How far can microbial monocultures predict growth in multi-strain communities?
Florian Borse, Silvana Lord Smits, Tithnara Anthony Sun, Johannes Cairns, Anne Farewell, Ville Mustonen
This study uses machine learning to predict multi-strain microbial community growth from monoculture data, finding that simpler models often suffice.
bioRxiv · Sep 4, 2026 · PreprintEcology