Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control is a research topic within Insect Science. Science Explorer counts 20k research works in it since 1950. 17.4% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Metarhizium and Beauveria bassiana, as biocontrol agents for insect pests. It covers topics such as biological control, genomic sequencing, endophytic colonization, and the use of nematodes as biocontrol agents. The research also delves into the ecological factors, safety, and potential applications of these fungi in integrated pest management.
- Entomopathogenic Fungi
- Biological Control
- Insect Pathogens
- Biopesticides
- Metarhizium
- Beauveria bassiana
- Genomic Sequencing
- Insect-Pathogenic Bacteria
- Endophytic Colonization
- Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents
- Research works
- 20k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 3.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 17.4% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +24% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control research?
By volume, China and India publish the most (574 and 371 works in 2022–2025).
How concentrated that is
The same countries as shares of everything the list above accounts for. A node where two countries do two thirds of the work and one spread evenly across twelve read alike as a ranking and not at all alike here.
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Which institutions lead Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University publishes the most Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control research, followed by Institute of Plant Protection and Agricultural Research Center.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityIndia 31 works
- 2 Institute of Plant ProtectionChina 27 works
- 3 Agricultural Research CenterEgypt 25 works
- 4 Zhejiang UniversityChina 20 works
- 5 Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina 20 works
- 6 University of FloridaUnited States 18 works
- 7 Yunnan UniversityChina 17 works
- 8 Universidade de São PauloBrazil 16 works
- 9 Indian Agricultural Research InstituteIndia 15 works
- 10 Brazilian Agricultural Research CorporationBrazil 14 works
Who are the leading researchers in Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control include Kevin D. Hyde, C. A. Edwards and Dennis W. Dickson.
- 1 Kevin D. Hyde Thailand 4.8k citations
- 2 C. A. Edwards United States 4.6k citations
- 3 Dennis W. Dickson United States 2.8k citations
- 4 John F. Anderson United States 2.6k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control research done?
The largest centres of Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Giza (Egypt), São Paulo (Brazil) and Coimbatore (India).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Beijing China 123 works
- 2 Giza Egypt 43 works
- 3 São Paulo Brazil 38 works
- 4 Coimbatore India 38 works
- 5 Kunming China 34 works
- 6 New Delhi India 32 works
- 7 Chongqing China 31 works
- 8 Washington D.C. United States 30 works
- 9 Hangzhou China 30 works
- 10 Mexico City Mexico 30 works
Where is the best place to study Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control?
Among universities, judged by research, Yunnan University, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
One dot per university in the table below. The upper left is the interesting corner: small places doing unusually strong work.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yunnan UniversityChina | 69.4 | 42.0% | 14.7× | 17 | -11.9% |
| 2 | Fujian Agriculture and Forestry UniversityChina | 69.2 | 42.6% | 17.6× | 13 | +38.8% |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityIndia | 66.6 | 19.0% | 44.0× | 31 | +64.0% |
| 4 | South China Agricultural UniversityChina | 62.8 | 36.7% | 12.9× | 14 | -7.6% |
| 5 | Guizhou UniversityChina | 61.7 | 35.5% | 8.2× | 13 | +76.9% |
| 6 | China Agricultural UniversityChina | 58.3 | 42.0% | 6.2× | 11 | +68.7% |
| 7 | Yunnan Agricultural UniversityChina | 58.1 | 48.4% | 26.0× | 9 | -54.8% |
| 8 | Stellenbosch UniversitySouth Africa | 52.8 | 8.5% | 9.3× | 11 | +94.6% |
| 9 | Nanjing Forestry UniversityChina | 51.5 | 31.0% | 8.3× | 12 | -28.7% |
| 10 | Huazhong Agricultural UniversityChina | 49.8 | 32.6% | 8.2× | 8 | -8.6% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 24% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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