D-Index & Metrics Best Publications
Plant Science and Agronomy
USA
2023

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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Ecology and Evolution D-index 70 Citations 17,210 105 World Ranking 762 National Ranking 296
Plant Science and Agronomy D-index 70 Citations 17,113 105 World Ranking 299 National Ranking 88

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2023 - Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in United States Leader Award

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study Robert W. Pearcy is best known for:

  • Photosynthesis
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Ecosystem

Photosynthetic capacity, Stomatal conductance and Specific leaf area are all intrinsically tied to his study in Photosynthesis. His Stomatal conductance study frequently draws connections between related disciplines such as Photosynthesis. His study of Understory brings together topics like Shade tolerance and Rainforest. Robert W. Pearcy applies his multidisciplinary studies on Rainforest and Understory in his research. He conducts interdisciplinary study in the fields of Botany and Horticulture through his research. Robert W. Pearcy performs multidisciplinary study in the fields of Horticulture and Botany via his papers. His Canopy study frequently intersects with other fields, such as Ecology. His Ecology study frequently intersects with other fields, such as Canopy. As part of his studies on Optics, he frequently links adjacent subjects like Light intensity.

His most cited work include:

  • PLASTIC PHENOTYPIC RESPONSE TO LIGHT OF 16 CONGENERIC SHRUBS FROM A PANAMANIAN RAINFOREST (583 citations)
  • Sunflecks and Photosynthesis in Plant Canopies (530 citations)
  • Variation in Quantum Yield for CO2 Uptake among C3 and C4 Plants (427 citations)

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

In his research, Robert W. Pearcy performs multidisciplinary study on Botany and Horticulture. By researching both Horticulture and Botany, Robert W. Pearcy produces research that crosses academic boundaries. He incorporates Photosynthesis and Photosynthetic capacity in his studies. Ecology and Understory are commonly linked in his work. His work on Canopy expands to the thematically related Understory. His work in Canopy is not limited to one particular discipline; it also encompasses Ecology. In his research, Robert W. Pearcy performs multidisciplinary study on Biochemistry and Gene. He performs integrative Gene and Biochemistry research in his work. His research on Optics frequently connects to adjacent areas such as Light intensity.

Robert W. Pearcy most often published in these fields:

  • Botany (91.49%)
  • Photosynthesis (76.60%)
  • Ecology (43.62%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2004-2019)?

  • Botany (100.00%)
  • Ecology (66.67%)
  • Photosynthesis (66.67%)

In recent works Robert W. Pearcy was focusing on the following fields of study:

In Computer graphics (images), Robert W. Pearcy works on issues like Shading, which are connected to Visual arts. His Visual arts study frequently links to other fields, such as Shading. In his articles, Robert W. Pearcy combines various disciplines, including Botany and Seedling. In his works, he performs multidisciplinary study on Ecology and Allometry. He connects Allometry with Ecology in his study. By researching both Photosynthesis and Photoprotection, he produces research that crosses academic boundaries. He conducted interdisciplinary study in his works that combined Photoprotection and Photoinhibition. Robert W. Pearcy combines Gene and Phylogenetic tree in his studies. His work on Phylogenetic tree is being expanded to include thematically relevant topics such as Biochemistry.

Between 2004 and 2019, his most popular works were:

  • Crown architecture in sun and shade environments: assessing function and trade‐offs with a three‐dimensional simulation model (239 citations)
  • Sunflecks in trees and forests: from photosynthetic physiology to global change biology (208 citations)
  • Light interception efficiency explained by two simple variables: a test using a diversity of small- to medium-sized woody plants (92 citations)

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

  • Photosynthesis
  • Understory
  • Leaf area index

Robert W. Pearcy integrates many fields in his works, including Botany and Seedling. He connects Seedling with Botany in his study. His research on Ecology frequently connects to adjacent areas such as Carbon fixation. His study connects Composite material and Crown (dentistry). As part of his studies on Composite material, he often connects relevant areas like Crown (dentistry). In his works, Robert W. Pearcy conducts interdisciplinary research on Optics and Dispersion (optics). He performs multidisciplinary study on Dispersion (optics) and Optics in his works. Many of his studies on Canopy apply to Shade tolerance as well. In his research, he performs multidisciplinary study on Shade tolerance and Understory.

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Best Publications

Plastic Phenotypic Response to Light of 16 Congeneric Shrubs From a Panamanian Rainforest

Fernando Valladares;S. Joseph Wright;Eloisa Lasso;Kaoru Kitajima.
Ecology (2000)

889 Citations

SUNFLECKS AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN PLANT CANOPIES

Robert W. Pearcy.
Briggs, W R (Ed ) Annual Review Of Plant Physiology And Plant Molecular Biology, Vol 41 X+618p Annual Reviews Inc (1990)

819 Citations

Climate change and the evolution of C4 photosynthesis

James R. Ehleringer;Rowan F. Sage;Lawrence B. Flanagan;Robert W. Pearcy.
Trends in Ecology and Evolution (1991)

724 Citations

Comparative ecophysiology of C3 and C4 plants

R. W. Pearcy;J. Ehleringer.
Plant Cell and Environment (1984)

683 Citations

Variation in Quantum Yield for CO2 Uptake among C3 and C4 Plants

James Ehleringer;Robert W. Pearcy.
Plant Physiology (1983)

562 Citations

The Importance of Sunflecks for Forest Understory Plants Photosynthetic machinery appears adapted to brief, unpredictable periods of radiation

Robin L. Chazdon;Robert W. Pearcy.
BioScience (1991)

518 Citations

The Nitrogen Use Efficiency of C3 and C4 Plants II. Leaf Nitrogen Effects on the Gas Exchange Characteristics of Chenopodium album (L.) and Amaranthus retroflexus (L.)

Rowan F Sage;Robert W. Pearcy.
Plant Physiology (1987)

515 Citations

Interactions between water stress, sun-shade acclimation, heat tolerance and photoinhibition in the sclerophyll Heteromeles arbutifolia

F. Valladares;R. W. Pearcy.
Plant Cell and Environment (1997)

494 Citations

Photosynthetic Responses of Tropical Forest Plants to Contrasting Light Environments

Robin L. Chazdon;Robert W. Pearcy;David W. Lee;Ned Fetcher.
(1996)

437 Citations

Exploitation of environmental heterogeneity by plants: ecophysiological processes above- and belowground

Martyn M. Caldwell;R. W. Pearcy.
(1994)

404 Citations

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