Microbial ecology studies at two coal mine refuse sites in Illinois
An investigation was made of the microflora associated with coal refuse at two abandoned mines in the midwestern United States. Information was gathered for both the edaphic and the biotic composition of the refuse material. Emphasis was placed on heterotrophic and autotrophic components as to numbers, kinds, and physiological groups. The presence of chemolithotrophs was also investigated. The relationship between abiotic and biotic components in regard to distribution of bacteria, fungi, and algae is discussed. Information presented in this report will be utilized in assessing trends and changes in microbial numbers and composition related to manipulations of the edaphic and biotic ecosystem components associated with reclamation of the refuse piles.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6888930
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/LRP-3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
MICROORGANISMS
BASELINE ECOLOGY
POPULATION DYNAMICS
SPECIES DIVERSITY
SPOIL BANKS
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
ABANDONED SHAFTS
COAL MINES
ILLINOIS
LAND RECLAMATION
TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS
ECOLOGY
ECOSYSTEMS
GREAT LAKES REGION
MINES
NORTH AMERICA
SHAFT EXCAVATIONS
USA
010800* - Coal
Lignite
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550700 - Microbiology