Types of Water Available in the Soil: 4 Types

The following points highlight the four types of water available in the soil. They are: (1) Gravitational Water or Ground Water (2) Capillary Water (3) Hygroscopic Water and (4) Chemically Combined Water. Type # 1. Gravitational Water or Ground Water: After a heavy rain or on application of irrigation water, the surface layer of a soil is temporarily saturated. This [...]