42.3.2 - Root Zone Storage Capacity (RZSC)
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What does RZSC stand for?
💡 Hint: Look for the acronym in the section text.
Define Available Water (AW).
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between water retained in soil and what plants can use.
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What does RZSC stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym from our discussions on soil water.
Is the following statement true or false? RZSC is calculated as the product of Available Water and rooting depth.
💡 Hint: Think about how we derived the formula.
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Given a soil profile with an available water of 180 mm/m and a rooting depth of 1.8 m, calculate the RZSC. Discuss how this value influences irrigation scheduling.
💡 Hint: Use the formula provided to calculate RZSC.
Analyze how changing soil texture from sandy to clay affects RZSC and overall water retention. Discuss the implications for plant health and irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of sandy versus clay soils in moisture retention.
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