When used as an amendment it has high permeability / low water retention and helps prevent soil compaction.
en.wikipedia.org First, by decreasing water retention and thus decreasing an athlete's weight, an important consideration in many speed sports, they increase the speed of an athlete.
en.wikipedia.org Heat edema presents as a transient swelling of the hands, feet, and ankles and is generally secondary to increased aldosterone secretion, which enhances water retention.
en.wikipedia.org The area has infertile soils due to the dunes being rather sandy, having poor water retention qualities.
en.wikipedia.org Potash is important for agriculture because it improves water retention, yield, nutrient value, taste, colour, texture and disease resistance of food crops.
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