Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about the physical and biological classification of soil water. Physical Classification of Soil Water: From a physical point of view the terms gravitational, capillary and hygroscopic waters are identified. The forms of soil moisture are: 1. Gravitational Water: Gravitational water occupies the larger soil pores (macro pores) and […]
Physical and Biological Classification of Soil Water
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Soil Water: Potential and Importance
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After reading this article you will learn about the potential and importance of soil water. Potential of Soil Water: The retention and movement of water in soils, its uptake and translocation in plants and its loss to the atmosphere are all energy-related phenomena. The more strongly water is held in the soil, the greater is […]
How to Measure Moisture Content of Soil ? (2 Ways)
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Get the answer of: How to Measure Moisture Content of Soil ? Way # 1. Measuring Soil Moisture Content in Laboratory: 1. Gravimetric method: This consists of obtaining a moist sample, drying it in an oven at 105-C unit it loses no more water, and then determining the percentage of moisture as follows: Thus, if […]