_ The term Rhizosphere was coined by Lorenz Hiltner in
1904 _ The region of the soil around roots in which the maximum microbial growth & activities operate is called Rhizosphere _ The rhizosphere contains many bacteria that feed on sloughed-off plants cells, termed rhizodeposition, and the proteins and sugar released by roots _ Root surface together with closely adhering soil particles is called Rhizoplane _ Soil which is not part of rhizosphere is called bulk soil Rhizosphere Structure - The Rhizosphere can be divided into: • Inner zone: It is also known as Endorhizosphere. It is very close to the root and includes the portion of cortex and epidermis which the microorganisms may occupy between the vacant space is known as Apoplastic space. • Outer zone: It is also known as Ectorhizoshere. This layer is adjacent to the portion of the epidermis Microbial Activities Increase In The Rhizosphere _ Outer epidermal walls of living root hairs and all plant roots are cover with mucilage and cuticle _ Organic and inorganic compounds are diffused out (root exudations) _ Root hairs are sloughed off during secondary thickening _ Root tissue and organic or inorganic compounds constitute a food base which are generally lacking in non-rhizosphere soil Microbial activities increase in the Rhizosphere
_ Outer epidermal walls of living root
hairs and all plant roots are cover with mucilage and cuticle _ Organic and inorganic compounds are diffused out (root exudations) _ Root hairs are sloughed off during secondary thickening _ Root tissue and organic or inorganic compounds constitute a food base which are generally lacking in non-rhizosphere soil References
• The Rhizosphere - Roots, Soil and Everything In Between | Learn Science at Scitable (nature.c om)
• Rhizosphere – Wikipedia
• (PDF) Microbial diversity and microbial activity in the rhizosphere (researchgate.net)