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We review the application of the one-dimensional Mixing Length Theory (MLT)model of convection in stellar interiors and low-mass stellar evolution. Wesummarize the history of MLT, present a derivation of MLT in the context of the1D stellar structure equations, and discuss the physical regimes in which MLTis relevant. We review attempts to improve and extend the formalism, includingto higher dimensions. We discuss the interactions of MLT with other modelingphysics and demonstrate the impact of introducing variations in the convectivemixing length, {\alpha}MLT, on stellar tracks and isochrones. We summarize theprocess of performing a solar calibration of {\alpha}MLT and thestate-of-the-art on calibrations to non-solar targets. We discuss thescientific implications of changing the mixing length, using recent analyses asdemonstration. We review the most prominent successes of MLT and remainingchallenges, and we conclude by speculating on the future of this treatment ofconvection.

A Review of the Mixing Length Theory of Convection in 1D Stellar Modeling