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Fermentation is the microbial conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols or organic acids through the metabolic activity of yeasts and bacteria. In plant science, fermentation is central to understanding how plant-derived sugars and starches are transformed during food processing, preservation, and flavor development. Researchers study fermentation to improve crop utilization, enhance nutritional profiles of plant-based foods, and explore the biochemical interactions between plant compounds and microbial communities.

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