Although more water can be held in a clay soil,less is actually available for plant use than in a loam soil.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clay soils have smaller pore spaces which allow them to hold more water, but it also means that water moves less easily in these soils. As a result, less water is available for plant use compared to a loam soil which has larger pore spaces and allows for better water movement and availability to plants.

Although More Water Can Be Held in a Clay Soil,less