Natural restoration of soils on mine heaps with similar technogenic parent material: A case study of long-term soil evolution in Silesian-Krakow Upland Poland

Ciarkowska, Krystyna; Gargiulo, Laura; Mele, Giacomo

doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2015.07.018

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“…Soil enzymatic activity is a sensitive indicator of stress conditions in plants, and it serves for the assessment of the influence environmental factors have on plants [50]. Our own research confirms the stimulating effect of sewage sludge on soil enzymatic activity [51].…”

Section: Soil Enzymatic Activitysupporting

confidence: 71%

Using Jerusalem Artichoke to Extract Heavy Metals from Municipal Sewage Sludge Amended Soil

Antonkiewicz¹,

Kołodziej²,

Bielińska³

et al. 2018

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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The aim of our research was to assess the effectiveness of phytoextraction of heavy metals from sewage sludge by 'Rubik' and 'Albik' varieties of Jerusalem artichoke. The 6-year field experiment involved four levels of fertilization with sewage sludge at doses of 0,10,20,40, . The research evaluated the amount of Jerusalem artichoke yield as well as the uptake and use of heavy metals by the Jerusalem artichoke varieties.It was established that increasing doses of sewage sludge had significantly increased the yield of the Jerusalem artichoke varieties. Increasing doses of sewage sludge also had a significant effect on the increase in the content of heavy metals in aboveground parts of plants. The highest heavy metal uptake with the yield of the Jerusalem artichoke varieties was observed at a dose of 60 Mg DM • ha -1. Among the tested varieties of Jerusalem artichoke, Albik had higher yield, higher content and uptake of heavy metals, and greater recovery of these elements as compared to Rubik. Therefore, based on the obtained research results, Albik can be recommended for phytosequestration of heavy metals from sewage sludge amended soil.

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Section: Soil Enzymatic Activitysupporting

confidence: 71%

Using Jerusalem Artichoke to Extract Heavy Metals from Municipal Sewage Sludge Amended Soil

Antonkiewicz¹,

Kołodziej²,

Bielińska³

et al. 2018

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…Mine tailings or spoils are residues generated due to mineral grinding after recovering precious metals by conventional mining processes that are major sources of metallic contamination worldwide. These tailings are characterized by potentially toxic concentrations of heavy metals (HMs), poor physical properties, high wind and water erosion susceptibility, and eventually pose serious risks to the environment and human health [1,2]. In China, there are over 8000 national mining enterprises and 230,000 private mines, from which hundreds of millions of tons of mining wastes are accumulated annually [3].…”

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“…In China, there are over 8000 national mining enterprises and 230,000 private mines, from which hundreds of millions of tons of mining wastes are accumulated annually [3]. Because of the production of such a huge amount of mining residues, China is facing serious environmental problems [1][2][3], therefore, the development of economical and efficient technologies for remediation of mine tailings wastelands is an urgent issue of concern, not only in China but globally.…”

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confidence: 99%

Phytostabilization of Pb-Zn Mine Tailings with Amorpha fruticosa Aided by Organic Amendments and Triple Superphosphate

et al. 2020

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A greenhouse pot trial was conducted to investigate the effect of organic amendments combined with triple superphosphate on the bioavailability of heavy metals (HMs), Amorpha fruticosa growth and metal uptake from Pb-Zn mine tailings. Cattle manure compost (CMC), spent mushroom compost (SMC) and agricultural field soil (AFS) were applied to tailings at 5%, 10%, 20% and 30% w/w ratio, whereas sewage sludge (SS) and wood biochar (WB) were mixed at 2.5%, 5%, 10% and 20% w/w ratio. Triple superphosphate (TSP) was added to all the treatments at 4:1 (molar ratio). Amendments efficiently decreased DTPA-extracted Pb, Zn, Cd and Cu in treatments. Chlorophyll contents and shoot and root dry biomass significantly (p < 0.05) increased in the treatments of CMC (except T4 for chlorophyll b) and SMC, whereas treatments of SS (except T1 for chlorophyll a and b), WB and AFS (except T4 for chlorophyll a and b) did not show positive effects as compared to CK1. Bioconcentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) values in plant tissues were below 1 for most treatments. In amended treatments, soluble protein content increased, phenylalanine ammonialyase (PAL) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) decreased, and catalase (CAT) activity showed varied results as compared to CK1 and CK2. Results suggested that A. fruticosa can be a potential metal phytostabilizer and use of CMC or SMC in combination with TSP are more effective than other combinations for the in situ stabilization of Pb-Zn mine tailings.

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“…The investigated ecotype of Silene vulgaris is well adapted to elevated levels of metallic elements in rhizosphere and to growing in dry and nutrient-poor habitats (Wierzbicka and Panufnik 1998;Matthies 2016, 2018;Koźmińska et al 2018). In recent years, research attention has been focused on both phytoremediation potential of metallophytes or metalliferous site adapted plants and their restoration potential (Alvarez et al 2003;Chigbo et al 2013;Ciarkowska et al 2016Ciarkowska et al , 2017Jamali-Hajiani et al 2017). The main plant-based technologies used for reclamation of metal-polluted sites include phytoextraction and phytostabilization (Chigbo et al 2013).…”

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“…The first factor (FI) represented C, N, DHA, Inv and EAI with positive charges proving a relationship between these parameters, as the transformation of organic matter components depends on microorganisms. According to Frouz et al (2008) and Ciarkowska et al (2016) accumulation and decomposition of organic matter, and thus an increase in C and N content, are major steps of the soil formation process on post-mining sites. The process starts with a formation of humus layer that provides a habitat for microorganisms.…”

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Long-term field study on stabilization of contaminated wastes by growing clonally reproduced Silene vulgaris calamine ecotype

2019

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Aims Pseudo-metallophyte Silene vulgaris frequently colonizes polluted areas. We investigated whether plants obtained under in vitro conditions can be used to form long-term communities on zinc-lead tailings rich in cadmium. To this end, we checked the species stabilization capacity and biochemical properties of the area subjected to long-term cultivation of a local S vulgaris ecotype. We focused on evaluation of its ability to accumulate trace metals (TMs) after 10-year cultivation period. Methods The calamine S. vulgaris ecotype was propagated in vitro and acclimatized to ex vitro conditions in a greenhouse. The plants were then replanted on plots created on the flotation settler heavily polluted with Zn, Pb and Cd. The capacity of trace metal accumulation in plant material was checked based on translocation (TF) and bio-concentration (BCF) factors. Nutrient, TMs content, and enzyme activity of substrate were determined after 1 and 10 years of cultivation and compared with the properties of bare flotation waste. Results Numerous plants obtained through vegetative in vitro propagation were planted in the field after a short hardening period. Cultivation of plant material obtained this way increased microbial activity, C concentration, and reduced TM contents in the substrate. TF calculated after the first season of S. vulgaris cultivation was similar for all metals and amounted to about 40%. After 10 years, it was the highest for Cd (50%). Independently of the experiment duration, BCF for Zn and Pb was <1, while for Cd it reached about 1.4 after 10 years for both shoots and roots. Conclusions The calamine S. vulgaris ecotype cloned in tissue culture proved useful material for stabilization of trace metal contaminated post-flotation wastes. Ten years of its cultivation in tailings rich in Zn, Pb and Cd contributed to humus layer formation and increase in microbial activity in the substrate. Thus, the beginning of soil formation was noticed in heavily polluted tailings.

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Natural restoration of soils on mine heaps with similar technogenic parent material: A case study of long-term soil evolution in Silesian-Krakow Upland Poland

Cited by 46 publications

References 35 publications

Using Jerusalem Artichoke to Extract Heavy Metals from Municipal Sewage Sludge Amended Soil

Using Jerusalem Artichoke to Extract Heavy Metals from Municipal Sewage Sludge Amended Soil

Phytostabilization of Pb-Zn Mine Tailings with Amorpha fruticosa Aided by Organic Amendments and Triple Superphosphate

Long-term field study on stabilization of contaminated wastes by growing clonally reproduced Silene vulgaris calamine ecotype

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