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Plant Science and Agronomy
Switzerland
2025

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Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index
79
Citations
23863
World Ranking
437
National Ranking
14

Reto J. Strasser 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 Reto J. Strasser sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 290 publications — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Reto J. Strasser 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 Reto J. Strasser sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 79 D-Index — 93rd percentile

93% 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

  • 2025 - Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in Switzerland Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in Switzerland Leader Award

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Botany
  • Photosynthesis
  • Ecology

His primary areas of investigation include Fluorescence, Photosystem II, Botany, Photosynthesis and Chlorophyll a. Reto J. Strasser combines subjects such as Chlorophyll, P700, Photochemistry, Analytical chemistry and Plastoquinone with his study of Fluorescence. In his study, Light emission is strongly linked to Chlorophyll fluorescence, which falls under the umbrella field of Photosystem II.

His studies deal with areas such as Nitrogen fixation and Mycorrhiza as well as Botany. His Photosynthesis research incorporates elements of Yield, Electron transport chain and Horticulture. Reto J. Strasser interconnects Maple, Carboxy-lyases, Carbon dioxide and RuBisCO in the investigation of issues within Chlorophyll a.

His most cited work include:

  • Regulation of antenna structure and electron transport in Photosystem II of Pisum sativum under elevated temperature probed by the fast polyphasic chlorophyll a fluorescence transient: OKJIP (353 citations)
  • Methylviologen and dibromothymoquinone treatments of pea leaves reveal the role of photosystem I in the Chl a fluorescence rise OJIP. (327 citations)
  • A theoretical and experimental analysis of the q P and q N coefficients of chlorophyll fluorescence quenching and their relation to photochemical and nonphotochemical events (256 citations)

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

His main research concerns Photosynthesis, Botany, Photosystem II, Fluorescence and Chlorophyll fluorescence. His research integrates issues of Biophysics, Electron transport chain, Horticulture and Chlorophyll a in his study of Photosynthesis. His work carried out in the field of Botany brings together such families of science as Nitrogen fixation, Rhizosphere and Mycorrhiza.

His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Photochemistry, Photosynthetic reaction centre and Plastoquinone. His Fluorescence research includes themes of Redox, DCMU and Analytical chemistry. In his research, Photobleaching and Phosphorescence is intimately related to Light emission, which falls under the overarching field of Chlorophyll fluorescence.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Photosynthesis (66.22%)
  • Botany (49.55%)
  • Photosystem II (50.90%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2011-2020)?

  • Photosynthesis (66.22%)
  • Photosystem II (50.90%)
  • Chlorophyll fluorescence (45.50%)

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

Reto J. Strasser spends much of his time researching Photosynthesis, Photosystem II, Chlorophyll fluorescence, Botany and Photosystem I. The concepts of his Photosynthesis study are interwoven with issues in Thylakoid, Biophysics, Electron transport chain and Horticulture. His study in Photosystem II is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Photochemistry, Photosynthetic reaction centre and Chlorophyll a.

His Chlorophyll fluorescence study is concerned with Fluorescence in general. His Fluorescence research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Intensity, Nitric oxide and Analytical chemistry. His Botany study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Biochemistry and Abiotic stress.

Between 2011 and 2020, his most popular works were:

  • Experimental in vivo measurements of light emission in plants: a perspective dedicated to David Walker. (103 citations)
  • Experimental in vivo measurements of light emission in plants: a perspective dedicated to David Walker. (103 citations)
  • Experimental in vivo measurements of light emission in plants: a perspective dedicated to David Walker. (103 citations)

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

  • Botany
  • Photosynthesis
  • Ecology

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Photosystem II, Chlorophyll fluorescence, Fluorescence, Botany and Chlorophyll a. Photosystem I and Oxygen-evolving complex are the primary areas of interest in his Photosystem II study. The Fluorescence study combines topics in areas such as P700, Electron transport chain and Analytical chemistry.

Reto J. Strasser has researched Electron transport chain in several fields, including Photochemistry, Pigment and DCMU. His studies in Photosynthesis and Chlorophyll are all subfields of Botany research. His Photosynthesis research integrates issues from Foliose lichen and Transgene.

Best Publications

  • Analysis of the Chlorophyll a Fluorescence Transient

    Reto J. Strasser;Merope Tsimilli-Michael;Alaka Srivastava

  • Simultaneous in vivo recording of prompt and delayed fluorescence and 820-nm reflection changes during drying and after rehydration of the resurrection plant Haberlea rhodopensis.

    Reto J. Strasser;Merope Tsimilli-Michael;Sheng Qiang;Vasilij Goltsev

  • Measuring fast fluorescence transients to address environmental questions: the JIP-test

    B. J. Strasser;R. J. Strasser

  • Probing the responses of barley cultivars (Hordeum vulgare L.) by chlorophyll a fluorescence OLKJIP under drought stress and re-watering

    Abdallah Oukarroum;Saïd El Madidi;Gert Schansker;Reto J. Strasser

  • Regulation of antenna structure and electron transport in Photosystem II of Pisum sativum under elevated temperature probed by the fast polyphasic chlorophyll a fluorescence transient: OKJIP

    Alaka Srivastava;Berouba Guissé;Hubert Greppin;Reto J Strasser

  • Overexpression of γ-tocopherol methyl transferase gene in transgenic Brassica juncea plants alleviates abiotic stress: Physiological and chlorophyll a fluorescence measurements

    Mohd Aslam Yusuf;Deepak Kumar;Ravi Rajwanshi;Reto Jörg Strasser

  • Methylviologen and dibromothymoquinone treatments of pea leaves reveal the role of photosystem I in the Chl a fluorescence rise OJIP.

    Gert Schansker;Szilvia Z. Tóth;Reto J. Strasser

  • Multiple effects of chromate on the photosynthetic apparatus of Spirodela polyrhiza as probed by OJIP chlorophyll a fluorescence measurements.

    K.-J. Appenroth;J. Stöckel;Alaka Srivastava;Reto Strasser

  • Photosynthetic response of transgenic soybean plants, containing an Arabidopsis P5CR gene, during heat and drought stress.

    J.A. De Ronde;W.A. Cress;W.A. Cress;G.H.J. Krüger;R.J. Strasser

  • A theoretical and experimental analysis of the qP and q N coefficients of chlorophyll fluorescence quenching and their relation to photochemical and nonphotochemical events.

    Michel Havaux;Reto J. Strasser;Hubert Greppin

  • Ranking of dark chilling tolerance in soybean genotypes probed by the chlorophyll a fluorescence transient O-J-I-P

    A.J. Strauss;G.H.J. Krüger;R.J. Strasser;P.D.R. Van Heerden

  • Characterization of the 820-nm transmission signal paralleling the chlorophyll a fluorescence rise (OJIP) in pea leaves

    Gert Schansker;Alaka Srivastava;Govindjee;Reto J. Strasser

  • Drought stress effects on photosystem I content and photosystem II thermotolerance analyzed using Chl a fluorescence kinetics in barley varieties differing in their drought tolerance.

    Abdallah Oukarroum;Gert Schansker;Reto J. Strasser

  • In vivo Assessment of Stress Impact on Plant's Vitality: Applications in Detecting and Evaluating the Beneficial Role of Mycorrhization on Host Plants

    Merope Tsimilli-Michael;Reto J. Strasser

  • Beech (Fagus sylvatica) response to ozone exposure assessed with a chlorophyll a fluorescence performance index.

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  • Functioning of photosystems I and II in pea leaves exposed to heat stress in the presence or absence of light Analysis using in-vivo fluorescence, absorbance, oxygen and photoacoustic measurements

    Michel Havaux;Hubert Greppin;Reto J. Strasser

  • Physiological characterisation of magnesium deficiency in sugar beet: acclimation to low magnesium differentially affects photosystems I and II

    Christian Roger Hermans;Christian Roger Hermans;Christian Roger Hermans;Giles N. Johnson;Reto Strasser;Nathalie Verbruggen

  • Cadmium accumulation and buffering of cadmium‐induced stress by arbuscular mycorrhiza in three Pisum sativum L. genotypes

    Facundo Rivera‐Becerril;Catherine Calantzis;Katarzyna Turnau;Jean‐Pierre Caussanel

  • Characterization and early detection of grapevine (Vitis vinifera) stress responses to esca disease by in situ chlorophyll fluorescence and comparison with drought stress

    Danilo Christen;Susan Schönmann;Mauro Jermini;Reto J. Strasser

  • Light stress provokes plastic and elastic modifications in structure and function of photosystem II in camellia leaves

    Gert H. J. Krüger;Merope Tsimilli‐Michael;Reto J. Strasser

  • Hyperhydricity of micropropagated shoots: a typically stress-induced change of physiological state

    Claire Kevers;Thierry Franck;Reto J. Strasser;Jacques Dommes

  • ChlorophyllaFluorescence Induction in Higher Plants: Modelling and Numerical Simulation

    Alexandrina Stirbet;Govindjee;Bruno J. Strasser;Reto J. Strasser

  • The IP amplitude of the fluorescence rise OJIP is sensitive to changes in the photosystem I content of leaves: a study on plants exposed to magnesium and sulfate deficiencies, drought stress and salt stress

    Margarita Georgina Ceppi;Abdallah Oukarroum;Abdallah Oukarroum;Nuran Çiçek;Nuran Çiçek;Reto J. Strasser

  • Dark recovery of the Chl a fluorescence transient (OJIP) after light adaptation: the qT-component of non-photochemical quenching is related to an activated photosystem I acceptor side.

    Gert Schansker;Szilvia Z. Tóth;Reto J. Strasser

Frequent Co-Authors

Vasilij Goltsev
Vasilij Goltsev Sofia University
Govindjee
Govindjee University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Filippo Bussotti
Filippo Bussotti University of Florence
Abdallah Oukarroum
Abdallah Oukarroum Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Ivelina Zaharieva
Ivelina Zaharieva Freie Universität Berlin
Alberto Darszon
Alberto Darszon National Autonomous University of Mexico
Hubert Greppin
Hubert Greppin University of Geneva
Michel Havaux
Michel Havaux Aix-Marseille University
Nathalie Verbruggen
Nathalie Verbruggen Université Libre de Bruxelles
Hazem M. Kalaji
Hazem M. Kalaji Warsaw University of Life Sciences

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