rhizosphere
(noun)
the soil region subject to the influence of plant roots and their associated microorganisms
Examples of rhizosphere in the following topics:
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Mycorrhiza
- They are named after their presence in the plant's rhizosphere (root system).
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Applied Microbiology
- This involves the characterization of key bacterial habitats such as the rhizosphere and phyllosphere, soil and groundwater ecosystems, open oceans or extreme environments (extremophiles).
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Soil Formation
- Plant secretions promote the development of microorganisms around the root in an area known as the rhizosphere.
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Subfields of Microbiology
- This involves the characterization of key bacterial habitats such as the rhizosphere and phyllosphere, soil and groundwater ecosystems, open oceans or extreme environments (extremophiles).
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Oxidation of Reduced Sulfur Compounds
- Beggiatoa can also be found in the rhizosphere of swamp plants.