Index: 62 scientists 60 D-Index: 61 scientists 61 D-Index: 59 scientists 62 D-Index: 54 scientists 63 D-Index: 61 scientists 64 D-Index: 59 scientists 65 D-Index: 58 scientists 66 D-Index: 41 scientists 67 D-Index: 49 scientists 68 D-Index: 39 scientists 69 D-Index: 32 scientists 70 D-Index: 40 scientists 71 D-Index: 47 scientists 72 D-Index: 38 scientists 73 D-Index: 28 scientists 74 D-Index: 29 scientists 75 D-Index: 28 scientists 76 D-Index: 22 scientists 77 D-Index: 21 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 26 scientists 80 D-Index: 19 scientists 81 D-Index: 16 scientists 82 D-Index: 12 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 14 scientists 85 D-Index: 11 scientists 86 D-Index: 17 scientists 87 D-Index: 13 scientists 88 D-Index: 10 scientists 89 D-Index: 12 scientists 90 D-Index: 18 scientists 91 D-Index: 16 scientists 92 D-Index: 16 scientists 93 D-Index: 17 scientists 94 D-Index: 12 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 9 scientists 97 D-Index: 9 scientists 98 D-Index: 11 scientists 99 D-Index: 12 scientists 100 D-Index: 5 scientists 101 D-Index: 8 scientists 102 D-Index: 4 scientists 103 D-Index: 11 scientists 104 D-Index: 5 scientists 105 D-Index: 9 scientists 106 D-Index: 7 scientists 107 D-Index: 4 scientists 108 D-Index: 8 scientists 109+ D-Index: 99 scientists
30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 32 D-Index — 11th percentile

11% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

View D-Index distribution as a table
Number of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 6,494 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 200
31 236
32 253 32
33 283
34 288
35 240
36 246
37 243
38 247
39 229
40 232
41 230
42 228
43 219
44 193
45 164
46 158
47 143
48 131
49 127
50 122
51 122
52 110
53 102
54 98
55 79
56 85
57 88
58 91
59 62
60 61
61 59
62 54
63 61
64 59
65 58
66 41
67 49
68 39
69 32
70 40
71 47
72 38
73 28
74 29
75 28
76 22
77 21
78 25
79 26
80 19
81 16
82 12
83 16
84 14
85 11
86 17
87 13
88 10
89 12
90 18
91 16
92 16
93 17
94 12
95 8
96 9
97 9
98 11
99 12
100 5
101 8
102 4
103 11
104 5
105 9
106 7
107 4
108 8
109+ 99
Download as CSV

Best Publications

  • The root cap and control of root elongation in Zea mays L. seedlings exposed to white light.

    Henry Wilkins;R. L. Wain

  • The Metabolism of 3-Indolylalkanecarboxylic Acids, and their Amides, Nitriles and Methyl Esters in Plant Tissues

    C. H. Fawcett;Ralph Louis Wain;F. Wightman

  • STUDIES ON PLANT GROWTH‐REGULATING SUBSTANCES

    Sheena M. Wilkins;Henry Wilkins;R. L. Wain

  • The Growth-Regulating Activity of Certain $\omega $-Substituted Alkyl Carboxylic Acids in Relation to their $eta $-Oxidation within the Plant

    R. L. Wain;F. Wightman

  • Control of rust diseases by diterpenes from Nicotiana glutinosa

    J. A. Bailey;G. A. Carter;R. S. Burden;R. L. Wain

  • Investigations on fungicides

    C. H. Fawcett;D. M. Spencer;R. L. Wain

  • The role of the root cap in the response of the primary roots of Zea mays L. seedlings to white light and to gravity

    Henry Wilkins;R. L. Wain

  • STUDIES ON PLANT GROWTH-REGULATING SUBSTANCES.: VIII. THE GROWTH-PROMOTING ACTIVITY OF CERTAIN ARYLOXY- AND ARYLTHIO-ALKANECARBOXYLIC ACIDS

    C. H. Fawcett;R. L. Wain;F. Wightman

  • The metabolism of certain acids, amides and nitriles within plant tissues.

    C. H. Fawcett;H. F. Taylor;Ralph Louis Wain;F. Wightman

  • Studies upon the copper fungicides. XI. Absorption of soluble copper in relation to stage of leaf growth and to leaf injury.

    Pamela Arman;R. L. Wain

  • Studies on plant growth‐regulating substances. XLII. Abscisic acid as a genetic character related to drought tolerance

    Unknown

  • Abscisic acid and the response of the roots of Zea mays L. seedlings to gravity.

    Henry Wilkins;R. L. Wain

  • STUDIES ON PLANT GROWTH-REGULATING SUBSTANCES.: V. STERIC FACTORS IN RELATION TO MODE OF ACTION OF CERTAIN ARYLOXYALKYL-CARBOXYLIC ACIDS*

    M. S. Smith;R. L. Wain;F. Wightman

  • Ethylene production by cress roots and excised cress root segments and its inhibition by 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

    M. L. Robert;H. F. Taylor;R. L. Wain

  • Investigations on the Growth and Metabolism of Plant Cells

    Unknown

  • Abscisic acid levels in relation to drought tolerance in varieties of Zea mays L.

    Unknown

  • Identification of the yellow lupin growth inhibitor as (+)-abscisin II ((+)-dormin).

    J. W. Cornforth;B. V. Milborrow;G. Ryback;K. Rothwell

  • Studies with 3,5‐diiodo‐4‐hydroxybenzonitrile (ioxynil) and related compounds in soils and plants

    M. A. Zaki;H. F. Taylor;R. L. Wain

  • Fungistatic Properties of Plant Tissues: Fungistatic Properties of Leaf Exudates

    J. H. Topps;R. L. Wain

  • Plant Growth-Regulating Activity in Certain Carboxylic Acids not Possessing a Ring Structure

    Unknown

  • Investigations on fungicides. XX. The fungitoxicity of analogues of the phy toalexin 2‐(2‘ ‐methoxy‐4’ ‐hydroxyphenyl)‐6‐methoxybenzofuran(vignafuran)

    G. A. Carter;K. Chamberlain;R. L. Wain

  • STUDIES ON PLANT GROWTH‐REGULATING SUBSTANCES: CHLORO‐SUBSTITUTED PHENYLACETIC ACIDS

    Mary B. Pybus;R. L. Wain;F. Wightman

  • Phenols as Plant Growth Regulators

    R. L. Wain;H. F. Taylor

  • STUDIES ON PLANT GROWTH‐REGULATING SUBSTANCES. XIII CHLORO‐ AND METHYL‐SUBSTITUTED PHENOXYACETIC AND BENZOIC ACIDS

    Mary B. Pybus;Margaret S. Smith;R. L. Wain;F. Wightman

  • Fungistatic Properties of Plant Tissues: An Antifungal Substance from the Tissues of Vicia faba

    D. M. Spencer;J. H. Topps;R. L. Wain

  • Studies on plant growth-regulating substances: XXXIII. The influence of ring substituents on the plant growth-regulating activity of phenylacetic acid

    Valerie K. Chamberlain;R. L. Wain

  • Promotion of cress root elongation in white light by 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid.

    A. Larqué-Saavedra;Henry Wilkins;R. L. Wain

  • STUDIES UPON THE COPPER FUNGICIDES.: X. THE ROLE OF LEAF EXUDATES IN THE SOLUTION OF COPPER FROM BORDEAUX MIXTURE

    Pamela Arman;R. L. Wain

Frequent Co-Authors

Keith Chamberlain
Keith Chamberlain Rothamsted Research

External Links

Personal website of R. L. Wain

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing R. L. Wain

Paul-Emile Pilet

Paul-Emile Pilet

University of Lausanne

Publications: 25

Bonnie Bartel

Bonnie Bartel

Rice University

Publications: 17

Mikio Nishimura

Mikio Nishimura

National Institute for Basic Biology

Publications: 11

Michael B. Jackson

Michael B. Jackson

University of Bristol

Publications: 10

Jerry D. Cohen

Jerry D. Cohen

University of Minnesota

Publications: 8

Jutta Ludwig-Müller

Jutta Ludwig-Müller

TU Dresden

Publications: 5

František Baluška

František Baluška

University of Bonn

Publications: 5

Lucia C. Strader

Lucia C. Strader

Duke University

Publications: 5

Stephan Pollmann

Stephan Pollmann

Technical University of Madrid

Publications: 4

Marc Boutry

Marc Boutry

Université Catholique de Louvain

Publications: 4

Keith Chamberlain

Keith Chamberlain

Rothamsted Research

Publications: 4

Arthur W. Galston

Arthur W. Galston

Yale University

Publications: 4

Lewis J. Feldman

Lewis J. Feldman

University of California, Berkeley

Publications: 4

Wei Wei

Wei Wei

Qufu Normal University

Publications: 4

David M. Reid

David M. Reid

University of Calgary

Publications: 3

Teruo Shimmen

Teruo Shimmen

University of Hyogo

Publications: 3

Related Plant Science and Agronomy Rankings & Guides

2027 Cost of Online Education vs. Traditional Education

2027 Cost of Online Education vs. Traditional Education
2027 Best Open Enrollment Colleges Online

2027 Best Open Enrollment Colleges Online
2027 Best Part-Time Ph.D. Programs

2027 Best Part-Time Ph.D. Programs
2027 Competency-Based Degrees and Programs

2027 Competency-Based Degrees and Programs
2027 Best Degrees for Remote Work

2027 Best Degrees for Remote Work
2027 Best Careers You Can Have with an Associate of Arts Degree

2027 Best Careers You Can Have with an Associate of Arts Degree
2027 Colleges Offering 6-Week Online Courses

2027 Colleges Offering 6-Week Online Courses
2027 What Can You Do With a General Studies Degree?

2027 What Can You Do With a General Studies Degree?
2027 Best 6 Month Online Master's Degree Programs

2027 Best 6 Month Online Master's Degree Programs
2027 Best Accredited Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

2027 Best Accredited Online Bachelor's Degree Programs
2027 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs

2027 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs
2027 Best Online Degrees for Moms

2027 Best Online Degrees for Moms
2027 Best Certification Programs for Careers That Pay Well

2027 Best Certification Programs for Careers That Pay Well
2027 Quick-to-Learn Trade Jobs That Pay Well

2027 Quick-to-Learn Trade Jobs That Pay Well
2027 Best 6 Month Certificate Programs That Pay Well

2027 Best 6 Month Certificate Programs That Pay Well
2027 Best Degrees to Get: Popular Majors That Guarantee High Salary

2027 Best Degrees to Get: Popular Majors That Guarantee High Salary
2027 Best 6-Month Online Associate Degree Programs

2027 Best 6-Month Online Associate Degree Programs
2027 Accelerated Online Degree Programs for Working Adults

2027 Accelerated Online Degree Programs for Working Adults
2027 Most In-Demand Education Careers

2027 Most In-Demand Education Careers
2027 Top Careers That Require a Master’s Degree

2027 Top Careers That Require a Master’s Degree
2027 Online Philosophy Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2027 Online Philosophy Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

Recently Published Articles

2027 Most In-Demand Biotechnology Master's Specializations

2027 Most In-Demand Biotechnology Master's Specializations
2027 Social Worker (LCSW, MSW) Salary Guide by State

2027 Social Worker (LCSW, MSW) Salary Guide by State
2027 Behavioral Health Science Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate

2027 Behavioral Health Science Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate
2027 Accredited Online Game Programming & Development Bachelor's Degree Programs: How to Verify Quality

2027 Accredited Online Game Programming & Development Bachelor's Degree Programs: How to Verify Quality
2027 Best Online Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate Programs

2027 Best Online Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate Programs
2027 Fastest Online Christian Counseling Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2027 Fastest Online Christian Counseling Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2027 LCPC vs LCSW Degree Programs: Explaining the Difference

2027 LCPC vs LCSW Degree Programs: Explaining the Difference
2027 Associate to Bachelor's in Health Psychology: Transfer Pathways Explained

2027 Associate to Bachelor's in Health Psychology: Transfer Pathways Explained
2027 Best Online Master’s in Computer Science Programs

2027 Best Online Master’s in Computer Science Programs
2027 How to Become a Program Evaluator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2027 How to Become a Program Evaluator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2027 Best Nutrition Degrees for Working Adults

2027 Best Nutrition Degrees for Working Adults
2027 Can an Acute Care NP Work in Primary Care? What You Need to Know

2027 Can an Acute Care NP Work in Primary Care? What You Need to Know
2027 Most Popular Concentrations in Library Science Degrees

2027 Most Popular Concentrations in Library Science Degrees
2027 Teacher Certification Types & Requirements in Pennsylvania

2027 Teacher Certification Types & Requirements in Pennsylvania
2027 Indiana Wesleyan University Online Degree Costs Compared: Which Programs Are Most Affordable?

2027 Indiana Wesleyan University Online Degree Costs Compared: Which Programs Are Most Affordable?
2027 How to Become a Mechanic in California: Requirements & Certification

2027 How to Become a Mechanic in California: Requirements & Certification
2027 Online Biomedical Sciences Degree Programs With No Letters of Recommendation Required

2027 Online Biomedical Sciences Degree Programs With No Letters of Recommendation Required
2027 Anthropology Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2027 Anthropology Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?
2027 Grand Canyon University Online EdD in Special Education: Quantitative Research: Cost, Curriculum, Admissions, and Career Outcomes

2027 Grand Canyon University Online EdD in Special Education: Quantitative Research: Cost, Curriculum, Admissions, and Career Outcomes
2027 Advanced BCBA Career Paths and Specializations Guide

2027 Advanced BCBA Career Paths and Specializations Guide
2027 Most Affordable Online Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management

2027 Most Affordable Online Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management