Research shows best way to remediate mining waste soil

A Michigan Tech researcher's work on how to clean up barren soils like stamp sands is getting some attention in this well-explained piece.
 
Excerpt: Scientists have known for years that together, bacteria and plants can remediate contaminated sites. Ramakrishna Wusirika, of Michigan Technological University, has determined that how you add bacteria to the mix can make a big difference.
 
He has also shed light on the biochemical pathways that allow plants and bacteria to clean up some of the worst soils on the planet while increasing their fertility.
 
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Source: ScienceCodex.com
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