Sludge-Treated Coal Mine Spoils Increase Heavy metals in Cover Crops

F. C. McBride; C. Chavengsaksongkram; D. H. Urie

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Sludge-Treated Coal Mine Spoils Increase Heavy metals in Cover Crops

Informally Refereed

Authors:

F. C. McBride, C. Chavengsaksongkram, D. H. Urie

Year:

1977

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NC-221. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Four species of forage were grown in a greenhouse on acid strip mine spoil treated with municipal sewage sludge. Foliar levels of heavy metals exceeded those recommended for animal consumption. No plant toxicity symptoms were evident.

Keywords

cadmium, strip-mine, reclamation, forage, sewage

Citation

McBride, F. C.; Chavengsaksongkram, C.; Urie, D. H. 1977. Sludge-Treated Coal Mine Spoils Increase Heavy metals in Cover Crops. Research Note NC-221. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station