Effects of Calamagrostis epigejos, Chamaenerion palustre and Tussilago farfara on nutrient availability and microbial activity in the surface layer of spoil heaps after hard coal mining

Stefanowicz, Anna M.; Kapusta, Paweł; Błońska, Agnieszka; Kompała‐Bąba, Agnieszka; Woźniak, Gabriela

doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2015.06.034

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“…It is characterized by high compaction, low water retention, considerable thermal activity (due to susceptibility to self‐ignition), extreme pH values (both low and high), high salinity, deficiency of nutrients, and sometimes, elevated concentrations of heavy metals and other pollutants (Johnson, ; Moffat & Bending, ; Sendlein, Yazicigil, & Carlson, ). Adverse properties of spoil material, such as sensitivity to erosion, toxicity, unsuitable water regime, or nutrient deficiency, may reduce plant growth in some post‐mining landscapes (Bian, Inyang, Daniels, Otto, & Struthers, ; Bradshaw, ; Bradshaw, ; Li, Park, Edraki, & Baumgartl, ; Piha, Vallack, Michael, & Reeler, ; Stefanowicz, Kapusta, Błońska, Kompała‐Bąba, & Woźniak, ; Woch, Radwańska, & Stefanowicz, ).…”

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Water regime of reclaimed and unreclaimed post‐mining sites

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Water regime, throughfall, stemflow, soil water storage, subsurface runoff, and meteorological parameters were studied during 2 years (2011–2012) in 2 reclaimed and 2 unreclaimed post‐mining sites near Sokolov (Czech Republic). All sites were 25–35 years old, covered by woody vegetation, and developed on the same overburden consisting of tertiary clays. Interception of water by vegetation was about one third of precipitation in both reclaimed and unreclaimed sites; stemflow also did not differ significantly between sites and represented less than 10% of interception. Both reclaimed and unreclaimed sites have stable amount of soil water in the soil profile independent of precipitation, but water storage in reclaimed sites was significantly higher. The results suggest that after 25–35 years, there is no major difference in water budget of reclaimed and unreclaimed sites that develop by unassisted natural succession.

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“…Inyang, Daniels, Otto, & Struthers, 2010;Bradshaw, 1983;Bradshaw, 1997;Li, Park, Edraki, & Baumgartl, 2014;Piha, Vallack, Michael, & Reeler, 1995;Stefanowicz, Kapusta, Błońska, Kompała-Bąba, & Woźniak, 2015;Woch, Radwańska, & Stefanowicz, 2013).…”

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“…The latest studies on vegetation development of post-industrial sites also confirmed that soil and environmental biota enhance the ecosystem function (Stefanowicz et al, 2015) and conservation value of those sites (Harabiš et al, 2013). Some species that spontaneously colonized spoil material since they affect nutrient availability and support microbial performance can be recommended for the use in reclamation works instead of cultivars (Stefanowicz et al, 2015).…”

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) root colonization dynamics of Molinia caerulea (L.) Moench. in grasslands and post-industrial sites

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Ecological Engineering

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The aims of this studies were: (i) to examine the influence of heavy metal content (Zn, Cd, Pb, Fe, Cu) and other physico-chemical soil parameters on the level of root colonization of Molinia caerulea and (ii) to relate root colonisation parameters and soil variables to Molinia caerulea abundance in two contrasting habitats (grasslands and heavy metal contaminated sites).The sites differ significantly in terms of bio-available heavy metal contents, particularly Zn (34 times more than grasslands), soil texture, CaCO , organic matter (LOI%), Mg and nitrate content. PrincipalComponent Analysis showed the strong negative correlations between frequency of mycorrhization (F), arbuscular abundance (A%) and intensity of root cortex colonisation (M%) and concentration of bioavailable Zn and Cd. Moreover, no positive correlation between root colonization of Molinia and its abundance was found. The frequency of mycorrhization of root fragments (F%) was only slightly different between these two habitats, whereas the intensity of root cortex colonisation (M%) and relative arbuscular abundance (A%) were significantly lower (3 and 4 times respectively) on the postindustrial sites.The bioavailable Zn content in the substratum of post-industrial sites was strongly negatively correlated with species richness, Shannon diversity index and Evenness. In contrast, these relationshipswere not statistically significant in grasslands. Based on obtained results we could draw a model of possible relationships between root colonization of Molinia , HM content and Molinia abundance on grasslands and post-industrial sites. Bioavailable Zn content in the soil is a one of main factors influencing the Molinia community diversity. In the grasslands, lower amounts of bioavailable Zn, resulted in higher species richness (R) and species diversity (H) which in turn lead to higher root colonization. On the other hand, on the post-industrial sites, the elevated bioavailable Zn content strongly decreases the plant species richness (R) and species diversity (H) and this caused the decline in root colonization parameters. The low species richness on Zn-polluted sites allowedMolinia to reach higher abundance since the competition with other species is reduced.

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“…The plant was generating 80 MW at that time. As a result of an equipment malfunction, there was a fire that consumed about 69,000 liters of synthetic oil (Stammer and Harris 1990). In 2016, a mirror misalignment caused a fire at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in the Mojave Desert, California.…”

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The externalities of energy production in the context of development of clean energy generation

Bielecki

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Skrodzka

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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In this paper, we present a comparative review of the externalities of electricity production. First of all, the environmental impact is considered. A discussion of the influence of various electricity production processes on human health follows. The studies are conducted in the context of historical development. Current trends, as well as a historical background that resulted in the changes that can be observed today, are presented. The considerations are supported by a few case studies. Analysis of perspectives for the development of electricity generation methods, in particular the indication of clean energy sources and the perspectives of their exploitation, is the main aim of this paper.

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Effects of Calamagrostis epigejos, Chamaenerion palustre and Tussilago farfara on nutrient availability and microbial activity in the surface layer of spoil heaps after hard coal mining

Cited by 36 publications

References 67 publications

Water regime of reclaimed and unreclaimed post‐mining sites

Water regime of reclaimed and unreclaimed post‐mining sites

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) root colonization dynamics of Molinia caerulea (L.) Moench. in grasslands and post-industrial sites

The externalities of energy production in the context of development of clean energy generation

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