Soil Water
This constitutes about 25% of the soil. It is the amount of water present in the soil and available to plants. Source of soil water are ground water rainfall and irrigation.
Types of Soil Water
There are three types of soil water, namely:
- Gravitational: The excess water subtended by gravity on soil surface. This water is not available to plants. It is often pulled down beyond the reach of roots. It helps to prevent water logging in soil.
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