rhizosphere

(noun)

The soil region subject to the influence of plant roots and their associated microorganisms.

Related Terms

Examples of rhizosphere in the following topics:

  • Mycorrhiza

    • They are named after their presence in the plant's rhizosphere (root system).

  • Applied Microbiology

    • This involves the characterization of key bacterial habitats such as the rhizosphere and phyllosphere, soil and groundwater ecosystems, open oceans or extreme environments (extremophiles).

  • Subfields of Microbiology

    • This involves the characterization of key bacterial habitats such as the rhizosphere and phyllosphere, soil and groundwater ecosystems, open oceans or extreme environments (extremophiles).

  • Oxidation of Reduced Sulfur Compounds

    • Beggiatoa can also be found in the rhizosphere of swamp plants.