The study looked at how soil moisture varies in an oasis area in the Manas River Basin. They found that soil moisture levels were different depending on the land cover and microrelief. The soil moisture content was highest in the topsoil layer. The researchers used different models to predict soil moisture at different depths. They also found that soil moisture was linked to factors like elevation and slope, with farmland having higher moisture levels than saline or alkaline land. This information can help with vegetation growth and maintaining a healthy environment in dry regions.