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How does gravitational water differ from capillary water in the soil ? Which of these is availbale to the plant?

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Gravitational water percolates the soil layer and reaches the water table whereas capillary water is held aginst the force of gravity by capillary forces the commonly available form of water to the plants is capillary water
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