Influence of biosolids and fertilizer amendments on physical, chemical and microbiological properties of copper mine tailings

Canadian Journal of Soil Science

Volumn 90, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 571-583

  Gardner, Wendy C ^a   Broersma, Klaas ^b   Naeth, Anne ^c   Chanasyk, David ^c   Jobson, Al ^c  

^a THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b AGRICULTURE AND AGRI FOOD CANADA   (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms; Mine reclamation; Soil organic matter; Water holding capacity

Indexed keywords

ANOXIC CONDITIONS; BIOACTIVITY; BIOSOLID; BULK DENSITY; COPPER; ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY; FERTILIZER APPLICATION; FIELD SURVEY; ION EXCHANGE; MINE WASTE; PH; RECLAIMED LAND; SILTY LOAM; SOIL FERTILITY; SOIL MICROORGANISM; SOIL QUALITY; SULFATE-REDUCING BACTERIUM; TAILINGS; WATER RETENTION;

BRITISH COLUMBIA; CANADA;

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS);

EID: 78650489826     PISSN: 00084271     EISSN: 19181841     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4141/CJSS09067     Document Type: Article

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