Spermosphere
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In plant science, the spermosphere is the zone surrounding a seed where soil, microorganisms, and seed germinating interact. The zone is a small area, typically 1–10 mm from the seed, but varying with seed type, the variety of soil microorganisms, the level of soil moisture, and other factors.