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The physical condition of the soils has a great influence on aspects such as the support force, the ease for the penetration of the roots, the aeration, the water storage capacity and the retention of nutrients. This article is intended to briefly comment on these relationships, in order to highlight the importance of physical properties as part of the analysis of the potential of soils. It is concluded that, by incorporating the evaluations of the aforementioned properties, much more complete studies and diagnoses are obtained as a result, which contribute to guarantee a better management of the soil as a productive resource.