ISSN:
1432-0789
Keywords:
Soil biochemical properties
;
Soil respiration
;
Soil enzymes
;
Reclamation
;
Lignite-mine soils
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Geosciences
,
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary A number of biochemical parameters reflecting biological activity (respiration, ATP, enzyme activities) were determined in 0- to 7-year-old lignite mine soils. C (as CO2) and ATP contents and hydrolytic enzyme activities all increased with soil age. The kinetics of CO2 release showed that both labile and recalcitrant C-bearing substrates were mineralized, the mineralization constant of C decreased with soil age, but were always greater than those of native soils. The percentage of N mineralization, which tended to decrease with soil age, resulted in all cases in a predominance of ammoniacal forms. These findings suggest that since organic C and N accumulated with age in these soils, the C and N cycle is established progressively.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00337233
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