The Importance of Soil to Water Use - SAI Platform
The Importance of Soil to Water Use - SAI Platform
The Importance of Soil to Water Use - SAI Platform
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TB 5 – <strong>The</strong> <strong>Importance</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Soil</strong> <strong>to</strong> water use<br />
• If the tensiometer at 90 cm depth indicates rising soil moisture after irrigation, water<br />
is draining below the root zone and being wasted. Decrease the amount <strong>of</strong> water<br />
applied.<br />
• If the tensiometer at 50 cm depth does not react, even after long water runs, a hard<br />
pan is preventing the water from infiltrating and the site may be unsuitable for soil<br />
moisture moni<strong>to</strong>ring.<br />
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