Rhizosphere Interactions
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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.
Soil Environment Associated with Plants
Rhizoplane
The rizoplane refers to the environment in immediate physical contact with the roots. Microbes that live in the rizoplane are closer to the actual roots than the microbes in the risosphere. The functional definition is everything remaining after the roots have been shaken vigorously in water.
Rhizosphere
Physical Environment
Plant Exudates
Microbial Communities
Bacteria
Archaea
Fungi
Other
Biotic Interactions in the Rhizosphere
General Impacts on Plants of Rhizosphere Microorganisms
General Impacts on Rhizosphere Microorganisms of Plants
Symbiotic Relationships
Mycorrhizal Fungi
Other
Innoculants
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
