Review

The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis

Volume: 8 Number: 2 December 29, 2025
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The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Biodiversity is a fundamental component of ecosystem structural integrity, functionality, and sustainability. However, increasing agricultural intensification, habitat loss, and the spread of invasive weed species threaten biodiversity on a global scale. This study aims to reveal general trends, conceptual structures, and international collaboration networks in the field by examining the scientific literature on the impacts of weeds on biodiversity using a bibliometric method. A total of 479 publications published in the Web of Science (WoS) database between 2011 and 2025 were analyzed. VOSviewer and Bibliometrix (R software) were used for data processing and visualization. The findings show that the annual growth rate of studies in this research area is -4.28%, with an average of 25.46 citations per publication. France, Germany, and the United States stand out among the countries with the highest number of publications. Author network analyses revealed that Colbach, N., Fried, G., Petit, S., and Bohan, D.A. are leading researchers in the field. Keyword and thematic analyses indicate that studies are concentrated around the concepts of "biodiversity," "weed management," "agroecology," and "ecosystem services." The journals with the most publications are Agriculture Ecosystems/Environment, Agronomy for Sustainable Development, and Weed Research. Overall, the results demonstrate that the research field is evolving toward a focus on ecosystem services, sustainable agriculture, and agroecological transformation, providing a guiding scientific framework for future research.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Herbology

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

December 29, 2025

Submission Date

November 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Koç, E. (2025). The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Agriculture, 8(2), 224-243. https://doi.org/10.46876/ja.1811934
AMA
1.Koç E. The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis. JOAG. 2025;8(2):224-243. doi:10.46876/ja.1811934
Chicago
Koç, Elvan. 2025. “The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis”. Journal of Agriculture 8 (2): 224-43. https://doi.org/10.46876/ja.1811934.
EndNote
Koç E (December 1, 2025) The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Agriculture 8 2 224–243.
IEEE
[1]E. Koç, “The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis”, JOAG, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 224–243, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.46876/ja.1811934.
ISNAD
Koç, Elvan. “The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis”. Journal of Agriculture 8/2 (December 1, 2025): 224-243. https://doi.org/10.46876/ja.1811934.
JAMA
1.Koç E. The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis. JOAG. 2025;8:224–243.
MLA
Koç, Elvan. “The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis”. Journal of Agriculture, vol. 8, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 224-43, doi:10.46876/ja.1811934.
Vancouver
1.Elvan Koç. The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis. JOAG. 2025 Dec. 1;8(2):224-43. doi:10.46876/ja.1811934