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====Microbial Communities====
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==Microbe-Plant Interactions in the Rhizosphere==
===Other===
[[Image:Zdrs0309.jpg|thumb|right|210px|''Azotobacter'']]
''[[Azotobacter]]'' and ''[[Azospirillum]]'', as well as other bacterial species (e.g., ''[[Bacillus]]'') produce plant growth-stimulating hormones such as [http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibberellic_acid gibberellic] and [http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoleacetic_acid indoleacetic acid].


==Inoculants==
==Inoculants==

Revision as of 20:01, 8 March 2008

Introduction

The rizosphere refers to the region of soil near plant roots. Compared to the rest of soil, this area is relatively luxurious- nutrients are more plentiful and bacteria abound. Sylvia et al compare the rizosphere to an oasis.

Soil Environment Associated with Plants

Rhizoplane

Rhizosphere

Physical Environment

Plant Exudates

Microbial Communities

Other

Inoculants

Soil Properties Around the Rhizosphere

References

  • Sylvia, D., Fuhrmann,J., Hartel, P., Zuberer, D. 2005. Principles and Applications of Soil Microbiology. Pearson Education Inc. New Jersey.

Edited by students of Kate Scow