Water available in root zone of plants, is about 50% of soil moisture content. which is always available to the plants is called________________?
Correct answer: D. Capillary water
- A. Effective water
- B. Soil-moisture content
- C. All are correct
- D. Capillary water
Explanation
Capillary water is held in the small pores of soil and forms the main water supply available to plant roots. Gravitational water drains away rapidly, whereas hygroscopic water is held too tightly for normal plant use.
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