Soil moisture that plants are capable of accessing and using is called
A) wilting point water.
B) free molecular water.
C) capillary water.
D) hygroscopic water.

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Capillary water is the soil moisture that is held in the small spaces between soil particles, and is available to plants for use. Wilting point water refers to the amount of soil moisture that has been depleted to a point where plants begin to wilt, and is not available for use. Free molecular water refers to water in its liquid or gas form, and is not relevant to soil moisture. Hygroscopic water refers to the moisture held tightly to soil particles that is not easily available to plants.

Soil Moisture That Plants Are Capable of Accessing and Using