Research Trend in the Valorization of Persea americana: A Bibliometric Analysis of Bioactive Compounds, Extraction Technologies, and Applications (2005–2024)

Abstract

This study, from a bibliometric perspective, analyzes, quantifies, and visualizes scientific research on bioactive compounds of Persea americana, extraction methods, and applications from 2005 to 2024, using Scopus data. The Biblioshiny software in RStudio was used to categorize and evaluate contributions by authors, countries, institutions, and journals. Furthermore, their collaborative networks were mapped with VOSviewer. The bibliometric analysis of 1311 articles reveals a swift expansion in research, primarily driven by regulatory pressures advocating circular-economy practices and diversification within the avocado industry. The majority of scholarly work is concentrated in Mexico, Brazil, and the United States, which together account for over 40% of research output. The focus of studies has transitioned from fundamental compositional analysis and conventional extraction methods to more sustainable extraction techniques and omics-based approaches that augment the value of each avocado component. The spectrum of technologies and applications increasingly aims at models that promote the comprehensive utilization of Persea americana. Emerging research domains include functional packaging, lipidomic traceability, and the development of zero-waste biorefineries. These trends offer a strategic framework for stakeholders to transition from individual product processing to integrated biorefineries, underpinned by policies that encourage waste valorization and facilitate the commercialization of sustainable avocado bioproducts.