Why is mucilage never made in large quantities?

Mucilage is typically produced in small quantities by plants and microorganisms as a means of adaptation to their environment, such as aiding in water retention and seed germination. Its production is energetically costly, and large-scale synthesis could lead to resource depletion and increased vulnerability to pathogens. Additionally, the specific conditions required for mucilage formation, such as humidity and nutrient availability, limit its large-scale production in nature.