41.2.3 - Permanent Wilting Point
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What does the Permanent Wilting Point (PWP) indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about when plants start showing signs of stress.
What type of soil retains water more tightly?
💡 Hint: Consider surface area and pore size.
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What does the Permanent Wilting Point signify?
💡 Hint: Remember the effects on plants when moisture levels fall.
True or False: The smaller the micropores, the easier it is for plants to access water.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between pore size and water accessibility.
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Calculate the PWP given a soil sample retains 30% water but is at capacity. What implications does this have for irrigation scheduling?
💡 Hint: Consider how much moisture should ideally be present before wilting affects the plants.
Discuss the potential ecological impacts in a region where agricultural practices neglect the principles of PWP.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance within an ecosystem when water resources are mismanaged.
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