Water potential is the key to understanding drought stress, infiltration, water availability, and crop response. And yet, it’s one of the most underused and misunderstood measurements in agriculture and environmental science, partly because traditionally, it has been a difficult measurement to collect and interpret. Choosing the wrong sensor, improper installation, and an incomplete measurement range can all compromise the accuracy of your data, leading to incorrect inferences and decisions. 

In this 30-minute webinar, METER Research Scientist Leo Rivera will break down the complexities and show you how to get the most accurate, useful water potential data—in both field and lab settings. 

You’ll learn how to: 

• Choose the right sensor for your specific research or operational goals 

• Avoid common pitfalls in field installation that compromise accuracy 

• Capture the full soil moisture release curve using multiple lab instruments 

• Integrate data from lab and field for better modeling and deeper insight 

• Pair water content with water potential to reveal what your plants actually experience 

• And more 

Whether you’re managing irrigation or modeling the vadose zone, this session will help you capture cleaner data, make stronger decisions, and avoid costly misinterpretations.