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Physics and hydraulics of the rhizosphere network.
- Source :
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Journal of Plant Nutrition & Soil Science . Feb2019, Vol. 182 Issue 1, p5-8. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Take home messageMucilage secreted by roots and EPS produced by microorganisms alter the physical properties of the soil solution and impact the water dynamics in the rhizosphere. The high viscosity of mucilage and EPS is responsible for the formation of thin filaments and interconnected thin lamellae that span throughout the soil matrix maintaining the continuity of the liquid phase across the pore space even during severe drying. The impact of these mechanisms on plant and microorganisms needs to be explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *HYDRAULICS
*RHIZOSPHERE
*MUCILAGE
*WATER
*SOIL solutions
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14368730
- Volume :
- 182
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Plant Nutrition & Soil Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 134553588
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.201800042