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The storage capacity of a soil equals:

Correct answer: C. Field capacity less hygroscopic water

  • A. Field capacity
  • B. Field capacity less capillary water
  • C. Field capacity less hygroscopic water
  • D. Field capacity plus gravitational water

Explanation

The soil-water storage available to plants is estimated as field capacity minus hygroscopic water. Hygroscopic water is held too tightly by soil particles for normal plant absorption.

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