MAPPING BIOLOGICAL CONTROL RESEARCH ON SPODOPTERA EXIGUA: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SCOPUS-INDEXED
Keywords:
bibliometric analysis; biological control; spodoptera exigua; baculovirus; vosviewer
Abstract
Abstract Biological control of Spodoptera exigua is an important alternative for reducing reliance on chemical insecticides, yet the structure and development of this research field remain incompletely mapped. This study mapped Scopus-indexed open-access literature published from 2015–2025 using a bibliometric approach. The initial search retrieved 166 English-language articles; after title–abstract relevance screening against prespecified criteria, 109 records were analyzed. Analyses covered publication trends, source and author productivity, citations, and author-keyword co-occurrence using VOSviewer 1.6.21. The final network contained 56 keywords, eight clusters, 200 links, and a total link strength of 343. Baculovirus and SeMNPV formed the conceptual core, together with biological control, Beauveria bassiana, Bacillus thuringiensis, and parasitoid-related themes. The findings indicate the dominance of microbial control and highlight opportunities for stronger IPM integration, field validation, and implementation.References
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Donthu, N., Kumar, S., Mukherjee, D., Pandey, N., & Lim, W. M. (2021). How to conduct a bibliometric analysis: An overview and guidelines. Journal of Business Research, 133, 285–296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.04.070
Frattini, A., Martínez-Solís, M., Llopis-Giménez, Á., Pozo, M. J., Rivero, J., Crava, C. M., & Herrero, S. (2022). Compatibility of mycorrhiza-induced resistance with viral and bacterial entomopathogens in the control of Spodoptera exigua in tomato. Pest Management Science, 78(10), 4388–4396. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7058
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Hafeez, M., Ullah, F., Khan, M. M., Li, X., Zhang, Z., Shah, S., Imran, M., Assiri, M. A., Fernández-Grandon, G. M., Desneux, N., Rehman, M., Fahad, S., & Lu, Y. (2022). Metabolic-based insecticide resistance mechanism and ecofriendly approaches for controlling of beet armyworm Spodoptera exigua: A review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(2), 1746–1762. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16974-w
Huang, J.-M., Zhao, Y.-X., Sun, H., Ni, H., Liu, C., Wang, X., Gao, C.-F., & Wu, S.-F. (2021). Monitoring and mechanisms of insecticide resistance in Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), with special reference to diamides. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 174, 104831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.104831
Jirakkakul, J., Wichienchote, N., Likhitrattanapisal, S., Ingsriswang, S., Yoocha, T., Tangphatsornruang, S., Wasuwan, R., Cheevadhanarak, S., Tanticharoen, M., & Amnuaykanjanasin, A. (2021). Iron homeostasis in the absence of ferricrocin and its consequences in fungal development and insect virulence in Beauveria bassiana. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 19624. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-99030-4
Liu, Y., Li, X., Zhou, C., Liu, F., & Mu, W. (2016). Toxicity of nine insecticides on four natural enemies of Spodoptera exigua. Scientific Reports, 6, 39060. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep39060
Luo, M., Lin, J., Zhou, X., & Pu, X. (2022). Study on physical properties of four pH responsive Spodoptera exigua multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeMNPV) microcapsules as controlled release carriers. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 21873. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26317-5
Magaña, A. J., Dáder, B., Sancho, G., Adán, Á., Morales, I., & Viñuela, E. (2022). Comparison of the parasitization of Chelonus inanitus L. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in two Spodoptera pests and evaluation of the procedure for its production. Insects, 13(1), 99. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13010099
Presa-Parra, E., Lasa, R., Reverchon, F., Simón, O., & Williams, T. (2020). Use of biocides to minimize microbial contamination in Spodoptera exigua multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus preparations. Biological Control, 151, 104408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104408
Ramirez, R. A., & Eubanks, M. D. (2016). Herbivore density mediates the indirect effect of herbivores on plants via induced resistance and apparent competition. Ecosphere, 7(2), e01215. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.1218
Rebolledo, D., Lasa, R., Guevara, R., Murillo, R., & Williams, T. (2015). Baculovirus-induced climbing behavior favors intraspecific necrophagy and efficient disease transmission in Spodoptera exigua. PLoS ONE, 10(9), e0136742. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0136742
Van Eck, N. J., & Waltman, L. (2010). Software survey: VOSviewer, a computer program for bibliometric mapping. Scientometrics, 84(2), 523–538. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-009-0146-3
Zhou, S., Zhang, J., Lin, Y., Li, X., Liu, M., Hafeez, M., Huang, J., Zhang, Z., Chen, L., Ren, X., Dong, W., & Lu, Y. (2023). Spodoptera exigua multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus increases the susceptibility to insecticides: A promising efficient way for pest resistance management. Biology, 12(2), 260. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12020260
Published
2026-09-16
How to Cite
Waworuntu, J. (2026). MAPPING BIOLOGICAL CONTROL RESEARCH ON SPODOPTERA EXIGUA: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SCOPUS-INDEXED . Jurnal Sapta Agrica, 5(2), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.57094/jsa.v5i2.5600
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