New irrigation technology improves soil water movement for better crop growth.
The study looked at how soil water moves under a new type of irrigation called Moistube. They used a computer model and real experiments to see how soil texture affects water distribution. The results showed that the model matched the actual measurements well. Water moved differently in sandy clay loam and loamy sand soils, with sandy clay loam allowing water to move upwards faster. The distance water traveled sideways and downwards was similar in both soil types. This information can help improve irrigation systems for better water distribution in different types of soil.