Upload NowIn this article we will discuss about the characteristics of soil moisture. Soil moisture tension does not indicate neither the moisture content of soil nor the amount of moisture that can be withdrawn for plant use at any particular tension. Knowledge of the amount of moisture a given soil holds at various tensions is necessary […]
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Measurement of Soil Moisture: 4 Methods
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This article throws light upon the top four methods used for the measurement of soil moisture. The methods are: 1. Gravimetric Method 2. Electrical Conductivity Method 3. Measurement by using Tensiometers 4. 4. Neutron Scattering Method. 1. Gravimetric Method: This method is the classical procedure used as the check for all other methods. A soil […]
Calculation of Soil Moisture (With Example)
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After reading this article you will learn about the calculation of soil moisture. The soil moisture calculations in percentages on a weight basis have been commonly used, but this does not give a true picture of soil-moisture relationships. Two soils may have similar moisture content on a weight basis but not on a volume basis. […]