Definition of rhizosphere in English English dictionary
the soil region subject to the influence of plant roots and their associated microorganisms
a zone that includes the root surface and the soil that adheres to the root after gentle shaking
An area of soil typically within 1 5 mm of plant roots characterized by heightened biological activity and chemical weathering of minerals
The soil zone immediately surrounding plant roots, which is modified by the increased number of microorganisms (e g Rhizobia) that live there, in association with plant roots
Area of soil near the plant roots, normally the location of large populations of microorganisms
The surface and immediate neighborhood of a root which provides a specialized environment for microorganisms The term is also used to define the microflora that lives in this region