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What is a characteristic of microbial populations in the rhizosphere compared to free soil?
What is a characteristic of microbial populations in the rhizosphere compared to free soil?
- They are less diverse
- They have higher densities (correct)
- They are unaffected by plant roots
- They have lower densities
Where do microbial populations tend to reach higher densities?
Where do microbial populations tend to reach higher densities?
- In the soil atmosphere
- In the rhizosphere (correct)
- In the soil water
- In the bulk soil
What is a difference between the rhizosphere and free soil in terms of microbial populations?
What is a difference between the rhizosphere and free soil in terms of microbial populations?
- The rhizosphere has a lower oxygen level
- The rhizosphere has a higher microbial density (correct)
- The rhizosphere has a lower pH
- The rhizosphere has a higher temperature
In which environment do microbial populations tend to be more sparse?
In which environment do microbial populations tend to be more sparse?
What is a characteristic of the rhizosphere that affects microbial populations?
What is a characteristic of the rhizosphere that affects microbial populations?
What is the rhizosphere?
What is the rhizosphere?
What happens to the soil during the process of obtaining the rhizosphere?
What happens to the soil during the process of obtaining the rhizosphere?
What is the characteristic of the rhizosphere?
What is the characteristic of the rhizosphere?
What is the result of shaking off roots from the soil?
What is the result of shaking off roots from the soil?
What is the importance of the rhizosphere?
What is the importance of the rhizosphere?
What percentage of plants are thought to form symbioses with fungi in soil?
What percentage of plants are thought to form symbioses with fungi in soil?
What type of association occurs between plants and fungi in soil?
What type of association occurs between plants and fungi in soil?
What is the primary location where plants and fungi form symbioses?
What is the primary location where plants and fungi form symbioses?
What is the term used to describe the relationship between plants and fungi in soil?
What is the term used to describe the relationship between plants and fungi in soil?
What is the characteristic of the fungi-plant association in soil?
What is the characteristic of the fungi-plant association in soil?
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