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Microbial consortia are communities of two or more microbial species living in symbiotic association, where their combined metabolic activities produce effects beyond what any single species can achieve alone. In plant science, these multi-species communities play critical roles in soil health, nutrient cycling, and plant growth promotion, as cooperative microbes can fix nitrogen, solubilize phosphorus, and suppress pathogens more effectively than individual strains. Understanding and engineering microbial consortia offers promising strategies for developing sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing plant resilience to environmental stress.

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