The OECD provides a method to determine WHC. I have found that this is not transferable to "real" soils, and am investigating alternative methods. I would welcome advice about the OECD method or alternative methods from researchers.
@ Karen, you may go for Gypsum Block Methods or Tensiometric Methods.
Thank you for your answer. Would these methods measure the water holding capacity or just soil moisture?
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