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Water available above the top of root zone of plants is about 15% of soil moisture contents, is mostly not available to plants celled_________________?

Correct answer: D. Hygroscopic water

  • A. Capillary water
  • B. Irrigation water
  • C. Effective water
  • D. Hygroscopic water

Explanation

Hygroscopic water forms a very thin film tightly adsorbed to soil particles and is generally unavailable to plants. Capillary water is the main plant-available fraction, although some of it may also be held too tightly in fine pores.

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