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Plant and soil sciences

Plant and soil sciences is a research topic within General Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Science Explorer counts 24k research works in it since 1950. 9.8% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers covers a wide range of topics related to agroecology, sustainable agriculture, and organic farming. It includes research on soil management, biodiversity, crop production, environmental impact, and climate change adaptation in rural communities. The papers also discuss the importance of food security and the challenges of agricultural practices in diverse ecological contexts.

  • Agroecology
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Organic Farming
  • Soil Management
  • Biodiversity
  • Crop Production
  • Environmental Impact
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Rural Communities
  • Food Security
Research works
24k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.3k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.8%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
-15%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
Mexico
36% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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