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About the Rhizosphere format

Rhizosphere is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity, Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis, Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Rhizosphere, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inPlant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Nematode management and characterization studies
ISSN2452-2198
Citation impact (2-yr)3.28
h-index59
i10-index579
Total citations20,228
Article processing charge$2,880
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Rhizosphere per year

1
2011
7
2015
34
2016
64
2017
53
2018
38
2019
113
2020
164
2021
166
2022
183
2023
163
2024
230
2025

Citation impact of Rhizosphere by publication year

0
2011
0
2015
995
2016
2.4K
2017
2K
2018
961
2019
3.1K
2020
3.6K
2021
2.8K
2022
2K
2023
1.1K
2024
570
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Rhizosphere

Sampling root exudates – Mission impossible?

Eva Oburger, Davey L. Jones · 1 Jun 2018

Accurate information about the quantity, quality and spatiotemporal dynamics of metabolite release from plant roots is vital to understanding the functional significance of root exudates in biogeochemical processes occurring at the root-microbe-soil-interface. Significant progress in analytical techniques nowadays allows us to gain a much better picture of the rich diversity of compounds that are present…

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Rhizosphere engineering: Enhancing sustainable plant ecosystem productivity

Amir Ahkami, Richard White, Pubudu Handakumbura et al. · 21 Apr 2017

Here, the rhizosphere is arguably the most complex microbial habitat on earth, comprising an integrated network of plant roots, soil and a diverse microbial consortium of bacteria, archaea, viruses, and microeukaryotes. Understanding, predicting and controlling the structure and function of the rhizosphere will allow us to harness plant-microbe interactions and other rhizosphere activities as a…

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Rhizosphere template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Rhizosphere format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Rhizosphere template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Rhizosphere use?
Rhizosphere uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Rhizosphere, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Rhizosphere?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Rhizosphere document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Rhizosphere template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Rhizosphere format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Rhizosphere?
Rhizosphere is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Rhizosphere template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Rhizosphere PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Rhizosphere template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Rhizosphere template cost?
You can start writing in the Rhizosphere template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Rhizosphere PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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