Practice mode Soil Science

What is the lower limit of plant-available soil water called?

Correct answer D. Wilting point

Explanation

Available water lies between field capacity and the permanent wilting point. At wilting point, around -1.5 MPa, plants can no longer extract water and wilt permanently.

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