The Use of Dredged Sediments as a Soil Amendment for Improving Plant Responses in Prairie Restorations

Maureen E. Roddy, William E. Viney, Corry T. Platt, Megan A. Rúa

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Abstract

The conversion from grassland to cropland has disrupted ecosystem functions leading to reduced soil organic matter, accelerated nutrient cycling, and compacted soils ([11]). Changes in soil properties, microbial biomass, and fluxes of C and N in soil following post-agricultural grassland restoration. Currently, former croplands are being converted back to grasslands and prairies to improve soil properties and re-establish the ecosystem services provided by soils including biodiversity, erosion control, and greenhouse gas mitigation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)70-74
Number of pages5
JournalEcological Restoration
Volume41
Issue number2-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2023

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Nature and Landscape Conservation

Keywords

  • Scientific knowledge
  • Sediments
  • Soil amendments
  • Soil biology
  • Women in science

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