Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Arable Soils Developed from Different Parent Materials

This study analyzes the heavy metal pollution in cultivated soils developed from different parent materials in Yunnan Province and assesses their risk levels. The results show significant regional differences in soil heavy metal pollution, greatly influenced by the type of parent material. Cadmium (...

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Main Authors: Junlei Wang, Chunyu Dong, Sijing Sun, Shiqi Peng, Liyuan Mu, Naiming Zhang, Li Bao
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/11/2010
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author Junlei Wang
Chunyu Dong
Sijing Sun
Shiqi Peng
Liyuan Mu
Naiming Zhang
Li Bao
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Sijing Sun
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Li Bao
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description This study analyzes the heavy metal pollution in cultivated soils developed from different parent materials in Yunnan Province and assesses their risk levels. The results show significant regional differences in soil heavy metal pollution, greatly influenced by the type of parent material. Cadmium (Cd) pollution is most severe in multiple parent material soil regions, particularly in areas with carbonate and purple rocks, exhibiting a high pollution risk. Other heavy metals such as zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and lead (Pb) also show varying degrees of enrichment in different parent material zones, posing potential pollution risks. The soil pollution levels of heavy metals were classified using the geo-accumulation index method. It was found that soils developed from carbonate rocks and purple rocks have the most severe heavy metal pollution, while soils from quartzitic rocks, acidic crystalline rocks, and basalt exhibit relatively lower pollution levels. By analyzing the characteristics of heavy metal pollution in different parent materials, this study provides a scientific basis for regional soil pollution management and sustainable agricultural development.
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spelling doaj-art-36dfda2dd4f94d618d08370f135227dd2024-11-26T17:43:42ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722024-11-011411201010.3390/agriculture14112010Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Arable Soils Developed from Different Parent MaterialsJunlei Wang0Chunyu Dong1Sijing Sun2Shiqi Peng3Liyuan Mu4Naiming Zhang5Li Bao6College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, ChinaCollege of Water Resources, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, ChinaCollege of Water Resources, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, ChinaThis study analyzes the heavy metal pollution in cultivated soils developed from different parent materials in Yunnan Province and assesses their risk levels. The results show significant regional differences in soil heavy metal pollution, greatly influenced by the type of parent material. Cadmium (Cd) pollution is most severe in multiple parent material soil regions, particularly in areas with carbonate and purple rocks, exhibiting a high pollution risk. Other heavy metals such as zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and lead (Pb) also show varying degrees of enrichment in different parent material zones, posing potential pollution risks. The soil pollution levels of heavy metals were classified using the geo-accumulation index method. It was found that soils developed from carbonate rocks and purple rocks have the most severe heavy metal pollution, while soils from quartzitic rocks, acidic crystalline rocks, and basalt exhibit relatively lower pollution levels. By analyzing the characteristics of heavy metal pollution in different parent materials, this study provides a scientific basis for regional soil pollution management and sustainable agricultural development.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/11/2010parent materialcultivated soilpollution characteristicsrisk assessment
spellingShingle Junlei Wang
Chunyu Dong
Sijing Sun
Shiqi Peng
Liyuan Mu
Naiming Zhang
Li Bao
Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Arable Soils Developed from Different Parent Materials
Agriculture
parent material
cultivated soil
pollution characteristics
risk assessment
title Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Arable Soils Developed from Different Parent Materials
title_full Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Arable Soils Developed from Different Parent Materials
title_fullStr Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Arable Soils Developed from Different Parent Materials
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Arable Soils Developed from Different Parent Materials
title_short Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Arable Soils Developed from Different Parent Materials
title_sort characteristics and risk assessment of heavy metal contamination in arable soils developed from different parent materials
topic parent material
cultivated soil
pollution characteristics
risk assessment
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/11/2010
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