Gravitational water

Gravitational water

Water that moves into, through, or out of a soil under the influence of gravity forces. Gravitational water drains rapidly from the soil and is not considered to be available for plant use. Generally, this water exists in a soil profile at suctions less than field capacity (i.e. less than approximately 0. 1 to 0. 33 bars).

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Geography; Physical geography

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Agriculture; Irrigation

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Agriculture; Irrigation

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Agriculture; Irrigation

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Agriculture; Irrigation

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