Trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus: a bibliometric analysis
IntroductionPhosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant growth, but low availability of soil phosphorus limits agricultural and forestry development. Root exudates play a significant role in enhancing soil phosphorus availability.MethodsBased on bibliometric methods, this study conducted a quan...
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| author | Yijie Ding Yijie Ding Jiabao Yao Fengqing Li Shiyou Chen Shiyou Chen Hui Wang Hui Wang Lingyu Hou Lingyu Hou Lei Liu Lei Liu Qiwu Sun Qiwu Sun |
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| description | IntroductionPhosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant growth, but low availability of soil phosphorus limits agricultural and forestry development. Root exudates play a significant role in enhancing soil phosphorus availability.MethodsBased on bibliometric methods, this study conducted a quantitative analysis of 276 relevant articles from the Web of Science database between 2001 and 2024 using visualization tools such as CiteSpace and VOSviewer. The analysis explored multiple dimensions, including publication volume, contributing countries, highly cited literature, and keyword trends.ResultsThe results revealed that research in this field has gradually gained attention over the past two decades, with a rising trend in publications, particularly dominated by China. Studies primarily focused on botany, soil science, and agronomy, with frequent publications in journals such as Plant and Soil. Through clustering of high-frequency keywords related to root exudates and soil phosphorus interactions, research hotspots were found to have expanded from model plants and plant growth traits to diverse plant species and deeper mechanistic explorations.ConclusionFuture research should emphasize international collaboration, integrate controlled laboratory experiments with field trials, and leverage multidisciplinary approaches to advance practical applications, providing insights for addressing potential soil phosphorus crises and providing scientific support for the sustainable development of global agriculture and forestry and carbon neutrality goals. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1e300b3270774120a1f8050f2dcd5f7e2025-08-20T03:31:40ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Plant Science1664-462X2025-07-011610.3389/fpls.2025.16166421616642Trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus: a bibliometric analysisYijie Ding0Yijie Ding1Jiabao Yao2Fengqing Li3Shiyou Chen4Shiyou Chen5Hui Wang6Hui Wang7Lingyu Hou8Lingyu Hou9Lei Liu10Lei Liu11Qiwu Sun12Qiwu Sun13State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaExperimental Center of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Jiangxi, ChinaExperimental Center of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Jiangxi, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaIntroductionPhosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant growth, but low availability of soil phosphorus limits agricultural and forestry development. Root exudates play a significant role in enhancing soil phosphorus availability.MethodsBased on bibliometric methods, this study conducted a quantitative analysis of 276 relevant articles from the Web of Science database between 2001 and 2024 using visualization tools such as CiteSpace and VOSviewer. The analysis explored multiple dimensions, including publication volume, contributing countries, highly cited literature, and keyword trends.ResultsThe results revealed that research in this field has gradually gained attention over the past two decades, with a rising trend in publications, particularly dominated by China. Studies primarily focused on botany, soil science, and agronomy, with frequent publications in journals such as Plant and Soil. Through clustering of high-frequency keywords related to root exudates and soil phosphorus interactions, research hotspots were found to have expanded from model plants and plant growth traits to diverse plant species and deeper mechanistic explorations.ConclusionFuture research should emphasize international collaboration, integrate controlled laboratory experiments with field trials, and leverage multidisciplinary approaches to advance practical applications, providing insights for addressing potential soil phosphorus crises and providing scientific support for the sustainable development of global agriculture and forestry and carbon neutrality goals.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2025.1616642/fullroot exudatesphosphorusavailable nutrientsbibliometrics analysisCiteSpace |
| spellingShingle | Yijie Ding Yijie Ding Jiabao Yao Fengqing Li Shiyou Chen Shiyou Chen Hui Wang Hui Wang Lingyu Hou Lingyu Hou Lei Liu Lei Liu Qiwu Sun Qiwu Sun Trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus: a bibliometric analysis Frontiers in Plant Science root exudates phosphorus available nutrients bibliometrics analysis CiteSpace |
| title | Trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus: a bibliometric analysis |
| title_full | Trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus: a bibliometric analysis |
| title_fullStr | Trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus: a bibliometric analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus: a bibliometric analysis |
| title_short | Trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus: a bibliometric analysis |
| title_sort | trends in research on relationship between root exudates and soil phosphorus a bibliometric analysis |
| topic | root exudates phosphorus available nutrients bibliometrics analysis CiteSpace |
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