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Soil moisture is difficult to define because it means different things in different disciplines. For example, a farmer's concept of soil moisture is different from that of a water resource manager or a weather forecaster. Generally, however, soil moisture is the water that is held in the spaces between soil particles. Surface soil moisture is the water that is in the upper 10 cm of soil, whereas root zone soil moisture is the water that is available to plants, which is generally considered to be in the upper 200 cm of soil.
Soil moisture is a key variable in controlling the exchange of water and heat energy between the land surface and the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration. As a result, soil moisture plays an important role in the development of weather patterns and the production of precipitation. Simulations with numerical weather prediction models have shown that improved characterization of surface soil moisture, vegetation, and temperature can lead to significant forecast improvements. Soil moisture also strongly affects the amount of precipitation that runs off into nearby streams and rivers. Large-scale dry or wet surface regions have been observed to impart positive feedback on subsequent precipitation patterns, such as in the extreme conditions over the central U.S. during the 1988 drought and the 1993 floods. Soil moisture information can be used for reservoir management, early warning of droughts, irrigation scheduling, and crop yield forecasting.
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Where where are the best spot to plant trees?
moist soil
What will happen to a seed that a bird drops in moist soil?
it will plant.
How can I propagate mint from runners effectively?
To propagate mint from runners effectively, you can cut a healthy runner from the parent plant and plant it in moist soil. Make sure to keep the soil consistently moist and provide adequate sunlight for the new plant to grow.
How can I successfully propagate a rubber plant in soil?
To successfully propagate a rubber plant in soil, take a cutting from a healthy plant, remove lower leaves, and place the cutting in moist soil. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide indirect sunlight. Roots should develop in a few weeks, and the cutting can be transferred to a larger pot once established.
How can I propagate wandering jew plants in soil effectively?
To propagate wandering jew plants in soil effectively, you can take stem cuttings from a healthy plant, remove the lower leaves, and place the cutting in moist soil. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide indirect sunlight for the cutting to root and grow into a new plant.
How does a plant give nutrients back into the soil?
The microbial degradation of plant residues give nutrients back into the soil
What soil does the plant meadowsweet prefer?
Meadowsweet prefers moist and fertile soil, also alkaline.
What is Difference between moist soil and wet soil?
Moist soil has a water content less than full saturation. Wet soil is at saturation or above. You can determine this by picking up a handful of soil and squeezing it together. If you can squeeze out water, the soil is wet. If you can't get any water out, but the "ball" holds its shape, then it's just moist.
How does one propagate a snake plant leaf?
To propagate a snake plant leaf, you can cut a healthy leaf into sections and plant them in soil. Keep the soil moist and in indirect sunlight until new growth appears.
What sort of soil do plants need?
It maters what plant? O.o I like to eat dirt... ESPECIALLY WITH WORMS!
What is the right amount of water for bush beans?
Enough to keep the soil moist, for healthy plant growth.
When do you plant an avocado seed?
You can start an avocado plant from seeds. A glass of water or moist, porous soil mixture can be used to start the plants.
