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==Movement of Microflora in the Rhizosphere== | ==Movement of Microflora in the Rhizosphere== | ||
==Microbe-Plant Interactions in the Rhizosphere== | ==Microbe-Plant Interactions in the Rhizosphere== | ||
''[[Azotobacter]]'' and ''[[Azospirillum]]'', as well as other bacterial species (e.g., ''[[Bacillus]]'') produce plant growth-stimulating hormones such as [ | [[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== | ||
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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.
Seed and Root Environment
The Rhizosphere Environment
Plant-Derived Compounds
Organisms Inhabiting the Rhizosphere
Faunal Populations
Movement of Microflora in the Rhizosphere
Microbe-Plant Interactions in the Rhizosphere
Azotobacter and Azospirillum, as well as other bacterial species (e.g., Bacillus) produce plant growth-stimulating hormones such as gibberellic and indoleacetic acid.
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.
