Enhancing remediation potential of heavy metal contaminated soils through synergistic application of microbial inoculants and legumes.

ABSTRACT: Soil microorganisms play a crucial role in remediating contaminated soils in modern ecosystems. However, the potential of combining microorganisms with legumes to enhance the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils remains unexplored. To investigate this, we isolated and purified a highly efficient cadmium and lead-tolerant strain. Through soil-cultivated pot experiments with two leguminous plants (Robinia pseudoacacia L. and Sophora xanthantha), we studied the effects of applying this microbial agent on plant nutrient uptake of soil nutrients, heavy metal accumulation, and the dynamics of heavy metal content. Additionally, we examined the response characteristics of inter-root microbial and bacterial communities. The results demonstrated that microorganisms screened fr

SUBMITTER: Zheng K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571051 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature