Russian thistle for soil mulch in coal mine reclamation

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Reclam. Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5365480

Day, A D; Tucker, T C; Thames, J L

The effectiveness of Russian thistle mulch in reducing soil moisture loss from coal mine soil was gauged and compared with the effectiveness of barley straw mulch. The decrease in soil moisture loss after mulch addition was greater in a low temperature, high humidity environment. Russian thistle mulch was as effective as barley straw in reducing soil moisture loss in Red Mesa loam, unmined soil, and coal mine soil. Because Russian thistle can be grown on mine spoils and has a higher organic volume than barley straw mulch has, treatment of mine soil with thistle will improve soil characteristics and plant growth. (14 references, 1 table)

• Research Organization: Univ of Arizona
• OSTI ID: 5365480
• Journal Information: Reclam. Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Reclam. Rev.; (United States) Vol. 2:1; ISSN RERED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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