Mapping the Landscape of Durio zibethinus Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of Southeast Asia's Scientific Output

This study presents the first bibliometric analysis mapping the landscape of durian research in Southeast Asia (SEA). Using the Scopus database, 717 publications worldwide were identified from 2004 to 2024. SEA accounted for 89.8% of the total output, with Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand as the top contributors. Original research articles dominated (75%), primarily within Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Thailand’s funding agencies were the most prominent, reflecting its status as the world’s leading exporter. Universiti Putra Malaysia was the top-contributing institution, while Sirikantaramas, S. (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand), was the most prolific author. Keyword analysis confirmed Durio zibethinus as the primary research focus. The findings underscore a strong correlation between national research investment, scientific output, and economic leadership in the durian industry. This study provides a foundational roadmap for strengthening research capacity and export capability among SEA cultivators.