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The central aim is to assess the intersection of seed pathology and thermotherapy and to identify research trends and gaps.

January 17, 2026Open Access

Stagnation and opportunities in seed pathology and thermotherapy research

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The central aim is to assess the intersection of seed pathology and thermotherapy and to identify research trends and gaps.
Conducted a bibliometric analysis of 2,562 documents from Web of Science and Scopus (2005–2023).
Examined the growth and productivity of research outputs in seed pathology and thermotherapy.
Analyzed the thematic focus and collaboration patterns within the research landscape.
Identified an annual growth rate of +11.1% in research output.
Noted a strong focus on germination and vigor while acknowledging seed treatment's rising importance.
Reported very low international collaboration at only 1.037% among studies.

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Bibliometric analysis maps trends in seed pathology and thermotherapy, suggesting interdisciplinary collaboration for improved seed health.

Manguana et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Bibliometric analysis maps trends in seed pathology and thermotherapy, suggesting interdisciplinary collaboration for improved seed health.