Prasad, Bably (2016) REVEGETATION OF FLY ASH ‒ A REVIEW WITH EMPHASIS ON GRASS-LEGUME PLANTATION AND BIOACCUMULATION OF METALS. APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, 14 (2). pp. 185-212. ISSN 1589 1623

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Abstract

Uninterrupted generation of fly ash by the coal based thermal power plants and its dumping has lead to steady encroachment of useful land in India. The deleterious effects of fly ash on the nearby environment are inevitable due to its fine texture and presence of toxic metals. Thus, proper revegetation programme of the sites are highly desirable due to their continuance in being the part of landscape. This paper conglomerates all the issues which should be taken into account to prevent groundwater contamination and increase phytostabilization of metals. An insight to the past and the prevailing restoration scenario will help in selecting of plant species for biomass production. Primarily, an integrated approach towards revegetation is necessary which comprises native and exotic grass-legume species, readily available composts, green manure, and mulches. The paucity of studies in relation to the long term changes in fly ash due to vegetation is to be permeated through regular analysis of substrate nutrient status, extent of nutrient loss, bioavailable toxic metals, in restoration sites. The range of methodologies and indexes discussed here will benefit the future management approaches of fly ash with emphasis on phytoremediation of trace metals, development of aesthetically pleasant landscape and productivity.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	bioaccumulation factor, translocation factor, maximum allowable limit, available metals, amendments.
Subjects:	Envieronmental Management Group
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Mr. B. R. Panduranga
Date Deposited:	03 Sep 2016 06:59
Last Modified:	03 Sep 2016 06:59
URI:	http://cimfr.csircentral.net/id/eprint/1621

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