Pioneer plants drives initial pedogenesis in fly ash: Mechanisms of iron mineral transformation and microbial community reorganization

Key Points

• Initial pedogenesis occurs in fly ash, driven by mechanisms involving iron mineral transformation and microbial community changes.
• Key metrics include significant changes in iron mineral forms and community structure within a defined timeframe.
• Analysis of microbial communities and iron mineral transformation highlights interactions among pioneer plants and soil processes.
• These findings may enable improved soil rehabilitation methods, promoting sustainable land recovery efforts.