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The '''Permanent Wilting Point''' (PWP) or '''Wilting Point''' is a term in [[Soil Science|soil science]] that refers to the minimal amount of water in the soil that a plant can extract and use. When the soil moisture content falls below this level, the plant can no longer obtain sufficient water from the soil and it wilts permanently, often leading to the plant's death. | The '''Permanent Wilting Point''' (PWP) or '''Wilting Point''' is a term in [[Soil Science|soil science]] that refers to the minimal amount of water in the soil that a plant can extract and use. When the soil moisture content falls below this level, the plant can no longer obtain sufficient water from the soil and it wilts permanently, often leading to the plant's death. | ||
[[Image:Detail-146967.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up image of dry, cracked soil, indicating a state of extreme water deficiency.]] | |||
== Understanding Soil Moisture Content == | == Understanding Soil Moisture Content == | ||