Question

The water held by electrochemical forces existing on the soil surface is called

Answer 1

The water held by electrochemical forces existing on the soil surface is called Absorbed water.

• Terrestrial plants have to absorb water from the soil all the time to maintain turgidity, metabolic activities and growth of the plant.
• It is neccessary to understand the structure of soil, water content and factors.
• Factors that control absorption of water are Root system, soil temparature, soil water, Aeration of soil, pathway for the root system.