What are the 100 most cited fungal genera?
C S Bhunjun1,2, Y J Chen2, C Phukhamsakda2
1School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.
Studies in Mycology
|August 5, 2024
Summary
A bibliometric analysis identified the 100 most cited fungal genera, revealing research trends and highlighting key genera like Saccharomyces and Candida. This study provides a historical overview and future prospects for mycological research.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Bibliometrics
- Biodiversity
Background:
- Global fungal diversity is vast (2-11 million species), with most undescribed.
- Fungi play crucial ecological roles, yet the ecology of most genera is unknown.
- Disparities exist in research focus among fungal genera.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the most cited fungal genera through bibliometric analysis.
- To understand why certain fungal genera receive more research attention.
- To provide a historical overview and future research prospects for highly cited genera.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a bibliometric analysis.
- Searched Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases.
- Identified and analyzed the top 100 most cited fungal genera.
Main Results:
- Identified the top 100 most cited fungal genera.
- The top 10 genera include Saccharomyces, Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium, Trichoderma, Botrytis, Pichia, Cryptococcus, and Alternaria.
- Case studies for the 100 genera detail their background, ecology, economic significance, and research advances.
Conclusions:
- This study highlights research trends in mycology based on citation impact.
- The findings offer insights into the historical scientific focus on specific fungal genera.
- Provides a foundation for future research directions in under-explored fungal genera.
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