Reaction of Microorganisms to Long-Term Waste Reclamation of Soil Degraded by the Sulfur Mining Industry
The research was carried out to assess soil condition many years after waste introduction for reclamation purposes. The parameters of the activity of soil microorganisms responsible for the revitalization processes in degraded soils were used in the research. Soil material was derived from the area...
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| author | Jolanta Joniec Grażyna Żukowska Marta Bik-Małodzińska Edyta Kwiatkowska Kamila Rojek |
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| description | The research was carried out to assess soil condition many years after waste introduction for reclamation purposes. The parameters of the activity of soil microorganisms responsible for the revitalization processes in degraded soils were used in the research. Soil material was derived from the area of the former sulfur mine. The results showed that even a single waste introduction to degraded soil caused long-lasting effects in the activity of soil microorganisms. The most favorable changes were caused by the addition of sewage sludge and the use of mineral wool in the form of a pad. The application of lime alone turned out to be the least beneficial for the revitalization processes, i.e., restoring the homeostasis of biological life in degraded soil. This research is a continuation of study that concerned the initial recultivation period. The obtained research results show the need for monitoring soils reclaimed with waste, not only in the initial period but also in the following years. These results allow evaluation of the usefulness of the parameters of soil microbial activity in monitoring soil environments subjected to strong human pressure. The results can be used to assess the risks associated with the introduction of waste into the environment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4593c223848b40f8a3de01c9602e6c422023-11-23T00:32:11ZengMDPI AGMinerals2075-163X2021-11-011111122610.3390/min11111226Reaction of Microorganisms to Long-Term Waste Reclamation of Soil Degraded by the Sulfur Mining IndustryJolanta Joniec0Grażyna Żukowska1Marta Bik-Małodzińska2Edyta Kwiatkowska3Kamila Rojek4Department of Environmental Microbiology, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Leszczyńskiego 7, 20-069 Lublin, PolandInstitute of Soil Science and Environment Shaping, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Leszczyńskiego 7, 20-069 Lublin, PolandInstitute of Soil Science and Environment Shaping, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Leszczyńskiego 7, 20-069 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Environmental Microbiology, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Leszczyńskiego 7, 20-069 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 28, 20-612 Lublin, PolandThe research was carried out to assess soil condition many years after waste introduction for reclamation purposes. The parameters of the activity of soil microorganisms responsible for the revitalization processes in degraded soils were used in the research. Soil material was derived from the area of the former sulfur mine. The results showed that even a single waste introduction to degraded soil caused long-lasting effects in the activity of soil microorganisms. The most favorable changes were caused by the addition of sewage sludge and the use of mineral wool in the form of a pad. The application of lime alone turned out to be the least beneficial for the revitalization processes, i.e., restoring the homeostasis of biological life in degraded soil. This research is a continuation of study that concerned the initial recultivation period. The obtained research results show the need for monitoring soils reclaimed with waste, not only in the initial period but also in the following years. These results allow evaluation of the usefulness of the parameters of soil microbial activity in monitoring soil environments subjected to strong human pressure. The results can be used to assess the risks associated with the introduction of waste into the environment.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/11/1226bacteria and fungienzymesbiochemical activitywastemain wastedegraded soil |
| spellingShingle | Jolanta Joniec Grażyna Żukowska Marta Bik-Małodzińska Edyta Kwiatkowska Kamila Rojek Reaction of Microorganisms to Long-Term Waste Reclamation of Soil Degraded by the Sulfur Mining Industry Minerals bacteria and fungi enzymes biochemical activity waste main waste degraded soil |
| title | Reaction of Microorganisms to Long-Term Waste Reclamation of Soil Degraded by the Sulfur Mining Industry |
| title_full | Reaction of Microorganisms to Long-Term Waste Reclamation of Soil Degraded by the Sulfur Mining Industry |
| title_fullStr | Reaction of Microorganisms to Long-Term Waste Reclamation of Soil Degraded by the Sulfur Mining Industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reaction of Microorganisms to Long-Term Waste Reclamation of Soil Degraded by the Sulfur Mining Industry |
| title_short | Reaction of Microorganisms to Long-Term Waste Reclamation of Soil Degraded by the Sulfur Mining Industry |
| title_sort | reaction of microorganisms to long term waste reclamation of soil degraded by the sulfur mining industry |
| topic | bacteria and fungi enzymes biochemical activity waste main waste degraded soil |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/11/1226 |
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