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. 2014 Jun 3;5:261. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2014.00261

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Schematic view of root-mycorrhizal zones of influence and the various mycorrhizal growth forms. Rhizoplane describes the area adjacent to the root where the soil particles adhere. The Rhizosphere is the area of soil around the root that is influenced by root-exuded labile C. The hyphosphere is the area of soil around mycorrhizal hyphae that is influenced by hyphal-exuded labile carbon and enzyme production. The mycorrhizosphere is the area of soil influenced by root and mycorrhizal communities combined.