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An attempt has been made in this study to see whether there existed a specific rhizosphere microflora. A comparison of the fungi shows that fungal species derived from four different plants show more specificity in the rhizoplane regions than in the rhizosphere. It is the rhizoplane region which needs critical and thorough study to understand the exact nature of micro-organisms associated with particular plant roots.
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Mishra, R.R. Nature of rhizosphere fungal flora of certain plants. Plant Soil 27, 162–166 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01373386
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