Rhizosphere Effect on Nutrient Availability in Soil and Its Uptake by Plants: A Review

M. L. Dotaniya1, V. D. Meena1
1Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462 038, India

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