A Bibliometric Analysis of Seed Technology Research in Scopus Database
Keywords:
Bibliometric analysis, Seed technology, Visualization, Research OutputAbstract
This research has carried out a bibliometric analysis of research output related to seed technology in the Scopus database between 2004 and 2023 (20 years). The results reveal a total of 323 research articles pertaining to the subject within the last 20 years. The examination of research output and citations exposes a consistent upward trajectory, signifying sustained advancement in this domain. India stands out as the foremost contributor to research productivity, fostering collaborative research efforts, and hosting the highest number of institutions dedicated to seed technology. The journal ‘Restoration Ecology’ had the highest number of articles, followed by author/researcher Madsen, M.D., who had the highest H-index and produced the most relevant research. Co-occurrence and thematic evolution analysis of the research topics were conducted using Biblioshiny, a supplementary tool for R Studio. The findings indicate that the research topics in seed technology are primarily focused on germination, restoration ecology, agricultural technology, plant seeds, biotechnology, and maize. This study serves as a guide for the bibliometric analysis of agricultural dimensions on an international level, promoting and conducting research on seed technology and related areas in the agricultural industry at the national and international levels in the future.
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