Climate change and threatened plant species: A bibliometric analysis of endangered, endemic, and rare plants

Climate change and endangered plant species are critical research areas at global and local scales in terms of sustainability of ecosystems and conservation of biodiversity. The present study aims to evaluate the scientific research on endemic (EnP), endangered (EndP) and rare (RP) plant species, as well as climate change, by means of a bibliometric approach. For this purpose, a comprehensive review of 1429 studies on the subject in the WOS database was conducted. The research trends, co-country collaborations, most cited studies, author networks and distribution of research areas of these studies were analysed.The analyses were carried out using VOSviewer software.The results demonstrate that scientific production on these topics has increased since the 2000s. The majority of research areas are concentrated in the environmental sciences and ecology, plant sciences, and biodiversity conservation.Concurrently, the fact that the majority of studies are within the scope of Sustainable Development Goals such as Life on Land (Goal 15), Climate Action (Goal 13) reveals that scientific production in this field is in line with global conservation strategies. The current findings indicate a rising trend in scientific research related to climate change and endangered plant species. However, promotiong interdisciplinary collaborations and international policies is identified as a key area for improvement. In this context, the development of conservation strategies, the enhancement of collaboration between policymakers and researchers, and the more effective support for scientific research are emphasised as crucial elements.