The Rhizosphere is a very complex environment. The interactions among the microorganisms and the plant roots are essential for the nutrition, growth and productivity of the plant. On the other hand, microorganisms benefit from their interactions with the plant. Rhizosphere studies are of interest for agriculturists, soil biologists, chemists, microbiologists and molecular biologists. Microbial Activity in the Rhizosphere will be useful to the beginners as well as to experienced scientists. It starts with contributions dealing with the basic concepts in rhizosphere biology and the techniques used in these studies. Further topics are: the bacterial community composition, rhizosphere of arbuscular mycorrhizal roots, significance of AM fungi in relation to form and functioning of the root system, the role of microsymbionts on plant growth and health, the impact of rhizosphere environment on pre-infection behaviour of Oomycetous plant pathogens like Aphanomyces, Phytophthora and Pythium.
- ISBN10 3540294201
- ISBN13 9783540294207
- Publish Date December 2006
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country DE
- Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
- Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
- Format eBook
- Pages 355
- Language English