Plant and fungal interactions
Plant and fungal interactions is a research topic within Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. Science Explorer counts 16k research works in it since 1950. 24.6% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the evolutionary origins, ecological consequences, and molecular mechanisms of endophyte symbiosis with grasses. It investigates the adaptations of endophyte-infected grasses to environmental stresses, the role of alkaloid biosynthesis in plant stress tolerance, and the coevolutionary dynamics between host plants and mutualistic fungi. The research also delves into the impact of endophytic fungi on grassland ecosystems and their potential applications in agriculture.
- Endophyte Symbiosis
- Grass-Fungal Interaction
- Alkaloid Biosynthesis
- Plant Stress Tolerance
- Mutualistic Fungi
- Symbiotic Symbionts
- Host-Endophyte Coevolution
- Ecological Consequences
- Grassland Ecosystems
- Fungal Genetics
- Research works
- 16k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 24.6% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +8% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Plant and fungal interactions research?
By volume, the United States and China publish the most (330 and 328 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 330 works
- 2 China 328 works
- 3 India 121 works
- 4 Russia 65 works
- 5 Germany 59 works
- 6 Brazil 47 works
- 7 France 44 works
- 8 New Zealand 43 works
- 9 Canada 43 works
- 10 Italy 42 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Plant and fungal interactions research?
By volume in 2022–2025, AgResearch publishes the most Plant and fungal interactions research, followed by Lanzhou University and Agricultural Research Service.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 AgResearchNew Zealand 26 works
- 2 Lanzhou UniversityChina 17 works
- 3 Agricultural Research ServiceUnited States 16 works
- 4 Kansas State UniversityUnited States 14 works
- 5 University of KentuckyUnited States 13 works
- 6 North Carolina State UniversityUnited States 11 works
- 7 Ministry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsChina 9 works
- 8 University of FloridaUnited States 9 works
- 9 Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 8 works
- 10 Ministry of AgricultureEstonia 8 works
Who are the leading researchers in Plant and fungal interactions?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Plant and fungal interactions include Kevin D. Hyde and Matthias C. Rillig.
- 1 Kevin D. Hyde Thailand 4.8k citations
- 2 Matthias C. Rillig Germany 2k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Plant and fungal interactions research done?
The largest centres of Plant and fungal interactions research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Lincoln (New Zealand), Lanzhou (China) and Washington D.C. (United States). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Lincoln.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Beijing China 63 works
- 2 Lincoln New Zealand 33 works
- 3 Lanzhou China 28 works
- 4 Washington D.C. United States 23 works
- 5 Moscow Russia 20 works
- 6 Buenos Aires Argentina 16 works
- 7 Manhattan United States 14 works
- 8 Lexington United States 13 works
- 9 Kunming China 13 works
- 10 Nanjing China 12 works
Where it is the local speciality
- LincolnNZ · 32.5 works200×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in Plant and fungal interactions than the world average.
Where is the best place to study Plant and fungal interactions?
Among universities, judged by research, Lanzhou University, North Carolina State University and Kansas State 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.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzhou UniversityChina | 59.6 | 30.7% | 17.7× | 18 | -7.8% |
| 2 | North Carolina State UniversityUnited States | 54.9 | 11.5% | 12.0× | 11 | +238.5% |
| 3 | Kansas State UniversityUnited States | 49.7 | 1.1% | 36.2× | 14 | +275.2% |
| 4 | University of KentuckyUnited States | 48.9 | 19.6% | 16.8× | 13 | +30.6% |
| 5 | University of FloridaUnited States | 9.5 | 7.5% | 5.3× | 9 | +16.3% |
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 Plant and fungal interactions research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 8% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Plant and fungal interactions.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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