Definition of Infiltration

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Infiltration

The term 'Infiltration ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The downward entry of water into soil. Also called percolation. A high rate of infiltration means that soil moisture for crops will be higher. Many conservation practices, such as conservation tillage, reduce rates of runoff and increase infiltration rates'.

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