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Determine; i) The moisture content at different depths in the root zone ii) Moisture content in the root zone at the time of irrigation iii) Net depth of...

      

The following data was collected to determine the soil moisture content at successive
depths in the root zone before irrigation;
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Given that the bulk density of the soil in the root zone is 1.60g/cc and the available moisture
holding capacity of the soil was 16.9cm/m depth, determine;
i) The moisture content at different depths in the root zone
ii) Moisture content in the root zone at the time of irrigation
iii) Net depth of water to be applied to bring the moisture content to field capacity
iv) Gross irrigation requirement at an estimated irrigation efficiency of 80%

  

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NatalieR answered the question on June 29, 2022 at 13:34


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