Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The permanent wilting point is
Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
a characteristic of the plant
B
a soil characteristic
C
a soil characteristic modified by the crop
D
dependent on soil-water-plant-fertiliser interaction
Correct Answer
C. a soil characteristic modified by the crop
Why is this the answer?
Permanent wilting point is a soil property modified by crop/plant interaction.
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