# The transcription factor VvMYB44-1 plays a role in reducing grapevine anthocyanin biosynthesis at high temperature

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Horticultural and Viticultural Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 33 |
| Journal | PLANT PHYSIOLOGY |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1093/plphys/kiae657 |
| Corresponding authors | Xiangpeng Leng, Jinggui Fang |
| Institution | Qingdao Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Horticultural and Viticultural Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/horticultural-and-viticultural-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1093/plphys/kiae657](https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiae657)

## Topics

VvMYB44-1 · Anthocyanins · Heat stress · Vitis vinifera · grape berries · transcriptional repressor · VvDFR · VvUFGT · VvWDR2 · MBW complex · cytokinin accumulation · VvLOG8 · VvCKX4 · EAR motif · MYB-bHLH complex · Dihydroflavonol-4-reductase · UDP-glucose flavonoid-3-O-glucosyltransferase · competitive inhibition

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