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Molecular Advances in Omics in Agriculture

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Informatics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 1133

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Dr. Sebastian Wojciech Przemieniecki

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Department of Entomology, Phytopathology and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-720 Olsztyn, Poland
Interests: biopesticides; rhizosphere; soil microbiology; plant pathology; environmental biotechnology; plant-microbe interactions
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Dear Colleagues,

Modern agriculture faces the challenge of sustaining a growing population of both humans and animals. To meet these demands, continuous innovation is essential. The future of agriculture lies in the development of new crop varieties and genetic lines that are more resilient to pests, diseases, and environmental stress, while simultaneously increasing yields. Additionally, advancements in food and feed production require cutting-edge technologies to combat issues like microbiological contamination and antibiotic resistance.

At the same time, large-scale monocultures and climate change are driving the spread of pests and diseases into new regions, making the need for rapid and effective molecular diagnostic tools more pressing than ever. Whether it is breeding new plant and animal varieties, advancing agricultural biotechnology, or diagnosing pathogens, a deep understanding of molecular mechanisms is crucial; this is where omics technologies play a transformative role. This Special Issue highlights the power of omics methods and high-throughput technologies in advancing the breeding of plants and animals, unraveling molecular pest–host interactions, diagnosing unculturable plant and animal pathogens, and revolutionizing agricultural biotechnology.

The Special Issue is led by Dr. Sebastian Wojciech Przemieniecki and is assisted by his colleague, Dr. Olga Kosewska (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn).

Dr. Sebastian Wojciech Przemieniecki
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Keywords

  • agronomy
  • plant production
  • animal production
  • genome
  • microbiome
  • metagenomics
  • RNAseq
  • molecular mechnisms
  • molecular pest diagnostics
  • molecular interactions
  • gene editing

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NMR-Based Metabolomic Approach to Study Growth of Phaseolus vulgaris L. Seedlings Through Leaf Application of Nanofertilizers and Biofertilizers
by Elsy Rubisela López-Vargas, Diego Hidalgo-Martínez, Elvia Becerra-Martínez, L. Gerardo Zepeda-Vallejo, Claudia J. Hernández-Guerrero, Alma Delia Hernández-Fuentes, Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego and Marissa Pérez-Álvarez
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(10), 4844; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26104844 - 19 May 2025
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This study investigated the effects of two nanofertilizers (NFs): copper nanoparticles (NPs) synthesised using cotton (CuC) and chitosan (CuCh) as well as two biofertilizers (BFs), nopal extract (NE) and commercial Biojal® worm humus (WH), on the growth of black bean seedlings. The [...] Read more.
This study investigated the effects of two nanofertilizers (NFs): copper nanoparticles (NPs) synthesised using cotton (CuC) and chitosan (CuCh) as well as two biofertilizers (BFs), nopal extract (NE) and commercial Biojal® worm humus (WH), on the growth of black bean seedlings. The treatments consisted of applying 50 mg L−1 of CuC, 50 mg L−1 of CuCh, 50 mg L−1 of NE, 100 mg L−1 of WH, their respective combinations, and an absolute control that consisted of distilled water. The CuC, CuCh, WH, and WH + CuC leaf applications resulted in an increase in plant height by 34.4%, 19.5%, 25.7%, and 20.3%, respectively. Furthermore, the CuC and WH applications led to an increase in the number of leaves by 53.2% and 36.9%, respectively. However, the addition of NE + CuC resulted in a 37.4% decrease in dry weight. A total of 44 metabolites were identified, including 7 sugars, 17 amino acids, 12 organic acids, 4 nucleosides, 1 alcohol, and 3 miscellaneous metabolites. The NE + CuC and WH treatments resulted in a notably higher concentration of various metabolites, including amino acids, organic acids, and sugars. Conversely, the CuCh treatment led to an increased concentration of nucleosides, amino acids, trigonelline, and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). Full article
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The Impact of Nanoparticles and Molecular Forms of TiO2 on the Rhizosphere of Plants in the Example of Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)—Shifts in Microbiome Structure and Predicted Microbial Metabolic Functions
by Sebastian Wojciech Przemieniecki, Marta Damszel and Olga Kosewska
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(2), 685; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26020685 - 15 Jan 2025
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This study investigated the effects of various titanium nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) on the structure, function, and trophic levels of the wheat rhizobiome. In contrast to the typically toxic effects of small nanoparticles (~10 nm), this research focused on molecular TiO2 and [...] Read more.
This study investigated the effects of various titanium nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) on the structure, function, and trophic levels of the wheat rhizobiome. In contrast to the typically toxic effects of small nanoparticles (~10 nm), this research focused on molecular TiO2 and larger nanoparticles, as follows: medium-sized (68 nm, NPs1) and large (>100 nm, NPs2). The results demonstrated significant yet diverse impacts of different TiO2 forms on the rhizosphere microbiota. Large TiO2NPs2 and molecular TiO2 adversely affected the bacteriobiome and mycobiome, leading to an increase in autotrophic microbial groups. In contrast, medium-sized TiO2NPs1 shifted the microbiome toward chemoheterotrophy, promoting plant growth-associated bacteria, fungal saprotrophs, and potential phytopathogens, suggesting a beneficial r-strategy within the rhizosphere. Other treatments induced oligotrophic conditions, resulting in a less flexible rhizobiome with diminished root associations but an increased abundance of Trichoderma spp. Structural modelling revealed that even minor changes in operational taxonomic units (OTUs) could significantly alter the microbiota’s metabolic potential. These findings highlight the importance of further research to optimize nanoparticle applications for sustainable agriculture. Full article
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