Soil water measurement methods 1st part: Tensiometer

Authors

  • Vesna ZUPANC Biotehniška fakulteta, p.p.2995, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenija
  • Marina PINTAR Biotehniška fakulteta, p.p.2995, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenija

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14720/aas.2007.89.1.15027

Keywords:

soil water measurement, soil water matric potential, tensiometer

Abstract

Soil water status is extremely important and necessary for successful work and reliable results in research in agronomy and environmental sciences as well as in practical applications in plant production. There are direct and indirect methods for soil water measurements. Measuring with tensiometers is an indirect method, based on water matric potential measurements. Tensiometers consist of porous ceramic cup connected to a vacuum gauge through a rigid water-filled tube. Working interval is between 80 – 85 kPa (theoretically up to 100 kPa), which makes them useful for irrigation scheduling, but unsuitable for water matric potential measurements in dry soils.

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Published

15. 08. 2007

Issue

Vol. 89 No. 1 (2007): PLANT PRODUCTION

Section

Review Article

License

Copyright (c) 2007 University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty

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How to Cite

ZUPANC, V., & PINTAR, M. (2007). Soil water measurement methods 1st part: Tensiometer. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 89(1), 279–287. https://doi.org/10.14720/aas.2007.89.1.15027
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