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gut-microbiota

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Gut microbiota comprise the diverse microbial communities residing in animal digestive systems that profoundly affect their host's nutrient metabolism, disease resistance, and physiological function. For plant science, this concept extends to understanding the microbiota inhabiting plant tissues and the rhizosphere—the root zone where plant-microbe interactions similarly enhance nutrient acquisition, pathogen suppression, and plant health. Studying microbiota across diverse organisms, from animals to plants, reveals universal principles of how microbial partnerships drive organismal function and ecosystem productivity.

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