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Microbial engineering involves the deliberate modification of microorganisms—such as bacteria and fungi—to enhance or introduce specific biological functions using genetic and metabolic tools. In plant science, engineered microbes are used to improve nutrient uptake, stimulate growth, suppress pathogens, and boost stress tolerance in crops, offering targeted biological alternatives to chemical inputs. This field is opening new avenues for sustainable agriculture by harnessing the plant-microbe interface to optimize plant health and productivity.

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