# An efficient genetic transformation system mediated by <i>Rhizobium rhizogenes</i> in fruit trees based on the transgenic hairy root to shoot conversion

*PRI Rank #2 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant tissue culture and regeneration Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #2 |
| 18m citations | 41 |
| Journal | Plant Biotechnology Journal |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1111/pbi.14328 |
| Corresponding authors | Chengchao Zheng, Shizhong Zhang |
| Institution | Shandong Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant tissue culture and regeneration Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/plant-tissue-culture-and-regeneration/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1111/pbi.14328](https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.14328)

## Topics

Hairy root transformation · Hairy root transformation · Root to shoot conversion · Malus domestica · Actinidia chinensis · Transformation efficiency · Regeneration efficiency · WUSCHEL · stem cell activity regulatory genes · RUBY reporter · MdRGF5 · root hair phenotype · lateral root phenotype · root colour phenotype · Functional genomics · fruit tree genetic transformation · Hairy root transformation · Plant regeneration · gene editing in fruit trees · root phenotype scoring

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