Summary
This bibliometric study provides a comprehensive landscape analysis of environmental microbiome research over 15 years, examining 2,154 publications from the Scopus database. The work documents significant growth in publication volume since 2017, identifies the most influential foundational works in plant endophytes and ocean microbiomes, and reveals a notable shift in research productivity away from the United States towards China. The analysis synthesises emerging research priorities and offers guidance for future collaboration in microbiome science.
Regional applicability
As a global bibliometric study, the findings apply to the United Kingdom as context for understanding international research trends and collaborative opportunities in environmental microbiome science. The identification of most-cited works and emerging research topics will be relevant to United Kingdom researchers seeking to position their work within the global research landscape.
Key measures
Publication count by year and country; citation counts for landmark papers; keyword frequency and topic trends; geographic distribution of research output
Outcomes reported
This bibliometric analysis examined 2,154 Scopus publications on environmental microbiome research (2009–2024), mapping publication trends, most-cited works, and productive research nations. The study identified key research topics and a geographic shift in research dominance from the United States to China.
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