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