Innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing Pisum sativum L.
This study investigates the benefits of using mine tailings (MT) to improve pea (Pisum sativum L.) growth and productivity on degraded agricultural soils in semi-arid environments. The research aims to evaluate the use of MT as an innovative soil amendment and to determine the optimal dose required...
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| author | Mohammed Kharbouche Khalid El Khalidi Redouane Mghaiouini Ahmed Aajjane Bendahhou Zourarah |
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| description | This study investigates the benefits of using mine tailings (MT) to improve pea (Pisum sativum L.) growth and productivity on degraded agricultural soils in semi-arid environments. The research aims to evaluate the use of MT as an innovative soil amendment and to determine the optimal dose required to enhance the micronutrient availability of Zn, Mn, Cu and Fe without affecting soil quality. The experiment was conducted in greenhouse pots with three different soil types amended with different MT doses (control and four doses). Soil samples were collected from the Doukkala region, one of the main agricultural areas in Morocco. Pea was grown in pots and monitored for 87 days until maturity. After harvest, soil and plant samples were weighed, measured and analysed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). The experiment found that moderate doses (0.2 g/kg to 1 g/kg) applied to all soil types promoted optimal pea growth by improving plant height, root and above-ground biomass and pod number. Thus, MT can act as a biostimulant. However, nutrient antagonism negatively affected growth at the highest dose (4 g/kg). Bioconcentration and translocation factors indicated efficient micronutrient uptake and biofortification, while heavy metals remained immobilised in roots, effectively eliminating toxicity risks. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-add3367b44b740718b4deca54acceff22025-08-20T03:34:53ZengCzech Academy of Agricultural SciencesPlant, Soil and Environment1214-11781805-93682025-07-0171748749910.17221/91/2025-PSEpse-202507-0003Innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing Pisum sativum L.Mohammed Kharbouche0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9505-554XKhalid El Khalidi1Redouane Mghaiouini2Ahmed Aajjane3Bendahhou Zourarah4Department of Geology (Laboratory of Marine Geosciences and Soil Sciences), Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, MoroccoDepartment of Geology (Laboratory of Marine Geosciences and Soil Sciences), Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, MoroccoAdvanced Systems Engineering Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, MoroccoDepartment of Geology (Laboratory of Marine Geosciences and Soil Sciences), Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, MoroccoDepartment of Geology (Laboratory of Marine Geosciences and Soil Sciences), Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, MoroccoThis study investigates the benefits of using mine tailings (MT) to improve pea (Pisum sativum L.) growth and productivity on degraded agricultural soils in semi-arid environments. The research aims to evaluate the use of MT as an innovative soil amendment and to determine the optimal dose required to enhance the micronutrient availability of Zn, Mn, Cu and Fe without affecting soil quality. The experiment was conducted in greenhouse pots with three different soil types amended with different MT doses (control and four doses). Soil samples were collected from the Doukkala region, one of the main agricultural areas in Morocco. Pea was grown in pots and monitored for 87 days until maturity. After harvest, soil and plant samples were weighed, measured and analysed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). The experiment found that moderate doses (0.2 g/kg to 1 g/kg) applied to all soil types promoted optimal pea growth by improving plant height, root and above-ground biomass and pod number. Thus, MT can act as a biostimulant. However, nutrient antagonism negatively affected growth at the highest dose (4 g/kg). Bioconcentration and translocation factors indicated efficient micronutrient uptake and biofortification, while heavy metals remained immobilised in roots, effectively eliminating toxicity risks.https://pse.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pse-202507-0003_innovative-use-of-mine-tailings-as-a-soil-amendment-for-growing-pisum-sativum-l.phpplant nutritionagronomic biofortificationsoil protectionphytoremediationcircular economy applications |
| spellingShingle | Mohammed Kharbouche Khalid El Khalidi Redouane Mghaiouini Ahmed Aajjane Bendahhou Zourarah Innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing Pisum sativum L. Plant, Soil and Environment plant nutrition agronomic biofortification soil protection phytoremediation circular economy applications |
| title | Innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing Pisum sativum L. |
| title_full | Innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing Pisum sativum L. |
| title_fullStr | Innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing Pisum sativum L. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing Pisum sativum L. |
| title_short | Innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing Pisum sativum L. |
| title_sort | innovative use of mine tailings as a soil amendment for growing pisum sativum l |
| topic | plant nutrition agronomic biofortification soil protection phytoremediation circular economy applications |
| url | https://pse.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pse-202507-0003_innovative-use-of-mine-tailings-as-a-soil-amendment-for-growing-pisum-sativum-l.php |
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