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Leaf Area and Root Density Measurements for Use in Cover Performance Evaluations on Semi-Arid Reclaimed Mine Lands

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Date Published: 
March 30, 2006
Authors: 
Douglas Romig
Lewis Munk
Todd Stein

Evapotranspiration (store and release) soil covers have been proposed as a means to limit acid mine drainage. Soil water balance models, like UNSAT-H are commonly used to assess the effectiveness of store and release covers. Plant-related attributes are required as inputs to these models.

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Romig, D., L. Munk, and T. Stein. 2006. Leaf area and root density measurements for use in cover performance evaluations on semi-arid reclaimed mine lands. Paper presented at Seventh International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage, March 26-30, 2006, at St. Louis, Missouri.

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