Practice mode Soil Science

What is the rhizosphere?

Correct answer D. An area of soil in immediate vicinity around root

Explanation

The rhizosphere is the narrow zone of soil directly surrounding and influenced by plant roots, usually a few millimetres wide, where root exudates support far more microbial activity than bulk soil.

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