Preferred Term:
soil water regimes
Definition:
The presence or absence either of ground water or of plant available water (i.e., water held at a tension of less than 1500 kPa) in the soil or in specific horizons during periods of the year. A generally accepted classification of soil moisture regimes from wet to dry includes aquic, udic, ustic, aridic, and xeric.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- soil moisture regimes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/11565
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