Ecological Impact of Mining Waste on Soil Fungal Diversity and Microbial Interactions

This study explores how different ways of managing mining waste can impact the tiny fungi living in the soil, which play a crucial role in keeping soil healthy. This study demonstrates that mining waste management in sandy soils, particularly through the combined application of claying and remineralization techniques (CR), significantly enhances fungal community diversity and alters its structure and composition. The findings underscore the potential of combining claying and remineralization as a strategy for rehabilitating degraded sandy soils, offering a pathway toward more sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.