The Role of Legumes in the Reclamation of Metal Mined Land in China

M. H. Wong, Z. Q. Zhang, W. S. Shu, W. B. Liao, C. Y. Lan

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Abstract

The following sections are included:

Introduction

Properties of Metal Mined Land

General Properties

Deficiency of Organic Matter and Nutrients

The Importance of Metal Tolerant Species

The Use of Legumes in Revegetation

The Role of Legume Species in Natural Colonization of Mine Wastelands

The Use of Annual Legumes and Woody Legumes

Metal Tolerant Legumes in Revegetating Metal Mined Land

Rhizobia-host Symbiotic Association in Metal Mined Land

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

References
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Restoration and Management of Derelict Land
Subtitle of host publicationModern Approaches
EditorsMing H. Wong, Anthony D. Bradshaw
Place of PublicationSingapore
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co.
Chapter25
Pages286-296
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9789814486835
ISBN (Print)9789812382535
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2003

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