Towards an Effective Risk Management in Durum Wheat Production: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Factors Influencing Quality and Yield

Lamiaa Chab, Luigi Biagini () and Simone Severini
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Lamiaa Chab: Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
Luigi Biagini: Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
Simone Severini: Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy

Agriculture, 2024, vol. 14, issue 12, 1-20

Abstract: Durum wheat is essential for global food security. Nevertheless, its cultivation is susceptible to hazards, including unpredictability in yield and grain quality. This systematic review and bibliometric analysis identify factors influencing durum wheat yield and quality, assessing the degree of control farmers have over these factors. The goal is to understand their impact on production risks. Peer-reviewed studies in English from 1990 to April 2024 that focused on the yield or quality of durum wheat were included, while those lacking specific data or not peer-reviewed were excluded. Data were acquired via the Web of Science (WoS), with the concluding search conducted in April 2024. Results were synthesized from 2131 studies selected from an initial pool of 5159, using a bibliometric approach to categorize findings into standard, biotic, abiotic, and other factors. Analysis revealed that practices like irrigation and nitrogen fertilization improve yields, while genetic advancements boost stress resilience. These insights support targeted agronomic strategies. Despite potential biases and inconsistencies, the review underscores key strategies to enhance durum wheat risk management and bolster food security. This study was funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (CURSA, D.I.Ver.So.) and PRIN—2020 Call.

Keywords: durum wheat; quality; yield; bibliometric analysis; risk management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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