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In soil, water available for roots ( to ...

In soil, water available for roots ( to plants) is

A

surface water

B

hygroscopic water

C

gravitational water

D

capillary water

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D
Water, which is mainly held between the spaces of soil particles forming a septum of capillaries, is called capillary water. It is most important form of water which is mainly taken by the plants.
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