# Adaptive roles of cytokinins in enhancing plant resilience and yield against environmental stressors

*PRI Rank #19 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Molecular Biology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #19 |
| 18m citations | 44 |
| Journal | Chemosphere |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143189 |
| Corresponding authors | Jiang Liu |
| Institution | Sichuan Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Molecular Biology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/plant-molecular-biology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143189](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143189)

## Topics

cytokinins · plant resilience · Crop yield · environmental stressors · abiotic stress tolerance · Plant hormone signaling · stress adaptation · cytokinin biosynthesis · cytokinin receptors · drought stress · Salinity stress · oxidative stress · photosynthesis regulation · senescence delay · root-to-shoot signaling · stress-responsive genes · agricultural biotechnology

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