Soil water storage is the foundation of agricultural life and ecosystem sustainability, relying on porous structure and physical properties to distribute water regularly across soil layers. Soil science research indicates that a good porous structure provides capillary water meeting plant needs and limiting runoff and water loss. Reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and global water resource organizations confirm that increasing organic matter content in soil raises its moisture retention capacity by up to forty percent, countering drought waves and climate fluctuations. Deep roots also enhance water use efficiency and protect crops from drought stress according to research by the Horticultural and Soil Science Society.
Soil Science and Water Management Encyclopedia. Reports issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on moisture conservation efficiency in agricultural soil. Research issued by the Horticultural and Soil Science Society on porous structure characteristics and soil water retention. General information from the Syrian Agricultural Guide and Livestock in Syria _ Specialized Evidence Center.
