If you would like to continue learning about water potential measurements and applications, we recommend the resources below.

A comparison of water potential instrument ranges | A range comparison of lab and field water potential instruments.

The researcher’s complete guide to water potential | Everything you need to know about measuring water potential—what it is, why you need it, how to measure it, method comparisons. Plus see it in action using soil moisture release curves.

Water potential 201: Getting the most from each measurement | Knowing your soil’s water potential is crucial for plant health and happiness. But why stop there?