If bacteria in a colony are unable to perform transduction how would that hurt the bacterial colony's chance for survival?

If bacteria in a colony are unable to perform transduction, they would lose the ability to share genetic material with other bacteria through bacteriophages. This could reduce genetic diversity in the colony, making them more susceptible to environmental changes and limiting their ability to adapt and survive in challenging conditions. Overall, the colony's chance for survival may be compromised due to a lack of genetic variability.