Researchers developed genetically modified bacteria (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) that produce more energy to better survive in cadmium-contaminated soil. These enhanced bacteria can then help tomato plants absorb and remove cadmium pollution from the soil more effectively. The best-performing modified strain increased cadmium accumulation in tomatoes by nearly 1.9 times compared to the original bacteria, offering a promising biological solution for cleaning contaminated agricultural soils.