IMPORTANCE OF SOIL STRUCTURE | MARTINS LIBRARY

i.         It helps in the determination of the porosity of soils

ii.     It  determines the  ease with which plant roots can penetrate the  soil

iii.   It  helps in determining  the rate of percolation or absorption of water in the soil

iv.   The rate of aeration in  the soil is related to its structure  

v.      The availability of  micro –organism is determined by soil structure

vi.   The  level of fertility in soil is determined  by its structure 

vii. It also supports the growth of crops and prevents water  logging