The water holding capacity is highest in which soil? [IAS Questions & Answers at BYJU’S]

Clayey soil is smooth and sticky and has the highest water holding capacity.

It contains light particles that are tightly packed,which helps them absorb more water and also increases their water retention capacity.

Thus, it can easily absorb more water and nutrients that supplements the growth of plants.The rate of absorption of water by clayey soil is ¼ inch per hour.

Plants like lettuce, chard, and snap beans are grown in clayey soil since their shallow roots can retain moisture.

The water holding capacity of plants is determined by two factors:

(1)Soil texture

(2)Organic matter

The important types of soil are black soil, loamy soil, red soil, and sandy soil.

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