Soil moisture that plants are capable of accessing and using is called
A)wilting point water.
B)free molecular water.
C)capillary water.
D)hygroscopic water.
E)gravitational water.

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Capillary water is the soil moisture that is held in the soil pores with a force that plants are capable of overcoming for their water needs. Wilting point water is the minimum amount of water required for the plant to maintain turgidity, but it is not readily available to the plant. Free molecular water is not available to the plant, since it is held too tightly in the soil. Hygroscopic water is the water molecules that adhere to soil particles, but they are not accessible to the plant. Gravitational water is the water that drains through the soil due to gravity, which is not available to the plant roots.

Soil Moisture That Plants Are Capable of Accessing and Using