Rhizosphere is:
Correct answer: D. An area of soil in immediate vicinity around root
- A. Area with in the roots
- B. Root surface
- C. An area of soil in from root surface to 10 cm
- D. An area of soil in immediate vicinity around root
Explanation
The rhizosphere is the narrow zone of soil immediately surrounding and influenced by plant roots. It is not limited to the root surface itself or to a fixed distance such as 10 cm.
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