This study addresses the critical need to visualize the interdisciplinary advances and research trends of CRISPR-Cas technology in plant science, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of biotechnology, genetics, and agriculture. Using a bibliometric analysis of 933 articles from the Scopus database ranging from 2010 to 2024, the study used VOSviewer 1.6.20 to analyze the following: (1) co-authorship of authors, organizations, and countries, (2) co-occurrence of all keywords, and (3) citations of documents. The analysis identified leading collaborative researchers (Qi, Yiping; Gao, Caixia; and Kumar, Ajay) as key contributors driving advancements. A dynamic, globally connected research landscape, with India and China as central hubs of innovation and collaboration, was observed. Dominant themes include precision technologies in gene editing, with a focus on base and prime editing, as well as an emphasis on ethical considerations and regulátory frameworks. The findings highlight CRISPR’s transformative potential, which makes a positive contribution to crop improvement, climate resilience, and food security, while also addressing ongoing constraints and challenges, including regulatory barriers, off-target effects, and societal acceptance. Moving forward, the study emphasizes the importance of international partnerships, ethical governance, and public engagement to sustain the equitable adoption of CRISPR technology in agriculture.
CRISPR-Cas Technology; Plant Science; Crop Improvement; Ethical Consideration