Glossary:Rhizosphere

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Rhizosphere
The zone of soil immediately adjacent to plant roots in which the chemistry and microorganisms differ from that of the bulk soil.

Source
Adapted from: Soil Science Society of America. Glossary of Soil Science Terms. Available online here, last accessed 28.09.2006.

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