Key papers in General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Pofolia’s corpus holds 62 papers from the General Agricultural and Biological Sciences subfield (2012–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States
2013 · FWCI 233.43 · 6,738 citations
This document outlines the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a comprehensive framework for K-12 science education developed collaboratively by states.
The National Science Education Standards
SensePublishers eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 673.60 · 2,880 citations
The National Research Council aimed to create a unified system of science education standards for all stakeholders, from students to policymakers.
Green Grabbing: a new appropriation of nature?
The Journal of Peasant Studies · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 341.27 · 1,810 citations · Open access
A new phenomenon termed 'green grabbing' involves the appropriation of land and resources for environmental purposes, building on historical land grabs but introducing novel valuations and actors.
Metode Penelitian Bisnis
Andalas University Repository (Andalas University) · 2012 · FWCI 353.23 · 1,226 citations
This book is designed for business practitioners and students, aiming to assist in research related to goods and services production, and marketing.
Global maize production, consumption and trade: trends and R&D implications
Food Security · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 422.98 · 1,185 citations · Open access
Maize is set to become the most widely grown and traded crop globally within the next decade, driven by surging demand and technological advances. This trend necessitates increased R&D investment, especially in the Global South, to enhance food security and sustainable intensification.
World Agriculture: Towards 2015/2030
2017 · FWCI 74.13 · 1,099 citations
The FAO's latest outlook projects that without significant intervention, the goal of halving global undernourishment by 2015 will not be met, highlighting the critical need for improved development performance in the agricultural sector.
The role of agri‐environment schemes in conservation and environmental management
Conservation Biology · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 202.86 · 1,067 citations · Open access
Agri-environment schemes (AES) in Europe generally increase farmland biodiversity, but their effectiveness has not improved since a 2007 EU program revision.
Green, circular, bio economy: A comparative analysis of sustainability avenues
Journal of Cleaner Production · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 228.04 · 1,036 citations
A bibliometric review of nearly two thousand articles reveals that Green Economy acts as an 'umbrella' concept for sustainability, encompassing elements of Circular Economy and Bioeconomy, while all three concepts remain limited in their challenge to economic growth.
STEM education K-12: perspectives on integration
International Journal of STEM Education · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 193.44 · 1,026 citations · Open access
This commentary argues for a stronger focus on integrating all four STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in K-12 education research, noting that current studies often overemphasize science and inadequately represent mathematics and engineering.
Agricultural diversification promotes multiple ecosystem services without compromising yield
Science Advances · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 209.29 · 1,011 citations · Open access
Agricultural diversification enhances biodiversity and multiple ecosystem services, including pollination, pest control, nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and water regulation, without negatively impacting crop yields.
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2016
The state of world fisheries and aquaculture · 2016 · FWCI 146.07 · 972 citations
The 2016 report presents global data and trends on fish stocks, production, processing, trade, and consumption, alongside an analysis of fishing fleets and human engagement in the sector.
Sustainable intensification in agricultural systems
Annals of Botany · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 142.61 · 958 citations · Open access
Sustainable intensification (SI) in agriculture can increase yields without harming the environment or converting new land, demonstrating that both food production and natural capital can be enhanced simultaneously.
What is land? Assembling a resource for global investment
Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 150.76 · 920 citations · Open access
Land is not an intrinsic resource but an 'assemblage' of materialities, relations, technologies, and discourses that must be actively constructed to become investible.
The new enclosures: critical perspectives on corporate land deals
The Journal of Peasant Studies · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 215.20 · 895 citations · Open access
This collection critically examines large-scale corporate land deals using agrarian political economy, revealing complex implications for property, labor, and accumulation structures.
The Political Economy of Soil Erosion in Developing Countries
2016 · FWCI 31.49 · 887 citations
This book argues that soil erosion in developing countries is not a politically neutral issue, but rather is shaped by implicit political judgments and requires fundamental social change for conservation.
The role of biomass and bioenergy in a future bioeconomy: Policies and facts
Environmental Development · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 222.07 · 874 citations
The European Union's bioeconomy, encompassing agriculture, food, forestry, and emerging sectors like biomaterials, is estimated at €2.4 billion and employs 22 million people, with biomass use at 2 billion tonnes.
The dimensions of soil security
Geoderma · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 158.50 · 834 citations
A new multi-dimensional framework for 'soil security' is proposed, encompassing capability, condition, capital, connectivity, and codification, to better integrate soil's role in global sustainability.
Agroecological principles and elements and their implications for transitioning to sustainable food systems. A review
Agronomy for Sustainable Development · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 152.25 · 834 citations · Open access
This review consolidates 13 agroecological principles, aligning them with FAO's 10 elements, to outline pathways for transforming food systems towards sustainability.
Diversification practices reduce organic to conventional yield gap
Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 218.30 · 832 citations · Open access
Diversification practices like multi-cropping and crop rotations significantly reduce the yield gap between organic and conventional farming, bringing organic yields to within 9-10% of conventional levels.
The role of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions in the uptake of agricultural and agroforestry innovations among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 91.00 · 817 citations
This paper argues that intrinsic factors like farmers' knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes are crucial but understudied drivers of agricultural innovation adoption, alongside external factors.
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Social Differentiation in Agriculture and the Ideology of Neopopulism
2026 · 22 citations
This paper revisits the historical debate between Russian populists and Lenin regarding the future of peasants and family farms in the face of capitalism. It highlights Lenin's argument that capitalism was already transforming the Russian countryside, leading to peasant differentiation and the decline of the family farm.
The lived experiences of farming under profound landscape transformation – The case of the Sand Ridge, Hungary
Hungarian Geographical Bulletin · 2026 · Q1 · FWCI 101.55 · 3 citations · Open access
Farming on Hungary's Sand Ridge faces aridification not just from climate change, but primarily from extractivist agricultural practices linked to the global economy. Small-scale farmers can, however, drive landscape regeneration through localized food system alternatives.
The World of Organic Agriculture. Statistics and Emerging Trends 2023
Heliyon · 2023 · Q1 · FWCI 55.70 · 547 citations
The 24th edition of 'The World of Organic Agriculture' offers a comprehensive review of global organic farming developments.
Global maize production, consumption and trade: trends and R&D implications
Food Security · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 422.98 · 1,185 citations · Open access
Maize is set to become the most widely grown and traded crop globally within the next decade, driven by surging demand and technological advances. This trend necessitates increased R&D investment, especially in the Global South, to enhance food security and sustainable intensification.
The future of farming: Who will produce our food?
Food Security · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 144.17 · 613 citations · Open access
Global food production faces challenges from population growth and diverse farming systems, with smallholder farms persisting but struggling to drive economic growth.
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