The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis

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The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis

The Effects of Weeds on Biodiversity: A Bibliometric Analysis

Pages : 224-243

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Publication Date : 2025-12-29

Article Type : Review Paper

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.
Keywords : Weed, biodiversity, ecosystem, Rstudio, bibliometric analysis

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