From ancient times, microorganisms have been used by humans in diverse applications such as food preparation, biological wastewater treatment, and scientific discovery. This natural technology is commercially viable, but its use is far from reaching market saturation. Increased use of biological treatments needs to be encouraged due to their natural benefits and environmental sustainability. Bioaugmentation (the addition of pre-grown microbial cultures to enhance existing microbial populations) is rapidly gaining popularity in commercial and industrial sectors. This widespread use will drive further research and development expanding their applications.
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