The critical soil water content and its relation to soil water dynamics

Using an edaphic model that describes the extraction of soil water by plant roots, the occurrence of depletion zones dose to plant roots is demonstrated. These depletion zones affect the root water potential that is needed to maintain a certain transpiration rate. The results show how the critical s...

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Veröffentlicht in:Scientia agricola 1997-06, Vol.54 (spe), p.45-50
1. Verfasser: Jong Van Uer, Q. de
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Using an edaphic model that describes the extraction of soil water by plant roots, the occurrence of depletion zones dose to plant roots is demonstrated. These depletion zones affect the root water potential that is needed to maintain a certain transpiration rate. The results show how the critical soil water content depends on soil's hydraulic properties, transpiration rate and root density. Através de am modelo edáfico que descreve a extração de água do solo por raízes, é comprovada a ocorrência de zonas de esgotamento de água próximo as raízes, influenciando no potencial necessário nas raízes para manter uma determinada taxa de transpiração. Em função dos resultados demonstra-se como a umidade crítica de um solo é função de suas propriedades hídricas, da taxa de transpiração e da densidade do sistema radicular.
ISSN:0103-9016
1678-992X
0103-9016
DOI:10.1590/S0103-90161997000300009