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Roots: Contribution to the Rhizosphere

Uvini Gunawardena, Xiaowen Zhao, Martha C. Hawes

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Abstract Diverse compounds exuded by different parts of the root system create a unique environment known as the rhizosphere. Interactions among microorganisms found within the rhizosphere and communication between these microorganisms and plant roots play an important role in maintaining plant health.

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Abstract Diverse compounds exuded by different parts of the root system create a unique environment known as the rhizosphere. Interactions among microorganisms found within the rhizosphere and communication between these microorganisms and plant roots play an important role in maintaining plant health.

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Abstract Diverse compounds exuded by different parts of the root system create a unique environment known as the rhizosphere. Interactions among microorganisms found within the rhizosphere and communication between these microorganisms and plant roots play an important role in maintaining plant health.

Key concepts: Rhizosphere, Microorganism, Plant root, Plant roots, Biology, Root (linguistics), Botany, Bacteria

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