# The OsNAC41-RoLe1-OsAGAP module promotes root development and drought resistance in upland rice

*PRI Rank #20 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Molecular Biology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #20 |
| 18m citations | 43 |
| Journal | Molecular Plant |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.molp.2024.09.002 |
| Corresponding authors | Shichen Han |
| Institution | China 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.molp.2024.09.002](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molp.2024.09.002)

## Topics

OsNAC41 · RoLe1 · OsAGAP · root development · Drought tolerance · upland rice · transcriptional regulation module · NAC transcription factor · AGAP protein · Root architecture · stress tolerance mechanism

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