Influence of coal gangue mulching with various thicknesses and particle sizes on soil water characteristics

Abstract Water availability seriously affects vegetation restoration in arid mining areas, and mulching is an effective way to improve soil water conditions. Coal gangue occupies large swathes of land resources, resulting in ecological fragility and various environmental problems. Despite coal gangu...

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Main Authors: Xiu-Na Han, Ying Dong, Yu-qing Geng, Na Li, Chao-Ying Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94806-0