Phytostabilization in Polymetallic Tailings using Compost and Endophyte Additions
Mining wastes can pose environmental hazards. These hazards can be mitigated by promoting the growth of native plants that can stabilize the mine wastes and potentially toxic elements in situ (i.e., phytostabilization). We grew a widespread perennial grass species  (Bouteloua curtipendula) in dolomite amended …