What is the role of water in soil processes?

Plants absorb water from the soil with the help of roots. It also absorbs minerals in organic form through root hairs. The water and minerals get transported by xylem vessels. ... - Another pressure called root pressure is also important as it is exerted by the root due to its metabolic activities.

Water is an essential constituent of healthy, productive soils. It serves to bind and secure the physical particulates in soil structure and is the medium by which natural chemicals and essential trace element nutrients are transported to plants.