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For clayey soils, the depth of root-zone is less.

For clayey soils, the depth of root-zone is less.

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asked Jul 29, 2023 in Irrigation Engineering by Carter (75.2k points)

For clayey soils, the depth of root-zone is less.

(a) True

(b) False

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The question is from Optimum Utilisation of Irrigation Water topic in section Water Requirements of Crops of Irrigation Engineering

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answered Jul 31, 2023 by Greg (106k points)

Correct option is (a) True

To explain: Clayey soils do not permit crop roots to penetrate to considerable depths. Hence, for clayey soils, the depth of root-zone is less.

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