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Storage capacity of the soil is the exte...

Storage capacity of the soil is the extent to which it can hold
In soil, water available for plants is

A

capillary water

B

hygroscopic water

C

gravitional water

D

chemically bound water

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Water is present in the space between the soil particles. A large proporition of water is retained between the soil particles agnist the gravitational force. This is called capillary water. It is redily available to plants for absorption by roots.
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