Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Glomalin-Related Soil Protein Research

Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP), a glycoprotein primarily exuded by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), exerts key roles in ecological processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Nevertheless, the intricate nature of GRSP, coupled with constraints in its extraction and analytical methodologies, impede...

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Main Authors: Qiumei Ling, Hanqing Wu, Lei Xie, Yuan Zhao, Qibo Huang, Qian Zhang, Ji Liu, Peilei Hu, Tiangang Tang, Jun Xiao, Hu Du, Jie Zhao, Wei Zhang, Hongsong Chen, Kelin Wang
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author Qiumei Ling
Hanqing Wu
Lei Xie
Yuan Zhao
Qibo Huang
Qian Zhang
Ji Liu
Peilei Hu
Tiangang Tang
Jun Xiao
Hu Du
Jie Zhao
Wei Zhang
Hongsong Chen
Kelin Wang
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Hanqing Wu
Lei Xie
Yuan Zhao
Qibo Huang
Qian Zhang
Ji Liu
Peilei Hu
Tiangang Tang
Jun Xiao
Hu Du
Jie Zhao
Wei Zhang
Hongsong Chen
Kelin Wang
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description Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP), a glycoprotein primarily exuded by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), exerts key roles in ecological processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Nevertheless, the intricate nature of GRSP, coupled with constraints in its extraction and analytical methodologies, impedes a comprehensive understanding of its compositional attributes and ecological functions. Moreover, the scope of current GRSP research has undergone significant expansion, necessitating a comprehensive synthesis in this field. Here, we employed bibliometric analysis to systematically assess research trends and hotspots in the research field of GRSP based on 840 relevant articles indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection database. Among them, key parameters evaluated encompass publications’ quantity, highly cited articles, high-frequency keywords, and historical direct citations. These analyses illuminated the state-of-the-art of GRSP research, delineated emergent trends, and provided future perspectives. Current investigations into GRSP predominantly focus on three major topics: (i) GRSP’s nature, origin, and quantification methodologies; (ii) GRSP’s key influencing factors including agricultural management practices, climate and land use change; and (iii) GRSP’s ecological functions enhancing soil aggregate stability, C sequestration, and contamination remediation. Our findings can serve as a scholarly resource for advancing inquiries into the ecological functionalities of GRSP and its prospective applications in sustainable soil management and ecological restoration.
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spelling doaj-art-a1b5eff0b03d40bf805bfc3b93a9bf132025-08-20T02:18:14ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072025-03-0113474010.3390/microorganisms13040740Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Glomalin-Related Soil Protein ResearchQiumei Ling0Hanqing Wu1Lei Xie2Yuan Zhao3Qibo Huang4Qian Zhang5Ji Liu6Peilei Hu7Tiangang Tang8Jun Xiao9Hu Du10Jie Zhao11Wei Zhang12Hongsong Chen13Kelin Wang14Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaChangsha Natural Resources Comprehensive Investigation Center, China Geological Survey, Changsha 410125, ChinaGuangxi Karst Resources and Environment Research Center of Engineering Technology, Guilin 541004, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology, Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi’an 710061, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaKey Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, ChinaGlomalin-related soil protein (GRSP), a glycoprotein primarily exuded by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), exerts key roles in ecological processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Nevertheless, the intricate nature of GRSP, coupled with constraints in its extraction and analytical methodologies, impedes a comprehensive understanding of its compositional attributes and ecological functions. Moreover, the scope of current GRSP research has undergone significant expansion, necessitating a comprehensive synthesis in this field. Here, we employed bibliometric analysis to systematically assess research trends and hotspots in the research field of GRSP based on 840 relevant articles indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection database. Among them, key parameters evaluated encompass publications’ quantity, highly cited articles, high-frequency keywords, and historical direct citations. These analyses illuminated the state-of-the-art of GRSP research, delineated emergent trends, and provided future perspectives. Current investigations into GRSP predominantly focus on three major topics: (i) GRSP’s nature, origin, and quantification methodologies; (ii) GRSP’s key influencing factors including agricultural management practices, climate and land use change; and (iii) GRSP’s ecological functions enhancing soil aggregate stability, C sequestration, and contamination remediation. Our findings can serve as a scholarly resource for advancing inquiries into the ecological functionalities of GRSP and its prospective applications in sustainable soil management and ecological restoration.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/4/740GRSPcarbon cyclingsoil organic carbonextracellular polymeric substancebibliometric analysisresearch hotspots
spellingShingle Qiumei Ling
Hanqing Wu
Lei Xie
Yuan Zhao
Qibo Huang
Qian Zhang
Ji Liu
Peilei Hu
Tiangang Tang
Jun Xiao
Hu Du
Jie Zhao
Wei Zhang
Hongsong Chen
Kelin Wang
Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Glomalin-Related Soil Protein Research
Microorganisms
GRSP
carbon cycling
soil organic carbon
extracellular polymeric substance
bibliometric analysis
research hotspots
title Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Glomalin-Related Soil Protein Research
title_full Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Glomalin-Related Soil Protein Research
title_fullStr Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Glomalin-Related Soil Protein Research
title_full_unstemmed Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Glomalin-Related Soil Protein Research
title_short Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Glomalin-Related Soil Protein Research
title_sort advances challenges and perspectives in glomalin related soil protein research
topic GRSP
carbon cycling
soil organic carbon
extracellular polymeric substance
bibliometric analysis
research hotspots
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/4/740
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