Markvattenbalans
Markvattenbalans is a hydrological concept that describes the balance of water stored in the soil within a given soil layer, typically the root zone, over time. It accounts for all sources and sinks of soil water and is used to assess how much water is available for plants, how much may recharge deeper groundwater, and how soil moisture responds to weather and land use.
Key components include inputs such as precipitation and infiltration of water from above, and outputs such
Measurement and methods involve direct soil moisture sensing, lysimeters, and gravimetric methods, as well as modelling
Applications include irrigation planning and scheduling, drought monitoring, water resources management, and climate impact assessment. Limitations