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rhizosphere

Syllabification: (rhi·zo·sphere)
Pronunciation: /ˈrīzəˌsfir/

Definition of rhizosphere

noun

Ecology
  • the region of soil in the vicinity of plant roots in which the chemistry and microbiology is influenced by their growth, respiration, and nutrient exchange.

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