Importance of soil water

• It a medium/solvent through which mineral nutrients are absorbed by the plant
• Promote weathering and soil formation
• Soil water is absorbed and used for photosynthesis,
• Absorbed soil water is used transpiration and cooling of the plant.
• Helps biological decomposition of dead plant remaining into humus
• Regulates soil temperature i.e. evaporation of water from the soil cools it
• Soften soil and ease root penetration and cultivation
• Promote seed germination

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