Compost and dolomite improve soil conditions and significantly reduce the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity caused by mining waste on Allium cepa

Puntos clave

• Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of mining waste decreased significantly with compost and dolomite application, improving soil health.
• The use of compost and dolomite led to a notable reduction in harmful effects on Allium cepa, indicating enhanced soil conditions.
• Assessment using soil improvement interventions showed a marked decrease in toxicity levels, measured through standard bioassays.
• Highlights the potential for compost and dolomite to serve as effective treatments for mitigating mining waste impacts.