Extractable soil water


Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens commun

Quantity of water that the soil can hold and return immediately to the roots of plants. It is expressed in millimeters (mm).

Source
d'après Ministère chargé de l'environnement et OFB
Sens technique

The extractable soil water (RU) is the fraction of the soil water reserve available to the plant, or that which can be extracted by the plant through root suction. It is expressed in millimetres of water.

Source
d'après INRA
Thématiques associées
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.