Q. The water available to plants for absorption is
A) Gravitational water
B) Hygroscopic water
C) Capillary water
D) Chemically bound water
Explanation
Capillary water is the water present in narrow spaces or microspores of the soil. It is held in the soil by capillary force and therefore, does not fall down to water level. Capillary water is absorbed by plant roots.
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