A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications on Plant Bacterial Diseases (2015-2025)

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to bibliometrically analyze scientific literature on plant bacterial diseases from 2015 to 2025. By evaluating publication volume, citation impact, keyword trends, journal distribution, and international collaboration, it seeks to reveal research dynamics in plant health and microbial biotechnology, offering insights for future directions in agricultural science. Material and Method: A total of 18246 records were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection using the search term “bacterial diseases and plant” in March 2025. The data were analyzed in R-Studio using the "bibliometrix" and "biblioshiny" packages. Key metrics such as annual publication trends, author productivity, country-level output, citation impact, and keyword evolution were evaluated. Results: The number of publications increased steadily, especially after 2020, though growth plateaued slightly in recent years. China, the USA, and India were the leading countries in terms of publication volume. However, when citation impact is considered, the USA and several European countries, such as Germany and the UK, ranked higher. Authors like SHEN, QIRONG and JONES, JEFFREY B. were notable for both productivity and influence. A large portion of the publications appeared in a limited number of journals, with an international collaboration rate exceeding 30%. Keyword analysis highlighted persistent themes such as “identification,” “disease,” and “resistance,” while recent terms like “oxide nanoparticles” and “polyphenols” reflected growing interest in innovative biotechnological approaches. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate the expansion and diversification of research on plant bacterial diseases. The integration of classical phytopathology with emerging biotechnology indicates a shift toward more interdisciplinary and impactful scientific approaches, supporting strategic planning in plant protection and agricultural sustainability.

Keywords

• Plant
• Baterial diseases
• Bibliomectric analysis

Bakteriyel Hastalıkları Üzerine Bilimsel Yayınların Bibliyometrik Analizi (2015–2025)

Öz

Amaç: Bu çalışma, 2015-2025 yılları arasında bitki bakteriyel hastalıkları üzerine yapılan bilimsel literatürü bibliyometrik olarak analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yayın hacmi, atıf etkisi, anahtar kelime eğilimleri, dergi dağılımı ve uluslararası iş birliği gibi kriterler incelenerek bitki sağlığı ve mikrobiyal biyoteknoloji alanındaki araştırma dinamikleri ortaya konulmuş ve tarım bilimlerinde gelecekteki araştırma yönelimlerine yönelik içgörüler sunulmuştur. Materyal ve Yöntem: Mart 2025’te “bacterial diseases and plant” (bitki bakteriyel hastalıkları) anahtar kelimesiyle Web of Science Core Collection veritabanından toplam 18246 kayıt elde edilmiştir. Veriler, R-Studio ortamında “bibliometrix” ve “biblioshiny” paketleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Yıllık yayın trendleri, yazar üretkenliği, ülke bazında üretim, atıf etkisi ve anahtar kelime evrimi gibi temel metrikler değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Yayın sayıları özellikle 2020’den sonra düzenli bir artış göstermiş, ancak son yıllarda hafif bir duraklama gözlenmiştir. Yayın hacmi açısından Çin, ABD ve Hindistan öncü ülkeler olurken, atıf etkisi bakımından ABD ile Almanya ve İngiltere gibi bazı Avrupa ülkeleri daha üst sıralarda yer almıştır. SHEN, QIRONG ve JONES, JEFFREY B. gibi yazarlar hem üretkenlik hem de etki açısından öne çıkmıştır. Yayınların büyük bir kısmı sınırlı sayıda dergide toplanmış ve uluslararası iş birliği oranı %30’u aşmıştır. Anahtar kelime analizinde “identification” (tanımlama), “disease” (hastalık) ve “resistance” (direnç) gibi temel temalar devam ederken, “oxide nanoparticles” (oksit nanopartiküller) ve “polyphenols” (polifenoller) gibi yeni terimler biyoteknolojik yeniliklere olan ilginin arttığını göstermiştir. Sonuç: Çalışma, bitki bakteriyel hastalıkları alanındaki araştırmaların büyüme ve çeşitlenmesini ortaya koymaktadır. Klasik fitopatoloji yaklaşımlarının yeni biyoteknoloji alanlarıyla entegrasyonu, disiplinlerarası ve etkili bilimsel yaklaşımlara doğru bir kaymayı yansıtarak, bitki koruma ve tarımsal sürdürülebilirlikte stratejik planlama için değerli rehberlik sağlamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Bitki
• Bakteriyel hastalıklar
• Bibliyometrik analiz

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