World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Russell H. Messing

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Plant Science and Agronomy 45 2917 2712 725 645 156 6066

Russell H. Messing publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Russell H. Messing between 1982 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Russell H. Messing published across 40 years, from 1982 to 2021, averaging 4.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 14 publications in 2000. 2 of the 171 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1982 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 14. Peak 14 publications in 2000. 1982: 1 publication 1983: 0 publications 1984: 1 publication 1985: 0 publications 1986: 2 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 3 publications 1989: 1 publication 1990: 1 publication 1991: 4 publications 1992: 6 publications 1993: 6 publications 1994: 4 publications 1995: 2 publications 1996: 5 publications 1997: 7 publications 1998: 5 publications 1999: 4 publications 2000: 14 publications 2001: 9 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 10 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 5 publications 2006: 10 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 5 publications 2010: 4 publications 2011: 0 publications 2012: 6 publications 2013: 4 publications 2014: 7 publications 2015: 11 publications 2016: 3 publications 2017: 0 publications 2018: 4 publications 2019: 2 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 1 publication
1982 2021

171 publications in total across all disciplines

View publications per year as a table
Russell H. Messing: publications per year, 1982 to 2021
Year Publications
1982 1
1983 0
1984 1
1985 0
1986 2
1987 0
1988 3
1989 1
1990 1
1991 4
1992 6
1993 6
1994 4
1995 2
1996 5
1997 7
1998 5
1999 4
2000 14
2001 9
2002 3
2003 10
2004 7
2005 5
2006 10
2007 6
2008 7
2009 5
2010 4
2011 0
2012 6
2013 4
2014 7
2015 11
2016 3
2017 0
2018 4
2019 2
2020 1
2021 1
Total 171
Download as CSV

Russell H. Messing 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 Russell H. Messing 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, 156–160 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: 156 publications — 61st percentile

61% 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
156–160 151 156
161–165 159
166–170 137
171–175 128
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

Russell H. Messing 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 Russell H. Messing 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, 45 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: 45 D-Index — 57th percentile

57% 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
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 45
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

  • Classical biological control for the protection of natural ecosystems

    R. G. Van Driesche;R. I. Carruthers;M. S. Hoddle

  • Biological control of invasive species: solution or pollution?

    Unknown

  • Sexual communication and related behaviours in Tephritidae: current knowledge and potential applications for Integrated Pest Management

    Giovanni Benelli;Kent M. Daane;Angelo Canale;Chang-Ying Niu

  • Parasitoid learning: Current knowledge and implications for biological control

    G. Giunti;A. Canale;R.H. Messing;E. Donati

  • Selection of pupation habitats by oriental fruit fly larvae in the laboratory.

    Unknown

  • The ectoparasitic pupal parasitoid, Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae), attacks other primary tephritid fruit fly parasitoids: host expansion and potential non-target impact

    Unknown

  • Predation by Asian bullfrog tadpoles, Hoplobatrachus tigerinus, against the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti, in an aquatic environment treated with mosquitocidal nanoparticles.

    Kadarkarai Murugan;Vishwanathan Priyanka;Devakumar Dinesh;Pari Madhiyazhagan

  • Response of the Fruit Fly Parasitoid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to Host-Fruit Stimuli

    Russell H. Messing;Eric B. Jang

  • Parasitoids of medfly, Ceratitis capitata, and related tephritids in Kenyan coffee: a predominantly koinobiont assemblage.

    R.A. Wharton;M.K. Trostle;R.H. Messing;R.S. Copeland

  • Volatile host fruit odors as attractants for the oriental fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae).

    Unknown

  • Intra- and interspecific competition by Fopius arisanus and Diachasmimorpha tryoni (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), parasitoids of tephritid fruit flies

    Unknown

  • Responses of Female Oriental Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) to Protein and Host Fruit Odors in Field Cage and Open Field Tests

    Unknown

  • Parasitoid drift after biological control introductions: re-examining Pandora's box.

    Unknown

  • Visual Stimuli and the Response of Female Oriental Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) to Fruit-Mimicking Traps

    Unknown

  • Fitness consequences of body-size-dependent host species selection in a generalist ectoparasitoid

    Unknown

  • Competitive Superiority of Early Acting Species: A Case Study of Opiine Fruit Fly Parasitoids

    Unknown

  • Diachasmimorpha longicaudata and D. kraussii (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), potential parasitoids of the olive fruit fly

    Karen R. Sime;Kent M. Daane;Hannah Nadel;Clara S. Funk

  • Resistance of Aphis gossypii (Homoptera: Aphididae) to Insecticides in Hawaii: Spatial Patterns and Relation to Insecticide Use

    Robert G. Hollingsworth;Bruce E. Tabashnik;Diane E. Ullman;Marshall W. Johnson

  • Quality Control Parameters of Mass-Reared Opiine Parasitoids Used in Augmentative Biological Control of Tephritid Fruit Flies in Hawaii

    Unknown

  • Effects of humidity on eggs and immatures of Neoseiulus fallacis, Amblysieus andersoni, Metaseiulus occidentalis and Typhlodromus pyri (Phytoseiidae): implications for biological control on apple, caneberry, strawberry and hop

    Unknown

Frequent Co-Authors

Giovanni Benelli
Giovanni Benelli University of Pisa
Angelo Canale
Angelo Canale University of Pisa
Marshall W. Johnson
Marshall W. Johnson University of California, Riverside
Kent M. Daane
Kent M. Daane University of California, Berkeley
Cesare Stefanini
Cesare Stefanini Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
Eric B. Jang
Eric B. Jang Agricultural Research Service
Kadarkarai Murugan
Kadarkarai Murugan Bharathiar University
Nickolas G. Kavallieratos
Nickolas G. Kavallieratos Agricultural University of Athens
Mark S. Hoddle
Mark S. Hoddle University of California, Riverside
Bruce E. Tabashnik
Bruce E. Tabashnik University of Arizona

External Links

Personal website of Russell H. Messing Google Scholar page

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 Russell H. Messing

Giovanni Benelli

Giovanni Benelli

University of Pisa

Publications: 144

Angelo Canale

Angelo Canale

University of Pisa

Publications: 47

Kadarkarai Murugan

Kadarkarai Murugan

Bharathiar University

Publications: 46

Kent M. Daane

Kent M. Daane

University of California, Berkeley

Publications: 44

Martin Aluja

Martin Aluja

Instituto de Ecología

Publications: 34

Cesare Stefanini

Cesare Stefanini

Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies

Publications: 32

Marimuthu Govindarajan

Marimuthu Govindarajan

Annamalai University

Publications: 30

Marcello Nicoletti

Marcello Nicoletti

Sapienza University of Rome

Publications: 28

Roger I. Vargas

Roger I. Vargas

United States Department of Agriculture

Publications: 22

John Sivinski

John Sivinski

Agricultural Research Service

Publications: 22

Akon Higuchi

Akon Higuchi

National Central University

Publications: 21

Ann E. Hajek

Ann E. Hajek

Cornell University

Publications: 20

Marshall W. Johnson

Marshall W. Johnson

University of California, Riverside

Publications: 19

Antonio Biondi

Antonio Biondi

University of Catania

Publications: 17

Nicolas Desneux

Nicolas Desneux

INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement

Publications: 17

Sunday Ekesi

Sunday Ekesi

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Publications: 15

Related Plant Science and Agronomy Rankings & Guides

2027 Top Careers That Require a Master’s Degree

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

2027 Most In-Demand Education Careers
2027 Best Highest-Paying Master’s in Education Jobs

2027 Best Highest-Paying Master’s in Education Jobs
2027 Competency-Based Degrees and Programs

2027 Competency-Based Degrees and Programs
2027 Best Accredited Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

2027 Best Accredited Online Bachelor's Degree Programs
2027 Best Open Enrollment Colleges Online

2027 Best Open Enrollment Colleges Online
2027 Accelerated Online Degree Programs for Working Adults

2027 Accelerated Online Degree Programs for Working Adults
2027 Online Philosophy Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2027 Online Philosophy Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2027 Cost of Online Education vs. Traditional Education

2027 Cost of Online Education vs. Traditional Education
2027 Best Online Degrees for Seniors

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

2027 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs
2027 What Can You Do With a General Studies Degree?

2027 What Can You Do With a General Studies Degree?
2027 Best College Majors to Pursue: Salary & Job Growth Data

2027 Best College Majors to Pursue: Salary & Job Growth Data
2027 Best 6-Month Online Associate Degree Programs

2027 Best 6-Month Online Associate Degree Programs
2027 Best 6 Month Online Master's Degree Programs

2027 Best 6 Month Online Master's Degree Programs
2027 Best Online Colleges for Military Spouses & Dependents

2027 Best Online Colleges for Military Spouses & Dependents
2027 Colleges Offering 6-Week Online Courses

2027 Colleges Offering 6-Week Online Courses
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
2027 Best Online Degrees for Felons with Records

2027 Best Online Degrees for Felons with Records
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 Best Certification Programs for Careers That Pay Well

2027 Best Certification Programs for Careers That Pay Well

Recently Published Articles

2027 Pediatric Nurse vs. Pediatrician: Explaining the Difference

2027 Pediatric Nurse vs. Pediatrician: Explaining the Difference
2027 How to Become a Certified Financial Planner in Alabama

2027 How to Become a Certified Financial Planner in Alabama
2027 Shortest Online Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Time to Completion, and Salary Outlook

2027 Shortest Online Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Time to Completion, and Salary Outlook
2027 Is Forensic Science Hard? Career Path & Benefits Explained

2027 Is Forensic Science Hard? Career Path & Benefits Explained
2027 Online Sports Science Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2027 Online Sports Science Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2027 Can You Get a Healthcare Administration Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2027 Can You Get a Healthcare Administration Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2027 Online Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degree Programs That Accept Transfer Credits

2027 Online Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degree Programs That Accept Transfer Credits
2027 Engineering Degree Guide: Costs, Requirements & Job Opportunities

2027 Engineering Degree Guide: Costs, Requirements & Job Opportunities
2027 What Do You Learn in a Library Science Degree: Curriculum, Skills & Core Competencies

2027 What Do You Learn in a Library Science Degree: Curriculum, Skills & Core Competencies
2027 Cheapest Online Political Science Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2027 Cheapest Online Political Science Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2027 AI, Automation, and the Future of Mathematics Degree Careers

2027 AI, Automation, and the Future of Mathematics Degree Careers
2027 Best Human Resources Degrees for Working Adults

2027 Best Human Resources Degrees for Working Adults
2027 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Healthcare Administration Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2027 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Healthcare Administration Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2027 Healthcare Degree Programs You Can Earn in 2 Years or Less

2027 Healthcare Degree Programs You Can Earn in 2 Years or Less
2027 Accounting Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2027 Accounting Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2027 How to Pay for a History Master's Degree with Financial Aid

2027 How to Pay for a History Master's Degree with Financial Aid
2027 Sports Psychology Degree Programs With Rolling Admissions

2027 Sports Psychology Degree Programs With Rolling Admissions
2027 Best Nonprofit Management Degrees for Working Adults

2027 Best Nonprofit Management Degrees for Working Adults
2027 Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Programs in New York (NY) – Online & On-Campus

2027 Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Programs in New York (NY) – Online & On-Campus
2027 How Fast Can You Get a Radiology Technician Degree Online?

2027 How Fast Can You Get a Radiology Technician Degree Online?
2027 Fastest Online Elementary Education Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2027 Fastest Online Elementary Education Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years