The upper limit of the soil moisture available for the plant growth is
A. PWP (15 bars)
B. Field capacity $$\left( {\frac{1}{3}{\text{bars}}} \right)$$
C. Hygroscopic coefficient
D. Matric suction
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Field capacity is the amount of soil moisture or water content held in soil after excess water has drained away and the rate of downward movement has materially decreased, usually after 2 - 3 days after rain or irrigation.The upper limit of the soil moisture available for plant growth is $$\frac{1}{3}$$ bars of field capacity.
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