Deep percolation occurs when water moves below the active root zone before it can be absorbed by plants.
Although natural drainage remains essential for healthy soil function, excessive deep percolation represents one of the principal causes of irrigation inefficiency.
The amount of water lost through deep percolation depends upon irrigation practices, soil characteristics, hydraulic conductivity and root depth.
The engineering objective is not eliminating deep drainage entirely.
Instead, Radixora seeks to reduce unnecessary losses while maintaining sufficient drainage to preserve soil aeration and biological activity.
Achieving this balance is one of the primary design challenges addressed by the platform.