A bibliographic analysis of trends in research on, and development of, insect resources in China

Author of the article:CHEN TianYang；LEI ChaoLiang；ZHU Fen

Author's Workplace：College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China；College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China；College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China

Key Words：bibliometrics; insect resources; resource insects; co-occurrence network

Abstract：[Objectives]  The progress and development of a discipline are closely related to the quantity and content of its research achievements. Literatures were analyzed to understand the research status and development trend of insect resources in China. [Methods]  Based on two online databases CNKI and the Web of Science, the authors did a statistical analysis of the literature related to research on, and utilization of, insect resources in China. Tools SATI 3.2, Ucinet 6.671, and NetDraw 2.166 were used for bibliography analysis. [Results]  The results revealed the status and developmental trends in research on insect resources in China. The publishing units of the literatures were mainly universities. The researches focuse on the development and utilization of edible insects and medicinal insects. Grasshoppers, houseflies, mealworms, lac insects, and ants were the most often mentioned species. The research focuses were insect classification and the development of active substances such as protein and chitosan from insects. [Conclusion]  Insect resources are precious biological resources. Many scholars in China are engaged in the research and utilization of insect resources, but there is still great room to upgrade the research level. The research input also needs to be strengthened.