Enhancement of ecosystem services during endophyte-assisted aided phytostabilization of metal contaminated mine soil

• An endophyte-assisted aided phytostabilization study was performed.

• The application of cow slurry had the most pronounced effects.

• Growth of native F. rubra reduced soil Cd and Zn bioavailability by 19 and 22%.

• In the field, lower metal concentrations were found in endophyte-inoculated plants.

• The assessment of soil quality at the ecosystem service level has proven useful.

 

Authors: Aritz Burges, Lur Epelde, Garazi Benito, Unai Artetxe, José M. Becerril, Carlos Garbisu

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Vol: 562

Pages: 480-492

Date: 2016

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.04.080

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