Bibliometric Analysis Of Scientific Articles On The Application Of The Value Network Methodology In The Agroforestry Sector

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze spatially and temporally the scientific articles that have used the Value Network technique in the agroforestry sector, using bibliometric techniques. It was found that researchers from countries in Europe, the United States of America and Canada have applied the value network methodology in agricultural production systems such as sugar cane, rice, and oil palm; in forestry it has been used for the timber market and the silviculture of pines, firs and teak. In the case of Mexico, a centralization of research was found that is spatially out of phase with the production areas of crops such as mango, corn, strawberry and chihua squash, which is presented as an area of opportunity for the development of research on topics associated with agricultural and forestry economics that generate new knowledge and alternatives to describe production systems and add value to their products.