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Gravimetric soil moisture determination
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Description
Standardized method using funnel, filter paper and drainage to measure maximum water holding capacity of soil samples. Involves saturating soil, draining for set time, then oven-drying to calculate water retention.
Typical Equipment
- BUNN brand coffee filters
- 100 mL conical funnel
- deionized water
- scale
- oven
Output Measurements
- water holding capacity
Papers Using This Protocol (3)
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The role of soil in regulating plant performance in Valeriana edulis
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Biotic and abiotic drivers of pathogen prevalence in a rust fungus with multiple plant hosts
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