Testing Some Pedo-Transfer Functions (PTFs) in Apulia Region. Evaluation on the Basis of Soil Particle Size Distribution and Organic Matter Content for Estimating Field Capacity and Wilting Point
The knowledge of soil water retention vs. soil water matric potential is applied to study irrigation and drainage scheduling, soil water storage capacity (plant available water), solute movement, plant growth and water stress. To measure field capacity and wilting point is expensive, laborious and i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2010-10-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Agronomy |
Online Access: | https://www.agronomy.it/index.php/agro/article/view/244 |