Awada Lana, Phillips Peter W B, Bodan Ana Maria
Centre for the Study of Science and Innovation Policy, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Front Plant Sci. 2024 Jul 22;15:1410738. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1410738. eCollection 2024.
Phenomics, an interdisciplinary field that investigates the relationships between genomics and environmental factors, has significantly advanced plant breeding by offering comprehensive insights into plant traits from molecular to physiological levels. This study examines the global evolution, geographic distribution, collaborative efforts, and primary research hubs in plant phenomics from 2000 to 2021, using data derived from patents and scientific publications.
The study utilized data from the EspaceNet and Lens databases for patents, and Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus for scientific publications. The final datasets included 651 relevant patents and 7173 peer-reviewed articles. Data were geocoded to assign country-level geographical coordinates and underwent multiple processing and cleaning steps using Python, Excel, R, and ArcGIS. Social network analysis (SNA) was conducted to assess collaboration patterns using Pajek and UCINET.
Research activities in plant phenomics have increased significantly, with China emerging as a major player, filing nearly 70% of patents from 2010 to 2021. The U.S. and EU remain significant contributors, accounting for over half of the research output. The study identified around 50 global research hubs, mainly in the U.S. (36%), Western Europe (34%), and China (16%). Collaboration networks have become more complex and interdisciplinary, reflecting a strategic approach to solving research challenges.
The findings underscore the importance of global collaboration and technological advancement in plant phenomics. China's rise in patent filings highlights its growing influence, while the ongoing contributions from the U.S. and EU demonstrate their continued leadership. The development of complex collaborative networks emphasizes the scientific community's adaptive strategies to address multifaceted research issues. These insights are crucial for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders aiming to innovate in agricultural practices and improve crop varieties.
表型组学是一个跨学科领域，研究基因组学与环境因素之间的关系，通过从分子到生理水平全面洞察植物性状，极大地推动了植物育种。本研究利用专利和科学出版物中的数据，考察了2000年至2021年植物表型组学的全球发展、地理分布、合作情况以及主要研究中心。
该研究利用EspaceNet和Lens数据库获取专利数据，利用科学网（WoS）和Scopus获取科学出版物数据。最终数据集包括651项相关专利和7173篇同行评议文章。数据进行地理编码以分配国家层面的地理坐标，并使用Python、Excel、R和ArcGIS进行了多次处理和清理步骤。使用Pajek和UCINET进行社会网络分析（SNA）以评估合作模式。
植物表型组学的研究活动显著增加，中国成为主要参与者，在2010年至2021年期间提交了近70%的专利。美国和欧盟仍然是重要贡献者，占研究产出的一半以上。该研究确定了约50个全球研究中心，主要分布在美国（36%）、西欧（34%）和中国（16%）。合作网络变得更加复杂和跨学科，反映了应对研究挑战的战略方法。
研究结果强调了全球合作和技术进步在植物表型组学中的重要性。中国专利申请量的上升凸显了其日益增长的影响力，而美国和欧盟的持续贡献表明了它们的持续领先地位。复杂合作网络的发展强调了科学界应对多方面研究问题的适应性策略。这些见解对于旨在创新农业实践和改良作物品种的研究人员、政策制定者和行业利益相关者至关重要。
