Tensiometer

Tensiometer

An instrument for measuring the suction that plant roots have to exert in order to extract moisture from the soil.

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tensiometer

Earth science; Soil science

A device for measuring the soil-water matric potential in situ; a porous, permeable ceramic cup connected through a water-filled tube to a manometer, vacuum gauge, pressure ...

tensiometer

Environment; Environmental conservation

A device used to measure the soil-moisture tension in the unsaturated zone.

tensiometer

Agriculture; Rice science

An instrument for measuring the amount of energy needed to extract water from the soil (usually expressed in kPa or cbars).

tensiometer

Agriculture; Irrigation

An instrument for measuring the suction that plant roots have to exert in order to extract moisture from the soil.

tensiometer

Engineering; Civil engineering

Instrument, consisting of a porous cup filled with water and connected to a manometer or vacuum gauge, used for measuring the soilwater matrix potential.

tensiometer

Natural environment; Water

Type of soil moisture probe used to monitor soil moisture conditions to help determine when water should by applied.

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Agriculture; Anatomy; Farm machinery & equipment; General agriculture; Irrigation

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application efficiency

Agriculture; Irrigation

The ratio of the water that is absorbed and stored in the root zone for later use by the plants to the total water applied.

actual evapotranspiration

Agriculture; Irrigation

The actual rate of water uptake by the plant which is determined by the level of available water in the soil.

available water capacity (AWC)

Agriculture; Irrigation

The portion of water in a soil that can be readily absorbed by plant roots. It is the amount of water between field capacity and permanent wilting point. It's usually measured ...

available water (aw)

Agriculture; Irrigation

The portion of water in a soil that can be readily absorbed by plant roots. It is the amount of water between field capacity and permanent wilting point. It's usually measured ...

backflow prevention device

Agriculture; Irrigation

A mechanical device used to prevent the flow of water from the water distribution system back to the water source and may be required by law. It's similar to anti-siphon valves.

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