Fungus speeds mine reclamation

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Coal Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:6550909

Wolf, C H

A bacterial fungus, Pislothus tinctorius is showing potential in coal-mine reclamation. The fungus typically appears as puffballs, and roots of pine, spruce, cedar, fir, yew and oak are found to increase in size because of the fungus and are better able to absorb moisture and nutrients and thus to survive in adverse conditions. Research is being undertaken at the US Forest Service into inoculating pine seedlings with the fungus.

• OSTI ID: 6550909
• Journal Information: Coal Age; (United States), Vol. 87:9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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