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Vocabulary Term Details

Field capacity

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_capacity)

Field capacity is the amount of soil moisture or water content held in the soil after excess water has drained away and the rate of downward movement has decreased. This usually takes place 2–3 days after rain or irrigation in pervious soils of uniform structure and texture. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Soil water constants
N/AWater availability

This term is used for the following terms: 
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Approved Date
17-Sep-2013

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