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Title: Mechanisms of Heavy Metal Sequestration in Soils: Plant-Microbe Interactions and Organic Matter Aging

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/836894· OSTI ID:836894

For stabilization of heavy metals at contaminated sites, the three way interaction among soil organic matter (OM)-microbes-plants, and their effect on heavy metal binding is critically important for long-term sustainability, a factor that is poorly understood at the molecular level. Using a soil aging system, the humification of plant matter such as wheat straw was probed along with the effect on microbial community on soil from the former McClellan Air Force Base.

Research Organization:
Regents of The University of California (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-96ER20255
OSTI ID:
836894
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/20255; TRN: US200707%%56
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English