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The lower limit of water availability in soil is known as

A. Field capacity

B. Hypolimnion

C. Thermocline

D. Wilting point

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The permanent wilting point is considered as the lower limit of plant-available soil water and depends upon both plant and soil characteristics. The quantity of water held by the soil between the field capacity and permanent wilting point is considered as the plant-available water.

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