Literature Mining and Analysis of Plant Carbon Sink Studies: Discovering Carbon Sequestration Potential and Ecological Effects

Abstract

Abstract: There has been a growing interest in studying the potential of plant carbon sequestration, and to better understand this field, a bibliometric and visualization analysis was conducted using various tools such as CiteSpace, VOSviewer, HistCite, GraphPad Prism, and Bibliometric. This analysis covered literature published from 2008 to 2022, revealing global trends, the distribution of research strengths, and hotspots within the field. The results indicate a steady increase in publications on plant carbon sequestration potential during this period, with the United States and China leading in terms of national publications, accounting for 38.12% of total publications. Close collaborations were also observed among the top ten countries, institutions, and researchers based on publication volume ranking. Research hotspots within this field include thermodynamic analysis and global warming trends. To effectively promote and protect plant communities, targeted measures are required, such as strengthening regulation, promoting afforestation, and undertaking ecological restoration. By adopting a combination of measures, we can effectively achieve the goal of plant carbon sequestration and mitigate the impact of global climate change.