# Plants distinguish different photoperiods to independently control seasonal flowering and growth

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 31 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adg9196 |
| Corresponding authors | Joshua M. Gendron |
| Institution | Yale University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/photosynthetic-processes-and-mechanisms/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adg9196](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adg9196)

## Topics

Photoperiod · Photoperiod · Daylength measurement · seasonal growth regulation pathway · Photoperiod · light intensity duration · Photosynthetic period · Photosynthetic period · flowering pathway · growth pathway · Photoperiod · seasonal coordination · flowering gene expression · growth gene expression · dissociable seasonal processes

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