Water Management Flashcards
1
Q
Percolation
A
Water movement within the soil.
2
Q
Desiccation
A
Drying out.
3
Q
Best time to irrigate
A
evening through early morning hours.
4
Q
Tensiometers
A
soil probes, electronic moisture sensors.
5
Q
Antitranspirants
A
Chemicals sprayed on plants to reduce water loss through transpiration. Chemicals work by forming a thin impermeable coating on the foliage and triggering stomatal closure.
6
Q
Phytotoxic
A
Some antitranspirants are may prevent the plant’s ability to cool themselves.
