Chemical availability versus bioavailability of potentially toxic elements in mining and quarry soils.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126421
Abstract: Abandoned mining and quarry areas are sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), through lixiviates or transfer processes of bioavailable fractions from mining wastes and tailings. In this study, earthworms (Eisenia fetida Savigny, 1826) were exposed… read more here.
Keywords: availability; toxic elements; quarry; potentially toxic ... See more keywords
Functional and Taxonomic Effects of Organic Amendments on the Restoration of Semiarid Quarry Soils
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DOI: 10.1128/msystems.00752-21
Abstract: The restoration of soils impacted by human activities poses specific challenges regarding the reestablishment of functional microbial communities which will further support the reintroduction of plant species. Organic fertilizers, originating from either treated sewage or… read more here.
Keywords: functional taxonomic; organic amendments; soil; restoration ... See more keywords