- The study explores the effects of lithium ore tailings (LOT) on the growth and photosynthesis of four tree species, highlighting the environmental challenges associated with lithium mining.
- Results show that LOT negatively impacts growth by reducing stem and root length as well as biomass, while also affecting nutrient absorption and chlorophyll levels.
- Among the species studied, Hymenaea courbaril and H. stigonocarpa demonstrated greater tolerance to LOT, with H. courbaril showing potential for phytoextraction of lithium and manganese, suggesting their usefulness in rehabilitating degraded areas.