The ICEID or International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases is a conference for public health professionals on the subject of emerging infectious diseases. The International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases was first convened in 1998; ICEID 2006 marks its fifth occurrence.
Clay type, organic content, and soil structure also influence soil water retention. The maximum amount of water that a given soil can retain is called field capacity, whereas a soil so dry that plants cannot liberate the remaining moisture from the soil particles is said to be at wilting point.
The available water-holding capacity is an indicator of how much water the soil can store. Sandy soils often cannot store as much water for crops between rains. How Can I Improve Its Water-Holding Capacity? The addition of organic matter to soils either from manure, compost, or cover crops can improve the soil's capacity to hold water.