Soil water retention characteristics, like how well soil holds water, are important for understanding water movement in the ground. Scientists in Meghalaya, India, used a method called pedotransfer functions to estimate these characteristics in rice-growing soils. They found that a specific equation worked best for these soils. By using a software called Rosetta, they could predict these soil properties accurately. The study showed that the soils in Meghalaya have unique water-holding behaviors, with certain values being different from standard values. Overall, the predictions made by Rosetta were quite accurate, especially for lower water suction levels. This research helps us better understand how water behaves in these soils, which is important for agriculture and water management.