41.8.1 - Root Zone Water Availability
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What is the root zone?
💡 Hint: Think about where plants draw their nutrients from.
What does MAD stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider how much water can be used before irrigation is necessary.
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What is Root Zone Water Availability?
💡 Hint: Think about where plant roots get their water.
True or False: Over-saturation of soil is beneficial for all plants.
💡 Hint: Consider how water affects roots.
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You have a root zone depth of 30 cm and a MAD of 40%. If the field capacity is measured at 40%, how much water can you allow to be depleted before irrigating?
💡 Hint: Consider calculating the difference between field capacity and wilting point first.
Design an irrigation schedule for a crop that experiences varying weather conditions throughout the growing season, specifying adjustments for moisture levels.
💡 Hint: Think about how different weather patterns might require different irrigation responses.
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