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rhizosphere
[ rahy-zuh-sfeer ]
/ ˈraɪ zəˌsfɪər /
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noun
the area of soil that surrounds the roots of a plant and is altered by the plant's root growth, nutrients, respiration, etc.
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Words nearby rhizosphere
rhizomorph, rhizomorphous, rhizophagous, rhizopod, rhizopus, rhizosphere, rhizotomy, Rh negative, rho, rhod-, Rhoda
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How to use rhizosphere in a sentence
There is a simple reason the rhizosphere is the site of an incredible amount of activity.
Junk Food Is Bad For Plants, Too - Issue 90: Something Green|Anne Biklé & David R. Montgomery|September 23, 2020|NautilusWhen all is well in the rhizosphere, however, the root microbiome can do transformative work.
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British Dictionary definitions for rhizosphere
rhizosphere
/ (ˈraɪzəʊˌsfɪə) /
noun
the region of the soil in contact with the roots of a plant. It contains many microorganisms and its composition is affected by root activities
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Scientific definitions for rhizosphere
rhizosphere
[ rī′zə-sfîr′ ]
The soil zone that surrounds and is influenced by the roots of plants. Within the rhizosphere, roots secrete a slimy lubricating substance, called mucigel, that cause the particles of soil to adhere to the roots, assisting in the uptake of water, and encourages the growth of nitrogen-fixing bacteria and other beneficial microorganisms.
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