rhizosphere-biology
Rhizosphere biology is the study of the dynamic zone of soil surrounding plant roots, where root secretions, sloughed cells, and microbial communities interact in complex ways. This narrow region hosts dense populations of bacteria and other microorganisms that break down root exudates and organic matter, forming symbiotic and competitive relationships that directly influence nutrient cycling and plant health. Understanding these root-microbiome interactions is central to plant science, as they shape how plants acquire nutrients, resist pathogens, and respond to environmental stress.
open_in_new WikipediaIron plaque on wetland plant roots serves as a hotspot at the rhizo...
Wetland plants growing along the edges of ponds, rivers, and constructed water-treatment marshes ...
Drivers of strigolactone diversity: P450s in strigolactone biosynthesis.
Understanding exactly how plants make strigolactones could let plant breeders dial up the signals...