Some effects on soil microbiota of topsoil storage during surface mining. [6 references]

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7109153

Miller, R M; Cameron, R E

A preliminary assessment indicates that topsoil stockpiling leads to a disruption of the soil properties as well as microbial character. These disturbed soils characteristically have an increase in bulk density (decrease in porosity), a decrease in water holding capacity, and a reduction in the amount of organic matter. These soil characteristics along with the depth of the storage pile and time of storage appear to have a substantial impact on soil microbiota. The implications of these findings in terms of successful reclamation of surface mined land need intensive study.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31-109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 7109153
• Report Number(s): CONF-761096-1
• Resource Relation: Conference: Coal conference, St. Louis, MO, USA, 19 Oct 1976
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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