rhizosphere
[ rahy-zuh-sfeer ]
/ ˈraɪ zəˌsfɪər /
noun
the area of soil that surrounds the roots of a plant and is altered by the plant's root growth, nutrients, respiration, etc.
Words nearby rhizosphere
rhizomorphous,
rhizophagous,
rhizopod,
rhizopodea,
rhizopus,
rhizosphere,
rhizotomy,
rho,
rho.,
rhod-,
rhoda
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
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.