rhizosphere

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What does rhizosphere mean?

The soil region subject to the influence of plant roots and their associated microorganisms.

Where does rhizosphere come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *wréh₂dsder. Ancient Greek ῥῐ́ζᾰ (rhĭ́ză)lbor. English rhizo- Ancient Greek σφαῖρᾰ (sphaîră)bor. Latin sphaera Late Latin sphērader. Old French spherebor. Middle English spere English sphere English -sphere English rhizosphere From rhizo- + -sphere.

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