Water held in the plant root zone near the surface is called

The answer is - Capillary water

Explanation:

Soil is a mass of mineral and organic particles which supports plant growth. The soil and water are required for plant growth.

Within the root zone, soil held water in their pores. The water in the pores of the soil is held by surface tension.

Plant roots gradually absorb the water. This water is called capillary water. The capillary water is the water whcih is retained in the soil after draining off water from the soil due to gravitational pull.