The effect of an extended agricultural reclamation on changes in physical properties of technosols in post-lignite-mining areas: A case study from central Europe

Kozłowski, Michał; Otremba, K.; Tatuśko‐Krygier, Natalia; Komisarek, J.; Wiatrowska, Katarzyna

doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2021.115664

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“…Such a change is very eligible, because the high BD of epipedons is -from the agricultural point of view -difficult to accept, however, these values are still typical for central Polish boulder formations. Similar BD values in such deposits have been reported by Wojtasik (1989) and Rząsa et al (1999); and higher values have been reported by Gilewska and Otremba (2018), Otremba et al (2020) and Kozłowski et al (2022). The effect of mineral fertilization on bulk density and porosity was also tested by Zhao et al (2013) and Phares and Akaba (2022) who did note any improvement in these parameters.…”

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Impact of NPK fertilization in agricultural reclamation on the transformation of Technosols in post mining area: a case study from the Konin open-pit brown coal mine, central Poland

Kaczmarek,

Gajewski,

Zawieja

2023

Soil Sci. Ann.

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The study assessed the effect of long-term, diversifi ed NPK fertilization and cereal monoculture on the physical and water properties of post-mining Technosols. The research was carried out in 2022 at an experimental plot established in 1978. A fi eld experiment was established on the internal heap of the Pątnów KWB Konin (Brown Coal Mine Konin). In the research area, since the beginning of the experiment to the present day, an annual cereal crop rotation has been cultivated (winter rye alternating with winter wheat). In 1988, the area was divided into three experimental sections that received different rates of NPK fertilization. The study area consisted of three plots -marked in the paper as: 0 NPK, 1 NPK, 2 NPK. In each section the morphology of three soil profi les were described. From each genetic horizon, samples with a disturbed and intact structure were collected. The results of the analyzes were treated as repetitions and statistically processed. The collected material was used to analyze the basic physical, water and chemical soil properties. The tested soils were classifi ed as Spolic Technosols (Pantocalcaric, Katodensic, Pantoloamic, Ochric). Mineral fertilization improved the physical and water properties in the surface horizons, but no effect was observed on subsoil properties. Fertilization with a single NPK application was found to be effective and additional applications were considered superfl uous.

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Impact of NPK fertilization in agricultural reclamation on the transformation of Technosols in post mining area: a case study from the Konin open-pit brown coal mine, central Poland

Kaczmarek,

Gajewski,

Zawieja

2023

Soil Sci. Ann.

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“…Long periods of mining activities lead to significant decrease in OC content (P. Zhang et al, 2016). OC content in diverse restoration patterns after coal mining disturbance is different (Kozłowski et al, 2022; P. Zhang, Zhang, et al, 2019). Results indicated that OC and TN content in different recovery patterns were the highest in macroaggregates, which is in line with hierarchical theory of aggregation (Yudina et al, 2018).…”

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Soil aggregation and aggregate‐associated organic carbon flows are affected by different restoration patterns on reclaimed mine soil in the Loess Plateau of China

et al. 2023

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Vegetation restoration of land post‐mining can strengthen the development of soil aggregates and promote the accumulation of soil organic carbon (SOC), and Microbial restoration such as Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can significantly improve the effect of vegetation restoration. However, the effects of different recovery modes (microbial and natural restoration) on soil macroaggregates development and the carbon flows of the organic carbon (OC) have been less studied on reclaimed mine soil. A 4‐year field experiment was conducted on opencast coal reclaimed areas in Inner Mongolia grassland, and three recovery modes were set up: artificial restoration, artificial restoration (inoculated with AMF) and natural restoration. Results showed that compared with the natural restoration, artificial restoration and AMF inoculation increased the OC, total glomalin‐related soil proteins (TGRSP) contents and the value of δ13C in macroaggregates (>0.25 mm) in deep soil (30–50 cm). The shallow roots were the most likely starting points of carbon flow in the natural recovery area surface soil, and artificial restoration inoculation with AMF increased the carbon flows between all levels of aggregates in deep soil, showing a carbon flow pattern from macroaggregates to microaggregates (<0.25 mm). Moreover, significant correlations among the TGRSP, SOC content, and δ13C value were recorded, indicating the SOC sequestration and stability of reclaimed mine soil were potentially associated with TGRSP. In summary, both natural restoration and artificial restoration had advantages and disadvantages on reclaimed mine soil, but the artificial restoration inoculation with AMF showed great potential in promoting the aggregate carbon flow and persistent SOC accumulation.

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“…In addition to needing a thorough investigation and recognition, we also need a prolonged period of recovery of these soils. The formation of soil is already a very extensive process and recovery can also be, some studies indicate 42 years to have the desired return, such as greater water retention capacity, increased porosity, and soil horizons, with that generating better fertility [24]. However, other studies have shown promising results for periods of 6 to 18 months of recovery [25,26].…”

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Recovery of Degraded Areas through Technosols and Mineral Nanoparticles: A Review

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Anthropogenic sources such as urban and agricultural runoff, fossil fuel combustion, domestic and industrial wastewater effluents, and atmospheric deposition generate large volumes of nutrient-rich organic and inorganic waste. In their original state under subsurface conditions, they can be inert and thermodynamically stable, although when some of their components are exposed to surface conditions, they undergo great physicochemical and mineralogical transformations, thereby mobilizing their constituents, which often end up contaminating the environment. These residues can be used in the production of technosols as agricultural inputs and the recovery of degraded areas. Technosol is defined as artificial soil made from organic and inorganic waste, capable of performing environmental and productive functions in a similar way to natural ones. This study presents results of international research on the use of technosol to increase soil fertility levels and recover degraded areas in some countries. The conclusions of the various studies served to expand the field of applicability of this line of research on technosols in contaminated spaces. The review indicated very promising results that support the sustainability of our ecosystem, and the improvement achieved with this procedure in soils is comparable to the hybridization and selection of plants that agriculture has performed for centuries to obtain better harvests. Thus, the use of a technosol presupposes a much faster recovery without the need for any other type of intervention.

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The effect of an extended agricultural reclamation on changes in physical properties of technosols in post-lignite-mining areas: A case study from central Europe

Cited by 11 publications

References 50 publications

Impact of NPK fertilization in agricultural reclamation on the transformation of Technosols in post mining area: a case study from the Konin open-pit brown coal mine, central Poland

Impact of NPK fertilization in agricultural reclamation on the transformation of Technosols in post mining area: a case study from the Konin open-pit brown coal mine, central Poland

Soil aggregation and aggregate‐associated organic carbon flows are affected by different restoration patterns on reclaimed mine soil in the Loess Plateau of China

Recovery of Degraded Areas through Technosols and Mineral Nanoparticles: A Review

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