Field water-holding capacity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005568",
  "term": "Field water-holding capacity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The maximum volume of water that a given soil can retain against gravitational drainage under natural conditions. This characteristic is a measure of the soil's ability to store water available for plant uptake. It is influenced by soil texture, structure, and organic matter content, and is a key factor in agricultural and hydrological modeling.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/field-water-holding-capacity/"
}