echard

/ˈɛkɑːrd/
noun
  1. The amount of water in the soil that is not available to plants.
    • The soil's echard increased after the heavy clay layer was exposed.
    • High echard levels can stress crops during a drought.
    • Farmers measure echard to determine how much irrigation is needed.
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