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Rhizosphere research - 85 years of progress and frustration

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This paper reviews the major steps which have contributed to our knowledge of rhizosphere biology since 1904. The progress made has been very considerable, and the frustrations limited. Prospects are bright for improving our understanding of the biology of the rhizosphere and for managing the rhizosphere microflora to increase plant growth.

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Rovira, A.D. (1991). Rhizosphere research - 85 years of progress and frustration. In: Keister, D.L., Cregan, P.B. (eds) The Rhizosphere and Plant Growth. Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research, vol 14. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3336-4_1

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