Quantitative indices for microbial ecosystem services using community Genome-scale Metabolic Models.

<p>Three novel quantitative indices are proposed: Maximum Flux Capacity (MFC) to measure metabolic potential, Metabolic Flux Shift Index (MFSI) to assess community responses to environmental changes, and Metabolic Functional Robustness Index (MFRI) to evaluate resilience against nutrient fluctuations. Detailed mathematical definitions of these indices are provided, as well as their significance in the context of the nature-based economy.</p> <p>(PDF)</p>